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Whitstable East India Pale Ale (or EIPA)

PubAddressLast Visit Seen
The Old Pack HorseChiswick, Greater London10 Mar 2020
The Hidden TreasureDymchurch, Kent29 Feb 2020
The Anchor InnWingham, Kent25 Feb 2020
The New InnMinster (Thanet), Kent12 Dec 2019
The Real Ale WayHayes (SE London), Greater London12 Dec 2019
Past & Present (now use new entry after relocation)Gillingham, Kent02 Dec 2019
The Plume of FeathersGreenwich, Greater London27 Aug 2019
The Creeker's Tap (formerly The Corner Tap)Faversham, Kent22 Aug 2019
Red LionBadlesmere, Kent28 Jul 2019
The Duke (of York)Bloomsbury, Central London22 May 2019
Larkins' AlehouseCranbrook, Kent09 Mar 2019
The Long PondEltham, Greater London02 Feb 2019
The Made InnAshford, Kent09 Jan 2019
The UnicornCanterbury, Kent30 Nov 2018
Three ChimneysBiddenden, Kent10 Oct 2018
The Rusty BucketEltham, Greater London07 May 2018
The Broken DrumBlackfen, Greater London23 Jan 2018
Hook & HatchetHucking, Kent16 Dec 2017
The Compass AlehouseGravesend, Kent03 Aug 2017
Artillery ArmsRamsgate, Kent11 Jun 2017
The Robert PocockGravesend, Kent19 May 2017
The Flippin' FrogRochester, Kent12 Nov 2016
The Golden HopeSittingbourne, Kent03 Oct 2016
Royal Native Oyster StoresWhitstable, Kent01 Oct 2016
Bell & CrownCanterbury, Kent13 Aug 2016
The Northern SeamanRochester, Kent28 Jul 2016
The Bowl InnHastingleigh, Kent14 Feb 2016
The Royal OakTunbridge Wells, Kent19 Jan 2016
Halfway HouseBrenchley, Kent04 Jan 2016
The Conqueror AlehouseRamsgate, Kent26 Nov 2015
Bowl InnCharing, Kent06 Sep 2015
Kent Beer Festival 2015Canterbury, Kent23 Jul 2015
Woolpack HotelTenterden, Kent31 May 2015
The Carpenters ArmsCanterbury, Kent27 Dec 2014
The Society RoomsMaidstone, Kent01 Nov 2014
The ChequersSevenoaks, Kent23 Aug 2014
The Flower PotMaidstone, Kent09 Aug 2014
The Mechanical ElephantMargate, Kent26 Jul 2014
The Black HorseMonks Horton, Kent23 Jul 2014
Halfway HouseChallock, Kent12 May 2014
The Saxon ShoreHerne Bay, Kent05 May 2014
Bull InnWest Malling, Kent20 Apr 2014
The PloughStalisfield Green, Kent12 Apr 2014
38th Loughborough Beer FestivalLoughborough, Leicestershire06 Mar 2014
The Thomas IngoldsbyCanterbury, Kent27 Feb 2014
Blakes of DoverDover, Kent02 Nov 2013
Biddenden Tractorfest 2013Biddenden, Kent25 Aug 2013
The County HotelAshford, Kent17 Aug 2013
The West Gate InnCanterbury, Kent11 Aug 2013
The ChapelBroadstairs, Kent08 Aug 2013
Stile BridgeMarden, Kent08 Aug 2013
Bake & AlehouseWestgate-on-Sea, Kent03 Aug 2013
The Lifeboat Ale & Cider HouseMargate, Kent03 Aug 2013
George & DragonHeadcorn, Kent26 Jun 2013
5th K&ES Railway Beer Festival 2013Tenterden, Kent15 Jun 2013
