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Kings Head (Humpty Dumpty Brewery)
| Beer (sort) | Average Score (sort) | No. Samples (sort) |
|---|---|---|
| Grain - India Pale Ale |  | 1 |
| Humpty Dumpty - Reedham Gold | | 1 |
| Brandon - Old Rodney | | 1 |
| Green Jack - Rising Sun | | 1 |
| Jo C's - Bitter Old Bustard | | 1 |
| Shortts Farm - Indie | | 1 |
| Tombstone - Santa Fe |  | 1 |
| Newby Wyke - Admiral Blucher | | 1 |
| Dancing Man - After the Storm | | 1 |
| Golden Triangle - Red Square | | 1 |
| Green Jack - Orange Wheat | | 1 |
| Boudicca - Golden Torc | | 1 |
| Indian Summer - Hop & Soul Christmas Ale | | 1 |
| Winter's - KHB (Kings Head Bitter - house ale) | | 1 |
| Humpty Dumpty - East Anglia Pale Ale |  | 1 |
| Beeston - Afternoon Delight | Not Tried | 0 |
| Shortts Farm - Indie | Not Tried | 0 |
| Humpty Dumpty - Reedcutter | Not Tried | 0 |
| Newby Wyke - Marie Celeste | Not Tried | 0 |
| Grain - Smoked Pale Ale | Not Tried | 0 |
| Winter's - Special (Chinook dry hopped) | Not Tried | 0 |
| Green Jack - Lurcher Stout | Not Tried | 0 |
| Golden Triangle - Bonny's Gold | Not Tried | 0 |
| Winter's - Magdalen St Special | Not Tried | 0 |
| Golden Triangle - Elderflowerpower | Not Tried | 0 |
| Oakham - Citra | Not Tried | 0 |
| Norfolk Brewhouse (uses Moongazer brand name too) - Moon Gazer Gold IPA | Not Tried | 0 |
| Boudicca - Spiral Stout | Not Tried | 0 |
| Shortts Farm - Two Tone Mild | Not Tried | 0 |
| Grain - Year of Hop 2013 - Pacific Gem | Not Tried | 0 |
| Newby Wyke - Grantham Gold | Not Tried | 0 |
| Panther - Black Panther | Not Tried | 0 |
| Tring - Side Pocket for a Toad | Not Tried | 0 |
| Woodforde's - Sundew | Not Tried | 0 |
| Woodforde's - Bure Gold | Not Tried | 0 |
| Buffy's - Mild | Not Tried | 0 |
| Elmtree - Golden Pale Ale | Not Tried | 0 |
| Humpty Dumpty - Broadland Sunrise | Not Tried | 0 |
| Green Jack - Waxwing | Not Tried | 0 |
| Ole Slewfoot - Fox on the Run | Not Tried | 0 |
| Magpie - Pica Porter | Not Tried | 0 |
| Shortts Farm - Rockabilly | Not Tried | 0 |
| Panther - Golden Panther | Not Tried | 0 |
| Brandon - Dragonfire | Not Tried | 0 |
| Green Jack - Mahseer IPA (superseded by 5.8% version) | Not Tried | 0 |
| Woodforde's - Nelson's Revenge | Not Tried | 0 |
| Brandon - Rusty Bucket | Not Tried | 0 |
| Tring - Death or Glory | Not Tried | 0 |
| Jo C's - Norfolk Kiwi | Not Tried | 0 |
| Humpty Dumpty - Railway Sleeper | Not Tried | 0 |
| Fat Cat - Honey Ale | Not Tried | 0 |
| Tipple's - The Hanged Monk | Not Tried | 0 |
| Brandon - Saxon Gold | Not Tried | 0 |
| Winter's - Golden | Not Tried | 0 |
| Newby Wyke - Bear Island | Not Tried | 0 |
| Green Jack - Baltic Trader | Not Tried | 0 |
| Norfolk Brewhouse (uses Moongazer brand name too) - Moon Gazer Dark Mild | Not Tried | 0 |
| Winter's - Mild | Not Tried | 0 |
| Humpty Dumpty - Swallowtail | Not Tried | 0 |
| Humpty Dumpty - Double W IPA | Not Tried | 0 |
| Humpty Dumpty - Red Mill | Not Tried | 0 |
| Grain - Blackwood Stout | Not Tried | 0 |
| Winter's - On The Beer City | Not Tried | 0 |
| Norfolk Brewhouse (uses Moongazer brand name too) - Moon Gazer Ruby Ale | Not Tried | 0 |
| Panther - Mild | Not Tried | 0 |
| Panther - Red Panther | Not Tried | 0 |
