PubsandBeer
The Sun (Wetherspoon)
| Beer (sort) | Average Score (sort) | No. Samples (sort) |
|---|---|---|
| Celt Experience (now brands are owned by Evans Evans) - Divine Yule Saison (collaboration with Waen Brewery) |  | 1 |
| Dorking - DB Black | | 1 |
| Dorking - Red India Ale | | 1 |
| Oakham - JHB |  | 1 |
| Westerham - Uppin Smoke | | 1 |
| King Beer (formerly W.J. King) - Kings Festive | | 1 |
| Dorking - Northdowns Bel | | 1 |
| Westerham - God's Wallop (see now 4% entry) |  | 1 |
| King Beer (formerly W.J. King) - Summer Ale | | 1 |
| Greene King - Ruddles Best (was 3.7%) | Not Tried | 0 |
| Hogs Back - Advent Ale | Not Tried | 0 |
| Eagle (formerly Wells & Young's, formerly Charles Wells, formerly Wells) - Young's London Special (was Special) | Not Tried | 0 |
| Greene King - Abbot Reserve | Not Tried | 0 |
| Sharp's - Doom Bar | Not Tried | 0 |
| By The Horns - Stiff Upper Lip (downgraded from 3.8% in 2023) | Not Tried | 0 |
| Portobello - Market Porter | Not Tried | 0 |
| Tillingbourne - The Source | Not Tried | 0 |
| Itchen Valley - Winchester Ale | Not Tried | 0 |
| King Beer (formerly W.J. King) - Red River | Not Tried | 0 |
| Itchen Valley - Fagins | Not Tried | 0 |
| Dorking - DB Number One | Not Tried | 0 |
| Everards (see entries against Joule's & Robinsons whilst its new brewery was being built) - Sleighbell | Not Tried | 0 |
Visits Details
09 Nov 2024 (Hogan Sampling)
7th visit of the day. Busy but not overly for a Spoons and here for a curry stop on my way back and a table near the bar to be had.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oakham - JHB | 3.80 | | Good head and lacing on this bitter. It worked a treat on the accompanying curry with its bitterness shining through. |
| Sharp's - Doom Bar | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Greene King - Ruddles Best (was 3.7%) | 3.40 | Not Tried | |
| By The Horns - Stiff Upper Lip (downgraded from 3.8% in 2023) | 3.40 | Not Tried | |
| Portobello - Market Porter | 4.60 | Not Tried | |
| Tillingbourne - The Source | 3.30 | Not Tried |
14 Dec 2013 (Stephen Harris)
Big and busy. Standard Wetherspoon experience for a quick stop.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Celt Experience (now brands are owned by Evans Evans) - Divine Yule Saison (collaboration with Waen Brewery) | 5.30 | | If 2012 was the year of the Milk Stout, then 2013 has been the year of the Saison. This is a golden, highly competent version. Plenty of sourness and some lemony hops. |
| Everards (see entries against Joule's & Robinsons whilst its new brewery was being built) - Sleighbell | 4.50 | Not Tried | |
| Greene King - Ruddles Best (was 3.7%) | 3.40 | Not Tried | |
| Hogs Back - Advent Ale | 4.40 | Not Tried | |
| Eagle (formerly Wells & Young's, formerly Charles Wells, formerly Wells) - Young's London Special (was Special) | 4.50 | Not Tried | |
| Greene King - Abbot Reserve | 6.50 | Not Tried |
29 Nov 2012 (Martin the Mildman)
Not too busy early on a Thursday evening.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| King Beer (formerly W.J. King) - Kings Festive | 4.70 | | Ruby winter style ale with lightly toasted malt giving the bitterness with moderate hoppiness. Rather dry finish. My score 15/20. |
12 Jul 2012 (Martin the Mildman)
Not too busy on a Thursday evening.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westerham - Uppin Smoke | 4.00 | | Golden ale with a bittersweet character with good malt and hop flavours. No evidence of any smokiness. My score 15/20. |
15 Dec 2011 (Martin the Mildman)
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westerham - God's Wallop (see now 4% entry) | 4.30 | | This seems to have had a recipe and strength change. It's now 4.0% and amber coloured, tasting just like any other standard session bitter with English hops. A search on the brewery's website wil show a drop from 4.5% to 4.0% and a recipe change. My score 14/20. |
09 Jun 2011 (Martin the Mildman)
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dorking - Red India Ale | 5.00 | | Reddish in colour with a smooth and well rounded character. Good balance of hop and malt flavours leading to a slightly vineous finish with hints of dried fruit and toast. My score 16/20. |
| Dorking - DB Number One | 4.20 | Not Tried |
10 Jun 2010 (Martin the Mildman)
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dorking - DB Black | 3.20 | | A black mild ale with an excellent mix of caramel malt and fruit sherbet flavours. Excellent body and depth of flavour for its strength. My score 16/20. |
26 Nov 2009 (Martin the Mildman)
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dorking - Northdowns Bel | 5.50 | | Strong dark belgian style ale. Good sweetish toffee malt taste with a bitter finish with a hint of citrus hop. My score 15/20. |
04 Jun 2009 (Martin the Mildman)
Very busy early evening with a number of large groups in for functions/celebrations. Even so, service was prompt and efficient.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| King Beer (formerly W.J. King) - Summer Ale | 4.00 | | Had that characteristic King malty/yeasty tang like cardboard/rubber, this dominated over any other flavours. My score 12/20 |
| Itchen Valley - Winchester Ale | 4.50 | Not Tried | |
| King Beer (formerly W.J. King) - Red River | 4.80 | Not Tried | |
| Itchen Valley - Fagins | 4.10 | Not Tried |
About The Sun
Summary of Beer Scores
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| 3 |
| 4 |
| 2 |
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The pub is found in Redhill, Surrey, RH1 1LY.
Large open plan earlier style Wetherspoon's in London Road. One of the better outlets in the chain, opened in 1996.
We have visited this pub 9 times, seen 22 different beers and tried 9 of them.
Postcode: RH1 1LY