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The New Inn (Free House)
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| Beer (sort) | Average Score (sort) | No. Samples (sort) |
|---|---|---|
| Lakedown - Spring Ale |  | 1 |
| Kent - Nah Na Nah | | 1 |
| Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - Stan the Man | | 1 |
| Oakham - Green Devil IPA | | 1 |
| Kent - Ernest | | 1 |
| Arbor Ales - Shangri-la | | 1 |
| Darkland - Monterey | | 1 |
| Musket - Ball Puller |  | 1 |
| Saltaire - DDH Citra | | 1 |
| Oakham - Bishops Farewell | | 1 |
| Hop Fuzz - American | | 1 |
| Arbor Ales / Bristol Beer Factory Collaboration - Power Couple | | 1 |
| Kent - Loaded American IPA | | 1 |
| Surrey Hills - Shere Drop | | 1 |
| Thornbridge / Thornbridge Hall - Hopton | | 1 |
| Hop Back - Summer Lightning | | 2 |
| 360° - Summer Breeze |  | 1 |
| West Berkshire - Full Circle | Not Tried | 0 |
| St Austell - Proper Job | Not Tried | 0 |
| Hopstar - Dark Knight | Not Tried | 0 |
| Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - Green Hop (2023) | Not Tried | 0 |
| Musket - Fife & Drum Golden Ale | Not Tried | 0 |
| Good Chemistry - Full Circle | Not Tried | 0 |
| St Austell - Tribute | Not Tried | 0 |
| Marble - Marble Stout | Not Tried | 0 |
| Two by Two - Azacca Idaho Loral | Not Tried | 0 |
| Titanic - Plum Porter | Not Tried | 0 |
| Oakham - Citra | Not Tried | 0 |
| Hop Back - Crop Circle | Not Tried | 0 |
| Tonbridge - Traditional | Not Tried | 0 |
| Oakham - Inferno | Not Tried | 0 |
| Bradfield - Farmers Stout | Not Tried | 0 |
| Triple fff - Alton's Pride | Not Tried | 0 |
| Lakedown - Harmonium | Not Tried | 0 |
| Stonehenge - Pillars of Pale | Not Tried | 0 |
| Skinner's - Betty Stogs Bitter | Not Tried | 0 |
Visits Details
07 Oct 2023 (Andrew)
Well as good as ever. The best pub in Canterbury? Probably. 7 beers on.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hop Back - Summer Lightning | 5.00 | | Soft and creamy. Rich. Very good. |
| Skinner's - Betty Stogs Bitter | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Good Chemistry - Full Circle | 4.10 | Not Tried |
06 Oct 2023 (Magnus Greel)
Early evening busy as expected for such time on a Friday. Superb choice as always, my only gripe is the chalkboard listing the ales available doesn't reference which brewery they originate from.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 360° - Summer Breeze | 4.40 | | Appearance was murky and taste was syrupy and rather cloying. |
| Hop Back - Summer Lightning | 5.00 | Not Tried | |
| Skinner's - Betty Stogs Bitter | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| West Berkshire - Full Circle | 4.50 | Not Tried | |
| Oakham - Citra | 4.20 | Not Tried | |
| Hopstar - Dark Knight | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - Green Hop (2023) | 4.80 | Not Tried |
28 Aug 2023 (Jack William)
Early evening - their beer festival had sold out but a good selection of ales still left on hand pump. I sat in the garden and enjoyed the first issue of the East Kent Drinker.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Darkland - Monterey | 4.50 | | Superb West Coast IPA. |
| Thornbridge / Thornbridge Hall - Hopton | 4.30 | | |
| Bradfield - Farmers Stout | 4.50 | Not Tried | |
| Triple fff - Alton's Pride | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
| Lakedown - Harmonium | 5.70 | Not Tried | Grrr - was saving this for my 3rd pint - but someone beat me to the last pint. |
| Stonehenge - Pillars of Pale | 4.20 | Not Tried |
18 Jul 2023 (Magnus Greel)
Early evening and very quiet, just a few other folk dotted around with a couple of groups in the beer garden.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kent - Nah Na Nah | 4.50 | | A winning formula of deliciously fruity hops with hints of spice and grapefruit |
| Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - Stan the Man | 4.20 | | Spicy peppery golden ale |
| Oakham - Inferno | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Tonbridge - Traditional | 3.60 | Not Tried |
16 Jul 2023 (Jack William)
Early Sunday lunchtime. My son stood me up but I had a good chat with bartender Will.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hop Back - Summer Lightning | 5.00 | | |
| Oakham - Bishops Farewell | 4.60 | | |
| Hop Back - Crop Circle | 4.20 | Not Tried | |
| Tonbridge - Traditional | 3.60 | Not Tried |
11 Jun 2023 (Jack William)
Swift one mid afternoon- only a handful of drinkers - all in the garden. 4 other ales on.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kent - Ernest | 4.50 | |
08 May 2023 (Jack William)
Early evening- some regulars still going strong on this ridiculously long additional bank holiday weekend in a month with two others. I’m trying to avoid coronation stuff but good bar banter turned to pot-holes in the Mall and who should be paying for them so I left them to it, without noting all the other, no doubt very good, beers.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oakham - Green Devil IPA | 6.00 | | It’s Oakham, it’s 6%, it’s at the best real ale pub in Canterbury. What’s not to like. |
| Oakham - Citra | 4.20 | Not Tried |
20 Apr 2023 (Magnus Greel)
Early evening and busy, we spilled out between the bar and what was available along the corridor leading to the garden & WC.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lakedown - Spring Ale | 3.80 | | Refreshing lemon citrus zesty fare. |
| Musket - Ball Puller | 4.00 | | Rich maltly and smooth cooking bitter with a lingering aftertaste. |
| Arbor Ales / Bristol Beer Factory Collaboration - Power Couple | 4.40 | | Complex blend of rich malts and tropical passionfruit broth. |
| Oakham - Bishops Farewell | 4.60 | Not Tried | |
| Titanic - Plum Porter | 4.90 | Not Tried |
11 Apr 2023 (Jack William)
Early evening - pleasant. I read a bit and then commiserated with fellow Fulham fan Steve about our team’s recent form. The juke box is off to the Midlands to be repaired tomorrow.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arbor Ales - Shangri-la | 4.20 | | What a delicious brew in top nick. |
| Surrey Hills - Shere Drop | 4.20 | | |
| St Austell - Tribute | 4.20 | Not Tried | |
| Marble - Marble Stout | 5.70 | Not Tried | |
| Two by Two - Azacca Idaho Loral | 5.00 | Not Tried |
21 Mar 2023 (Jack William)
Evening. We have a few tables in the conservatory area reserved for a bit of a do to celebrate my son’s birthday and his partner’s - who is 50 today. A good time had by all - and the barman, who is working single handedly, does very well.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saltaire - DDH Citra | 4.20 | | |
| Hop Fuzz - American | 4.20 | | Unfined. |
| Kent - Loaded American IPA | 5.00 | | End of barrel but still very good. |
| St Austell - Proper Job | 4.50 | Not Tried | |
| Musket - Fife & Drum Golden Ale | 3.80 | Not Tried |
About The New Inn
Summary of Beer Scores
| Total | |
|---|---|
 | 47 |
| 172 |
| 129 |
| 29 |
 | 7 |
The pub is found in Canterbury, Kent, CT1 1NP.
A narrow terrace house in Havelock Street that was once a Fremlin's pub and now a freehouse. Local CAMRA branch Pub of the Year 2017, 2018 and 2022.
We have visited this pub 194 times, seen 420 different beers and tried 228 of them.
Postcode: CT1 1NP