Pearson's ArmsWhitstable, Kent27 May 2013
Crabble Corn Mill Beer Festival 2013Dover, Kent24 May 2013
The Tickled TroutWye, Kent01 May 2013
The Samuel PetoFolkestone, Kent12 Apr 2013
Battersea Beer Festival 2013Battersea, Greater London06 Feb 2013
The Chequers InnPetham, Kent12 Jan 2013
The PhoenixCanterbury, Kent11 Jan 2013
Leyton Orient Supporters ClubLeyton, Greater London08 Jan 2013
The PullmanFolkestone, Kent23 Oct 2012
The Royal OakMersham, Kent05 Oct 2012
The Ale HouseChelmsford, Essex19 Sep 2012
The Theobald ArmsGrays, Essex15 Sep 2012
Lower BellBlue Bell Hill, Kent07 Jul 2012
The Man of Kent Ale HouseRochester, Kent07 Jun 2012
Crabble Corn Mill Beer Festival 2012Dover, Kent01 Jun 2012
The CrownOtford, Kent19 Apr 2012
Ye Olde Thirsty PigMaidstone, Kent19 Feb 2012
The Old Brewery TavernCanterbury, Kent04 Feb 2012
The SwanAshford, Kent11 Nov 2011
The Good IntentRochester, Kent12 Aug 2011
Hotel ContinentalWhitstable, Kent30 Jul 2011
Lobster Shack (formerly The Whitstable Brewery Bar)Whitstable, Kent22 Jul 2011
Kent Beer Festival 2011Canterbury, Kent21 Jul 2011
The Yeoman (formerly Lion of Kent; Kentish Yeoman).Bearsted, Kent30 Apr 2011
The Wishful Thinker (formerly The White Horse)Sandway, Kent16 Nov 2010
Rose & CrownHalstead, Kent08 Nov 2010
The New InnCanterbury, Kent01 Oct 2010
The Churchill TavernRamsgate, Kent20 Aug 2010
Kent Beer Festival 2010Canterbury, Kent23 Jul 2010
Shipwrights ArmsFaversham, Kent22 Jul 2010
The Ship InnSandgate, Kent17 Jul 2010
The Olde Wine Vaults (formerly The Vaults Cask & Kitchen)Faversham, Kent30 Jun 2010
Robin HoodBlue Bell Hill, Kent26 Jun 2010
2nd K&ES Railway Beer Festival 2010Tenterden, Kent12 Jun 2010
Red LionSnargate, Kent30 Jan 2010
The SwanCrawley, West Sussex04 Jan 2010
Horse & GroomRochford, Essex19 Nov 2009
Two DovesCanterbury, Kent11 Jul 2009
The White SwanReading Street, Kent14 Oct 2008
The ElephantFaversham, Kent18 Sep 2008
The Woolpack InnWarehorne, Kent10 May 2008
Queen CharlotteRamsgate, Kent29 Mar 2008
Kent Beer Festival 2007Canterbury, Kent19 Jul 2007
Rare Breeds Beer Festival 2007Woodchurch, Kent01 Jun 2007
Crabble Corn Mill Beer Festival 2007Dover, Kent25 May 2007
The HaywainBramling, Kent30 Sep 2006
CoastguardSt Margaret's at Cliffe, Kent28 Jul 2006
Kent Beer Festival 2006Canterbury, Kent20 Jul 2006
Planet Thanet Easter Beer Festival 2006Ramsgate, Kent14 Apr 2006
The Rose & CrownPerry Wood, Kent04 Mar 2006
The White HorseChilham, Kent20 Jan 2006
The Butchers ArmsHerne, Kent24 Sep 2005
The Yew Tree InnBarfrestone, Kent17 Sep 2005
Kent Beer Festival 2005Canterbury, Kent21 Jul 2005
The Wenlock ArmsHoxton, Central London28 May 2005

