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The Cock Tavern (Gray & Sons)
| Beer (sort) | Average Score (sort) | No. Samples (sort) |
|---|---|---|
| Harvey's - IPA |  | 1 |
| Big Penny (formerly Truman's) as of late 2022 contract brewed - Blindside | | 1 |
| Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter | | 1 |
| Dark Revolution - Atomic |  | 1 |
| Elgood's - Primates of the Caribbean | | 1 |
| Elgood's - Beer Goggles |  | 1 |
| Mighty Oak - Hoodwink | | 1 |
| Nethergate (was Nethergate Growler for a while then name reverted) - Stour Valley Gold | | 1 |
| Viper (Mighty Oak) - Jake the Snake | Not Tried | 0 |
| Harbour - India Pale Ale | Not Tried | 0 |
| Skinner's - Betty Stogs Bitter | Not Tried | 0 |
| East London (ELB) - Foundation Bitter | Not Tried | 0 |
| Harvey's - Sussex XX Mild (or Sussex Dark Mild) | Not Tried | 0 |
| Kent - Cobnut | Not Tried | 0 |
| Deverell's - Darkside | Not Tried | 0 |
| Nethergate (was Nethergate Growler for a while then name reverted) - Priory Mild | Not Tried | 0 |
| Dark Star - Hophead was 3.8% (some has also been brewed by Fuller's) | Not Tried | 0 |
Stephen Harris
Visits Details
24 Feb 2019 (Stephen Harris)
Mid-afternoon on Sunday and the pub is quiet.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elgood's - Primates of the Caribbean | 5.00 | | A dark Best Bitter. Fruity and a little bit spicy. |
| Viper (Mighty Oak) - Jake the Snake | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Harvey's - IPA | 3.50 | Not Tried |
01 Dec 2018 (Magnus Greel)
Lunchtime a few at the bar and a group dining. Second stop today whilst on a turnaround of the X21 Upminster to Ongar route, a few others I recognised from the bus had the same idea as me.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter | 4.00 | | All the expected Harveys expectations! |
| Dark Star - Hophead was 3.8% (some has also been brewed by Fuller's) | 3.40 | Not Tried | |
| Skinner's - Betty Stogs Bitter | 4.00 | Not Tried |
09 Sep 2018 (Stephen Harris)
Lunchtime visit and I find an old friend, Ron A, at one of the tables. My run of bad luck regarding beer quality at this pub continues.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elgood's - Beer Goggles | 5.00 | | A bland-tasting Golden Ale in dull condition. |
| Nethergate (was Nethergate Growler for a while then name reverted) - Priory Mild | 3.50 | Not Tried | |
| Harvey's - IPA | 3.50 | Not Tried |
13 May 2018 (Magnus Greel)
Mid afternoon and a couple of groups leaving as I arrive, a few locals left around the bar area engaged in rather loud conversation.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harvey's - IPA | 3.50 | | All the flavours I expected in spot on nick too. £3.40pp for the thrifty minded. |
| Big Penny (formerly Truman's) as of late 2022 contract brewed - Blindside | 4.30 | | Surprisingly good, fruity rich and hoppy golden ale @ £3.60 a pint for the thrifty minded. |
| Kent - Cobnut | 4.10 | Not Tried | |
| Deverell's - Darkside | 4.80 | Not Tried |
02 Dec 2017 (Magnus Greel)
Busy late afternoon at this drinkers pub. Seating was a choice of tables or leather sofas around a centrally located log fire.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nethergate (was Nethergate Growler for a while then name reverted) - Stour Valley Gold | 4.20 | | Malty with a slight sour kick, unsure if it's meant to taste like that. |
| East London (ELB) - Foundation Bitter | 4.20 | Not Tried | |
| Harvey's - IPA | 3.50 | Not Tried | |
| Harvey's - Sussex XX Mild (or Sussex Dark Mild) | 3.00 | Not Tried |
27 May 2017 (Stephen Harris)
Mid-afternoon and quiet. I planned a longer visit than last week’s, but didn’t enjoy my pint and decided to explore further down the high street.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mighty Oak - Hoodwink | 4.30 | | I enjoyed this beer a couple of weeks ago, but this was a bit rough and ever so slightly sour. Just about acceptable |
| Skinner's - Betty Stogs Bitter | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Harvey's - IPA | 3.50 | Not Tried | |
| Dark Revolution - Atomic | 3.80 | Not Tried |
21 May 2017 (Stephen Harris)
I found I had 15 minutes or two hours to wait for a bus at the stop opposite (I really should check these things in advance), so this was a rather brief visit to what is clearly a very decent boozer.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dark Revolution - Atomic | 3.80 | | A cloudy, golden, fruity Pale Ale. |
| Harbour - India Pale Ale | 5.00 | Not Tried | |
| Harvey's - IPA | 3.50 | Not Tried | |
| Mighty Oak - Hoodwink | 4.30 | Not Tried |
About The Cock Tavern
Summary of Beer Scores
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| 3 |
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The pub is found in Ongar (or Chipping Ongar), Essex, CM5 9AB.
A Grade II-listed, weatherboarded pub in High Street in Chipping Ongar. Inside there is a single room, with low ceiling and wooden beams. There is a real fire in season, and a couple of outside benches. Has a good reputation for its real ales.
We have visited this pub 7 times, seen 17 different beers and tried 8 of them.
Postcode: CM5 9AB