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Carpenters Arms (Free House)
| Beer (sort) | Average Score (sort) | No. Samples (sort) |
|---|---|---|
| Moongazer (sub-brand of Norfolk Brewhouse) - Pintail Norfolk Pale |  | 1 |
| Adnams - American Style IPA | | 1 |
| Norfolk Brewhouse (uses Moongazer brand name too) - Moon Gazer Golden Ale |  | 1 |
| Adnams - Old Ale | | 1 |
| Adnams - Southwold Bitter | Not Tried | 0 |
| Adnams - Broadside | Not Tried | 0 |
| Adnams - Ghost Ship | Not Tried | 0 |
| Greene King - Morland Old Speckled Hen | Not Tried | 0 |
Michael Croxford
Visits Details
02 Jun 2024 (Wittenden)
This pub reopened in 2019,under the ownership of Purple Carrot Pubs.Much as HSB described, with the loss of the redundant beer engines, and the addition of a large bookshelf at the far end. A Sunday lunchtime visit,busy outside and in , with drinkers and diners.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moongazer (sub-brand of Norfolk Brewhouse) - Pintail Norfolk Pale | 3.90 | | Reedy,golden.Gluten free. |
| Greene King - Morland Old Speckled Hen | 4.50 | Not Tried |
31 Aug 2014 (HSB)
12:30 Looking for a lunch stop after visiting Holkham. Only roast on offer so had a pint and moved on.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Norfolk Brewhouse (uses Moongazer brand name too) - Moon Gazer Golden Ale | 4.00 | | |
| Adnams - Broadside | 4.70 | Not Tried | |
| Adnams - Southwold Bitter | 3.70 | Not Tried | |
| Adnams - Ghost Ship | 4.50 | Not Tried |
14 Dec 2013 (HSB)
12:15 Lunch visit. Quiet when we arrived, got busier with the one o'clock rush. I had met the Landlord previously when he managed a bottled beer shop in a disused brewery in Hampshire so we had a good chat about the Norfolk pub and beer scene.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adnams - American Style IPA | 4.80 | | Five hops. Columbus, Chinook, Citra, Cascade and Centennial. Well balanced. One other drinker took his back because it was too bitter. |
| Adnams - Old Ale | 4.10 | | A beer that does nothing for me, and never has. |
| Adnams - Southwold Bitter | 3.70 | Not Tried |
About the Carpenters Arms
Summary of Beer Scores
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The pub is found in Wighton, Norfolk, NR23 1PF.
In High Street, re-opened in 2013 after two years of closure this is an unusual pub. Entry is by a door at the far end where a disused bank of beer engines and handpumps sits in the lobby. The first area of seating leads to the central area where the bar is located, with another distinct area of seating opposite it. Beyond is another area that is set out as a dining area. Lots of built in seating. A noteworthy feature is the display alcove containing a collection of Holkham pottery. Previously called Sandpiper. Closed then re-opened in 2019.
We have visited this pub 3 times, seen 8 different beers and tried 4 of them.
Postcode: NR23 1PF