Tasting Summary

These comments are the opinion of the individual reviewer and represent what they thought of the beer on a particular day in a particular pub. If a review is less favourable, it may be because the beer suffered somewhere in the supply chain between them and the brewery.

The Old Pack Horse, Chiswick, Greater London

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Stephen HarrisExcellent10 Mar 2020 A fine pint in excellent condition.

The Hidden Treasure, Dymchurch, Kent

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Philip PirripAcceptable29 Feb 2020 Handpump pulled
Jack WilliamGood19 Jan 2020

The Anchor Inn, Wingham, Kent

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ChrisENot Tried25 Feb 2020

The New Inn, Minster (Thanet), Kent

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Jack WilliamNot Tried12 Dec 2019

The Real Ale Way, Hayes (SE London), Greater London

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Philip PirripNot Tried12 Dec 2019
Philip PirripNot Tried12 Dec 2019

Past & Present (now use new entry after relocation), Gillingham, Kent

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Stephen HarrisGood02 Dec 2019 Slightly flat.

The Plume of Feathers, Greenwich, Greater London

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Philip PirripNot Tried27 Aug 2019
Philip PirripNot Tried25 Aug 2019

The Creeker's Tap (formerly The Corner Tap), Faversham, Kent

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Philip PirripNot Tried22 Aug 2019
Philip PirripNot Tried09 Aug 2019
Philip PirripGood26 Jan 2019 A sharpish bitter
Philip PirripNot Tried15 Nov 2018
Jack WilliamExcellent19 Sep 2018 In top condition.
Philip PirripNot Tried06 Sep 2018
Philip PirripNot Tried05 Jul 2018
Philip PirripNot Tried20 Dec 2017
Magnus GreelExcellent15 Nov 2017 Creamy refreshing and full of flavour, spot on.
Jack WilliamGood14 Sep 2017
Philip PirripNot Tried24 Aug 2017
Philip PirripGood20 Jul 2017 Fresh cask on tonight
Philip PirripNot Tried25 Apr 2017
Philip PirripNot Tried15 Dec 2016

Red Lion, Badlesmere, Kent

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AndrewNot Tried28 Jul 2019
PedroExcellent20 Oct 2012

The Duke (of York), Bloomsbury, Central London

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Stephen HarrisExcellent22 May 2019 An old favourite that is still tasting great.
ChrisENot Tried31 Aug 2017
ChrisENot Tried24 Sep 2016

Larkins' Alehouse, Cranbrook, Kent

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WittendenNot Tried09 Mar 2019

The Long Pond, Eltham, Greater London

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Philip PirripNot Tried02 Feb 2019
Philip PirripNot Tried07 Sep 2018
Philip PirripNot Tried20 Apr 2018
Philip PirripExcellent26 Jan 2018
Philip PirripGood13 Jun 2017 Bit watery I thought

The Made Inn, Ashford, Kent

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ChrisEAcceptable09 Jan 2019
Jack WilliamAcceptable08 Jan 2019 A bit flat.

The Unicorn, Canterbury, Kent

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Jack WilliamNot Tried30 Nov 2018
BlairNot Tried19 Jun 2011
IanGood27 Feb 2009 A decent blond ale, with a good hoppy finish.

Three Chimneys, Biddenden, Kent

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WittendenAcceptable10 Oct 2018 Woody. I reckon Prof. Sarson was on his way.

The Rusty Bucket, Eltham, Greater London

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Philip PirripAcceptable07 May 2018 Perhaps getting tired, some unexpected sharpness

The Broken Drum, Blackfen, Greater London

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Philip PirripAcceptable23 Jan 2018

Hook & Hatchet, Hucking, Kent

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WittendenAcceptable16 Dec 2017 Pale and grainy.Not at the peak of condition.

The Compass Alehouse, Gravesend, Kent

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Philip PirripNot Tried03 Aug 2017

Artillery Arms, Ramsgate, Kent

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DosserAcceptable11 Jun 2017 Warm and lifeless
BlairNot Tried17 Nov 2011
BlairNot Tried25 Sep 2009

The Robert Pocock, Gravesend, Kent

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Philip PirripGood19 May 2017

The Flippin' Frog, Rochester, Kent

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Philip PirripExcellent12 Nov 2016 In lovely nick and full of flavour

The Golden Hope, Sittingbourne, Kent

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ChrisENot Tried03 Oct 2016

Royal Native Oyster Stores, Whitstable, Kent

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WittendenExcellent01 Oct 2016 Barley straw.Zingy lemon grassy hops.
Philip PirripExcellent20 Mar 2013

