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The Rum Puncheon (Ei Group (formerly Enterprise Inns))

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Beer (sort)Average Score (sort)No. Samples (sort)
Rudgate - Battle AxeExcellent3
Royal Tunbridge Wells - Royal Best BitterExcellent2
Castle Rock - Harvest PaleExcellent1
Batemans - XXXB (now superseded by 4.8% version)Excellent2
Skinner's - Betty Stogs BitterExcellent2
Canterbury Brewers - Foundry TorpedoGood1
Westerham - Grasshopper Kentish BitterGood1
Adnams - Old AleGood1
Adnams - Ghost ShipGood1
Rudgate - Ruby MildGood2
Wantsum - HengistAcceptable1
Kent - KGB or Kent Golding BitterAcceptable1
St Austell - TributeNot Tried0
Adnams - Southwold BitterNot Tried0
Skinner's - Cornish Knocker AleNot Tried0
Hogs Back - Rip SnorterNot Tried0
Hogs Back - Tongham TEA (previously T.E.A.)Not Tried0
Adnams - RegattaNot Tried0
BrewDog - Trashy BlondeNot Tried0
Picture 1. The Rum Puncheon, Gravesend, Kent

Visits Details

26 Jan 2012 (Martin the Mildman)
A busy evening here with a visit from the London area mild drinkers..
BeerABVScoreNotes
Rudgate - Ruby Mild4.40GoodA good sample here of this dark ruby/brown mild. Some bitterness evident but also some toffee malt and a dryish finish. My score 15/20.
Canterbury Brewers - Foundry Torpedo4.50GoodAmber best bitter with good citrus hop character and some malt balance. The finish is dry and hoppy. My score 15/20.
Wantsum - Hengist5.00AcceptableDeep gold coloured best bitter with a bitter hop character and a hint of citrus fruit in the dry finish. My score 14/20.
Kent - KGB or Kent Golding Bitter4.10AcceptableAmber bitter with a bitter hop character with dry citrus hop notes. Dry, hoppy finish. My score 14/20.
04 Aug 2011 (ChrisE)
We had a pint before catching the ferry, and another one upon our return. A really nice place to relax and enjoy a drink in comfort.
BeerABVScoreNotes
Westerham - Grasshopper Kentish Bitter3.80Good
Adnams - Ghost Ship4.50GoodA well kept pint but not really to my taste.
Rudgate - Ruby Mild4.40Not Tried
St Austell - Tribute4.20Not Tried
Hogs Back - Tongham TEA (previously T.E.A.)4.20Not Tried
Adnams - Regatta4.30Not Tried
Skinner's - Betty Stogs Bitter4.00Not Tried
BrewDog - Trashy Blonde4.10Not Tried
15 Jan 2011 (Magnus Greel)
A few of us met here for an enjoyable lunch washed down with a good choice of well kept beer.
BeerABVScoreNotes
Batemans - XXXB (now superseded by 4.8% version)4.50ExcellentI could taste caramel, bread and grains with light bitterness in the finish. Light bodied with soft carbonation.
Skinner's - Betty Stogs Bitter4.00ExcellentSlight caramel hints, quite malty overall. Not massively hoppy. Very smooth and easy to drink.
Royal Tunbridge Wells - Royal Best Bitter4.10ExcellentMarmalade hint paired with subtle red berry fruits with a light but semi dry finish.
Rudgate - Ruby Mild4.40Not Tried
Adnams - Old Ale4.10Not Tried
15 Jan 2011 (ChrisE)
Saturday lunchtime, and afternoon. A small group of us enjoyed some excellent ales and very good food.
BeerABVScoreNotes
Batemans - XXXB (now superseded by 4.8% version)4.50ExcellentSuperb, so good that I had another one.
Skinner's - Betty Stogs Bitter4.00Excellent
Rudgate - Ruby Mild4.40Good
Royal Tunbridge Wells - Royal Best Bitter4.10GoodA malty flavoursome best bitter.
Adnams - Old Ale4.10Not Tried
14 Nov 2010 (ChrisE)
A wet Sunday evening, and there were not many people about. This was a very comfortable and relaxing place to enjoy a few pints before catching the train to Ebbsfleet. We would probably have stayed longer if it were not for the fact that the pub closes at 9pm on Sundays.
BeerABVScoreNotes
Castle Rock - Harvest Pale3.80Excellent
Rudgate - Battle Axe4.20Excellent
Adnams - Old Ale4.10Good
Rudgate - Ruby Mild4.40Not Tried
Skinner's - Cornish Knocker Ale4.50Not Tried
Hogs Back - Rip Snorter5.00Not Tried
14 Aug 2010 (Magnus Greel)
Fairly busy with folk drinking as well as dining in this opulently furnished pub which brings an upmarket feel to the area.
BeerABVScoreNotes
Rudgate - Battle Axe4.20GoodBready aroma with apple hints and caramel taste. Quite mild on palate
Rudgate - Ruby Mild4.40Not Tried
St Austell - Tribute4.20Not Tried
Adnams - Southwold Bitter3.70Not Tried
14 Aug 2010 (ChrisE)
I could have happily stayed here longer, this place definitely puts Gravesend on the map for the beer drinker. It was reasonably busy, service was good, and there were a fair number of people eating.
BeerABVScoreNotes
Rudgate - Battle Axe4.20ExcellentToffee, caramel taste. I really enjoyed this.
Rudgate - Ruby Mild4.40Not Tried
St Austell - Tribute4.20Not Tried
Adnams - Southwold Bitter3.70Not Tried

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About The Rum Puncheon

The pub sign. The Rum Puncheon, Gravesend, Kent

Summary of Beer Scores

 Total
Exceptional1
Excellent25
Good21
Acceptable5
Poor1

The pub is found in Gravesend, Kent, DA11 0BL.

Situated close to the landing stage for the Tilbury - Gravesend Ferry, and is also handy for the railway station. It has an L shaped bar, low volume background classical music, tasteful flock wallpaper and comfortable furniture. There is a rather fine large Russell's Gravesend Brewery etched window on the side alley, unfortunately half of which is now transfer rather than original. Open view kitchen at the rear. 8 handpumps furnish the bar counter.

We have visited this pub 27 times, seen 76 different beers and tried 39 of them.

Map location

Postcode: DA11 0BL