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Bowl Inn (Free House)
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| Beer (sort) | Average Score (sort) | No. Samples (sort) |
|---|---|---|
| Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - DogBolter Dark Porter |  | 2 |
| Canterbury Ales (sometimes badged as Canterbrew) - The Pardoner's Ale | | 1 |
| Hopdaemon - Green Daemon | | 1 |
| Old Dairy (being contract brewed after it closed) - Blue Top | | 1 |
| Mad Cat - Special Relationship Anglo-American Pale Ale | | 1 |
| Hopdaemon - Skrimshander IPA |  | 1 |
| Wadworth - Farmers Glory | | 1 |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - Bengal Lancer | | 1 |
| Kent - Cobnut | | 1 |
| Whitstable - East India Pale Ale (or EIPA) | | 1 |
| Mad Cat - Pow Wow Session Pale Ale | | 1 |
| Hop Fuzz - Yellow Zinger |  | 1 |
| Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - Festiv'Ale | | 1 |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - London Pride | Not Tried | 0 |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - Gale's Seafarers Ale | Not Tried | 0 |
| Hopdaemon - Incubus | Not Tried | 0 |
| Sharp's - Doom Bar | Not Tried | 0 |
| G2 - Vela Blonde | Not Tried | 0 |
| Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - Summer's Day | Not Tried | 0 |
| Wantsum - Dynamo | Not Tried | 0 |
| Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - No. 7 | Not Tried | 0 |
| Wantsum - Golgotha | Not Tried | 0 |
| Wadworth - 6X | Not Tried | 0 |
| Whitstable - Kent Coast Hoppy Pale Ale | Not Tried | 0 |
Visits Details
04 Dec 2017 (Jack William)
Late lunchtime - half a dozen eaters and a few drinkers at the bar. Big log fire as usual.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - DogBolter Dark Porter | 5.60 | | Smooth and tasty, perfect for December. |
| Kent - Cobnut | 4.10 | | |
| Wadworth - 6X | 4.10 | Not Tried | |
| Whitstable - Kent Coast Hoppy Pale Ale | 3.90 | Not Tried |
28 Oct 2017 (Jack William)
Mid-evening. Busy with eaters and some drinkers but not crowded.
Log fire on the go in the bar area. We sat by the other inglenook fireplace that used to house a round pool table.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hop Fuzz - Yellow Zinger | 3.70 | | OK - but a rather weak flavour. |
| Sharp's - Doom Bar | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Kent - Cobnut | 4.10 | Not Tried | |
| Wantsum - Golgotha | 5.50 | Not Tried |
13 Aug 2017 (Jack William)
Late Sunday afternoon. Many drinkers outside in the s on the substantial benches. We sat inside and watched a procession of customers being served through the window. A few late Sunday lunches being consumed inside. Nice, busy feel to the pub. Beer festival here bank holiday weekend.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - DogBolter Dark Porter | 5.60 | | A rich, smooth porter. |
| Hopdaemon - Skrimshander IPA | 4.50 | | One of the best pints of this I've had, very good condition. |
| Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - No. 7 | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
| Sharp's - Doom Bar | 4.00 | Not Tried |
08 May 2016 (Jack William)
Evening just as the sun was dipping - new vey solid tables outside with a good few merry soles enjoying the warm evening.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mad Cat - Special Relationship Anglo-American Pale Ale | 4.80 | | Top rate condition and a full, hoppy body typical of a very good APA. |
| Sharp's - Doom Bar | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Wantsum - Dynamo | 4.30 | Not Tried |
06 Sep 2015 (Jack William)
Sunday evening - a good few in. The "cash only" signs have disappeared - hopefully a good sign. Was a fourth beer on but didn't note it.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whitstable - East India Pale Ale (or EIPA) | 4.10 | | |
| Sharp's - Doom Bar | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Old Dairy (being contract brewed after it closed) - Blue Top | 4.80 | Not Tried |
16 Aug 2015 (Jack William)
Mid Sunday evening - a few in - bit surprised by a number of hand-written notices declaring "cash sales only".
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hopdaemon - Green Daemon | 5.00 | | Tip top condition - nicely complex flavours. |
| Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - Festiv'Ale | 3.80 | | Rather insipid for Gadds I felt. |
| Sharp's - Doom Bar | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - Summer's Day | 4.30 | Not Tried |
08 Jul 2015 (Jack William)
Our traditional stop on the way back from
Wimbledon - need a real ale after that Pimms stuff.
Late Wed evening - a good few in - some diners - some drinkers a little the worse for wear!
Beer and cider festival here this weekend.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canterbury Ales (sometimes badged as Canterbrew) - The Pardoner's Ale | 3.80 | | Fruity and in excellent condition. |
| Sharp's - Doom Bar | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| G2 - Vela Blonde | 4.20 | Not Tried |
25 Jul 2014 (alan p)
use to a nice pub but new owners now they the two doves and two others in canterbury no beer choice now just kent beers and a london bride
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mad Cat - Pow Wow Session Pale Ale | 3.60 | |
02 Jul 2014 (Jack William)
Mid evening - quite busy - looks like new owners have introduced evening meals - apart from that the pub has kept its traditional pub look and feel - with not much else changed including a good choice of ales - and their annual beer festival later this month.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Old Dairy (being contract brewed after it closed) - Blue Top | 4.80 | | Excellent full bodied IPA - first of a new barrel and in top condition. |
| Hopdaemon - Incubus | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - London Pride | 4.10 | Not Tried | |
| Canterbury Ales (sometimes badged as Canterbrew) - The Pardoner's Ale | 3.80 | Not Tried |
30 Nov 2013 (Jack William)
Saturday evening - dozen or so drinkers - blazing log fire, nice.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wadworth - Farmers Glory | 4.70 | | Rich and malty |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - Bengal Lancer | 5.00 | | Good body - bitter and nutty |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - London Pride | 4.10 | Not Tried | |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - Gale's Seafarers Ale | 3.60 | Not Tried |
About the Bowl Inn
Summary of Beer Scores
| Total | |
|---|---|
 | 6 |
| 20 |
| 24 |
| 16 |
 | 4 |
The pub is found in Charing, Kent, TN27 0HG.
This pub is off the main road at the top of Charing Hill in Egg Hill Road. Probably a good idea to use the OS grid reference to find it, if you haven't been before. Friendly, busy pub on the junction of several country lanes. Always popular. Holds a regular summer beer festival that has around 30 beers.
We have visited this pub 32 times, seen 129 different beers and tried 62 of them.
Postcode: TN27 0HG