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The Flying Circus (Freehouse)
| Beer (sort) | Average Score (sort) | No. Samples (sort) |
|---|---|---|
| Oakham - Scarlet Macaw |  | 1 |
| Falstaff - Beast of Bodmin | | 1 |
| Orkney (Sinclair) - Northern Light | | 1 |
| Kelham Island - Fairytale of New York | | 1 |
| Beer Monkey Brew - Uncle Monk's IPA |  | 1 |
| Newark - Cheeky Rascals Collective V.7 | | 1 |
| Falstaff - Phoenix (was 4.5%) | | 1 |
| Black Sheep - Monty Python's Flying Circus | | 1 |
| Leatherbritches - The Bounder | | 1 |
| Pentrich - Columbus IPA | | 1 |
| Falstaff - Edison | | 1 |
| Leatherbritches - Raspberry Belter |  | 1 |
| Shepherd Neame - Spitfire | Not Tried | 0 |
| Newark - Flying Circus Best Bitter (house beer) | Not Tried | 0 |
| Black Iris - Roots Radical | Not Tried | 0 |
| Newark - Norwegian Blue | Not Tried | 0 |
| Pentrich - Shadow Play | Not Tried | 0 |
| Dark Star - Hophead (some also brewed by Fuller's) | Not Tried | 0 |
| Thornbridge / Thornbridge Hall - Seaforth | Not Tried | 0 |
| Ghost - Reaper | Not Tried | 0 |
| Oldershaw - Heavenly Blonde | Not Tried | 0 |
| Thornbridge / Thornbridge Hall - Jaipur | Not Tried | 0 |
| Dancing Duck - Ay Up | Not Tried | 0 |
| Brass Castle - Sunshine | Not Tried | 0 |
| Brass Castle - Session Mini-IPA (was 3.5%) | Not Tried | 0 |
| Newark - Pure Gold | Not Tried | 0 |
| Oakham - Bishops Farewell | Not Tried | 0 |
| Brains - The Rev James Original | Not Tried | 0 |
| Eagle (was Wells & Young's, was Charles Wells, was Wells) - Courage Best Bitter | Not Tried | 0 |
| Magpie - Wanderers | Not Tried | 0 |
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Visits Details
08 Oct 2018 (Philip Pirrip)
Mid evening visit. A local band was jamming and learning its trade!
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oakham - Scarlet Macaw | 4.40 | | Smooth and creamy |
| Eagle (was Wells & Young's, was Charles Wells, was Wells) - Courage Best Bitter | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Oakham - Bishops Farewell | 4.60 | Not Tried | |
| Magpie - Wanderers | 3.90 | Not Tried |
15 Aug 2018 (Philip Pirrip)
Mid evening visit. Quiet mid-week here and much talk of the gin and tonic ranges.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Falstaff - Edison | 4.00 | | |
| Beer Monkey Brew - Uncle Monk's IPA | 4.50 | | |
| Brains - The Rev James Original | 4.50 | Not Tried | |
| Newark - Pure Gold | 4.50 | Not Tried |
25 Jun 2018 (Philip Pirrip)
Mid evening visit after a journey on the new LNER.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leatherbritches - Raspberry Belter | 4.00 | | |
| Shepherd Neame - Spitfire | 4.20 | Not Tried | |
| Oakham - Bishops Farewell | 4.60 | Not Tried | |
| Oakham - Scarlet Macaw | 4.40 | Not Tried |
13 Apr 2018 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening visit. Loud band playing but not one that made me want to dally. Another pub pushing keg fizz beers against real ales.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leatherbritches - The Bounder | 3.80 | | |
| Dark Star - Hophead (some also brewed by Fuller's) | 3.80 | Not Tried | Fresh on just as I left |
| Newark - Pure Gold | 4.50 | Not Tried |
16 Mar 2018 (Philip Pirrip)
Mid evening visit. Even with a roaring fire and a good group playing I still could not settle so the visit was brief.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black Sheep - Monty Python's Flying Circus | 4.50 | | Good condition but bland on taste |
| Dark Star - Hophead (some also brewed by Fuller's) | 3.80 | Not Tried | A Fuller's company beer |
| Brass Castle - Sunshine | 5.70 | Not Tried | |
| Brass Castle - Session Mini-IPA (was 3.5%) | 3.60 | Not Tried |
