Larkins Traditional
Larkins' Alehouse | Cranbrook, Kent | 24 Oct 2020 |
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Little Brown Jug | Chiddingstone Causeway, Kent | 24 Sep 2020 |
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Castle Inn | Chiddingstone, Kent | 08 Sep 2019 |
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The Bull Inn | Benenden, Kent | 07 Sep 2019 |
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Kent Beer Festival 2019 | Canterbury, Kent | 19 Jul 2019 |
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Leicester Arms Hotel | Penshurst, Kent | 17 Jun 2019 |
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The Rock | Chiddingstone Hoath, Kent | 16 Jun 2019 |
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The Ragged Trousers | Tunbridge Wells, Kent | 11 May 2019 |
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The Cat Inn | West Hoathly, West Sussex | 17 Feb 2019 |
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The Bottle House | Smarts Hill, Penshurst, Kent | 02 Feb 2019 |
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Ypres Castle Inn | Rye, East Sussex | 05 Oct 2018 |
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The Hatch Inn | Colemans Hatch, East Sussex | 02 Aug 2018 |
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The Real Ale Way | Hayes (SE London), Greater London | 01 Aug 2018 |
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The Crown Inn | Groombridge, Kent | 30 Jun 2018 |
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The Vine Goudhurst | Goudhurst, Kent | 31 Mar 2018 |
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Anchor Inn | Hartfield, East Sussex | 30 Sep 2017 |
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Queens Arms | Cowden Pound, Kent | 13 Mar 2016 |
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The Laughing Fish | Isfield, East Sussex | 20 Aug 2015 |
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The Royal Oak | Tunbridge Wells, Kent | 10 Mar 2015 |
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The Padwell Arms | Seal, Kent | 20 Feb 2015 |
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The Windmill | Sevenoaks Weald, Kent | 04 Nov 2014 |
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One Inn The Wood | Petts Wood, Greater London | 30 Jul 2014 |
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Black Horse | Stansted, Kent | 16 Nov 2013 |
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The Fox & Hounds | Romney Street, Kent | 24 Sep 2013 |
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Good Intent | West Farleigh, Kent | 23 Aug 2013 |
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Rose & Crown | Halstead, Kent | 02 Aug 2013 |
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The Kentish Horse | Markbeech, Kent | 13 Jul 2013 |
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Kent County Cricket Tunbridge Wells - CAMRA Beer Tent | Tunbridge Wells, Kent | 02 Jun 2013 |
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Crabble Corn Mill Beer Festival 2013 | Dover, Kent | 24 May 2013 |
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Earl of Clarendon | Sandgate, Kent | 16 Apr 2013 |
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Smugglers Ale House (formerly The Black Pig) | Hawkhurst, Kent | 06 Dec 2012 |
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The Royal Oak | Mersham, Kent | 05 Oct 2012 |
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Leas Lift Beer Festival | Folkestone, Kent | 28 Jul 2012 |
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Mote Park Beer Festival 2012 | Maidstone, Kent | 16 Jun 2012 |
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The Chequers | Laddingford, Kent | 28 Apr 2012 |
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Greyhound | Charcott, Kent | 27 Aug 2011 |
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The Three Mariners | Hythe, Kent | 28 May 2011 |
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The Butchers Arms | Herne, Kent | 22 May 2011 |
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Hever Castle Golf Club | Hever, Kent | 29 Mar 2011 |
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Bull Inn | West Malling, Kent | 21 Mar 2011 |
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The Spotted Dog | Smarts Hill, Penshurst, Kent | 28 Aug 2010 |
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The Man of Kent Ale House | Rochester, Kent | 05 Dec 2009 |
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Kent Beer Festival 2007 | Canterbury, Kent | 21 Jul 2007 |
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Kent Beer Festival 2006 | Canterbury, Kent | 22 Jul 2006 |
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The Beacon | Rusthall, Kent | 29 May 2006 |
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The Lobster Pot | West Malling, Kent | 27 Aug 2005 |
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Kent Beer Festival 2005 | Canterbury, Kent | 22 Jul 2005 |
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Tasting Summary
These comments are the opinion of the individual reviewer and represent what they thought of the beer on a particular day in a particular pub. If a review is less favourable, it may be because the beer suffered somewhere in the supply chain between them and the brewery.