| Golden Triangle - Black Hops IBA | Not Tried | 0 |
| Shortts Farm - Strummer | Not Tried | 0 |
| Green Jack - Excelsior | Not Tried | 0 |
| Elgood's - Prawn Free | Not Tried | 0 |
| Buffy's - Norwegian Blue (aka Polly's Extra Folly) | Not Tried | 0 |
| Derby - Mercia IPA | Not Tried | 0 |
| Hellhound - Soul Survivor | Not Tried | 0 |
| Farmer's Ales (Maldon Brewing) - The Eagle | Not Tried | 0 |
| Elmtree - Dark Horse Stout | Not Tried | 0 |
Visits Details
11 Jun 2016 (Andrew)
Umm, probably the best pub in Norwich. Very friendly barman, great beer line up and very well served beers. The interior is lovely too.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Humpty Dumpty - Reedham Gold | 3.60 | | Very pale gold. Smokey soft peppery bitter. Top stuff |
| Winter's - KHB (Kings Head Bitter - house ale) | 3.70 | | Really good peppery hops on this. I had to stick with it because I initially I though it was a bit bland. Actually it's really very nice. |
| Woodforde's - Nelson's Revenge | 4.50 | Not Tried | |
| Green Jack - Excelsior | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Brandon - Rusty Bucket | 4.40 | Not Tried | |
| Panther - Black Panther | 4.50 | Not Tried | |
| Hellhound - Soul Survivor | 5.70 | Not Tried | |
| Shortts Farm - Indie | 4.20 | Not Tried | |
| Winter's - Special (Chinook dry hopped) | 4.20 | Not Tried | |
| Golden Triangle - Elderflowerpower | 4.20 | Not Tried | |
| Shortts Farm - Two Tone Mild | 3.80 | Not Tried |
16 Mar 2016 (HSB)
13:50 3rd stop. Most of the party stayed in the back bar whilst we sat in the front bar with the landlord of the Compleat Angler. I really rate the front bar here, apart from the modern counter, I think it is a excellent example as to how Victorian public bar would have looked.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boudicca - Golden Torc | 4.30 | | |
| Woodforde's - Nelson's Revenge | 4.50 | Not Tried | |
| Winter's - KHB (Kings Head Bitter - house ale) | 3.70 | Not Tried | |
| Green Jack - Mahseer IPA (superseded by 5.8% version) | 5.00 | Not Tried | |
| Jo C's - Norfolk Kiwi | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
| Brandon - Saxon Gold | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Norfolk Brewhouse (uses Moongazer brand name too) - Moon Gazer Dark Mild | 4.90 | Not Tried | |
| Humpty Dumpty - Red Mill | 4.30 | Not Tried | |
| Panther - Mild | 3.30 | Not Tried |
14 Jan 2016 (Mitch)
Quiet Thursday evening, rain, sleet and snow. Only the foolish are out! 9 beers on and a taster offered again.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jo C's - Bitter Old Bustard | 4.30 | | Copper or even darker. Good flavour |
| Woodforde's - Nelson's Revenge | 4.50 | Not Tried | |
| Buffy's - Mild | 4.20 | Not Tried | |
| Winter's - KHB (Kings Head Bitter - house ale) | 3.70 | Not Tried | |
| Elmtree - Golden Pale Ale | 5.00 | Not Tried | |
| Panther - Black Panther | 4.50 | Not Tried | |
| Woodforde's - Bure Gold | 4.30 | Not Tried | |
| Green Jack - Waxwing | 3.90 | Not Tried | |
| Shortts Farm - Rockabilly | 4.30 | Not Tried |
28 Oct 2015 (HSB)
15:00 Beer festival had closed for the afternoon so the pub was getting busy.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newby Wyke - Admiral Blucher | 5.00 | | Yellow, thick and chewy. |
