The Berry (Free House)
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29 May 2016 (Dosser)
A fine selection of ales as always. Made me wish Id taken the train so just a half here.
Thornbridge / Thornbridge Hall - Brock | 4.10 | | Quality creamy stout. |
12 Mar 2016 (ChrisE)
Early afternoon and a good crowd in including Ian of this site.
Dark Star - American Pale Ale (some has also been brewed by Fuller's) | 4.70 | | |
Grainstore - Calcutta | 3.90 | | Very pale, thin and bitter, nothing to write home about. |
Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
Oakham - Bishops Farewell | 4.60 | Not Tried | |
St Austell - Tribute | 4.20 | Not Tried | |
23 Dec 2015 (Mick)
Comfortably busy, good crowd in, good beer.
Dark Star - American Pale Ale (some has also been brewed by Fuller's) | 4.70 | | Perfect pint of this sublime ale. |
Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
Timothy Taylor - Landlord | 4.30 | Not Tried | |
Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - No. 3 | 5.00 | Not Tried | |
Dark Star - Hophead (some has also been brewed by Fuller's) | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
Harvey's - Old Ale (or Sussex XXXX Old Ale) | 4.30 | Not Tried | |
Bays - Jingle Ale | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
11 Sep 2015 (Mick)
First visit on our afternoon tour. Quiet, friendly pub.
Dark Star - American Pale Ale (some has also been brewed by Fuller's) | 4.70 | | Served in perfect condition. |
Brighton Bier - Thirty Three Pale Ale | 3.30 | | Superb. Pale and happy. Very good for 3.3 abv. |
Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - No. 3 | 5.00 | Not Tried | |
Dark Star - Hophead (some has also been brewed by Fuller's) | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
Loddon - Gravesend Shrimpers Bitter | 4.10 | Not Tried | |
Cairngorm - Sheepshagger's Gold | 4.50 | Not Tried | |
Kent - Cobnut | 4.10 | Not Tried | |
Skinner's - Porthleven | 4.80 | Not Tried | |
Skinner's - Lushingtons | 4.20 | Not Tried | |
Skinner's - Heligans Honey | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
25 Jul 2015 (Dosser)
After many years we finally make it. 11 handpumps, 9 beers on, 5 craft ales. A fine pub. If only I wasnt driving!
Harvey's - Tom Paine | 5.50 | | Typical Harveys beer |
Dark Star - Redhead | 3.70 | | New beer without the usual hoppiness. |
Tiny Rebel - Urban IPA | 5.50 | Not Tried | |
24 Jun 2015 (thebrewingman)
Lunchtime visit after walking from Walmer Castle. A real pub with real people who talk to you. Impressive range of beers including craft keg.
Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - No. 7 | 3.80 | | |
Rudgate - Ruby Mild | 4.40 | | |
Long Man - Copper Hop | 4.20 | | |
Kite (see and use entry now for Glamorgan) - Jemima's Pitchfork | 4.40 | | Blond beer with citra and eldorado hops. |
Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
Dark Star - American Pale Ale (some has also been brewed by Fuller's) | 4.70 | Not Tried | |
Dark Star - Hophead (some has also been brewed by Fuller's) | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
Oakham - Citra | 4.20 | Not Tried | |
08 May 2015 (Mick)
Fairly busy, quiz evening started at 8.00pm.
Dark Star - Six Hop | 6.50 | | Stunning, dangerous stuff, so drinkable, would never think it was 6.5%. Lovely stuff. |
Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - No. 3 | 5.00 | | One of my favourite gadds' |
Dark Star - American Pale Ale (some has also been brewed by Fuller's) | 4.70 | | Super |
Time and Tide - Spratwaffler Pale Ale | 3.70 | | very nice pint of this pale hoppy ale. |
Rudgate - Ruby Mild | 4.40 | Not Tried | |
Bristol Beer Factory - No. 7 | 4.20 | Not Tried | |
Thornbridge / Thornbridge Hall - Sequoia | 4.50 | Not Tried | |
Pig & Porter - Ashburnham Pale Ale | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
26 Mar 2015 (Ian)
Early evening visit. Sat at the bar and sometimes you find somewhere that you just feel completely at home. And this place is excellent and if anything gets better. I can indulge my love of quality cask ale as well as high class London keykeg beers.
Arbor Ales - Hop Apocalypse | 4.80 | | Excellent tropical fruit apa |
Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter | 4.00 | | Decent not the best but fine |
Dark Star - American Pale Ale (some has also been brewed by Fuller's) | 4.70 | Not Tried | |
Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - Seasider | 4.30 | Not Tried | |
Teignworthy - Martha's Mild | 5.30 | Not Tried | |
Arbor Ales - Single Hop - Motueka | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
Long Man - Old Man | 4.30 | Not Tried | |
Time and Tide - Spratwaffler Pale Ale | 3.70 | Not Tried | |
29 Nov 2014 (Vacuous )
7pm visit..comfortably busy, but prompt service. Couldn't list all beers on
Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter | 4.00 | | Fresh tasting. |
Skinner's - Betty Stogs Bitter | 4.00 | | One of three Skinner's beers on. |
Harvey's - Old Ale (or Sussex XXXX Old Ale) | 4.30 | | Dark and malty. Rich. In good order |
Skinner's - Porthleven | 4.80 | Not Tried | |
Time and Tide - Spratwaffler Pale Ale | 3.70 | Not Tried | |
Harvey's - Bellowhead Revival | 3.70 | Not Tried | Labelled as Bellowhead Revival Ale |
25 Aug 2014 (Ian)
August bank holiday Monday and it was pouring with rain all day so I bit the bullet and put the waterproofs on and came here fir lunchtime session. Sprinkling of locals and decent beer line up
Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter | 4.00 | | Outstanding. The yeast malt and hops. All outstanding |
Dark Star - American Pale Ale (some has also been brewed by Fuller's) | 4.70 | | Good English version of an apa. Drinkability |
Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - Seasider | 4.30 | | Malty bitter with sharply defined flavours |
Time and Tide - Calista IPA | 6.10 | | Lovely fruit aroma in The Kernel mould. Too cold. Good bitter finish. Some earthiness |
Time and Tide - Spratwaffler Pale Ale | 3.70 | | Decent pale ale plenty of earthy hops |
Lymestone - Cowboy | 4.20 | | |
Orkney (Sinclair) - Dark Island | 4.60 | Not Tried | |
Ripple Steam - Classic IPA | 4.50 | Not Tried | |
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