03 Jan 2018 (Philip Pirrip)
Mid evening visit. Ones and twos in only. Pubs must hate the post-Christmas January stay-aways.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kelham Island - Fairytale of New York | 4.20 | | |
| Newark - Cheeky Rascals Collective V.7 | 4.80 | | Pretty bland brown beer, said to be vegan. Why do I have to guess the true provenance and consult Untapped when the pumpclip should show true Newark Brewery provenance? |
| Shepherd Neame - Spitfire | 4.20 | Not Tried | |
| Thornbridge / Thornbridge Hall - Jaipur | 5.90 | Not Tried | |
| Oldershaw - Heavenly Blonde | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
| Dancing Duck - Ay Up | 3.90 | Not Tried |
02 Oct 2017 (Philip Pirrip)
Mid evening visit. Very few in.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Orkney (Sinclair) - Northern Light | 4.00 | | Much sweeter than I expected |
| Shepherd Neame - Spitfire | 4.20 | Not Tried | |
| Oldershaw - Heavenly Blonde | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
| Newark - Flying Circus Best Bitter (house beer) | 3.80 | Not Tried |
31 Jul 2017 (Philip Pirrip)
Mid evening visit. A trio was jamming on the stage.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pentrich - Columbus IPA | 5.70 | | Lots of initial intriguing tastes. Soon dissipated to a generally sour hop domination |
| Dark Star - Hophead (some also brewed by Fuller's) | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
| Thornbridge / Thornbridge Hall - Seaforth | 5.90 | Not Tried | |
| Newark - Norwegian Blue | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Ghost - Reaper | 4.40 | Not Tried |
04 Jun 2017 (Philip Pirrip)
Mid evening visit. Band playing.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Falstaff - Beast of Bodmin | 4.20 | | |
| Shepherd Neame - Spitfire | 4.20 | Not Tried | |
| Newark - Norwegian Blue | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Newark - Flying Circus Best Bitter (house beer) | 3.80 | Not Tried | New cask put on |
| Pentrich - Shadow Play | 4.70 | Not Tried | Ran out |
18 Apr 2017 (Philip Pirrip)
Mid evening visit.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Falstaff - Phoenix (was 4.5%) | 4.70 | | Malty rather than hoppy |
| Shepherd Neame - Spitfire | 4.20 | Not Tried | |
| Newark - Flying Circus Best Bitter (house beer) | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
| Black Iris - Roots Radical | 6.00 | Not Tried | Liquorice milk stout |
About The Flying Circus
Summary of Beer Scores
| Total | |
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| 21 |
| 18 |
| 4 |
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The pub is found in Newark, Nottinghamshire, NG24 1BE.
Formerly the Crown & Mitre in Castle Gate. Opened in its new incarnation on Monday 14th April 2014. Pub themes include Monty Python, early flight and circuses. The refurbishment has created quite a lot of space and the chance has been taken to add an internal balcony. There is an extensive outside paved area to the side of the pub. 6 handpumps on the bar counter for real ale and cider. Lined glasses in use here. Furnishings are an eclectic mix and decoration includes Monty Python's Flying Circus references and model planes hanging from the ceiling. Food offerings are in a pre-prepared charcuterie range. There is a large "gig" / function room on the 1st floor and a recently added "Barrel House" bar in the outside yard from which beers and ciders, served on gravity, may be ordered from the main bar too. Outside the pub advertises craft ales and currently has 5 craft keg fizz fonts.
We have visited this pub 38 times, seen 103 different beers and tried 40 of them.
Postcode: NG24 1BE