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The Brockley Barge (Wetherspoon)
| Beer (sort) | Average Score (sort) | No. Samples (sort) |
|---|---|---|
| Marston's - Old Empire IPA |  | 2 |
| Bays - Devon Dumpling | | 2 |
| Bishop Nick - Divine | | 1 |
| Redemption - Big Chief | | 1 |
| Nethergate (was Nethergate Growler for a while then name reverted) - Hop Weaver | | 2 |
| Dorking - Five Claw | | 1 |
| Mauldons - Black Adder |  | 1 |
| Twickenham (also uses sub-brand Old Hands) - Four Grains | | 1 |
| Greene King - Abbot | | 2 |
| East London (ELB) - Foundation Bitter | | 1 |
| Hogs Back - Three Hogs | | 1 |
| Sambrook's - Brown Dog Riot | | 1 |
| Wolf - Coyote Bitter | | 1 |
| Milestone - Pacific Islander | Not Tried | 0 |
| Butcombe - Gold | Not Tried | 0 |
| Sambrook's - Junction | Not Tried | 0 |
| Dorking - Pilcrow Pale | Not Tried | 0 |
| Hogs Back - Tongham TEA (previously T.E.A.) | Not Tried | 0 |
| Greene King - Morland Old Speckled Hen | Not Tried | 0 |
| Dorking - Surrey XPA (was 3.8%) | Not Tried | 0 |
| Greene King - IPA (was 3.6%) | Not Tried | 0 |
| Sharp's - Doom Bar | Not Tried | 0 |
| Dorking - DB Number One | Not Tried | 0 |
| Sambrook's - Wandle | Not Tried | 0 |
| Daleside - Old Legover (a.k.a. Country Stile) | Not Tried | 0 |
| Otter - Bright | Not Tried | 0 |
Visits Details
28 Aug 2024 (Philip Pirrip)
Last knockings visit until close. A relaxed kick out time.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marston's - Old Empire IPA | 5.70 | | Great head, full bodied, a delight |
| Redemption - Big Chief | 5.50 | | Bordering on a score of 4* |
| Greene King - IPA (was 3.6%) | 3.40 | Not Tried | |
| Greene King - Abbot | 5.00 | Not Tried | |
| Sharp's - Doom Bar | 4.00 | Not Tried |
14 Aug 2024 (Philip Pirrip)
Last knockings visit until close.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bays - Devon Dumpling | 5.10 | | Second glass and really top form with better head, lacing and chill than the first |
| Bays - Devon Dumpling | 5.10 | | Possibly first out for while but good |
| Greene King - IPA (was 3.6%) | 3.40 | Not Tried | |
| Greene King - Morland Old Speckled Hen | 4.50 | Not Tried | |
| Greene King - Abbot | 5.00 | Not Tried | |
| Sharp's - Doom Bar | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Dorking - Surrey XPA (was 3.8%) | 3.40 | Not Tried |
06 Aug 2024 (Philip Pirrip)
Very last knockings visit until close.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dorking - Five Claw | 5.10 | | Beautifully smooth, balanced with no harshness |
| Wolf - Coyote Bitter | 4.30 | | Zesty |
| Greene King - IPA (was 3.6%) | 3.40 | Not Tried | |
| Greene King - Abbot | 5.00 | Not Tried | |
| Sharp's - Doom Bar | 4.00 | Not Tried | Manager's offer £1.49pp |
10 Jul 2024 (Philip Pirrip)
Late evening visit until close. Still exceedingly good footfall from earlier England Euro football semi-final on TV.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greene King - Abbot | 5.00 | | Basic good condition |
| Hogs Back - Three Hogs | 4.50 | | Very lively with lasting head and lacing and a lot of bitterness |
| Greene King - IPA (was 3.6%) | 3.40 | Not Tried | |
| Sharp's - Doom Bar | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Hogs Back - Tongham TEA (previously T.E.A.) | 4.20 | Not Tried | Usual old JDW trick, clip showing but run out |
25 Jun 2024 (Philip Pirrip)
Late evening visit until close.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nethergate (was Nethergate Growler for a while then name reverted) - Hop Weaver | 5.40 | | Full in your face hopping |
