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Upminster TapRoom (Free House)
| Beer (sort) | Average Score (sort) | No. Samples (sort) |
|---|---|---|
| Dark Star - American Pale Ale (some has also been brewed by Fuller's) |  | 1 |
| Pig & Porter - Skylarking | | 1 |
| Elephant School (sub-brand of Brentwood) - Aussie Blonde |  | 1 |
| Thornbridge / Thornbridge Hall - Brother Rabbit | | 1 |
| Fat Cat - Porter | | 1 |
| Mighty Oak - Whirligig | | 1 |
| Crouch Vale - Essex Boys Best Bitter | | 2 |
| Elephant School (sub-brand of Brentwood) - Mallowphant | | 1 |
| Colchester - The Day Of The Triffids | | 2 |
| Crouch Vale - Yakima Gold |  | 2 |
| Billericay (large volume beers brewed at Brentwood) - Billericay Zeppelin | | 1 |
| Viper (Mighty Oak) - Jake the Snake | | 1 |
| Mighty Oak - Silversmith |  | 1 |
| Wantsum - IPA | | 1 |
| Heritage (formerly William Worthington Brewery) - HPA | Not Tried | 0 |
| Mighty Oak - Endeavour | Not Tried | 0 |
| Milestone - Shine On | Not Tried | 0 |
| Red Fox - BFG Stout | Not Tried | 0 |
| Mighty Oak - Gorgeous George | Not Tried | 0 |
| Dark Star - Hophead Gold | Not Tried | 0 |
| Tiny Rebel - Yuzu Punch Ale | Not Tried | 0 |
| Mauldons - Silver Adder | Not Tried | 0 |
| Colchester - Old King Coel Porter | Not Tried | 0 |
| Mighty Oak - Captain Bob | Not Tried | 0 |
| Dark Star - Hophead was 3.8% (some has also been brewed by Fuller's) | Not Tried | 0 |
| Dark Star - Partridge Best Bitter | Not Tried | 0 |
| Nethergate (was Nethergate Growler for a while then name reverted) - Old Growler | Not Tried | 0 |
| Leigh on Sea - Renown | Not Tried | 0 |
| Colchester - Brinsop | Not Tried | 0 |
| Leigh on Sea - Six Little Ships | Not Tried | 0 |
| Spitting Feathers - Brainstorm | Not Tried | 0 |
| Elgood's - Sweeney Cod | Not Tried | 0 |
| Crouch Vale - Brewers Gold | Not Tried | 0 |
| Lister's (latterly brewed at Wantsum) - Special Ale | Not Tried | 0 |
| Colchester - AK Pale | Not Tried | 0 |
| Lister's (latterly brewed at Wantsum) - Premium Gold | Not Tried | 0 |
| Hope - SX Gold | Not Tried | 0 |
| Fat Cat - Honey Ale | Not Tried | 0 |
| Pig & Porter - Dance First | Not Tried | 0 |
| George Samuel - Harvey | Not Tried | 0 |
| Mighty Oak - Oscar Wilde Mild | Not Tried | 0 |
| Portobello - England Believes | Not Tried | 0 |
| Colchester - No. 1 | Not Tried | 0 |
| Well Drawn - Red | Not Tried | 0 |
| Mighty Oak - Wonky Donkey | Not Tried | 0 |
Chris Excell
Visits Details
02 Dec 2023 (Magnus Greel)
A few of us thirsty souls were expecting this place to be heaving for a late Saturday afternoon however it was pleasantly busy with a table free so we perched here before our final bus of today to Brentwood which happeneded to be a cosy and warm ex M&D Leyland Leopard OKO 816G.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elephant School (sub-brand of Brentwood) - Mallowphant | 4.80 | | More bitter and sharp than the creamy smooth silkiness I was hoping for. |
| Viper (Mighty Oak) - Jake the Snake | 4.00 | | |
| Milestone - Shine On | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Mighty Oak - Gorgeous George | 4.20 | Not Tried | |
| Tiny Rebel - Yuzu Punch Ale | 4.80 | Not Tried |
03 Dec 2022 (Magnus Greel)
Quick early evening visit before we all headed off for our various buses home, thankfully not too busy so we procured a table for us with ease..
