The New Inn (Free House)
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07 Oct 2023 (Andrew)
Well as good as ever. The best pub in Canterbury? Probably. 7 beers on.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 | |
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