| Greene King - IPA (was 3.6%) | 3.40 | Not Tried | |
| Greene King - Abbot | 5.00 | Not Tried | |
| Sharp's - Doom Bar | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Dorking - DB Number One | 4.20 | Not Tried |
17 Jun 2024 (Philip Pirrip)
Late evening visit until close.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greene King - Abbot | 5.00 | | Good enough to add a late half to a pint |
| Greene King - IPA (was 3.6%) | 3.40 | Not Tried | |
| Butcombe - Gold | 4.40 | Not Tried | |
| Sharp's - Doom Bar | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Sambrook's - Wandle | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
| Sambrook's - Junction | 4.50 | Not Tried | |
| Dorking - Pilcrow Pale | 4.00 | Not Tried |
10 Jun 2024 (Philip Pirrip)
Late evening visit until close.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marston's - Old Empire IPA | 5.70 | | Superb last half out of the cask, barman was not going to serve it to me! |
| Twickenham (also uses sub-brand Old Hands) - Four Grains | 4.50 | | In very bitter shape |
| Greene King - IPA (was 3.6%) | 3.40 | Not Tried | |
| Greene King - Abbot | 5.00 | Not Tried | |
| Sharp's - Doom Bar | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Milestone - Pacific Islander | 5.00 | Not Tried |
05 Jun 2024 (Philip Pirrip)
Late evening visit until close.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nethergate (was Nethergate Growler for a while then name reverted) - Hop Weaver | 5.40 | | 4½* seriously bordering on a 5 with intense bittering and substantial head and lacing to the bottom of the glass |
| Greene King - IPA (was 3.6%) | 3.40 | Not Tried | |
| Greene King - Abbot | 5.00 | Not Tried | |
| Sharp's - Doom Bar | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Daleside - Old Legover (a.k.a. Country Stile) | 4.10 | Not Tried | |
| Otter - Bright | 4.30 | Not Tried | |
| East London (ELB) - Foundation Bitter | 4.20 | Not Tried |
28 May 2024 (Philip Pirrip)
Late evening visit until close.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| East London (ELB) - Foundation Bitter | 4.20 | | Foaming head and good lacing |
| Sambrook's - Brown Dog Riot | 4.50 | | Tasty dark nightcap |
| Greene King - IPA (was 3.6%) | 3.40 | Not Tried | |
| Greene King - Abbot | 5.00 | Not Tried | |
| Sharp's - Doom Bar | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Sambrook's - Wandle | 3.80 | Not Tried |
08 May 2024 (Philip Pirrip)
Late evening visit until close.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bishop Nick - Divine | 5.10 | | By far the best example of this I have had whilst it is a current quarter Spoon's guest |
| Mauldons - Black Adder | 5.30 | | Bordering on a 4*. Spot on and a great nightcap pint |
| Greene King - IPA (was 3.6%) | 3.40 | Not Tried | |
| Greene King - Abbot | 5.00 | Not Tried | |
| Sharp's - Doom Bar | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Dorking - DB Number One | 4.20 | Not Tried |
About The Brockley Barge
Summary of Beer Scores
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| 46 |
| 45 |
 | 13 |
 | 1 |
The pub is found in Brockley, Greater London, SE4 2RR.
Formerly Breakspear Arms until closed in 1994. Re-opened by Wetherspoon in October 2000. In Brockley Road, wedge shaped on a large prominent corner spot. Usual Wetherspoon features but rarely all on the one ground floor location. 10 handpumps in 2 banks, each of 5.
We have visited this pub 61 times, seen 166 different beers and tried 72 of them.
Postcode: SE4 2RR