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elephant School (sub-brand of Brentwood) - Aussie Blonde | 4.00 | | |
| Fat Cat - Porter | 4.90 | | |
| Dark Star - Hophead was 3.8% (some has also been brewed by Fuller's) | 3.40 | Not Tried | |
| Fat Cat - Honey Ale | 4.30 | Not Tried | |
| George Samuel - Harvey | 5.20 | Not Tried | |
| Portobello - England Believes | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Well Drawn - Red | 4.70 | Not Tried | |
| Heritage (formerly William Worthington Brewery) - HPA | 4.20 | Not Tried |
28 Oct 2022 (Magnus Greel)
Early evening and busy yet we managed to commandeer a just vacated outside table on a rather barmy balmy evening for late October. Efficient service from the jovial barmaid.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colchester - The Day Of The Triffids | 4.10 | | Not wishing to miss out on the 'green hop' nonsense bandwagon this full bodied dry and fruity fare was more akin to a stronger APA style beer. |
| Dark Star - Hophead was 3.8% (some has also been brewed by Fuller's) | 3.40 | Not Tried | |
| Lister's (latterly brewed at Wantsum) - Special Ale | 4.60 | Not Tried | |
| Lister's (latterly brewed at Wantsum) - Premium Gold | 5.00 | Not Tried |
07 Dec 2019 (Magnus Greel)
Final stop on today's Ensignbus vintage running day for a much needed facilities and refreshment stop after a ride on a comfy RMC 1477 (477 CLT) from Lakeside. Busy with most tables taken we spread out and occupied whatever spaces were available.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mighty Oak - Silversmith | 4.60 | | Soapy and wishy washy |
| Wantsum - IPA | 3.80 | | Too sweet and acetic |
| Mighty Oak - Oscar Wilde Mild | 3.70 | Not Tried | |
| Leigh on Sea - Six Little Ships | 4.20 | Not Tried | |
| Dark Star - Hophead Gold | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
| Elgood's - Sweeney Cod | 4.50 | Not Tried |
01 Dec 2018 (Magnus Greel)
Mid afternoon, had just over an hour before the last X55 back to Gravesend which happened to be a pristine RTL453. I was one of two customers until a few others I recognised turned up, including a flock of Friday Evening Group members who'd done my trip in reverse.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dark Star - American Pale Ale (some has also been brewed by Fuller's) | 4.70 | | Faultless perfection |
| Crouch Vale - Yakima Gold | 4.20 | | Rather toffeeish and slight sour kick not what I'd expect from this beer. |
| Dark Star - Hophead was 3.8% (some has also been brewed by Fuller's) | 3.40 | Not Tried | |
| Mighty Oak - Captain Bob | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
| Dark Star - Partridge Best Bitter | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Leigh on Sea - Renown | 4.00 | Not Tried |
20 Jun 2018 (ChrisE)
A sunny afternoon, we sat inside and chatted with the guv.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mighty Oak - Whirligig | 4.50 | | A good nutty brown ale. |
| Crouch Vale - Brewers Gold | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Dark Star - Hophead was 3.8% (some has also been brewed by Fuller's) | 3.40 | Not Tried | |
| Mauldons - Silver Adder | 4.20 | Not Tried | |
| Colchester - No. 1 | 4.10 | Not Tried | |
| Colchester - Old King Coel Porter | 5.00 | Not Tried | |
| Pig & Porter - Skylarking | 4.00 | Not Tried |
02 Dec 2017 (Magnus Greel)
Mid afternoon half a dozen customers in the welcome warmth on a chilly December day. I was thirsty after a lively 75 minute ride on restored MD60 on the X55 bus route from Gravesend, my first pint never touched the sides.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crouch Vale - Yakima Gold | 4.20 | | Tangy creamy and zesty with good carbonation, superb. |
| Mighty Oak - Oscar Wilde Mild | 3.70 | Not Tried | |