| Woodforde's - Nelson's Revenge | 4.50 | Not Tried | |
| Tring - Death or Glory | 7.20 | Not Tried | |
| Winter's - KHB (Kings Head Bitter - house ale) | 3.70 | Not Tried | |
| Tipple's - The Hanged Monk | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
| Green Jack - Baltic Trader | 10.50 | Not Tried | |
| Panther - Golden Panther | 3.70 | Not Tried | |
| Humpty Dumpty - Double W IPA | 7.40 | Not Tried | |
| Norfolk Brewhouse (uses Moongazer brand name too) - Moon Gazer Ruby Ale | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Shortts Farm - Strummer | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
| Derby - Mercia IPA | 5.00 | Not Tried | |
| Beeston - Afternoon Delight | 3.70 | Not Tried | |
| Grain - Smoked Pale Ale | 4.40 | Not Tried | |
| Winter's - Magdalen St Special | 4.30 | Not Tried | |
| Boudicca - Spiral Stout | 4.60 | Not Tried |
10 Jun 2015 (Mitch)
First class back street local, as a pub should be. Taster offered. Bar billiards match in the corner, and their curry arrived whilst they were playing!. 10 beers on pump. Well worth searching this out, not far from town centre at all.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon - Old Rodney | 4.00 | | Beer as it used to be and as it should be. Bitter, copper coloured, tasty. |
| Woodforde's - Nelson's Revenge | 4.50 | Not Tried | |
| Newby Wyke - Grantham Gold | 4.20 | Not Tried | |
| Winter's - Mild | 3.60 | Not Tried | |
| Woodforde's - Sundew | 4.10 | Not Tried | |
| Winter's - KHB (Kings Head Bitter - house ale) | 3.70 | Not Tried | |
| Elmtree - Golden Pale Ale | 5.00 | Not Tried | |
| Humpty Dumpty - Broadland Sunrise | 4.20 | Not Tried | |
| Magpie - Pica Porter | 5.00 | Not Tried | |
| Brandon - Dragonfire | 4.50 | Not Tried |
21 Dec 2014 (HSB)
19:30 Between the carol service at the Cathedral and a curry in the Spice Lounge. Busy in the back bar, quiet in the front bar. A touch of serendipity. I had received a 'phone call earlier in the day asking if I had any photographs of people playing cards or dominoes in a pub to illustrate an article on pub games. Sadly not. Two young men came into the pub whilst we were there and asked for a pack of cards. I asked if I could photograph them playing. Request granted, problem solved.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Triangle - Red Square | 4.50 | | Not as red in colour as I was expecting. |
| Indian Summer - Hop & Soul Christmas Ale | 4.60 | | Spiced |
| Tombstone - Santa Fe | 5.00 | | Vinous notes |
| Woodforde's - Nelson's Revenge | 4.50 | Not Tried | |
| Buffy's - Mild | 4.20 | Not Tried | |
| Buffy's - Norwegian Blue (aka Polly's Extra Folly) | 4.90 | Not Tried | |
| Winter's - KHB (Kings Head Bitter - house ale) | 3.70 | Not Tried | |
| Elmtree - Dark Horse Stout | 5.00 | Not Tried | |
| Newby Wyke - Marie Celeste | 4.60 | Not Tried | |
| Golden Triangle - Bonny's Gold | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Norfolk Brewhouse (uses Moongazer brand name too) - Moon Gazer Gold IPA | 5.00 | Not Tried |
23 Oct 2014 (HSB)
17:45 Quiet when we arrived but started to get busy during our stay.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Green Jack - Rising Sun | 5.00 | | Full bodied and rich. |
