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Our Mutual Friend (Craft Union Pub Co. (part of Stonegate [formerly Ei Group itself formerly Enterprise Inns]))
| Beer (sort) | Average Score (sort) | No. Samples (sort) |
|---|---|---|
| RCH - Oakademy of Excellence Guest Brewer "Light Porter" for Oakham |  | 1 |
| Crouch Vale - Sorachi Ace | | 1 |
| Mighty Oak - Louisville Lip | | 1 |
| Holden's - Old Ale | | 1 |
| Thornbridge / Thornbridge Hall - Black Harry |  | 1 |
| Tring - Tea Kettle Stout | | 1 |
| XT Brewing - No. 5 American Amber | | 1 |
| Mighty Oak - Elementary Penguin |  | 1 |
| Castle Rock - Harvest Pale | | 1 |
| St Austell - Proper Job | Not Tried | 0 |
| Tring - Side Pocket for a Toad | Not Tried | 0 |
| Green Jack - Summer Dream | Not Tried | 0 |
| Banks's - Young's London Original (was Bitter) - previously brewed in Bedford and at Wychwood | Not Tried | 0 |
| Dark Star - The Art of Darkness | Not Tried | 0 |
| Ringwood - Razorback | Not Tried | 0 |
| Church End - Stout Coffin | Not Tried | 0 |
| Caledonian - Over the Bar | Not Tried | 0 |
| Nethergate (was Nethergate Growler for a while then name reverted) - Pub Boar | Not Tried | 0 |
| Oakham - JHB | Not Tried | 0 |
| Cotleigh - Harrier Lite | Not Tried | 0 |
| Dark Star - Hophead was 3.8% (some has also been brewed by Fuller's) | Not Tried | 0 |
| Otter - Amber | Not Tried | 0 |
| Adnams - Southwold Bitter | Not Tried | 0 |
Stephen Harris
Visits Details
02 Jan 2016 (Stephen Harris)
Lunchtime visit ahead of football at Broadhall Way. The pub seems to have forgotten how thirsty are Leyton Orient supporters, as six casks when I arrive have been whittled down to the last knockings of just one by the time I leave at 2:15.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crouch Vale - Sorachi Ace | 4.00 | | I always enjoy the CV single-hop beers, and they do a great job here with Sorachi Ace. |
| Mighty Oak - Elementary Penguin | 3.50 | | Doesn’t taste a patch on what it did when I drank this beer a couple of weeks ago – but I notice the pump-clip is reversed next time I look at the bar, so perhaps I had the last one out. |
| Oakham - JHB | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
| Cotleigh - Harrier Lite | 3.50 | Not Tried | |
| Dark Star - Hophead was 3.8% (some has also been brewed by Fuller's) | 3.40 | Not Tried | |
| Otter - Amber | 4.00 | Not Tried |
23 Feb 2014 (HSB)
16:00 Stopped for a drink after a walk by Fairlands Valley lakes. Just a couple in the public bar, saloon bar busy. Nice display on history of the pub's name in the public bar.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thornbridge / Thornbridge Hall - Black Harry | 3.90 | | |
| Castle Rock - Harvest Pale | 3.80 | | |
| Church End - Stout Coffin | 4.60 | Not Tried | |
| Caledonian - Over the Bar | 4.20 | Not Tried | |
| Nethergate (was Nethergate Growler for a while then name reverted) - Pub Boar | 4.30 | Not Tried | |
| Ringwood - Razorback | 3.80 | Not Tried |
17 Aug 2013 (Stephen Harris)
Just a quick half in the early afternoon. Busy, with football at nearby at Stevenage FC this-afternoon.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| XT Brewing - No. 5 American Amber | 5.50 | | Golden and very bitter. |
| Tring - Side Pocket for a Toad | 3.60 | Not Tried | |
| Green Jack - Summer Dream | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Banks's - Young's London Original (was Bitter) - previously brewed in Bedford and at Wychwood | 3.70 | Not Tried | |
| Dark Star - The Art of Darkness | 3.50 | Not Tried | |
| Ringwood - Razorback | 3.80 | Not Tried |
02 Feb 2013 (Stephen Harris)
Crowded and with a good atmosphere on Saturday lunchtime. I had a nice sausage baguette for lunch. Unfortunately, they are obliged to serve beer in plastic cups on matchdays. More by chance than design this was a good session on the dark beers.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holden's - Old Ale | 7.20 | | Fabulous, black, old ale. |
| RCH - Oakademy of Excellence Guest Brewer "Light Porter" for Oakham | 4.10 | | A collaboration brew with RCH. Deep red/brown in colour. Malt-led, some roast barley, hops in finish. |
| Mighty Oak - Louisville Lip | 4.20 | | Full-bodied porter with a chocolate taste, roasty flavours and a hoppy finish. |
| Tring - Tea Kettle Stout | 4.70 | | Very decent stout. |
| Adnams - Southwold Bitter | 3.70 | Not Tried | |
| St Austell - Proper Job | 4.50 | Not Tried |
About the Our Mutual Friend
Summary of Beer Scores
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The pub is found in Stevenage, Hertfordshire, SG2 8EH.
A modern pub in a residential area in Broadwater Crescent, in the south of Stevenage, close to the football stadium. Built in 1963 to replace an older pub of the same name. It has a traditional split between public and lounge bars – the former with pool table and dart board. Converted to Craft Union format from early 2019.
We have visited this pub 4 times, seen 23 different beers and tried 9 of them.
Postcode: SG2 8EH