Collingham - Journeyman
Obviously in the William IV! It's the second of theirs I've tried and this was better than the first but nothing special compared to Brodie's or Hopcraft. I know nothing about the brewer, I wasn't even aware that they were London based.
The best time to visit the William is at the weekend as the beer range can be poor mid-week, but they always seem to have loads of the overpriced keg stuff on.
I'm glad you vindicated my opinion of W&E Conqueror. I can't get enough of these black IPA beers.
Thanks for the info .Last time I went to the William it was 2 hrs door to door so its a bit far. Got to Leicester quicker. Agree about the black ipa,s. cheers john
I'm going with the flow this week by choosing Ilkley Lotus IPA.
It was a good decision to do an off piste swerve to The Botanist last Friday.
A high class establishment with some high class views available.
Apart from us of course who dragged the level downwards somewhat.
I also notice that BF has nicked my Jack Whitehall comment for his review.
A pub is for life not just for Christmas
due to work on the underground this was my route.
12mins walk to Kew bridge 5 mins wait for the bus to Gunnersbury 10 min journey then 5 mins wait for the train to Hackney central.50 minute journey then 5 minutes walk to catch a bus outside the Pembury 10 minute wait for bus then 15 mins on bus and a 3/4 minute walk from the bus stop.All times approx. And you know what I specifically went there for an ipa fest and I didn't think much of the 3 I tried. The Hopcraft beer I got was good though.cheers john