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The Hop Pocket (Free House)

We believe this pub is CLOSED

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Beer (sort)Average Score (sort)No. Samples (sort)
Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - No. 5Excellent2
Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - No. 3Excellent1
Adnams - BroadsideExcellent1
Timothy Taylor - LandlordExcellent1
Old Dairy (being contract brewed after it closed) - Copper TopExcellent1
Adnams - Southwold BitterExcellent4
Hop Fuzz - Martello (superseded by 4.4% then 4.5% versions)Good1
Hop Fuzz - The EnglishGood1
Bath Ales - Gem BitterGood1
Harvey's - KissNot Tried0
Old Dairy (being contract brewed after it closed) - Gold TopNot Tried0
Harvey's - Sussex Best BitterNot Tried0
Old Dairy (being contract brewed after it closed) - Sun TopNot Tried0
Sharp's - Doom BarNot Tried0
Picture 1. The Hop Pocket, Bossingham, Kent

Visits Details

03 Jul 2014 (Mick)
Early evening. Much banter.
BeerABVScoreNotes
Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - No. 54.40ExcellentReally nice, full bodied and very drinkable.
Adnams - Southwold Bitter3.70Not Tried
29 Jun 2014 (Mick)
Here for the Bavarian lunch....and the beer.
BeerABVScoreNotes
Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - No. 54.40ExcellentSuper pint of this pale hoppy ale.
Sharp's - Doom Bar4.00Not Tried
Adnams - Southwold Bitter3.70Not Tried
26 Jun 2014 (Mick)
Lunchtime quiet, talked to Ian about beer and pubs.
BeerABVScoreNotes
Old Dairy (being contract brewed after it closed) - Copper Top4.10ExcellentVery nice pint of this malty beer.
Timothy Taylor - Landlord4.30Not Tried
Adnams - Southwold Bitter3.70Not Tried
25 Jun 2014 (Mick)
Here to see the Dead Horse Morris. Not really a morris dancing fan but these guys are different. Good beer as always here.
BeerABVScoreNotes
Timothy Taylor - Landlord4.30ExcellentAnother favourite, and in top condition.
Adnams - Southwold Bitter3.70ExcellentA really nice pint of this distinctive beer.
Old Dairy (being contract brewed after it closed) - Sun Top3.60Not Tried
06 Apr 2014 (Mick)
Late Sunday afternoon visit, not many people in.
BeerABVScoreNotes
Adnams - Southwold Bitter3.70ExcellentSuper pint of my favourite beer
Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter4.00Not Tried
24 Feb 2014 (Mick)
Hadn't planned to go out tonight, then I had a call to say the broadside was on. ................
BeerABVScoreNotes
Adnams - Broadside4.70ExcellentGood malt with background hops. Dark and rich with dark fruits. I like this beer.
Adnams - Southwold Bitter3.70Not Tried
Old Dairy (being contract brewed after it closed) - Gold Top4.30Not Tried
16 Feb 2014 (Mick)
Post Sunday lunch we were the only ones in for a while.
BeerABVScoreNotes
Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - No. 35.00ExcellentLove this beer, in top condition, perfect balance of malt and hop.
Harvey's - Kiss4.80Not Tried
Adnams - Southwold Bitter3.70Not Tried
09 Feb 2014 (Mick)
Quiet period between Sunday Lunchers and evening drinkers.
BeerABVScoreNotes
Adnams - Southwold Bitter3.70ExcellentAlways in tip top condition here.
Hop Fuzz - Martello (superseded by 4.4% then 4.5% versions)3.80GoodSound condition but a bit nondescript.
Harvey's - Kiss4.80Not Tried
31 Jan 2014 (Mick)
Very quiet early evening
BeerABVScoreNotes
Adnams - Southwold Bitter3.70ExcellentFresh on and in super condition.
Bath Ales - Gem Bitter4.10GoodNice enough, a bit sweet on the finish.
Hop Fuzz - The English4.00Not Tried
26 Jan 2014 (Mick)
Still heaving with diners at 16-00. Popular place for Sunday Lunch. Managed to get a table by the fire.
BeerABVScoreNotes
Hop Fuzz - The English4.00GoodGood malty bitter with a good hoppy edge.
Adnams - Southwold Bitter3.70Not Tried

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About The Hop Pocket

The pub sign. The Hop Pocket, Bossingham, Kent

Summary of Beer Scores

 Total
Exceptional3
Excellent42
Good31
Acceptable3
Poor1

The pub is found in Bossingham, Kent, CT4 6DY.

Old pub in the centre of the small village of Bossingham in The Street. There's lots of seating inside with various benches and different shapes of tables making for a good country pub feel.

We have visited this pub 55 times, seen 60 different beers and tried 37 of them.

Map location

Postcode: CT4 6DY