Larkins' Alehouse, Cranbrook, Kent
Who | Score | When | Notes |
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Wittenden | Not Tried | 24 Oct 2020 | |
Wittenden | Not Tried | 17 Oct 2020 | |
Wittenden | Not Tried | 10 Oct 2020 | |
Wittenden | Not Tried | 01 Oct 2020 | |
Wittenden | Not Tried | 08 Aug 2020 | |
Wittenden | Not Tried | 01 Aug 2020 | |
Wittenden | Not Tried | 25 Jul 2020 | |
Wittenden | Not Tried | 18 Jul 2020 | |
Wittenden | Not Tried | 15 Feb 2020 | |
Wittenden | Not Tried | 01 Feb 2020 | |
Wittenden | Not Tried | 25 Jan 2020 | |
Wittenden | Not Tried | 11 Jan 2020 | |
Wittenden | Not Tried | 23 Nov 2019 | |
Wittenden | Not Tried | 19 Oct 2019 | |
Wittenden | Not Tried | 20 Jul 2019 | |
Wittenden | Not Tried | 29 Jun 2019 | |
Wittenden | Not Tried | 04 May 2019 | |
Wittenden | Not Tried | 13 Apr 2019 | |
Wittenden | Not Tried | 02 Mar 2019 | |
Wittenden | Not Tried | 16 Feb 2019 | |
Wittenden | Not Tried | 26 Jan 2019 | |
Wittenden | Not Tried | 12 Jan 2019 | |
Wittenden | Not Tried | 01 Dec 2018 | |
Wittenden | Not Tried | 10 Nov 2018 | |
Wittenden | Not Tried | 20 Oct 2018 | |
Wittenden | Not Tried | 29 Sep 2018 | |
Wittenden | Not Tried | 01 Sep 2018 | |
Wittenden | Not Tried | 04 Aug 2018 | |
Wittenden | Not Tried | 16 Jun 2018 | |
Wittenden | Not Tried | 27 May 2018 | |
Wittenden | Not Tried | 20 May 2018 | |
Wittenden | Not Tried | 05 May 2018 | |
Wittenden | Not Tried | 15 Feb 2018 | |
Wittenden |  | 01 Feb 2018 | Pretty much the best Trad I've had for a long time:delicious. |
Wittenden | Not Tried | 23 Dec 2017 | |
Wittenden | Not Tried | 15 Dec 2017 | |
Wittenden | Not Tried | 02 Dec 2017 | |
Wittenden | Not Tried | 25 Nov 2017 | |
Philip Pirrip | Not Tried | 11 Nov 2017 | |
Philip Pirrip |  | 11 Nov 2017 | Long time since I have any Larkins. This was rather bland but low abv may have contributed |
Wittenden | Not Tried | 11 Nov 2017 | |
Wittenden | Not Tried | 07 Oct 2017 | |
Little Brown Jug, Chiddingstone Causeway, Kent
Who | Score | When | Notes |
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Magnus Greel |  | 24 Sep 2020 | Another easy 5* decision |
Magnus Greel |  | 20 Oct 2019 | Subtle malts and hop bitterness served in superb condition and temperature |
Castle Inn, Chiddingstone, Kent
Who | Score | When | Notes |
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Wittenden |  | 08 Sep 2019 | Good Larkins.Moreish and toffeeish. |
Jack William |  | 10 Mar 2019 | Nice, fruity flavour - hint of peach? |
Wittenden | Not Tried | 06 Feb 2016 | |
Wittenden |  | 22 Aug 2015 | Ah, Larkins ,in the home of Larkins.Toffee and loam. |
Wittenden |  | 03 Jan 2015 | Earthily toffeeish. |
Wittenden |  | 29 Nov 2014 | A toffeeish autumnal classic. |
Blair |  | 26 Oct 2014 | |
Wittenden |  | 06 Sep 2014 | Delightful, though a bit more flinty than flowery.Toffee still there. |
Edbeck |  | 31 May 2014 | |
Andrew |  | 10 Feb 2007 | Smelt of raspberry and stawberry. Soft mouth feel with good red berry flavours and some milky hops |
The Bull Inn, Benenden, Kent
Who | Score | When | Notes |
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Wittenden | Not Tried | 07 Sep 2019 | |
Wittenden | Not Tried | 08 Jun 2019 | |
Wittenden | Not Tried | 25 May 2019 | |
Wittenden |  | 23 Mar 2019 | Nutty. |
Wittenden |  | 02 Mar 2019 | Trad as it should be: mellow toffee.Grand. |
Wittenden | Not Tried | 22 Dec 2018 | |
Wittenden | Not Tried | 10 Nov 2018 | |
Wittenden |  | 12 Aug 2018 | Not as mellow as I've come to expect. |
