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The Evening Star (Free House)

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Beer (sort)Average Score (sort)No. Samples (sort)
Burning Sky - AuroraExcellent3
Left Hand Brewing - Irish StoutExcellent1
Pig & Porter - Blackbird Dry StoutExcellent1
Burning Sky - Plateau (was 3.5%)Excellent1
Five Points - Green Hop BullionExcellent1
Saltaire - Triple Choc (was Triple Chocoholic)Excellent1
Downlands (formerly South Downs) - Evening Star Revival APAExcellent1
Moor - StoutExcellent1
Downlands (formerly South Downs) - 1984 Sweet StoutExcellent1
Dark Star - RevelationExcellent1
Burning Sky - InclinationExcellent1
Three Legs - Pale #2Good1
Moor - Revival (was 3.8%)Acceptable1
Downlands (formerly South Downs) - Evening Star ESBAcceptable1
Dark Star - Hophead AzaccaAcceptable1
Dark Star - Hophead PekkoNot Tried0
Verdant - Miniature CymbalsNot Tried0
Redemption - Rock the KazbekNot Tried0
Turning Point - WavelengthNot Tried0
Red Cat - Mr M's PorterNot Tried0
Park - Poets' CornerNot Tried0
Beatnikz Republic - I SMaSH MosaicNot Tried0
Black Iris - Blood & ThunderNot Tried0
Marble - Pint (was 3.9%)Not Tried0
Wylam - GoldNot Tried0
Pig & Porter - All These VibesNot Tried0
Sharp's - Orange HazeNot Tried0
Big Hand - 3° WestNot Tried0
Burning Sky - SummertimeNot Tried0
Northern Monk - SupNot Tried0
Pig & Porter - Light As LeafNot Tried0
Downlands (formerly South Downs) - Oatmeal StoutNot Tried0
Dark Star - American Pale Ale (some has also been brewed by Fuller's)Not Tried0
Pig & Porter - Lilac Time MildNot Tried0
Left Handed Giant - Citra PaleNot Tried0
Dark Star - Hophead was 3.8% (some has also been brewed by Fuller's)Not Tried0
Iron Pier - Wealdway IPANot Tried0
Dark Star - SunburstNot Tried0
Iron Pier - Whiteout IPANot Tried0
Oakham - InfernoNot Tried0
Thornbridge / Thornbridge Hall - JaipurNot Tried0
Dark Star - Six HopNot Tried0
Northern Whisper - BeltieNot Tried0
Wander Beyond - PeakNot Tried0
Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - HPA Hoppy Pale AleNot Tried0
Dark Star - Crème BrûléeNot Tried0
Track - SonomaNot Tried0
Siren Craft - Yu LuNot Tried0
Torrside - Style Over EverythingNot Tried0
Picture 1. The Evening Star, Brighton, East Sussex
Picture 2. The Evening Star, Brighton, East Sussex