| Colchester - No. 1 | 4.10 | Not Tried | |
| Mighty Oak - Wonky Donkey | 4.30 | Not Tried | |
| Mighty Oak - Endeavour | 4.20 | Not Tried | |
| Red Fox - BFG Stout | 5.00 | Not Tried | |
| Dark Star - Hophead Gold | 3.80 | Not Tried |
10 Nov 2017 (Magnus Greel)
1605 hours and a half a dozen of our Friday Evening group in already. Friendly welcome I took an instant like to this place. The landlord assured us that we would not be flouting the mobile phone rules taking photos or using them on silent for internet, messaging etc.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pig & Porter - Skylarking | 4.00 | | My favourite so far thus decided to stay on it. Fruity zesty with a tropical clout like no other whilst not too sweet and pleasantly dry, superb. |
| Crouch Vale - Essex Boys Best Bitter | 3.80 | | In spot on condition but rather bland |
| Colchester - The Day Of The Triffids | 4.10 | | Dry and sherberty, nice. |
| Dark Star - Hophead was 3.8% (some has also been brewed by Fuller's) | 3.40 | Not Tried | |
| Viper (Mighty Oak) - Jake the Snake | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Hope - SX Gold | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Pig & Porter - Dance First | 4.20 | Not Tried |
22 Jun 2017 (ChrisE)
Lovely and cool inside with an efficient air handling system doing a superb job. The rest of our group preferred to sit outside so I popped out occasionally just to be semi-sociable. I had a good chat with the owners.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crouch Vale - Essex Boys Best Bitter | 3.80 | | |
| Crouch Vale - Brewers Gold | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Colchester - AK Pale | 3.70 | Not Tried |
23 Apr 2017 (Stephen Harris)
Busy and noisy in here in mid-afternoon. Nevertheless, I like the place very much. I manage to bring down the average age quite significantly I think.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thornbridge / Thornbridge Hall - Brother Rabbit | 4.00 | | A very lovely beer that is always a good choice when available. Seemed to be the top seller in here today. |
| Billericay (large volume beers brewed at Brentwood) - Billericay Zeppelin | 3.80 | | A fresh and earthy, amber-coloured Bitter. |
| Dark Star - Hophead was 3.8% (some has also been brewed by Fuller's) | 3.40 | Not Tried | |
| Nethergate (was Nethergate Growler for a while then name reverted) - Old Growler | 5.00 | Not Tried | |
| Colchester - Brinsop | 4.30 | Not Tried | |
| Spitting Feathers - Brainstorm | 4.00 | Not Tried |
About the Upminster TapRoom
Summary of Beer Scores
| Total | |
|---|---|
| 2 |
| 14 |
| 5 |
| 3 |
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The pub is found in Upminster, Greater London, RM14 3DT.
A micropub in Sunnyside Gardens, opened in November 2015 after about one year of planning difficulties. It opened originally as A3 Snack Bar with a licence for the sale of alcohol so pending the outcome of a Change of Use Planning Appeal you had to have something to eat with your beer. The snack bar offered pork pies, Scotch eggs, pork scratchings and similar delicacies. At the time of opening they were applying for, and getting, TENs for Fridays and Saturdays which meant that on those days only it was not necessary to order food. Thankfully full planning permission has eventually been granted to open as a pub. Single storey building not far from Upminster railway station (5 minutes walk). Seating is at high stools and wall benches with all high tables. Real ales and ciders are served from a temperature-controlled cellar room on gravity dispense. Local CAMRA branch Pub of the Year 2017 & 2018.
We have visited this pub 14 times, seen 57 different beers and tried 21 of them.
Postcode: RM14 3DT