| Dancing Man - After the Storm | 3.80 | | Very fresh tasting, a hint of capsicum. |
| Woodforde's - Nelson's Revenge | 4.50 | Not Tried | |
| Newby Wyke - Bear Island | 4.60 | Not Tried | |
| Winter's - Mild | 3.60 | Not Tried | |
| Winter's - KHB (Kings Head Bitter - house ale) | 3.70 | Not Tried | |
| Humpty Dumpty - Swallowtail | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Winter's - On The Beer City | 4.40 | Not Tried | |
| Golden Triangle - Black Hops IBA | 4.50 | Not Tried |
06 Mar 2014 (HSB)
18:45 Early evening drink before a curry. Front bar quiet, back bar busy.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grain - India Pale Ale | 6.50 | | Didn't notice the gravity until after I ordered. Very tasty, well balanced IPA. Had to have a second one. |
| Woodforde's - Nelson's Revenge | 4.50 | Not Tried | |
| Tring - Side Pocket for a Toad | 3.60 | Not Tried | |
| Buffy's - Mild | 4.20 | Not Tried | |
| Winter's - KHB (Kings Head Bitter - house ale) | 3.70 | Not Tried | |
| Ole Slewfoot - Fox on the Run | 4.80 | Not Tried | |
| Green Jack - Lurcher Stout | 4.80 | Not Tried | |
| Panther - Golden Panther | 3.70 | Not Tried | |
| Brandon - Rusty Bucket | 4.40 | Not Tried | |
| Fat Cat - Honey Ale | 4.30 | Not Tried |
07 Oct 2013 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening. Good chat with Guvnor about Norfolk beers and beer pricing.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shortts Farm - Indie | 4.80 | | Top notch on the cusp of 5* |
| Green Jack - Orange Wheat | 4.20 | | Not quite as crisp as I have had previously |
| Woodforde's - Nelson's Revenge | 4.50 | Not Tried | |
| Winter's - Mild | 3.60 | Not Tried | |
| Humpty Dumpty - Reedcutter | 4.20 | Not Tried | |
| Winter's - KHB (Kings Head Bitter - house ale) | 3.70 | Not Tried | |
| Green Jack - Lurcher Stout | 4.80 | Not Tried | |
| Oakham - Citra | 4.20 | Not Tried | |
| Grain - Year of Hop 2013 - Pacific Gem | 4.20 | Not Tried |
22 Aug 2013 (HSB)
Early evening. First visit since Humpty Dumpty bought the pub. Nothing has changed.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Humpty Dumpty - East Anglia Pale Ale | 4.60 | | Passed its best. |
| Woodforde's - Nelson's Revenge | 4.50 | Not Tried | |
| Humpty Dumpty - Railway Sleeper | 5.00 | Not Tried | |
| Winter's - Golden | 4.10 | Not Tried | |
| Winter's - Mild | 3.60 | Not Tried | |
| Grain - Blackwood Stout | 5.00 | Not Tried | |
| Winter's - KHB (Kings Head Bitter - house ale) | 3.70 | Not Tried | |
| Panther - Red Panther | 4.10 | Not Tried | |
| Elgood's - Prawn Free | 3.70 | Not Tried | |
| Farmer's Ales (Maldon Brewing) - The Eagle | 4.30 | Not Tried |
About the Kings Head
Summary of Beer Scores
| Total | |
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| 19 |
| 18 |
| 3 |
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The pub is found in Norwich, Norfolk, NR3 1JE.
In Magdalen Street, the central bar separates a small front room from a larger back room. Very CAMRA orientated. Good value Belgian and other bottled beers. Most recent award is local CAMRA branch Pub of the Year 2022.
We have visited this pub 26 times, seen 101 different beers and tried 34 of them.
Postcode: NR3 1JE