The intrepid trio set off for our furthest Wednesday bike ride pub in a monsoon. Undeterred by the flooding on the Long Road between Odiham and Long Sutton they struggled on and eventually found the oasis of the Four Horseshoes. After sampling the beers on offer they made the return along the Ridgeway; the empty, pitch black narrow lanes lashed with rain imparting the feeling they were the middle of one of those B movie horrors – a rather surreal experience.
| Pub | Location | OS Map Ref |
| Bell | Odiham | RG29 1LY | Comment |
| Sue, the landlady didn’t think there would be many out this evening, and going by the lack of customers, she was not wrong. Tied to Admiral Taverns, the beers are sourced from their SIBA list, which this visit provided a couple of tasty guests. With the lack of custom, Sue was happy to chat about the age of the pub (over 500 years) and its possible earlier use as a coaching inn. ROC, who had never made it this far before, was rather taken by the pub. | ||
| Brewer | beer | % | Price | Mark | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| McMullen | Country Bitter | 4.3 | £3.05 | 3.5 | Rather enjoyable |
| St. Austell | Tribute | 4.2 | £3.05 | 3.5 | As was this |
| Courage | Best | 4.0 | £3.00 | - | Not tried |
| Pub | Location | OS Map Ref |
| Four Horseshoes | Long Sutton | RG29 1TA | Comment |
| In anticipation of the SHB Camra social due this evening, Tony had got some extra beers in – two from Palmers on a separate little stillage behind the bar – in addition to the three on hand pump. No doubt due to the inclement weather, not many had come to the social but at least one car load had managed it. Quintin was especially happy to have made it; one of the Palmers was the deliciously dark and strong Tally Ho! – served from a perfectly formed little pin. All the beers tried were in excellent condition. | ||
| Brewer | beer | % | Price | Mark | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andwell | King John | 4.2 | £3.20 | 3.5 | Good starter |
| Itchin Valley | Wykehams Glory | 4.3 | £3.20 | 3.5 | Had that Hampshire taste |
| Hogs Back | TEA | 4.2 | £3.20 | - | Not tried |
| Palmers | Dorset Gold | 4.5 | £3.20 | 3.5 | Lovely and smooth |
| Palmers | Tally Ho! | 5.5 | £3.20 | 3.5 | Dark and delicious |