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The Bricklayer's Arms (Freehouse)
| Beer (sort) | Average Score (sort) | No. Samples (sort) |
|---|---|---|
| Westerham - Spirit of Kent XXX Pale Ale |  | 1 |
| Mallinsons - Citra | | 1 |
| Twickenham (also uses sub-brand Old Hands) - Naked Ladies | | 3 |
| Plain Ales - India Plain Ale | | 1 |
| Brown Cow - Mrs. Simpsons Thriller In Vanilla | | 1 |
| Great Newsome - Holderness Dark | | 1 |
| Tonbridge - Rustic | | 1 |
| World's End - Pewsey Mild | | 1 |
| White Rose (Sheffield) - Naughty Blonde | | 1 |
| Exit 33 (formerly The Brew Company then Sky's Edge) - Evil Genius | | 2 |
| Old Mill - Traditional Mild | | 1 |
| Imperial - Bee's Knees | | 1 |
| Twickenham (also uses sub-brand Old Hands) - Redhead |  | 1 |
| Wensleydale - Mel Becks | | 1 |
| Stealth (formerly Kennet & Avon) - Dundas Best Bitter | | 1 |
| Golcar - Dark Mild | | 1 |
| Great Heck - Stormin Norman (previously Stormin' Norman) | | 1 |
| Ridgeside - Innuendo | | 1 |
| Canterbury Ales (sometimes badged as Canterbrew) - The Friar's Ale | | 1 |
| Naylor's - Velvet Premium Mild | | 2 |
| Windsor & Eton - Knight of the Garter | | 1 |
| Wantsum - Black Prince | | 1 |
| Weighbridge - Pooley's Golden | | 1 |
| Shepherd Neame - Queen Court | | 1 |
| Twickenham (also uses sub-brand Old Hands) - Grandstand Bitter | | 2 |
| By The Horns - Stiff Upper Lip | | 1 |
| Shed Ales - Shed Some Light | | 1 |
| Abigale - Nailbourne | | 1 |
| Timothy Taylor - Landlord Dark (was Ram Tam) | | 1 |
| Twickenham (also uses sub-brand Old Hands) - Winter Cheer | | 1 |
| Canterbury Ales (sometimes badged as Canterbrew) - The Pardoner's Ale | | 1 |
| Abbeydale - Dark Matter |  | 1 |
| Tigertops - Captain Black | | 1 |
| Bird Brain - Jemmy Wren | | 1 |
| Downton - Raspberry Ripper | | 1 |
| Briscoe's - Chevin Light |  | 1 |
| Downton - Chocolate Orange Delight | Not Tried | 0 |
| Windsor & Eton - Conqueror | Not Tried | 0 |
| Windsor & Eton - Windsor Knot | Not Tried | 0 |
| Windsor & Eton - Zinzan's Drop | Not Tried | 0 |
| Windsor & Eton - Guardsman | Not Tried | 0 |
| Twickenham (also uses sub-brand Old Hands) - Sundancer | Not Tried | 0 |
| Timothy Taylor - Landlord | Not Tried | 0 |
| Timothy Taylor - Boltmaker (formerly Best Bitter) | Not Tried | 0 |
| Timothy Taylor - Dark Mild | Not Tried | 0 |
| Timothy Taylor - Golden Best | Not Tried | 0 |
| Timothy Taylor - Knowle Spring | Not Tried | 0 |
| Timothy Taylor - Poulter's Porter | Not Tried | 0 |
Visits Details
26 Dec 2018 (Jack William)
Early doors about 1130 - pretty much packed with well behaved Fulham fans (unlike the raucous cacophony coming from the away fans in the nearby Duke).
