Kent Tropic Ale

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.

The Tankerton Arms, Tankerton, Kent

Who	Score	When	Notes
Jack William		15 Mar 2025	Superb citrus fruity notes, good body and top condition.
Jack William		04 Jan 2022	Another customer praising this as I arrived. He wasn’t wrong, superb.

The River Ale House, East Greenwich, Greater London

Who	Score	When	Notes
Hogan Sampling	Not Tried	14 Feb 2025
Philip Pirrip		02 Nov 2023	Really pleased it was balanced with no sharp citrus notes
Philip Pirrip		14 Apr 2023	A zesty brew
Philip Pirrip		25 Jan 2023	Last out of cask and somewhat hazy
Philip Pirrip		24 Jan 2023	Good enough but no inspiring flavours
Philip Pirrip	Not Tried	23 Jan 2023
Philip Pirrip		09 Oct 2022	In fine form
Philip Pirrip		09 Dec 2021	Some loss of condition since yesterday
Philip Pirrip		08 Dec 2021	As always a very professional well balanced brew from Kent
Philip Pirrip	Not Tried	23 Jun 2019
Philip Pirrip	Not Tried	04 Apr 2019
Philip Pirrip		06 Jan 2019	Full on fruit tastes
Philip Pirrip		20 Nov 2018	Proves the great powers of the Citra hop
Philip Pirrip		18 Nov 2018	Well balanced brew with Citra and Mosaic hops

The Pub Herne Bay, Herne Bay, Kent

The Conqueror Alehouse, Ramsgate, Kent

Who	Score	When	Notes
Dosser		03 Nov 2024	Lovely pint, well hopped.£4.30.

The New Inn, Canterbury, Kent

Who	Score	When	Notes
Magnus Greel		25 Sep 2024	Does what it says on the tin!

Furlongs Ale House, Faversham, Kent

The Pub Ramsgate, Ramsgate, Kent

Who	Score	When	Notes
Dosser		07 Apr 2024	a quality pint at £4.30
Dosser		12 Jul 2023	Fine pint.
Dosser		03 May 2023	Top notch citrus ale. Nicola please she did well this year with camra poty but not good enough to make the finalists. Maybe next year
Dosser		17 Feb 2023	Quality beer
Dosser		25 Jul 2021	Outstanding refreshing beer

The Long Pond, Eltham, Greater London

Who	Score	When	Notes
Philip Pirrip	Not Tried	04 Mar 2024
Philip Pirrip	Not Tried	25 Aug 2023
Philip Pirrip		28 May 2022	In top notch zesty form
Philip Pirrip		29 Jan 2022	In the fine form expected in this house
Philip Pirrip	Not Tried	17 Jul 2021

The Magnet (formerly The Magnet Micropub), Broadstairs, Kent

Who	Score	When	Notes
Dosser		24 Feb 2024	Citrussy flavours coming through. Big head.

Larkins' Alehouse, Cranbrook, Kent

Who	Score	When	Notes
Wittenden	Not Tried	24 Feb 2024
Wittenden	Not Tried	04 Nov 2023
Wittenden		28 Jan 2023	Fruit 'n'juice.
Wittenden	Not Tried	21 Aug 2021
Wittenden		15 May 2021	What it says on the tin. Wonder if my pre-lockdown taste for earthy beer will return? Excellent condition.

Ales & Antiques, Tankerton, Kent

The Hoptimist Taproom & Bar, Dover, Kent

Who	Score	When	Notes
Jack William		22 Nov 2023

The Just Reproach, Deal, Kent

Who	Score	When	Notes
Jack William		13 Jul 2023
Dosser		28 Jul 2019	Nice pint but not the hop burst I expected.
ChrisE	Not Tried	09 Nov 2018

Shivering Sands Brewery & Tap Room, Manston, Kent

Who	Score	When	Notes
Dosser		08 Apr 2023	Lovely pint. One of 12 available.

The Hovelling Boat Inn, Ramsgate, Kent

Who	Score	When	Notes
Dosser		18 Sep 2022	Lovely pint with citrus notes. 3.80.
Dosser		22 Jul 2022	As good as ever
Dosser		20 Jul 2022	Very hoppy
Dosser		15 Mar 2022	Lovely pint.
Magnus Greel	Not Tried	26 Nov 2021

The Firkin Alehouse, Folkestone, Kent

Who	Score	When	Notes
Jack William		13 Jan 2022	Couldn’t fault it.

East Cliff Tavern, Folkestone, Kent

Who	Score	When	Notes
Jack William		07 Dec 2021
Magnus Greel		08 Oct 2021	Exactly as described although upon entry I was under the impression there was no beer on as the clip was turned around which I guess is for the guvnor's benefit so he can see what's available.

The Rusty Bucket, Eltham, Greater London

Mind the Gap, Broadstairs, Kent

Who	Score	When	Notes
Philip Pirrip		07 Feb 2019	Replacement beer

The Lanes, Dover, Kent

Who	Score	When	Notes
Jack William		18 Dec 2018	Pure nectar on a clean palate.