Wittenden | Not Tried | 09 Jun 2018 | |
Wittenden | Not Tried | 28 May 2018 | |
Wittenden | Not Tried | 28 Apr 2018 | |
Wittenden |  | 23 Mar 2018 | A cracking pint of Traditional.The hoppiness of the previously consumed Hophead served to bring out the toffee and vanilla notes.Classic. |
Wittenden | Not Tried | 02 Sep 2017 | |
Wittenden | Not Tried | 12 Aug 2017 | |
Wittenden |  | 14 May 2017 | A bit cold.Brittle,not chewy, toffee. |
Wittenden | Not Tried | 15 Apr 2017 | |
Wittenden | Not Tried | 18 Feb 2017 | |
Wittenden | Not Tried | 03 Dec 2016 | |
Wittenden | Not Tried | 12 Nov 2016 | |
Wittenden |  | 17 Sep 2016 | A touch on the ardent side, the toffee was struggling to get through. |
Wittenden |  | 28 May 2016 | At first I wasn't too sure:seems much hoppier than last time,but then a burst of summer herbs. Different,less toffee, but still Larkins. |
Wittenden |  | 19 Dec 2015 | Earthy and toffeeish, grand. |
Wittenden |  | 05 Sep 2015 | Earthy,more hops than toffee. |
Wittenden | Not Tried | 18 Jul 2015 | |
Wittenden | Not Tried | 20 Jun 2015 | |
Wittenden | Not Tried | 28 Mar 2015 | |
Magnus Greel | Not Tried | 11 Jan 2015 | |
Wittenden | Not Tried | 20 Dec 2014 | |
Wittenden |  | 28 Jun 2014 | Grand Larkins:raspberries and black pepper.Hint of the trademark toffee. |
Dosser | Not Tried | 07 Jun 2014 | |
Pedro |  | 08 Aug 2013 | |
Wittenden |  | 22 Jun 2013 | Toffeeish:so much flavour for a low ABV. Grand. |
Pedro | Not Tried | 12 Jan 2013 | |
Wittenden | Not Tried | 02 Dec 2012 | |
Wittenden |  | 01 Dec 2012 | Some said it was "a bit flat", I found it fine, with that lovely toffee quality. |
Wittenden | Not Tried | 25 Nov 2012 | |
Wittenden |  | 17 Nov 2012 | A bit hoppier than I remember it,those toffeeish malts not so much to the fore.Still one of my favourite Kent beers. |
Pedro | Not Tried | 01 Nov 2012 | |
Wittenden |  | 25 Feb 2012 | A sublime beer today at its toffeeish best. Bitter depths and a freshness of green apples at the finish. My ideal session bitter. |
Wittenden |  | 03 Dec 2011 | Wonderful brown malty bitter.Earty hops. Great depth for such a modest ABV. As good as ever it was.Toffeeish:probably my ideal session bitter. |
thebrewingman |  | 24 Aug 2011 | |
Wittenden | Not Tried | 12 Feb 2011 | |
Wittenden |  | 02 Jan 2011 | First pints from the barrel.Very drinkable, but I'm sure it isn't as moreishly toffeeish as it was a while ago. |
BF | Not Tried | 11 Sep 2010 | |
Pedro | Not Tried | 03 Jun 2010 | |
Magnus Greel |  | 28 May 2010 | |
ChrisE |  | 28 May 2010 | A good session beer. |
thebrewingman | Not Tried | 07 May 2010 | |
ChrisE |  | 12 Apr 2010 | |
Magnus Greel |  | 12 Apr 2010 | |
Wittenden | Not Tried | 16 Jan 2010 | |
Wittenden |  | 19 Dec 2009 | I came in the hope of finding Larkins Porter, but this banished any disappointment in its non appearance:satisfyingly hoppy, with a seasonal fruitiness. Probably my favourite "brown" bitter. |
Andrew |  | 14 Jun 2006 | Lots of rich malt and that typical Larkin's syrupyness. |
Kent Beer Festival 2019, Canterbury, Kent
Who | Score | When | Notes |
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Andrew |  | 19 Jul 2019 | Cloudy and lacking condition |
Leicester Arms Hotel, Penshurst, Kent
Who | Score | When | Notes |
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Stephen Harris |  | 17 Jun 2019 | Spot-on Bitter. |
Wittenden |  | 01 Jan 2019 | A bit on the cold side. |
Wittenden |  | 30 Dec 2015 | Incredibly fresh and luscious toffeeish. Best Traditional I've had this year. |
