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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 |
| Maldon - A Drop of Nelson's Blood |  | 1 |
| Crouch Vale - Essex Boys Best Bitter | | 2 |
| Pig & Porter - Red Spider Rye | | 1 |
| Colchester - The Day Of The Triffids | | 1 |
| Thornbridge / Thornbridge Hall - Brother Rabbit | | 1 |
| Mighty Oak - Whirligig | | 1 |
| Billericay (large volume beers brewed at Brentwood) - Billericay Zeppelin |  | 1 |
| Crouch Vale - Summit | | 1 |
| Colchester - Old Mortality | | 1 |
| Crouch Vale - Yakima Gold | | 2 |
| Mighty Oak - Silversmith |  | 1 |
| Wantsum - IPA | | 1 |
| Mighty Oak - Endeavour | Not Tried | 0 |
| Red Fox - BFG Stout | Not Tried | 0 |
| Dark Star - Hophead (some has also been brewed by Fuller's) | Not Tried | 0 |
| Dark Star - Hophead Gold | Not Tried | 0 |
| Colchester - Brazilian Coffee & Vanilla Porter | Not Tried | 0 |
| Mauldons - Silver Adder | Not Tried | 0 |
| Billericay (large volume beers brewed at Brentwood) - Billericay Blonde | Not Tried | 0 |
| Colchester - Old King Coel Porter | Not Tried | 0 |
| Nethergate (was Nethergate Growler for a while then name reverted) - Old Growler | Not Tried | 0 |
| Mighty Oak - Captain Bob | Not Tried | 0 |
| Colchester - Brinsop | Not Tried | 0 |
| Dark Star - Partridge Best Bitter | Not Tried | 0 |
| Spitting Feathers - Brainstorm | Not Tried | 0 |
| Leigh on Sea - Renown | Not Tried | 0 |
| Crouch Vale - Brewers Gold | Not Tried | 0 |
| Leigh on Sea - Six Little Ships | Not Tried | 0 |
| Colchester - AK Pale | Not Tried | 0 |
| Elgood's - Sweeney Cod | Not Tried | 0 |
| Viper (Mighty Oak) - Jake the Snake | Not Tried | 0 |
| Hope - SX Gold | Not Tried | 0 |
| Pig & Porter - Dance First | Not Tried | 0 |
| Mighty Oak - Oscar Wilde Mild | Not Tried | 0 |
| Colchester - No. 1 | Not Tried | 0 |
| Mighty Oak - Wonky Donkey | Not Tried | 0 |
Chris Excell
Visits Details
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 (some has also been brewed by Fuller's) | 3.80 | 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 (some has also been brewed by Fuller's) | 3.80 | 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 (some has also been brewed by Fuller's) | 3.80 | 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 (some has also been brewed by Fuller's) | 3.80 | 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 |
25 Feb 2017 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening visit until just before 11pm close. A way out east trip tonight on a Micropub ticking visit. Friendly staff and all the attributes of a classic Micropub but the noise levels ruined it for me with the need to shout to be heard. Soft furnishings may be required or ceiling baffles.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crouch Vale - Summit | 4.30 | | |
| Colchester - Old Mortality | 4.30 | | A dark bitter |
| Dark Star - Hophead (some has also been brewed by Fuller's) | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
| Colchester - Brazilian Coffee & Vanilla Porter | 4.60 | Not Tried | |
| Billericay (large volume beers brewed at Brentwood) - Billericay Blonde | 4.00 | Not Tried |
22 Jan 2016 (ChrisE)
I am pleased to be able to report that this pub has won its planning appeal and now operates with a full A1 licence allowing it to sell alcoholic drinks without the need to purchase food.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|
06 Jan 2016 (ChrisE)
At first we were the only customers but others soon arrived. We had a good chat with the owners about micropubs and the Paper Mill at Sittingbourne in particular.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maldon - A Drop of Nelson's Blood | 3.80 | | |
| Pig & Porter - Red Spider Rye | 4.80 | | |
| Dark Star - Hophead (some has also been brewed by Fuller's) | 3.80 | Not Tried |
About the Upminster TapRoom
Summary of Beer Scores
| Total | |
|---|---|
| 2 |
| 10 |
| 4 |
| 3 |
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The pub is found in Upminster, Greater London, RM14 3DT.
A Micropub 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 11 times, seen 44 different beers and tried 17 of them.
Postcode: RM14 3DT