Bell & Crown, Canterbury, Kent

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Jack WilliamNot Tried13 Aug 2016
AndrewNot Tried13 Jul 2016
AndrewNot Tried08 Jul 2016
WittendenNot Tried18 Jun 2016
Jack WilliamNot Tried29 May 2016
Philip PirripAcceptable26 Mar 2016 Slight notes of being on the turn
Jack WilliamNot Tried05 Dec 2015
AndrewNot Tried10 Oct 2015
AndrewNot Tried09 Jun 2015
AndrewNot Tried06 Mar 2015
AndrewNot Tried06 Feb 2015
Archie14Not Tried13 Jan 2015
AndrewNot Tried22 Nov 2014
AndrewNot Tried31 Oct 2014
AndrewNot Tried10 Oct 2014
AndrewNot Tried04 Oct 2014
AndrewNot Tried19 Sep 2014
AndrewGood05 Sep 2014 Excellent condition. Fresh and zingy with hints of Swale Indian Summer.
AndrewNot Tried02 Aug 2013
AndrewNot Tried20 Apr 2013
AndrewNot Tried08 Feb 2013
BlairNot Tried18 Aug 2012
AndrewNot Tried24 Dec 2011
AndrewNot Tried29 Nov 2011
AndrewNot Tried18 Nov 2011
AndrewNot Tried04 Nov 2011
MickGood18 Oct 2011 Reasonable pint, nice enough just no real zing to it.
AndrewNot Tried30 Sep 2011
AndrewNot Tried19 Aug 2011
AndrewNot Tried22 Jul 2011
AndrewNot Tried13 Jul 2011
BlairNot Tried19 Jun 2011
AndrewNot Tried11 Jun 2011
IanNot Tried11 Jun 2011
AndrewNot Tried24 May 2011
MickExcellent24 May 2011 Really good pint, everything an IPA should be.
AndrewNot Tried05 May 2011
BlairNot Tried13 Apr 2011
AndrewNot Tried09 Apr 2011
AndrewNot Tried16 Mar 2011
BrianNot Tried15 Mar 2011
AndrewNot Tried11 Feb 2011
IanNot Tried01 Feb 2011
AndrewNot Tried28 Jan 2011
Martin the MildmanNot Tried27 Dec 2010
AndrewNot Tried22 Dec 2010
AndrewNot Tried20 Dec 2010
AndrewNot Tried11 Dec 2010
AndrewNot Tried08 Oct 2010
pavorossiNot Tried01 Oct 2010
Magnus GreelExcellent27 Sep 2010 One of my favourite beers - had to have another as the first was so good - refreshing, creamy, slightly citrusy and delicious!
AndrewNot Tried16 Jul 2010
AndrewNot Tried10 Jul 2010
AndrewExcellent04 May 2010 Excellent condition. Light, lemony beer with a slightly tart hop signature. Great stuff.
AndrewNot Tried10 Apr 2010
AndrewNot Tried12 Feb 2010
AndrewNot Tried18 Aug 2009
IanNot Tried11 Jul 2009
AndrewGood11 Jul 2009 Really good condition. Light, hoppy with that hint of bread dough.
AndrewNot Tried26 Jun 2009
AndrewNot Tried09 Jan 2009
AndrewNot Tried20 Dec 2008
BrianExcellent11 Dec 2008 Always have this in here, always excellent. I've decided that perhaps it's just me as my wife tried it and said it was "disgusting" - but then she was drinking Stella! It's light, floral and has a superb lemony bite in the finish - one of my favourites.
AndrewNot Tried02 Dec 2008
BlairNot Tried01 Nov 2008
AndrewNot Tried17 Oct 2008
BlairAcceptable04 Oct 2008 I've never been a fan of this beer but gave it another go anyway. It's not bad but there just doesn't seem to be much going on. It is nice and smooth though.
AndrewNot Tried30 Sep 2008
AndrewNot Tried01 Sep 2008
IanAcceptable24 Aug 2008 To be honest I drank this without much noticing it. Fine. No where near as hoppy as it used to be.
BrianExcellent15 Aug 2008 I would have told the landlord that this was the best..Clear yellow colour, white head. Grassy, citrus aroma and that sharp hop sting in the throat. Perfect condition.
IanAcceptable23 Feb 2008 I liked this better when it was hoppier.
AndrewExcellent23 Feb 2008 Doughy with sharp rich syrupy base.
AndrewGood15 Dec 2007 Fine, as I recall. Light and hoppy
IanGood20 May 2007 Little bit syrupy. Some sherberty hop. Hops on finish are still biting and good though.
BrianExcellent17 Mar 2007 One of my favourites and it was as I expected. Straw coloured, slightly sour and refreshing.
AndrewGood17 Mar 2007 A good pint of EIPA. Can't remember much more about it than that
IanAcceptable27 Dec 2006 I love this beer, so I really wanted this to be good, but it didn't hit the heights. Hops didn't have the necessary bite and the malt was wondering around somewhere on its own.
AndrewNot Tried27 Dec 2006
AndrewNot Tried19 Dec 2006
IanAcceptable04 Mar 2006 Golden with white head. Sweaty hop and then red berry too. Aroma is tremendous. Bit thin in mouth, earthy, muddy. Shame. Can be best beer brewed in Kent
IanGood29 Dec 2005 Sherbert hop aroma. Golden, tad acidic. Good raspberry fruit. Sharp, tangy hop. Not quite as full as it can be.

The Northern Seaman, Rochester, Kent

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Philip PirripExcellent28 Jul 2016 In very good nick

The Bowl Inn, Hastingleigh, Kent

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MickExcellent14 Feb 2016 Very nice top condition, excellent IPA.
MickExcellent06 Nov 2012 Everything an IPA should be,hoppy, good body with some citrus, nice.