The Rock, Chiddingstone Hoath, Kent
Who | Score | When | Notes |
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Wittenden |  | 16 Jun 2019 | Fine. |
thebrewingman | Not Tried | 21 Feb 2015 | |
Wittenden | Not Tried | 03 Jan 2015 | |
James |  | 22 Nov 2008 | A lovely fresh tasting pint with a very hoppy finish. |
Mick |  | 14 Jun 2008 | Exceptional pint of Traditional, faint citrus and bursting with freshness. Hard to believe it's only 3.4% |
Andrew | Not Tried | 10 Feb 2007 | |
Andrew |  | 03 Oct 2004 | Superb pint of traditional |
The Ragged Trousers, Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Who | Score | When | Notes |
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Tobes | Not Tried | 11 May 2019 | |
Stephen Harris | Not Tried | 21 Oct 2018 | |
Martin the Mildman |  | 31 Jul 2012 | I think this had seen better days, have had better than this sample. Very little flavour of anything really. My score 14/20. |
Pedro |  | 26 Feb 2011 | |
The Cat Inn, West Hoathly, West Sussex
Who | Score | When | Notes |
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Wittenden | Not Tried | 17 Feb 2019 | |
Wittenden |  | 04 Dec 2016 | Ideal autumnal session beer,Hedge fruit. Bit cold. |
Wittenden |  | 01 Mar 2015 | Trad at its toffeish farmyard best. |
Wittenden | Not Tried | 22 Nov 2014 | Very tempted, but only time for one. |
Wittenden |  | 08 Mar 2014 | Lovely session bitter:not as toffeeish as usual. |
The Bottle House, Smarts Hill, Penshurst, Kent
Who | Score | When | Notes |
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Wittenden |  | 02 Feb 2019 | Almost there! |
Ypres Castle Inn, Rye, East Sussex
Who | Score | When | Notes |
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Magnus Greel | Not Tried | 05 Oct 2018 | |
thebrewingman | Not Tried | 05 Feb 2013 | |
thebrewingman | Not Tried | 30 Dec 2012 | |
The Hatch Inn, Colemans Hatch, East Sussex
Who | Score | When | Notes |
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Magnus Greel | Not Tried | 02 Aug 2018 | |
Trevor | Not Tried | 26 Dec 2012 | |
Andrew |  | 28 Aug 2011 | In good condition but no flavours. Where's the toffee gone? |
Andrew |  | 26 Dec 2004 | Slightly more syrupy than usual but still a very good pint of beer. |
The Real Ale Way, Hayes (SE London), Greater London
Who | Score | When | Notes |
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Philip Pirrip |  | 01 Aug 2018 | |
The Crown Inn, Groombridge, Kent
Who | Score | When | Notes |
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Wittenden |  | 30 Jun 2018 | Probably the best Trad I've ever drunk.Sat outside,all that Chiddingstone goodness was released.Epic. |
The Vine Goudhurst, Goudhurst, Kent
Who | Score | When | Notes |
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Wittenden | Not Tried | 31 Mar 2018 | |
Anchor Inn, Hartfield, East Sussex
Who | Score | When | Notes |
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Wittenden |  | 30 Sep 2017 | Leafy hops. Harsher than I remember it. |
Queens Arms, Cowden Pound, Kent
Who | Score | When | Notes |
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Alenomore | Not Tried | 13 Mar 2016 | Selling well. The 'safe' choice for the locals, male and female alike! |
thebrewingman |  | 21 Feb 2015 | |
ChrisE |  | 09 Feb 2015 | |
ChrisE |  | 09 Aug 2014 | A good tasty traditional pint. |
The Laughing Fish, Isfield, East Sussex
Who | Score | When | Notes |
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HSB | Not Tried | 20 Aug 2015 | |
