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Hertford Club (C.I.U. / Working Men's Club)
| Beer (sort) | Average Score (sort) | No. Samples (sort) |
|---|---|---|
| New River - Chadwell |  | 1 |
| New River - London Tap | | 1 |
| Tring - Blockbuster | | 1 |
| Tring - Side Pocket for a Toad | | 1 |
| Vale - VPA |  | 1 |
| Vale - Brill Gold (was 3.5%) | | 1 |
| Vale - Black Beauty Porter | | 1 |
| New River - Twin Spring | Not Tried | 0 |
Visits Details
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| New River - Chadwell | 4.20 | | 1st beer of this visit: This Hoddesdon-based chestnut-coloured session bitter from the banks of the New River in Hoddesdon, south-east of Hertford and named after the source in east Hertfordshire of the New River, came with very good head and lacing and lasting throughout. A dry bitter first hit. A mildly malty note rising. A dry hoppiness, care of its Fuggles hops, leaping up for a pat and a tail wagging on my taste buds in its downwards scampering. First brewed in August 2023 and following a British recipe based on New River's Happy & Glorious Coronation ale which went down very well by all accounts. |
| Vale - VPA | 4.20 | | 4th beer of the visit: Good head and lacing and lasting on this Buckinghamshire pale ale from just north of Brill and north-east of Oxford. A pleasantly hoppy first bite. A mildly fruited hoppiness rising aided by its Cascade and Challenger hops. A dry hoppy note sailing out. |
| Vale - Brill Gold (was 3.5%) | 3.40 | | 3rd beer of this visit: This Buckinghamshire golden ale from north of Brill and north-east of Oxford presented a good head and lacing and lasting. A dry fruity first hit. A pleasantly dry hoppiness winning over from its First Gold and Celeia Goldings, the latter affording it a herbal citrus note playing out. |
| Vale - Black Beauty Porter | 4.40 | | 2nd beer of this visit: Presenting very good head and lacing and lasting on this porter from just north of Brill and a Buckinghamshire-based brewery, north-east of Oxford, and going strong since 1995. A dry bitter first hit. A chocolatey fruitiness rising from its five dark malts. A gentle hoppiness from its Goldings and Northdown hops, bobbing up before its sail downwards. |
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tring - Side Pocket for a Toad | 3.60 | | Citrus and floral notes balanced with a crisp dry finish for this straw coloured ale. |
| New River - London Tap | 3.80 | | Refreshing, dry and hoppy pale golden ale |
| Tring - Blockbuster | 3.70 | | Pale malts and vibrant hops delivered a refreshing, fruity finish. |
| New River - Twin Spring | 4.00 | Not Tried | Alas this expired before I had a chance to try.. |
About the Hertford Club
Summary of Beer Scores
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The pub is found in Hertford, Hertfordshire, SG14 1DT.
In Bull Plain, dating from the 15th century with later additions, Lombard House, on the River Lea, was built as an English hall house and is one of the oldest buildings in Hertford. It has been the home of this private members' club since 1897. CAMRA members are welcome and may be signed in on production of a membership card. You will find two or three changing beers and real cider, which can be enjoyed in the delightful walled garden and riverside terrace. South Hertfordshire Club of the Year joint winner in 2021. There is a folk club every other Wednesday (open to all) and rock music every other Thursday. It's quiz night on the first Wednesday of each month. Look out for the Literary Festival held in July and occasional pop-up meal events.
We have visited this pub twice, seen 8 different beers and tried 7 of them.
Postcode: SG14 1DT