The Royal Oak, Tunbridge Wells, Kent

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thebrewingmanNot Tried19 Jan 2016 Went off during the evening

Halfway House, Brenchley, Kent

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WittendenNot Tried04 Jan 2016
oz11Not Tried25 May 2013

The Conqueror Alehouse, Ramsgate, Kent

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Philip PirripGood26 Nov 2015

Bowl Inn, Charing, Kent

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Jack WilliamGood06 Sep 2015
AndrewNot Tried18 Dec 2011
PedroExcellent17 Jul 2011

Kent Beer Festival 2015, Canterbury, Kent

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MickExcellent23 Jul 2015 Classic IPA

Woolpack Hotel, Tenterden, Kent

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Jack WilliamAcceptable31 May 2015 Not as good as I've had elsewhere.

The Carpenters Arms, Canterbury, Kent

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Jack WilliamExcellent27 Dec 2014 Top condition of this excellent local brew.

The Society Rooms, Maidstone, Kent

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TobesNot Tried01 Nov 2014
AlenomoreNot Tried26 Aug 2013
TobesExcellent26 Aug 2013

The Chequers, Sevenoaks, Kent

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ChrisENot Tried23 Aug 2014

The Flower Pot, Maidstone, Kent

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TobesNot Tried09 Aug 2014
DosserNot Tried19 Jun 2014
DosserNot Tried05 Jun 2013
AlenomoreNot Tried31 Dec 2011 Replaced the Dark Star APA.
PedroExcellent31 Dec 2011
PedroExcellent10 Sep 2011
PedroExcellent23 Feb 2011
PedroGood24 Oct 2010
AngieNot Tried23 Oct 2010
PedroExcellent22 May 2010
PedroExcellent20 May 2010
PedroExcellent18 May 2010
AngieNot Tried17 May 2010
PedroExcellent03 Feb 2010
PedroExceptional02 Feb 2010
PedroExcellent31 Jan 2010
PedroExcellent30 Jan 2010
AngieExceptional13 Nov 2009 Supereb,but ran out!!
PedroExceptional04 Sep 2009
PedroExceptional03 Sep 2009
PedroExcellent02 Sep 2009 tried in cellar
PedroExcellent09 May 2009
DosserExcellent09 May 2009
PedroExcellent08 May 2009
PedroNot Tried07 May 2009 In the bar
DosserNot Tried29 Mar 2009

The Mechanical Elephant, Margate, Kent

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Philip PirripGood26 Jul 2014 Right temperature after a few wafty pints earlier elsewhere

The Black Horse, Monks Horton, Kent

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TrevorNot Tried23 Jul 2014
ChrisEGood19 Jul 2014

Halfway House, Challock, Kent

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TrevorNot Tried12 May 2014
Magnus GreelExcellent06 May 2014 Creamy, hoppy with citrus notes from one of my favourite breweries.

The Saxon Shore, Herne Bay, Kent

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TobesNot Tried05 May 2014

Bull Inn, West Malling, Kent

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TobesNot Tried20 Apr 2014
AlenomoreExcellent27 Oct 2012
PedroGood27 Oct 2012
PedroNot Tried26 Oct 2012
PedroExcellent29 Dec 2011

The Plough, Stalisfield Green, Kent

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WittendenNot Tried12 Apr 2014

38th Loughborough Beer Festival, Loughborough, Leicestershire

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StuExcellent06 Mar 2014

The Thomas Ingoldsby, Canterbury, Kent

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Gareth SUndrinkable27 Feb 2014

Blakes of Dover, Dover, Kent

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ChrisENot Tried02 Nov 2013

Biddenden Tractorfest 2013, Biddenden, Kent

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WittendenExcellent25 Aug 2013 Barley straw.Nettley hops, plums. I've not tried this before for some reason. Glad I did today.

The County Hotel, Ashford, Kent

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AlenomoreNot Tried17 Aug 2013

The West Gate Inn, Canterbury, Kent

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AlenomoreNot Tried11 Aug 2013
MickExcellent10 Nov 2012 Very nice pint of this excellent Pale Ale, hoppy and smooth.

The Chapel, Broadstairs, Kent

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Philip PirripNot Tried08 Aug 2013
AndrewNot Tried03 Aug 2012

Stile Bridge, Marden, Kent

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PedroExcellent08 Aug 2013

Bake & Alehouse, Westgate-on-Sea, Kent

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John BNot Tried03 Aug 2013
Philip PirripExcellent10 Oct 2012 Very good but I felt I had to return to the green hopped whilst it was still available

The Lifeboat Ale & Cider House, Margate, Kent

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John BNot Tried03 Aug 2013

George & Dragon, Headcorn, Kent

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thebrewingmanGood26 Jun 2013 Went down well after 4 sets with tie breaks to decide each rubber.
PedroGood16 Feb 2013

5th K&ES Railway Beer Festival 2013, Tenterden, Kent

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oz11Not Tried15 Jun 2013

Pearson's Arms, Whitstable, Kent

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Stephen HarrisExcellent27 May 2013 Always a nice pint this one.
AlenomoreExcellent30 Jul 2012 We all tried this and thought it was in A1 condition.

