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The Freed Man (Free House)
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| Beer (sort) | Average Score (sort) | No. Samples (sort) |
|---|---|---|
| Brew Buddies - BB01 Best Bitter Challenger Bobek |  | 1 |
| Hop Fuzz - Bullion Bomb | | 1 |
| Durham - Black Bishop | | 1 |
| Westerham - Summer Perle | | 1 |
| Brentwood - Shrimpers Gravesend Pale Ale | | 1 |
| Romney Marsh - Best Bitter | | 2 |
| Whitstable - Winkle Picker | | 1 |
| Breakwater - Dover's Pale Ale (DPA) | | 1 |
| BritHop (originally cuckoo or contract brewed at Franklins) - Sandstorm Golden Ale | | 1 |
| Hellhound - Soul Survivor |  | 1 |
| Exeter - Darkness The Prince of Ales | | 1 |
| Bank Top - Old Slapper | | 1 |
| Goody Ales - Bleangate Brewery - Good Health | | 1 |
| Hop Fuzz - English | | 1 |
| Cotleigh - Uncle Sam Hop Burst | Not Tried | 0 |
| Ripple Steam - Original Best Bitter | Not Tried | 0 |
| Holler (formerly Holler Boys) - Cheat Mode | Not Tried | 0 |
| Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - Little Cracker | Not Tried | 0 |
| Skinner's - Porthleven | Not Tried | 0 |
| Westerham - Family Stout | Not Tried | 0 |
| Pig & Porter - Dance First | Not Tried | 0 |
| Three Castles - Saxon | Not Tried | 0 |
| Hop Fuzz - Fallout | Not Tried | 0 |
| 3 Piers - Old Station Porter | Not Tried | 0 |
| Brew Buddies - SH03 Single Hop Endeavour | Not Tried | 0 |
| Old Pie Factory - American Pie | Not Tried | 0 |
| Weltons - Topper Mild | Not Tried | 0 |
| Old Dairy (being contract brewed after it closed) - Summer Top | Not Tried | 0 |
| Lytham - Bumble | Not Tried | 0 |
| Bank Top - Blonde | Not Tried | 0 |
| Ripple Steam - Gold | Not Tried | 0 |
| Brewster's - Rutterkin (superseded by 5% version) | Not Tried | 0 |
| Tillingbourne - Falls Gold | Not Tried | 0 |
Chris Excell
Visits Details
24 Aug 2019 (Andrew)
I've never been here before so wanted to try it out. There was an informative and friendly lady behind the bar and the interior of the pub was full of interesting things to look at. Great pub.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goody Ales - Bleangate Brewery - Good Health | 3.60 | | Nice first pint of the day. |
| Three Castles - Saxon | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| 3 Piers - Old Station Porter | 4.70 | Not Tried | |
| Old Pie Factory - American Pie | 5.50 | Not Tried |
22 Aug 2018 (Magnus Greel)
My first visit and I took an instant liking to the place with many historical war and seafaring artifacts on display made for a micro museum atmosphere. One other group on a lunchtime session who left shortly after hence we had the place to ourselves. I took advantage of the chippy 2 doors up and put my order in just before its 2pm closing time. I found the Mon-Thurs 9ish/10ish vague closing times rather amusing no doubt to the chagrin of Mr.Pirrip
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westerham - Summer Perle | 3.80 | | Has the earthy Westerham 'twang' to it for another delicious fruity summer beer. |
| Whitstable - Winkle Picker | 4.50 | | Subtly sweet and zesty yet light and hoppy belies its strength. |
| BritHop (originally cuckoo or contract brewed at Franklins) - Sandstorm Golden Ale | 3.80 | | Spot on condition for this rich and flavoursome darker side of pale beer. |
| Pig & Porter - Dance First | 4.20 | Not Tried |
10 May 2018 (Jack William)
Lunchtime visit with my bus-pass cronies. Very pleasant staff and locals. We were allowed to bring some lunch in from the local sandwich shop.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hop Fuzz - Bullion Bomb | 5.00 | | Very nice, light coloured, well hopped ale. Marked up just as “Bullion” (5% Hop Fuzz). |
| Exeter - Darkness The Prince of Ales | 5.10 | | Well balanced dark ale. |