Visits Details

09 Oct 2024 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening visit until late.
BeerABVScoreNotes
Burning Sky - Aurora5.60ExcellentMuch smoother and less harsh than in Prince Albert earlier
Downlands (formerly South Downs) - Evening Star ESB5.80AcceptableOverpoweringly caramel / butterscotch with scummy broken yeasty head. Ugh. Can't imagine why anyone would brew such
Burning Sky - Plateau (was 3.5%)3.40Not Tried
Northern Monk - Sup3.40Not Tried
Downlands (formerly South Downs) - Evening Star Revival APA4.80Not Tried
Downlands (formerly South Downs) - Oatmeal Stout4.80Not Tried
Left Handed Giant - Citra Pale4.40Not Tried
24 Sep 2024 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening visit until last orders bell time.
BeerABVScoreNotes
Downlands (formerly South Downs) - 1984 Sweet Stout5.50ExcellentSucculent sweet stout with amusing pumpclip
Burning Sky - Inclination4.80Excellent4½* An American Brown Ale in near perfect condition
Burning Sky - Aurora5.60GoodNo match for the Aurora at Prince Albert nearby earlier today. Little head or condition but flavours good
Wylam - Gold4.00Not Tried
Downlands (formerly South Downs) - Evening Star Revival APA4.80Not Tried
Sharp's - Orange Haze5.20Not Tried
Big Hand - 3° West3.80Not Tried
07 Sep 2024 (Philip Pirrip)
Late evening visit.
BeerABVScoreNotes
Burning Sky - Plateau (was 3.5%)3.40ExcellentSo full of taste for its low ABV
Downlands (formerly South Downs) - Evening Star Revival APA4.80ExcellentPerfectly clear brew with clean taste
Turning Point - Wavelength4.50Not TriedMosaic pale single hopper
Park - Poets' Corner4.10Not Tried
Black Iris - Blood & Thunder5.00Not Tried
27 Jul 2024 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening's last visit until last feasible train train home.
BeerABVScoreNotes
Burning Sky - Aurora5.60Excellent4½* Superb, even better than in the Prince Albert earlier this evening
Left Hand Brewing - Irish Stout4.00ExcellentGood one to round the evening off - full of taste but not heavy
Burning Sky - Plateau (was 3.5%)3.40Not Tried
Track - Sonoma3.80Not Tried
Downlands (formerly South Downs) - Evening Star Revival APA4.80Not Tried
Torrside - Style Over Everything5.20Not Tried
Verdant - Miniature Cymbals3.40Not TriedA duty tax optimiser ale
06 Feb 2020 (Philip Pirrip)
Late evening visit. A wooden shed in the front "yard" is a weekend burger bar called Trollburger. In addition to the draught I tried, for the first time, a bottled English Trappist Ale, the 7.4% Tynt Meadow - very murky and a classic old ale style.
BeerABVScoreNotes
Three Legs - Pale #23.70GoodBasic slightly citrus golden
Dark Star - Hophead Azacca3.80AcceptableLittle head or lacing
Dark Star - American Pale Ale (some has also been brewed by Fuller's)4.70Not Tried
Thornbridge / Thornbridge Hall - Jaipur5.90Not Tried
Dark Star - Crème Brûlée5.90Not Tried
Northern Whisper - Beltie4.80Not Tried
Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - HPA Hoppy Pale Ale3.60Not Tried
25 Nov 2019 (Philip Pirrip)
Late evening visit.
BeerABVScoreNotes
Five Points - Green Hop Bullion3.70ExcellentBest beer of the evening, head and shoulders above all the others. A snip at £3.50pp too
Dark Star - American Pale Ale (some has also been brewed by Fuller's)4.70Not Tried
Dark Star - Hophead was 3.8% (some has also been brewed by Fuller's)3.40Not Tried
Pig & Porter - Lilac Time Mild3.80Not Tried
Iron Pier - Wealdway IPA4.50Not Tried
Iron Pier - Whiteout IPA5.30Not Tried
19 Aug 2019 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening visit until 11pm close. I wonder who owns this pub now after the Asahi takeover of Fuller's and Dark Star. The barman was insistent the limited DS range on tonight was because "nothing has come out of Partridge Green for some time".
BeerABVScoreNotes
Pig & Porter - Blackbird Dry Stout4.00ExcellentA massive hit of burnt malts made this nourishing
Moor - Revival (was 3.8%)3.40AcceptableLacklustre, did not enjoy
Dark Star - Hophead was 3.8% (some has also been brewed by Fuller's)3.40Not Tried
Marble - Pint (was 3.9%)3.40Not Tried
Pig & Porter - All These Vibes5.30Not Tried
Burning Sky - Summertime4.50Not Tried
Pig & Porter - Light As Leaf4.20Not Tried
21 May 2019 (Philip Pirrip)
Late evening visit.
BeerABVScoreNotes
Dark Star - Revelation5.70ExcellentHead and shoulders above all other beers tried in Brighton tonight
Dark Star - American Pale Ale (some has also been brewed by Fuller's)4.70Not Tried
Dark Star - Hophead was 3.8% (some has also been brewed by Fuller's)3.40Not Tried
Redemption - Rock the Kazbek4.00Not Tried
Red Cat - Mr M's Porter4.50Not Tried
Siren Craft - Yu Lu3.60Not Tried
Beatnikz Republic - I SMaSH Mosaic5.00Not Tried
06 Mar 2019 (Philip Pirrip)
Late evening visit. Lots of expensive high abv keg beers being sold.
BeerABVScoreNotes
Moor - Stout5.00ExcellentA meal in a glass
Dark Star - American Pale Ale (some has also been brewed by Fuller's)4.70Not Tried
Dark Star - Hophead was 3.8% (some has also been brewed by Fuller's)3.40Not Tried
Dark Star - Crème Brûlée5.90Not Tried
Siren Craft - Yu Lu3.60Not Tried
Dark Star - Hophead Pekko3.80Not Tried
28 Aug 2018 (ChrisE)
Late afternoon and not too busy but still doing a good trade. We sat by the window and supped our pints. Always good in here.
BeerABVScoreNotes
Saltaire - Triple Choc (was Triple Chocoholic)4.80Excellent
Dark Star - American Pale Ale (some has also been brewed by Fuller's)4.70Not Tried
Dark Star - Hophead was 3.8% (some has also been brewed by Fuller's)3.40Not Tried
Dark Star - Sunburst4.80Not Tried
Oakham - Inferno4.00Not Tried
Dark Star - Six Hop6.50Not TriedOne of my friends had this and was impressed.
Wander Beyond - Peak3.80Not Tried

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About The Evening Star

The pub sign. The Evening Star, Brighton, East Sussex

Summary of Beer Scores

 Total
Exceptional7
Excellent75
Good26
Acceptable16
Poor3

Website.

The pub is found in Brighton, East Sussex, BN1 3PB.

One room pub near Brighton's main railway station in Surrey Street. This used to be home to the Dark Star brewery, before the beer production got too big for the pub and they moved to Anstey, West Sussex. However, Dark Star's influence remains with the draught beer range containing many of their beers. With 10 handpumps (including 3 reserved for cider) sported in total there are a several handpumps given over to other UK micros as well as taps for Dark Star keg beers, new wave keg beers and continental beers. Several ciders round off the main bar. However, in the fridge behind the bar is one of the best ranges of world beers in a British pub, with Belgium and Germany dominating. Lots of wood in evidence in this fairly small pub and the curved bar is squeezed into one corner. Tables and chairs line the walls. Live music is also regularly available. All year outside seating by the pavement. A must if you are anywhere south of the Midlands.

We have visited this pub 71 times, seen 210 different beers and tried 84 of them.

Map location

Postcode: BN1 3PB