Crabble Corn Mill Beer Festival 2013, Dover, Kent

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MickNot Tried24 May 2013

The Tickled Trout, Wye, Kent

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TrevorExcellent01 May 2013 Very good condition with a strong grapefruit flavour. Even my wife liked it!

The Samuel Peto, Folkestone, Kent

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ChrisENot Tried12 Apr 2013
AlenomoreNot Tried25 Nov 2012
AlenomoreGood29 Jul 2012 OK, end of the cask and just ok.

Battersea Beer Festival 2013, Battersea, Greater London

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PedroExcellent06 Feb 2013

The Chequers Inn, Petham, Kent

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MickNot Tried12 Jan 2013
AndrewGood22 Oct 2011 In good condition and less bready than usual.
PedroGood27 Mar 2011
thebrewingmanAcceptable20 Feb 2011 In good condition but I found this rather bland and shallow. Very few flavours coming through.

The Phoenix, Canterbury, Kent

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AndrewExcellent11 Jan 2013 Hints of Swale Indian Summer. Good condition. Probably the best pint I've had of this for years.
AndrewNot Tried12 Oct 2012
Martin the MildmanNot Tried24 Dec 2011
AndrewNot Tried14 Oct 2011
Martin the MildmanNot Tried26 Mar 2011
AndrewNot Tried09 Sep 2010
AndrewNot Tried06 Aug 2010

Leyton Orient Supporters Club, Leyton, Greater London

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Stephen HarrisNot Tried08 Jan 2013

The Pullman, Folkestone, Kent

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IanGood23 Oct 2012 Tasty enough. Not what it was

The Royal Oak, Mersham, Kent

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ChrisENot Tried05 Oct 2012

The Ale House, Chelmsford, Essex

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Stephen HarrisNot Tried19 Sep 2012

The Theobald Arms, Grays, Essex

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TheJudgeExcellent15 Sep 2012

Lower Bell, Blue Bell Hill, Kent

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AlenomoreNot Tried07 Jul 2012

The Man of Kent Ale House, Rochester, Kent

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oz11Good07 Jun 2012
Philip PirripAcceptable22 Apr 2012 Perhaps in the pipes for a while
PedroExcellent01 May 2010
BlairNot Tried13 Jun 2008
IanExceptional10 Mar 2007 The hops on this are magnificent. American in style (Centennial amongst others I would guess). Never soapy and very refreshing. Best pint of this I've had in some time.
AndrewExcellent10 Mar 2007 Smelt of lemon and lime with a big lime and tangerine peel flavour. Very drinkable.
AndrewNot Tried09 Dec 2006

Crabble Corn Mill Beer Festival 2012, Dover, Kent

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MickExcellent01 Jun 2012 Good IPA, crisp and fresh, good hops finish.

The Crown, Otford, Kent

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PedroExcellent19 Apr 2012
PedroGood21 Apr 2011
PedroExcellent08 Oct 2010

Ye Olde Thirsty Pig, Maidstone, Kent

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PedroGood19 Feb 2012

The Old Brewery Tavern, Canterbury, Kent

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AndrewNot Tried04 Feb 2012
IanAcceptable23 Feb 2008 Better than Bell & Crown, but still better when it was hoppier. Oh for the days of Swale Indian Summer.....
AndrewGood23 Feb 2008 Fresh and in good condition. Hoppy with a flowery bite

The Swan, Ashford, Kent

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ChrisEExcellent11 Nov 2011 In very good condition tonight.

The Good Intent, Rochester, Kent

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ChrisENot Tried12 Aug 2011

Hotel Continental, Whitstable, Kent

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AndrewGood30 Jul 2011 Served from the cask sat on the bar (cooler jacket being used). Mottled lemon flavours and that telling starch flavour on the finish.
AndrewNot Tried05 May 2008

Lobster Shack (formerly The Whitstable Brewery Bar), Whitstable, Kent

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PedroNot Tried22 Jul 2011
AndrewGood05 May 2008 Too cold and in plastic. Bit of rose petal with sharp bitter finish
IanAcceptable23 Nov 2006 Aroma of US hops is alright, but the malts aren't right, thin, not exactly right. Bit watery. Hops fade, very false dry finish. Bit of fruit. Man, this is a bad version, bit of cat's pee on the end. Oh dear.