| Hop Fuzz - English | 4.00 | | Nice trad bitter. |
10 Jan 2018 (ChrisE)
Afternoon visit and just a few in. We had a good chat with the landlord.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Breakwater - Dover's Pale Ale (DPA) | 3.80 | | |
| Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - Little Cracker | 5.00 | Not Tried | |
| Skinner's - Porthleven | 4.80 | Not Tried | |
| Westerham - Family Stout | 4.50 | Not Tried |
19 Sep 2017 (ChrisE)
Afternoon visit and quite busy. We had a good chat with the landlord.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brentwood - Shrimpers Gravesend Pale Ale | 4.00 | | |
| Ripple Steam - Original Best Bitter | 4.10 | Not Tried | |
| Holler (formerly Holler Boys) - Cheat Mode | 3.80 | Not Tried |
09 Jun 2017 (ChrisE)
Early afternoon visit and I would estimate that the pub was over half full. The bar staff confirmed that the guvnor here is planning to open another micropub in Cheriton, Kent.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Durham - Black Bishop | 5.50 | | |
| Brewster's - Rutterkin (superseded by 5% version) | 4.60 | Not Tried | |
| Tillingbourne - Falls Gold | 4.20 | Not Tried | |
| Cotleigh - Uncle Sam Hop Burst | 4.30 | Not Tried |
08 Sep 2016 (ChrisE)
Afternoon visit, busy and welcoming.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Romney Marsh - Best Bitter | 4.00 | | A good tasty best bitter served on top form. |
| Bank Top - Blonde | 5.00 | Not Tried | |
| Ripple Steam - Gold | 3.80 | Not Tried |
04 Jun 2016 (Wittenden)
Early evening on a suddenly muggy June Saturday. Busy, with the contented hum of a relaxed congregation.Very pleasant after a busy day.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brew Buddies - BB01 Best Bitter Challenger Bobek | 4.30 | | Workmanlike mid brown saloon bar stalwart.Toffee with a long hoppy finish.Unfined but not murksome. From a new -to- me Kent micro. |
| Weltons - Topper Mild | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Old Dairy (being contract brewed after it closed) - Summer Top | 3.60 | Not Tried | |
| Lytham - Bumble | 4.20 | Not Tried |
29 May 2016 (Dosser)
First visit on the day of the Deal classic car show.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bank Top - Old Slapper | 4.20 | | We liked the name of this beer. £1.70 a half so not that cheap compared to Thanet micros or the £2.50 a pint at the lifeboat beer stall where all beers were donated. |
26 May 2016 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening. My first visit and we were lucky to get seats as the place was fast filling up by 6.30pm. One felt crowded out when ordering at the bar and everything was a bit too frenetic for me to feel relaxed.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Romney Marsh - Best Bitter | 4.00 | | |
| Hellhound - Soul Survivor | 5.70 | | Good bittersweet balance |
| Hop Fuzz - Fallout | 3.60 | Not Tried | |
| Brew Buddies - SH03 Single Hop Endeavour | 4.20 | Not Tried |
About The Freed Man
Summary of Beer Scores
| Total | |
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 | 1 |
| 23 |
| 19 |
 | 3 |
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The pub is found in Walmer, Kent, CT14 7NX.
End of terrace (once the Walmer Sub Post Office and latterly a former Solar Energy Equipment) shop conversion in Dover Road. A Micropub, which first opened to the general public on Saturday 23rd January 2016, with perhaps a fuller range of alcoholic products than the usual Micropub. Cask ales are served through an ancient refurbished 4-way cash-register style handpump beer engine. Has free Wifi and often plays recorded music.
We have visited this pub 24 times, seen 79 different beers and tried 44 of them.
Postcode: CT14 7NX