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Cunning Man (Vintage Inns (Mitchells & Butlers))
| Beer (sort) | Average Score (sort) | No. Samples (sort) |
|---|---|---|
| Camden Town - Pale Ale (keg) |  | 2 |
| Marston's - Wychwood Hobgoblin IPA (was Ruby Beer, was Hobgoblin) |  | 1 |
| Brakspear (at Marston's Wychwood) - Oxford Gold |  | 1 |
| Eagle (formerly Wells & Young's, formerly Charles Wells, formerly Wells) - Bombardier (was Bombardier Glorious English) (use Eagle entry now please) | | 1 |
| Brakspear (at Marston's Wychwood) - Bitter | Not Tried | 0 |
| Sharp's - Doom Bar | Not Tried | 0 |
| Black Sheep - Best Bitter | Not Tried | 0 |
| Sharp's - Atlantic Pale Ale | Not Tried | 0 |
Visits Details
23 Jul 2016 (Jack William)
Early evening about 5 - still here due to crew change day - the narrowboat hasn't moved but we have. Pub was under stress - not coping with the onslaught of customers - half the menu "off" as well as well as two of the beers from yesterday. Not sure how they will cope with a sunny Sunday tomorrow - won't hand around to find out.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Camden Town - Pale Ale (keg) | 4.50 | | |
| Marston's - Wychwood Hobgoblin IPA (was Ruby Beer, was Hobgoblin) | 4.50 | | |
| Black Sheep - Best Bitter | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
| Eagle (formerly Wells & Young's, formerly Charles Wells, formerly Wells) - Bombardier (was Bombardier Glorious English) (use Eagle entry now please) | 4.10 | Not Tried | Can't believe this was still being offered for sale. |
22 Jul 2016 (Jack William)
Friday evening - very busy in the garden - we sat inside in comfy leather chairs after a 10 hour stint from Newbury (17 locks).
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Camden Town - Pale Ale (keg) | 4.50 | | Despite 5 ales on none really took my fancy after the Bomabadier experience. Camden Pale (on keg) hit the spot ok - hoppy and refreshing. Like to try this on draught sometime. |
| Eagle (formerly Wells & Young's, formerly Charles Wells, formerly Wells) - Bombardier (was Bombardier Glorious English) (use Eagle entry now please) | 4.10 | | Flat and lifeless. |
| Marston's - Wychwood Hobgoblin IPA (was Ruby Beer, was Hobgoblin) | 4.50 | Not Tried | |
| Sharp's - Doom Bar | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Black Sheep - Best Bitter | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
| Sharp's - Atlantic Pale Ale | 4.20 | Not Tried |
16 Nov 2014 (Stephen Harris)
A quick lunchtime pint, having eaten not here, but at the café across the road. Not the sort of pub in which I feel very comfortable – yet it is clearly very popular.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brakspear (at Marston's Wychwood) - Oxford Gold | 4.00 | | I did not like this beer, which had an odd, vanilla-like sweetness, and I could not finish my pint. |
| Brakspear (at Marston's Wychwood) - Bitter | 3.40 | Not Tried | |
| Sharp's - Doom Bar | 4.00 | Not Tried |
About the Cunning Man
Summary of Beer Scores
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The pub is found in Burghfield, Berkshire, RG30 3RB.
A large, attractive, part-thatched pub that stands beside the Kennet & Avon Canal a little outside of Reading. Not as old as it at first appears, the pub having been rebuilt following flood damage to its predecessor. There is a giant car park and a very large garden. Two extensive dining areas within, separated by a small but comfortable bar area. Corporate, chain pub feel.
We have visited this pub 3 times, seen 8 different beers and tried 4 of them.
Postcode: RG30 3RB