Kent Beer Festival 2011, Canterbury, Kent

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MickExcellent21 Jul 2011 Hoppy with a good long hoppy finish.

The Yeoman (formerly Lion of Kent; Kentish Yeoman)., Bearsted, Kent

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PedroGood30 Apr 2011

The Wishful Thinker (formerly The White Horse), Sandway, Kent

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HopmonsterExcellent16 Nov 2010

Rose & Crown, Halstead, Kent

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PedroGood08 Nov 2010
PedroAcceptable02 Aug 2010 much the worst I've had here ! wonder if the cellar skills have all left now !
PedroExcellent19 Jun 2010
PedroExcellent09 Nov 2009
DubbelNot Tried29 Jul 2009
DubbelExcellent21 Jul 2009 Hops abundant. Tangy, light & outrageously sessionable. A truly great beer on its day.
DubbelNot Tried22 Jun 2009
DubbelNot Tried19 Jun 2009
PedroExcellent01 May 2009 Often test this one here and today was one of its best tests - shame I couldn't stay for more !
DubbelNot Tried08 Mar 2009
DubbelNot Tried27 Feb 2009
DubbelNot Tried20 Feb 2009
DubbelGood14 Feb 2009 Golden and fruity but lacking the wow factor that can turn it into a real stunner.
DubbelNot Tried19 Dec 2008
DubbelNot Tried12 Dec 2008 House beer
AndrewExcellent09 Jun 2007 Lovely pale golden beer with a wispy head. Lots of elderflower and lemonlime peel. Very refreshing and I could have drunk it all day.
IanNot Tried16 Dec 2006

The New Inn, Canterbury, Kent

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pavorossiExcellent01 Oct 2010

The Churchill Tavern, Ramsgate, Kent

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AndrewNot Tried20 Aug 2010
BlairNot Tried18 Dec 2009
BlairNot Tried31 Oct 2009
BlairNot Tried24 Oct 2009
BlairNot Tried25 Jun 2009
BlairNot Tried04 May 2009
BlairNot Tried07 Feb 2009
BlairNot Tried03 Feb 2009
BlairNot Tried15 Nov 2008
BlairNot Tried13 Sep 2008
BrianNot Tried05 Jul 2008
BlairNot Tried27 Jun 2008
BlairAcceptable25 Jun 2008 This beer seems to have a lot of fans, but I'm really not impressed. I find it overly sweet, very cloying and with a nasty harshness to it. Must be something I'm missing.
BlairNot Tried12 Jan 2008

Kent Beer Festival 2010, Canterbury, Kent

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AlenomoreExcellent23 Jul 2010 Very nice.

Shipwrights Arms, Faversham, Kent

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AndrewNot Tried22 Jul 2010
AndrewNot Tried02 May 2009
AndrewNot Tried15 Feb 2009
AndrewNot Tried20 Jul 2008
SteveExcellent10 Aug 2007 This just slid down so good i stayed with it
AndrewNot Tried03 Mar 2007
AndrewExcellent21 Jan 2006 Mandarin and lemon zing with a deep base lemon hop finish. Astringent but "pour it back" drinkable.
IanExceptional29 Aug 2005 Golden colour. Aroma of rich apricot and peach with some hop and some biscuity malt. Full in mouth and slightly sweet due to the fruit. Nice hop finish with more dried apricots and some rose petal. What a wonderful beer.
AndrewExceptional26 Aug 2005 Pale yellow brew which tasted of grapefruit and flowery hops. Very light and moreish. Great.
AndrewGood09 Apr 2005 Very rich golden beer that tasted very similar to Swale's Indian Summer
IanExcellent09 Apr 2005 Golden beer. Good hoppy nose with raspberry fruit malt. OK in mouth with flowery hoppy finish. Some fruit malt with good bitter dry aftertaste

The Ship Inn, Sandgate, Kent

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ChrisEGood17 Jul 2010

The Olde Wine Vaults (formerly The Vaults Cask & Kitchen), Faversham, Kent

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ChrisEGood30 Jun 2010

Robin Hood, Blue Bell Hill, Kent

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AlenomoreNot Tried26 Jun 2010
PedroExcellent26 Jun 2010

2nd K&ES Railway Beer Festival 2010, Tenterden, Kent

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AlenomoreNot Tried12 Jun 2010
PedroExcellent12 Jun 2010

Red Lion, Snargate, Kent

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IanNot Tried30 Jan 2010
AndrewNot Tried01 Aug 2009
IanGood16 Jun 2006 Had the hops but not enough malt. Hop is too astringent on the end. Just too much, dusty dry and too grapefruity

The Swan, Crawley, West Sussex

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darkstar testerExceptional04 Jan 2010 What a great beer never tried before but will again!