A full set of seven Timothy Taylor ales on the pumps.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Timothy Taylor - Landlord Dark (was Ram Tam) | 4.30 | | A very pleasant dark, winter ale. |
| Timothy Taylor - Landlord | 4.30 | Not Tried | |
| Timothy Taylor - Boltmaker (formerly Best Bitter) | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Timothy Taylor - Dark Mild | 3.50 | Not Tried | |
| Timothy Taylor - Golden Best | 3.50 | Not Tried | |
| Timothy Taylor - Knowle Spring | 4.20 | Not Tried | |
| Timothy Taylor - Poulter's Porter | 4.80 | Not Tried |
28 Oct 2017 (Jack William)
Lunchtime - very few in considering it was match day at the Cottage. Nice chat with an elderly local. Filled up a bit by 2. No discount for CAMRA members despite their "pub of the year" awards form previous years boldly displayed outside.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Twickenham (also uses sub-brand Old Hands) - Naked Ladies | 4.40 | | |
| Twickenham (also uses sub-brand Old Hands) - Grandstand Bitter | 3.80 | | |
| Twickenham (also uses sub-brand Old Hands) - Sundancer | 3.70 | Not Tried | |
| Twickenham (also uses sub-brand Old Hands) - Redhead | 4.10 | Not Tried |
17 May 2016 (Stephen Harris)
Here at around 7pm to find the pub very quiet. There was a problem with a lack of change behind the bar. Fortunately I was able to count out my pennies, but a couple of other potential customers left thirsty for lack of change for a twenty pound note.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Twickenham (also uses sub-brand Old Hands) - Grandstand Bitter | 3.80 | | Amber-coloured and quite full-bodied. |
| Twickenham (also uses sub-brand Old Hands) - Naked Ladies | 4.40 | | Golden and fragrant. Slightly warm temperature took an edge off the flavour. |
| Twickenham (also uses sub-brand Old Hands) - Redhead | 4.10 | Not Tried |
02 Jan 2016 (Jack William)
Lunchtime - miserable weather - good few football supporters in - rather cold and a little depressing in the back room.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Windsor & Eton - Knight of the Garter | 3.80 | | |
| Windsor & Eton - Guardsman | 4.20 | Not Tried | |
| Windsor & Eton - Conqueror | 5.00 | Not Tried | |
| Windsor & Eton - Windsor Knot | 4.00 | Not Tried |
22 Sep 2015 (Jack William)
Early evening - prior to a Fulham game - busy, good atmosphere not spoiled by anyone eating - a real boozer - but London prices all the same.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Twickenham (also uses sub-brand Old Hands) - Naked Ladies | 4.40 | | Beautiful pint. |
| Windsor & Eton - Knight of the Garter | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
| Windsor & Eton - Conqueror | 5.00 | Not Tried | |
| Windsor & Eton - Windsor Knot | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Windsor & Eton - Zinzan's Drop | 4.00 | Not Tried |
04 Jan 2014 (Stephen Harris)
Lunchtime visit and there are only four other customers in. I chatted about rain and floods with one of the regulars at the bar.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Twickenham (also uses sub-brand Old Hands) - Winter Cheer | 4.40 | | Chestnut-coloured, malty bitter. |
| Twickenham (also uses sub-brand Old Hands) - Redhead | 4.10 | | Sweetish red ale with minimal hopping. |
| Twickenham (also uses sub-brand Old Hands) - Grandstand Bitter | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
| Twickenham (also uses sub-brand Old Hands) - Naked Ladies | 4.40 | Not Tried | |
| Downton - Chocolate Orange Delight | 5.80 | Not Tried |
25 Sep 2013 (Stephen Harris)
One of the periodic beer festivals is underway here, this time featuring Wiltshire-brewed beers. It is unexpectedly quiet for a beer festival and my group are able to secure a table in a prime spot inside. 40+ beers available, I list just those I drank.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plain Ales - India Plain Ale | 5.20 | | Golden and hoppy. The stand-out beer of the evening for me. |
| World's End - Pewsey Mild | 4.80 | | Very nice, smooth, dark, chocolaty mild. |
| Shed Ales - Shed Some Light | 3.80 | | Golden and spicily hopped. |
| Stealth (formerly Kennet & Avon) - Dundas Best Bitter | 4.20 | | I understand that K&A beers are currently cuckoo-brewed at Wessex Brewery. This was an amber-coloured bitter. |
| Weighbridge - Pooley's Golden | 4.70 | | Another golden beer. |
| Downton - Raspberry Ripper | 4.50 | | A rather unsubtle fruit beer. Not just raspberry, but cherry too, resulting in a mix of sweet and tart flavours. The advertised ‘delicate hop bitterness’ seemed a bit lost to me. |
27 Sep 2012 (Stephen Harris)
Kent Beer Festival in progress. Unfortunately, none of the highly desirable green hop beers are on sale, their release being timed to coincide with the Green Hop Festival in Canterbury. Nevertheless, there are many beers available either through the handpumps or on stillage – I list just those I tried.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tonbridge - Rustic | 4.00 | | Copper/bronze-coloured best bitter. Richly malty and fruity with hop character too. |