HSB |  | 20 Aug 2015 | I haven't had a Larkin's beer for years. |
The Royal Oak, Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Who | Score | When | Notes |
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thebrewingman |  | 10 Mar 2015 | |
thebrewingman | Not Tried | 04 Feb 2015 | |
thebrewingman |  | 01 Jun 2011 | |
BF | Not Tried | 20 Sep 2010 | |
Ian |  | 15 Jan 2010 | Always surprised how good this is. Great bitter, with lovely finishing satsuma hops. Good bitterness for a 3.4% beer. |
thebrewingman | Not Tried | 13 Jan 2010 | |
JeffnJo | Not Tried | 14 Feb 2009 | |
JeffnJo | Not Tried | 10 Feb 2009 | |
The Padwell Arms, Seal, Kent
Who | Score | When | Notes |
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Tobes | Not Tried | 20 Feb 2015 | |
Tobes | Not Tried | 30 Nov 2013 | |
Tobes |  | 22 Nov 2013 | |
Tobes | Not Tried | 08 Nov 2013 | |
Tobes | Not Tried | 18 Oct 2013 | |
Tobes | Not Tried | 02 Aug 2013 | |
Martin the Mildman |  | 25 Aug 2011 | Good bitterness despite not being particularly hoppy. Fairly dry finish. A little hazy. My score 15/20 with B for quality. |
Sessionstar |  | 25 Aug 2011 | This did not stand up to the other beers. It was just ordinary in comparison, totally outshone. I spoke to one of the regulars and he told me that this was the only beer that the new management had kept on following protests from the regulars when it was dropped. I hope the newbies manage to re-educate the locals, they are making a damned good effort ! |
Pedro |  | 11 Aug 2011 | |
Wittenden |  | 06 Feb 2009 | The more I drink this, the more I like it, as a traditional flavoursome Kent bitter.As mentioned above, it was very cold due to the snow,but the hops shone through, but not masking the depth of body.Tawny in colour-a proper beer colour! |
The Windmill, Sevenoaks Weald, Kent
Who | Score | When | Notes |
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thebrewingman | Not Tried | 04 Nov 2014 | |
ChrisE |  | 23 Aug 2014 | A bit disappointing. |
ChrisE |  | 01 Jul 2014 | A good start to the day. |
thebrewingman | Not Tried | 04 Jun 2014 | |
thebrewingman | Not Tried | 11 Apr 2014 | |
thebrewingman |  | 07 Dec 2013 | On good form. |
thebrewingman | Not Tried | 10 Nov 2013 | |
thebrewingman |  | 13 Jan 2013 | A superb bitter when in good condition like here. |
One Inn The Wood, Petts Wood, Greater London
Who | Score | When | Notes |
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oz11 | Not Tried | 30 Jul 2014 | |
Black Horse, Stansted, Kent
Who | Score | When | Notes |
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HSB |  | 16 Nov 2013 | Not a beer I often encounter. Good English bitter. |
Ian |  | 16 Dec 2006 | Suppable bitter |
The Fox & Hounds, Romney Street, Kent
Who | Score | When | Notes |
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Edbeck |  | 24 Sep 2013 | As with the Coppertop perfectly drinkable but it has tasted better elsewhere |
Good Intent, West Farleigh, Kent
Who | Score | When | Notes |
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Pedro | Not Tried | 23 Aug 2013 | |
Pedro |  | 22 Dec 2012 | |
Pedro |  | 15 Jul 2012 | |
Pedro |  | 24 Nov 2011 | |
Pedro |  | 21 Aug 2011 | Very good was group decision ! |
Rose & Crown, Halstead, Kent
Who | Score | When | Notes |
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Pedro | Not Tried | 02 Aug 2013 | |
Pedro |  | 25 Jan 2013 | |
Pedro | Not Tried | 02 Nov 2012 | |
Pedro |  | 27 Jul 2012 | |