Horse & Groom, Rochford, Essex

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Flying.geordieGood19 Nov 2009

Two Doves, Canterbury, Kent

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IanGood11 Jul 2009 Excellent condition, good sherberty flavours.
AndrewGood07 Dec 2007 Good bready malt with citric hop. Could have drank it all day - wish I had.
BrianExcellent11 Nov 2006 1st pint of the day. If you're only going to have one beer on, then you can't do much better than this. Excellent.

The White Swan, Reading Street, Kent

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BlairNot Tried14 Oct 2008

The Elephant, Faversham, Kent

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AndrewNot Tried18 Sep 2008

The Woolpack Inn, Warehorne, Kent

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IanNot Tried10 May 2008

Queen Charlotte, Ramsgate, Kent

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BlairNot Tried29 Mar 2008

Kent Beer Festival 2007, Canterbury, Kent

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IanPoor19 Jul 2007 I didn't even write notes for this. I remember it not tasting of anything much and certainly the strong hop influence wasn't there.

Rare Breeds Beer Festival 2007, Woodchurch, Kent

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IanAcceptable01 Jun 2007 Farty yeasty aroma, not enough hop.

Crabble Corn Mill Beer Festival 2007, Dover, Kent

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IanAcceptable25 May 2007 Not as hoppy as it should be, but Martin had it on the Saturday, twice. Once not that great, but by the time we left the sherberty hop had really developed and it was excellent.

The Haywain, Bramling, Kent

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BrianExceptional30 Sep 2006 First ale that hit me as I was looking at the beer list. Started off with this (it's becoming a bit of a habit). Slightly sweaty hop aroma and with a surprisingly creamy head. Fresh prickly feel in the mouth with the usual excellent citrus twang.

Coastguard, St Margaret's at Cliffe, Kent

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BrianGood28 Jul 2006 Not on top form but still good. Fresh, appealing pale ale.

Kent Beer Festival 2006, Canterbury, Kent

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BrianExcellent20 Jul 2006 Started with a sure fire banker. Pale, straw colour, fresh aroma, gentle bite and good citrus finish.

Planet Thanet Easter Beer Festival 2006, Ramsgate, Kent

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IanGood14 Apr 2006 Grassy, typical flavours but needed more oomph from the malt, lacked that sherberty raspberry/strawberry intensity

The Rose & Crown, Perry Wood, Kent

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AndrewNot Tried04 Mar 2006
AndrewNot Tried20 Jan 2006

The White Horse, Chilham, Kent

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AndrewAcceptable20 Jan 2006 There was nothing wrong with this but I think it was near the end of the barrel. It had a quite deep and harsh bitterness to it and none of the usual flowery hop zing that a 'top of barrel' pint might have. Still, it was good to see it on.

The Butchers Arms, Herne, Kent

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AndrewExceptional24 Sep 2005 Subtle apple and flowery nose followed by a delicately intense hop taste with a sweet bitter finish. Fantastic

The Yew Tree Inn, Barfrestone, Kent

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AndrewNot Tried17 Sep 2005
IanExceptional17 Sep 2005 Tasted of Lings red turkish delight. Golden beer with lots of red beery and hop aromas. A bit of sherbert in the mouth with more rich fruit. Hoppy, dry finish with more red berry fruit. Rich and excrutiatingly lovely
BrianExceptional17 Sep 2005 I remember citrus, plenty of bite and a beautiful aroma.
AndrewExcellent04 Sep 2005 Golden yellow colour with a rich citrus fruit taste. The finish was bitter and subtly resinous. Very nice indeed.

Kent Beer Festival 2005, Canterbury, Kent

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IanAcceptable21 Jul 2005 Not as it should be, flavours were very dull
AndrewAcceptable21 Jul 2005 Had a grass like smell to it with an orange/marmalade taste and some hops.

The Wenlock Arms, Hoxton, Central London

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IanExceptional28 May 2005 I was swapping between this and the Crouch Vale and could not decide which one I liked the most. Again a good blend of hops and malt with citrus tones coming out on top.

Whitstable East India Pale Ale (or EIPA)

4.10% ABV.

We have tried this beer 159 times.

We have given this beer an average score of Good to Excellent.

Other Whitstable beers.