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The Black Lion (Free House)

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Beer (sort)Average Score (sort)No. Samples (sort)
Goacher's - Best Dark Ale (aka Original)Excellent7
Goacher's - Fine Light AleExcellent7
Goacher's - Crown Imperial StoutExcellent1
Goacher's - Real Mild Ale (now use separate 3.4% entry)Excellent1
Goacher's - Silver StarExcellent1
Goacher's - Real Mild AleGood6
Hopdaemon - IncubusNot Tried0
Shepherd Neame - Master Brew BitterNot Tried0
Shepherd Neame - The Faversham Steam Brewery - Whitstable Bay Pale AleNot Tried0
Picture 1. The Black Lion, Lynsted, Kent
Picture 2. The Black Lion, Lynsted, Kent

Visits Details

13 Mar 2024 (Jack William)
Lunchtime - had a long cycle here. A few diners in, pleasant enough. Nice to see something other than Sheps in the countryside around here.
BeerABVScoreNotes
Goacher's - Fine Light Ale3.70ExcellentSuperb pint. Shame about the large head and the £5 price tag.
Goacher's - Best Dark Ale (aka Original)4.10Not Tried
Shepherd Neame - The Faversham Steam Brewery - Whitstable Bay Pale Ale3.90Not Tried
20 Jan 2024 (Andrew)
Ah the Black Lion. We'd done a nice little walk around the lanes and then come here. A loud group of dinners was in keeping the staff busy. Friendly staff.
BeerABVScoreNotes
Goacher's - Fine Light Ale3.70ExcellentFresh bitter oranges
Goacher's - Best Dark Ale (aka Original)4.10ExcellentDark earthy roasted goodness. Goachers for the Goachers drinker.
Shepherd Neame - Master Brew Bitter3.70Not Tried
29 Feb 2020 (Andrew)
The Goachers Mild was turned around so I guess it's usually on. Friendly staff and good food.
BeerABVScoreNotes
Goacher's - Best Dark Ale (aka Original)4.10ExceptionalRough earthy malt. Goachers for the Goachers drinker.
Goacher's - Fine Light Ale3.70ExcellentOrange peer and fresh.
13 May 2017 (Andrew)
The main attraction of the day. The bar was busy when we arrived at about 3:30pm. We sat out in the garden for a bit which was enjoyable.
BeerABVScoreNotes
Goacher's - Real Mild Ale3.40GoodQuite tight and in need of some air. I wonder if blanket pressure is being used.
Goacher's - Fine Light Ale3.70GoodAfter a few pints had been poured this was actually very nice but again it felt like it could have done with a bit more mellowing
Goacher's - Best Dark Ale (aka Original)4.10AcceptableIt was okay but the flavours hadn't come out to play yet.
07 May 2017 (Andrew)
A good crowd in. The friendly lady who served me said the Goachers is a permanent feature which is superb news. Still a great pub!
BeerABVScoreNotes
Goacher's - Fine Light Ale3.70ExcellentLovely rich orange.
Goacher's - Best Dark Ale (aka Original)4.10ExcellentVery good Dark. Roasted malt and deep Goachers excellence.
Goacher's - Real Mild Ale (now use separate 3.4% entry)3.60ExcellentNice roasted toasted malt.
Hopdaemon - Incubus4.00Not Tried
12 Sep 2015 (Andrew)
Cam and I got the train to Teynham and walked down along country lanes to the pub. When we arrived there was only one other person in and they were sitting at the bar. We sat by the fire place and drank Mr Goachers Beers
BeerABVScoreNotes
Goacher's - Fine Light Ale3.70ExcellentFresh barrel so lots of orange flavours going on.
Goacher's - Best Dark Ale (aka Original)4.10GoodLess caramel and more toasted sugar than I recall but good enough to have 2 pints.
Goacher's - Real Mild Ale3.40AcceptableA touch sharp. Maybe it was fresh on.
11 Nov 2014 (thebrewingman)
My first visit to this excellent pub. Early Tuesday evening with a few in. Fire blazing away and it felt comfortable.
BeerABVScoreNotes
Goacher's - Real Mild Ale3.40ExcellentIn excellent condition.
Goacher's - Fine Light Ale3.70ExcellentDrinking well.
Goacher's - Best Dark Ale (aka Original)4.10ExcellentLighter than the title would suggest.
Goacher's - Crown Imperial Stout4.50ExcellentNectar.
18 May 2013 (Wittenden)
Lunchtime on a May Saturday:a small furry dog allegedly drank a lady's Fine Light Ale-I don't believe it!
BeerABVScoreNotes
Goacher's - Best Dark Ale (aka Original)4.10ExcellentWonderful beer! Dark 'n ' earthy, with an underlying wealth of hops. I hadn't drunk this in years, but it is even better than it was in the Smarden Bell in the '80s.
Goacher's - Real Mild Ale3.40GoodThe refreshing side of sharp. Selling well, so perhaps it was me.
Goacher's - Fine Light Ale3.70Not Tried
Goacher's - Crown Imperial Stout4.50Not Tried
20 Oct 2012 (Wittenden)
We'd been to check out an award winning butchers shop, and decided to come on here for a pie. Early on a warm October Saturday lunchtime, a few regulars enjoying their Goachers and talking about torque. Fine pub. We were intrigued by the gallows relaxing in the car park.
BeerABVScoreNotes
Goacher's - Real Mild Ale3.40ExcellentA classic mild, one of my desert island beers. Dark and chocolatey;full of mystery. Should really have tried this before the Silver Star.
Goacher's - Silver Star4.20ExcellentBadged as a Green Hop Ale.As pale as something from Yorkshire, but with that wonderful earthy Goacher's character.A long aromatic hop finish.
Goacher's - Fine Light Ale3.70Not Tried
Goacher's - Best Dark Ale (aka Original)4.10Not Tried
29 Sep 2012 (Pedro)
Lunchtime - Lovely pub, must come back some time
BeerABVScoreNotes
Goacher's - Real Mild Ale3.40Excellent
Goacher's - Fine Light Ale3.70Not Tried
Goacher's - Best Dark Ale (aka Original)4.10Not Tried

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About The Black Lion

The pub sign. The Black Lion, Lynsted, Kent

Summary of Beer Scores

 Total
Exceptional12
Excellent28
Good7
Acceptable3
Poor-

Website.

The pub is found in Lynsted, Kent, ME9 0RJ.

A beautifully maintained 2 room pub. The public bar is much smaller than the main room and contains a pool table. The main room is L-shaped and has wooden floors with an assortment of pews along one side.

We have visited this pub 23 times, seen 10 different beers and tried 6 of them.

Map location

Postcode: ME9 0RJ