Pedro |  | 30 Apr 2012 | |
Pedro | Not Tried | 27 Jan 2012 | |
Pedro | Not Tried | 25 Nov 2011 | ran out when ordered |
Pedro | Not Tried | 28 Oct 2011 | |
Pedro | Not Tried | 29 Jul 2011 | |
ChrisE | Not Tried | 11 May 2011 | |
Magnus Greel |  | 11 May 2011 | |
Pedro | Not Tried | 03 May 2011 | |
Pedro | Not Tried | 01 Feb 2011 | |
Pedro | Not Tried | 08 Nov 2010 | |
Pedro | Not Tried | 02 Aug 2010 | |
Pedro | Not Tried | 19 Jun 2010 | |
Pedro | Not Tried | 09 Nov 2009 | |
Dubbel | Not Tried | 29 Jul 2009 | |
Dubbel | Not Tried | 21 Jul 2009 | |
Dubbel | Not Tried | 22 Jun 2009 | |
Dubbel | Not Tried | 19 Jun 2009 | |
Dubbel | Not Tried | 08 Mar 2009 | |
Dubbel | Not Tried | 27 Feb 2009 | |
Dubbel | Not Tried | 20 Feb 2009 | |
Dubbel | Not Tried | 14 Feb 2009 | |
Dubbel | Not Tried | 19 Dec 2008 | |
Dubbel | Not Tried | 12 Dec 2008 | House beer |
Andrew |  | 09 Jun 2007 | Fine but a bit of marmite on the bite. Some red fruit and a pleasant enough earthy hop but I've had better. |
Ian |  | 16 Dec 2006 | Tea flavoured bitter, some nice hop, very suppable bitter. |
The Kentish Horse, Markbeech, Kent
Who | Score | When | Notes |
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Edbeck |  | 13 Jul 2013 | Although there is always Harveys available I stick with the Larkins as it is consistently good and rarer to find elsewhere. Good flavour for a weak beer |
Kent County Cricket Tunbridge Wells - CAMRA Beer Tent, Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Who | Score | When | Notes |
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oz11 |  | 02 Jun 2013 | |
Crabble Corn Mill Beer Festival 2013, Dover, Kent
Who | Score | When | Notes |
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Mick |  | 24 May 2013 | Lovely full bodied bitter, tastes more than a 3.4. Bob still making super beers. |
Earl of Clarendon, Sandgate, Kent
Who | Score | When | Notes |
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ChrisE |  | 16 Apr 2013 | A good traditional session bitter, lovely. |
Smugglers Ale House (formerly The Black Pig), Hawkhurst, Kent
Who | Score | When | Notes |
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Pedro | Not Tried | 06 Dec 2012 | |
Wittenden | Not Tried | 04 Jun 2012 | |
Wittenden |  | 27 May 2012 | So much flavour :nutty and toffeeish-ideal. |
thebrewingman |  | 11 May 2012 | Just what a session bitter should be like. |
thebrewingman | Not Tried | 03 Apr 2012 | |
Pedro | Not Tried | 28 Jul 2011 | |
Wittenden |  | 24 Jul 2011 | Not actually tried in the pub, but from their event bar, one of those iconic french vans made from corrugated iron,which was doing a brisk trade at the Market on the Moor, just up the road.Larkin's seems to be back to their glory days, with a wonderful toffeish taste.One of my favourite brown beers! |
Pedro |  | 10 Mar 2011 | |
thebrewingman |  | 06 Mar 2011 | |
The Royal Oak, Mersham, Kent
Who | Score | When | Notes |
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ChrisE |  | 05 Oct 2012 | |
Leas Lift Beer Festival, Folkestone, Kent
Who | Score | When | Notes |
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ChrisE | Not Tried | 28 Jul 2012 | |
Mote Park Beer Festival 2012, Maidstone, Kent
Who | Score | When | Notes |
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Dosser | Not Tried | 16 Jun 2012 | |
The Chequers, Laddingford, Kent
Who | Score | When | Notes |
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Pedro |  | 28 Apr 2012 | |
Alenomore | Not Tried | 24 Apr 2010 | |
