Gun Brewery Taproom, Heathfield

I popped into the Gun Brewery Taproom early afternoon on Christmas Eve to pick up some last minute Christmas presents, and thought it rude not to have a pint whilst there. It was busy, but there was some seating at a beer shelf between the entrance and a Toad-in-the-Hole table. Open plan benches are found throughout and the bar counter runs along the rear wall. I counted four hand pumps on the bar counter and 12 fonts along the back bar. I went for the Babylon which I found a little watery, especially for a 4.6% lager. The brewery is found to the left of the tap, viewable through large glass windows. Outside are lots of picnic tables which weren’t very tempting during our wet and windy visit. Out the front was a pizza van that was doing a steady trade. I found the service to be very friendly and the missus enjoyed our visit so I’ll certainly be returning.

New taproom attached to the brewery building, but with both parts separated by a partly glazed wall so you can see what's going on if they are brewing when you visit. Plenty of canteen-style tables, and the picture windows in the outer wall have a good view across the rolling countryside. There is also a large patio along at the front and along one side, with a covered area at the far end. 11 craft beers and its own cider available from a row of keg taps on the bar-back, together with four handpumps. The choice from the latter included the regular Chummy Bluster best Bitter and strong Zamzama IPA plus the seasonal Old Ale and the recent Green Hop Pale Ale (£5.50) which proved a good choice.

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