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Bristol Yard (formerly Yard; Colston Yard) (Butcombe)
| Beer (sort) | Average Score (sort) | No. Samples (sort) |
|---|---|---|
| Thornbridge / Thornbridge Hall - Sequoia |  | 1 |
| Bristol Beer Factory - Independence | | 1 |
| Bristol Beer Factory - Acer | | 1 |
| Bristol Beer Factory - Bristol Ultimate Stout | | 1 |
| Butcombe - Great Grey Owl |  | 1 |
| Titanic - Stout | | 1 |
| Butcombe - Bitter (or Original Beer) | Not Tried | 0 |
| Butcombe - Christmas Steps | Not Tried | 0 |
| Butcombe - Adam Henson's Rare Breed (superseded by 3.8% version - see separate entry) | Not Tried | 0 |
| Butcombe - Old Vic Bristol Porter | Not Tried | 0 |
| Liverpool Organic - Josephine Butler | Not Tried | 0 |
| Butcombe - Haka | Not Tried | 0 |
| Timothy Taylor - Landlord | Not Tried | 0 |
| St Austell - Tribute | Not Tried | 0 |
Visits Details
01 Jun 2016 (Mick)
The place has had a makeover since I was last here. Not many in just before 5pm. Fish and chips excellent!
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thornbridge / Thornbridge Hall - Sequoia | 4.50 | | Good amber ale, hops backed up with malt. |
| Bristol Beer Factory - Independence | 4.60 | | Very nice American IPA, good hops but well balanced. |
| Timothy Taylor - Landlord | 4.30 | Not Tried | |
| St Austell - Tribute | 4.20 | Not Tried |
17 Mar 2015 (Mick)
Very busy but managed to get a table.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Titanic - Stout | 4.50 | | Nice but a bit lacking for a stout, a bit more body would be nice. |
| Butcombe - Bitter (or Original Beer) | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Liverpool Organic - Josephine Butler | 4.50 | Not Tried | |
| Butcombe - Haka | 4.50 | Not Tried |
30 Jul 2013 (Mick)
Busy tonight but room at the bar...
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Butcombe - Great Grey Owl | 3.60 | | Badged as an APA, mmm no, not enough hops and to much malt. |
| Butcombe - Bitter (or Original Beer) | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Butcombe - Adam Henson's Rare Breed (superseded by 3.8% version - see separate entry) | 4.20 | Not Tried |
12 Feb 2013 (Mick)
Quite early evening.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bristol Beer Factory - Bristol Ultimate Stout | 7.30 | | Dark almost overpowering stout, badged at 7.5 and it tasted it! |
| Butcombe - Bitter (or Original Beer) | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Butcombe - Old Vic Bristol Porter | 4.70 | Not Tried | |
| Butcombe - Adam Henson's Rare Breed (superseded by 3.8% version - see separate entry) | 4.20 | Not Tried |
16 Jan 2013 (Mick)
Friendly staff, quick service and good advice on the beers.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bristol Beer Factory - Acer | 3.80 | | Good bitter hop, no harshness, superb long finish. |
| Butcombe - Bitter (or Original Beer) | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Butcombe - Christmas Steps | 4.20 | Not Tried | |
| Butcombe - Adam Henson's Rare Breed (superseded by 3.8% version - see separate entry) | 4.20 | Not Tried |
About the Bristol Yard (formerly Yard; Colston Yard)
Summary of Beer Scores
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The pub is found in Bristol, Avon, BS1 5BD.
Bright modern style pub on Colston Street, with good comfortable seats. Colston Yard used to be the brewery tap for the Smiles Brewery but in December 2007 became a Butcombe venue. Relaunched as Yard in September 2014 with new furnishings and designs. Further re-named Bristol Yard in November 2017.
We have visited this pub 5 times, seen 14 different beers and tried 6 of them.
Postcode: BS1 5BD
This pub was formally know as the Smiles Brewery Tap.