| Westerham - Spirit of Kent XXX Pale Ale | 4.00 | | Amber coloured, tangy and hoppy. |
| Wantsum - Black Prince | 3.90 | | Full-bodied, dark mild. Fruity, with some toasted malt. |
| Abigale - Nailbourne | 4.50 | | Amber-coloured. Full-bodied and malty. |
| Canterbury Ales (sometimes badged as Canterbrew) - The Pardoner's Ale | 3.80 | | Golden coloured with a grapefruity hop character – this example a bit flat and sticky. |
| Canterbury Ales (sometimes badged as Canterbrew) - The Friar's Ale | 4.30 | | Well-balanced IPA with both English and US hop character. |
| Shepherd Neame - Queen Court | 4.50 | | Dry and sharply hoppy. |
23 Feb 2012 (Martin the Mildman)
Yorkshire beer festival in full flow.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Old Mill - Traditional Mild | 3.40 | | As it says, dark brown, sweet and malty with low hopping. My score 16/20. |
| Great Newsome - Holderness Dark | 4.30 | | Dark brown stronger mild which ticks all the boxes, sweet, malty, smooth and well rounded. My score 16/20. |
| Golcar - Dark Mild | 3.20 | | Now shown as 3.6%. Dark brown malty mild with hints of liquorice and a bittersweet, dry finish. My score 15/20. |
| Exit 33 (formerly The Brew Company then Sky's Edge) - Evil Genius | 4.70 | | A black and very dry, roasty stout. The dryness of the roast malt gives an almost astringent finish. My score 15/20. |
| Wensleydale - Mel Becks | 3.50 | | Very pale with a good bitter hop character balanced with some maltiness. My score 15/20. |
| Ridgeside - Innuendo | 4.50 | | Pale bitter with a good hop character and full flavour. Fairly dry finish. My score 15/20. |
| Abbeydale - Dark Matter | 3.60 | | Reddish mild that has unfortunately gone down the crystal malt road giving a tangy bittersweet malt flavour and a rather cloying, dryish finish. My score 14/20. |
| Naylor's - Velvet Premium Mild | 4.00 | | Red/brown in colour but far too bitter for a mild. Too much crystal malt flavour gives a dry, bittersweet finish. My score 14/20. |
| Bird Brain - Jemmy Wren | 3.90 | | Very pale and bitter with a dry, crisp citrus hop character. My score 14/20. |
| Briscoe's - Chevin Light | 3.80 | | Golden bitter with a very sharp hop taste bordering on phenolic. The finish is very bitter and dry. My score 12/20. |
22 Feb 2012 (Stephen Harris)
The first night of a Yorkshire Brewers-themed beer festival. A bit chilly out in the yard, so inevitably crowded inside. Very good quality from both the handpumps and the stillage. A great many beers available, this is just a partial list.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brown Cow - Mrs. Simpsons Thriller In Vanilla | 5.10 | | Excellent, black porter, flavoured with a little too much vanilla. I would have been happier with something a little more subtle – but still very good. |
| Exit 33 (formerly The Brew Company then Sky's Edge) - Evil Genius | 4.70 | | A lush, full-on, roasted Stout. |
| Imperial - Bee's Knees | 4.20 | | Impressive, light, honey beer. Balanced flavouring – does not descend into sweetness or stickiness. |
| Mallinsons - Citra | 3.80 | | Very pale, with a wonderful grapefruit aroma and taste. A little harsher than some other Citra-influenced beers I have tried |
| Naylor's - Velvet Premium Mild | 4.00 | | Dark copper-coloured, full-bodied mild. |
| White Rose (Sheffield) - Naughty Blonde | 4.30 | | Very pale and hoppy, a great first pint of the festival for me. |
| Great Heck - Stormin Norman (previously Stormin' Norman) | 6.50 | | A strong, golden bitter. |
| By The Horns - Stiff Upper Lip | 3.80 | | Dry, golden bitter, with digestive biscuit malt and bitter hop. |
| Tigertops - Captain Black | 4.40 | | Black, rather flat beer with Old Ale sourness. My friends loved it, but it did not do it for me. |
About The Bricklayer's Arms
Summary of Beer Scores
| Total | |
|---|---|
 | 3 |
| 29 |
| 37 |
| 33 |
| 6 |
The pub is found in Putney, Greater London, SW15 1DD.
Traditional single-roomed pub tucked away near to Putney Bridge. At one time was the only pub in London to serve the full Timothy Taylor cask range. SW London CAMRA Pub of the Year 2008. Regular beer festivals and events. More recently has broadened beer choice and says of itself: We have 12 hand pumps on the bar, offering an ever-changing range of amazing beers from small breweries around the UK. Our policy is to buy in the whole range of a particular brewer every week, one that is not normally showcased in London, so we can offer Londoners a real choice. The aim is to have a sort of rolling beer festival. We don’t shy away from buying in much stronger or so-called speciality beers either. The emphasis is on trying new beers all the time. Two of the hand pumps are taken up with a real cask cider and a perry. At the moment we have Bushel’s Cider from Kent at 6% and our perry is Weston's from Herefordshire. Another hand pump is taken up with the more locally brewed Wandle Ale from Sambrook’s Brewery just up the road in Battersea. We are part of CAMRA’s LocAle scheme which aims to support local brewers and reduce carbon footprints.
We have visited this pub 17 times, seen 106 different beers and tried 96 of them.
Postcode: SW15 1DD