Greyhound, Charcott, Kent
Who | Score | When | Notes |
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Pedro |  | 27 Aug 2011 | |
The Three Mariners, Hythe, Kent
Who | Score | When | Notes |
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Ian |  | 28 May 2011 | My favourite 3.4% abv beer in the world. Surprisingly full in the mouth and bitter on the finish |
The Butchers Arms, Herne, Kent
Who | Score | When | Notes |
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Ken |  | 22 May 2011 | Fresh, bright and very more-ish. Everything you'd expect when Kent's finest brewer meets Kent's finest host. |
Mick |  | 21 May 2011 | Smooth, excellent balance of malt and hops, hard to believe it's only 3.4%, Very drinkable. |
Mick |  | 15 Jul 2009 | A good pint, mellow and smooth, the first pint from the cask,no outstanding flavours but tasted better after each pint. Very nice for a 3.4%. Could have drunk several more. |
Mick |  | 28 May 2009 | Superb, a golden/copper bitter, tastes more like a 4%. Tastes better with each pint, a good session bitter. |
Glyn |  | 26 May 2009 | Great session bitter, with clean crisp taste |
Blair |  | 31 May 2008 | Clear copper coloured beer, little bit of toffee and citrus. Quite nice. |
Hever Castle Golf Club, Hever, Kent
Who | Score | When | Notes |
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Pedro |  | 29 Mar 2011 | Although a little cold, but suspect that's why it was still tasting good |
Bull Inn, West Malling, Kent
Who | Score | When | Notes |
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Hopmonster | Not Tried | 21 Mar 2011 | |
The Spotted Dog, Smarts Hill, Penshurst, Kent
Who | Score | When | Notes |
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Wittenden |  | 28 Aug 2010 | This didn't seem to be the Traditonal that I remember: the toffee notes were replaced by a sharper edge-I don't think it was off, but a disappointment, as I really like this beer usually. |
Andrew |  | 19 Jul 2010 | Reasonable condition but none of the toffee I remember this beer having. |
The Man of Kent Ale House, Rochester, Kent
Who | Score | When | Notes |
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Blair | Not Tried | 05 Dec 2009 | |
Kent Beer Festival 2007, Canterbury, Kent
Who | Score | When | Notes |
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Andrew |  | 21 Jul 2007 | It was drinkable but I've had this loads of time and this outing tasted nothing like the real thing |
Kent Beer Festival 2006, Canterbury, Kent
Who | Score | When | Notes |
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Andrew |  | 22 Jul 2006 | Yeasty and not really ready |
The Beacon, Rusthall, Kent
Who | Score | When | Notes |
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Ian |  | 29 May 2006 | Copper colour with lasting off white head. The amount of flavour in this belies the 3.4% ABV. The tangy citrus hop on end is excellent. Could drink pints of the stuff. Easy drinking session bitter, but with intense hop that isn't let down by the malt. |
The Lobster Pot, West Malling, Kent
Who | Score | When | Notes |
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Ian | Not Tried | 27 Aug 2005 | |
Kent Beer Festival 2005, Canterbury, Kent
Who | Score | When | Notes |
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Andrew |  | 22 Jul 2005 | Normally this has a wonderfull syrup hop tasted to it but today it was just liverly |
3.40% ABV.
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