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Whitstable Oyster Stout

PubAddressLast Visit Seen
The County HotelAshford, Kent29 Aug 2020
The Long PondEltham, Greater London17 Mar 2020
The Hovelling Boat InnRamsgate, Kent29 Jan 2020
Blythe Hill TavernForest Hill, Greater London01 Jan 2020
12 Degrees (a.k.a. RAMS Micropub 12 Degrees)Rochester, Kent22 Mar 2019
Pegasus Tap RoomCanterbury, Kent22 Nov 2018
Donna's Ale HouseSittingbourne, Kent08 Nov 2018
The Admiral's ArmQueenborough, Kent26 Sep 2018
Harbour ArmsMargate, Kent01 May 2018
The Kentish BelleBexleyheath, Greater London26 Apr 2018
The Milk HouseSissinghurst, Kent04 Feb 2018
The Creeker's Tap (formerly The Corner Tap)Faversham, Kent01 Jul 2017
The Penny FarthingCrayford, Greater London20 May 2017
Royal Native Oyster StoresWhitstable, Kent01 Oct 2016
The Great TreeRamsgate, Kent04 Jun 2016
Louis ArmstrongDover, Kent04 Mar 2016
The Two HalvesMargate, Kent07 Feb 2016
The Mechanical ElephantMargate, Kent14 Jan 2016
Red LionSnargate, Kent01 Nov 2015
The Thomas IngoldsbyCanterbury, Kent15 Aug 2015
Blakes of DoverDover, Kent08 Aug 2015
The Man of Kent Ale HouseRochester, Kent28 Jul 2015
The ChapelBroadstairs, Kent30 May 2015
The HaywainBramling, Kent23 May 2015
The Society RoomsMaidstone, Kent28 Feb 2015
Past & Present (now use new entry after relocation)Gillingham, Kent15 Feb 2015
One Inn The WoodPetts Wood, Greater London26 Nov 2014
The Grape & GrainCrystal Palace, Greater London09 Mar 2014
Claret & Ale (formerly Claret Free House)Addiscombe, Greater London01 Feb 2014
Kipps' AlehouseFolkestone, Kent14 Jan 2014
Royal AlbertNew Cross, Greater London21 Sep 2013
Orpington Liberal ClubOrpington, Greater London26 Aug 2013
The BerryWalmer, Kent06 Jul 2013
The Conqueror AlehouseRamsgate, Kent31 May 2013
Crabble Corn Mill Beer Festival 2013Dover, Kent24 May 2013
The Peter CushingWhitstable, Kent20 Mar 2013
Bull InnWest Malling, Kent13 Dec 2012
The West Gate InnCanterbury, Kent22 Nov 2012
The George & DragonSwanscombe, Kent10 Sep 2012
The Saxon ShoreHerne Bay, Kent12 Aug 2012
Lower BellBlue Bell Hill, Kent07 Jul 2012
The SummonerSittingbourne, Kent07 Jul 2012
Live & Let LiveCambridge, Cambridgeshire03 Jul 2012
Kent Beer Festival 2011Canterbury, Kent21 Jul 2011
The Wishful Thinker (formerly The White Horse)Sandway, Kent16 Jul 2011
The CrownOtford, Kent23 Apr 2011
Old Eden InnEdenbridge, Kent13 Nov 2010
Black Horse & HoodensBorough Green, Kent02 Aug 2010
Robin HoodBlue Bell Hill, Kent26 Jun 2010
The Bull InnBenenden, Kent07 May 2010
The PullmanFolkestone, Kent03 Apr 2010
Artillery ArmsRamsgate, Kent07 Mar 2010
The Churchill TavernRamsgate, Kent21 Mar 2009
The White HorseParsons Green, Greater London29 Nov 2008
The Foy BoatRamsgate, Kent06 Aug 2008
King & QueenEast Malling, Kent26 Jul 2008
Lobster Shack (formerly The Whitstable Brewery Bar)Whitstable, Kent07 Mar 2008
The Yew Tree InnBarfrestone, Kent28 Nov 2005
The Butchers ArmsHerne, Kent29 Oct 2005
The Wenlock ArmsHoxton, Central London28 Oct 2005
Kent Beer Festival 2005Canterbury, Kent21 Jul 2005

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 County Hotel, Ashford, Kent

WhoScoreWhenNotes
ChrisEExcellent29 Aug 2020 This is superb and most pumps seem to be adorned with this clip.

The Long Pond, Eltham, Greater London

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Philip PirripNot Tried17 Mar 2020
Philip PirripExcellent13 Mar 2020 Good one to end a session on
Philip PirripNot Tried13 Jan 2020
Philip PirripNot Tried21 Sep 2019
Philip PirripNot Tried21 Sep 2018
Philip PirripGood20 Sep 2018 Good one to sip on as I failed on The Times 2 crossword
Philip PirripNot Tried02 Jun 2018
Philip PirripNot Tried10 Mar 2018
Philip PirripNot Tried02 Nov 2017
Philip PirripNot Tried03 Jul 2017

The Hovelling Boat Inn, Ramsgate, Kent

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DosserGood29 Jan 2020 Nice but watery after my imperial stouts in the Baltics.

Blythe Hill Tavern, Forest Hill, Greater London

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Philip PirripNot Tried01 Jan 2020

12 Degrees (a.k.a. RAMS Micropub 12 Degrees), Rochester, Kent

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Philip PirripNot Tried22 Mar 2019

Pegasus Tap Room, Canterbury, Kent

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Jack WilliamNot Tried22 Nov 2018

Donna's Ale House, Sittingbourne, Kent

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ChrisEExcellent08 Nov 2018 Superb, especially as it was given to me as a replacement for a pint that the landlady was not happy with, even though I had drunk most of it without any problem.
Philip PirripNot Tried08 Nov 2018

The Admiral's Arm, Queenborough, Kent

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Archie14Not Tried26 Sep 2018

Harbour Arms, Margate, Kent

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Jack WilliamNot Tried01 May 2018

The Kentish Belle, Bexleyheath, Greater London

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Philip PirripNot Tried26 Apr 2018

The Milk House, Sissinghurst, Kent

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WittendenGood04 Feb 2018 Black roasty stout.Probably first out today.Fulfilling.

The Creeker's Tap (formerly The Corner Tap), Faversham, Kent

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Joe GargeryGood01 Jul 2017 served too cold for my liking

The Penny Farthing, Crayford, Greater London

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Stephen HarrisExcellent20 May 2017 A black Stout that I still think has a bit of a whiff of the ocean.

Royal Native Oyster Stores, Whitstable, Kent

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WittendenExcellent01 Oct 2016 On keg dispense: dark, rich, roasty.

The Great Tree, Ramsgate, Kent

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DosserGood04 Jun 2016 Very drinkable
DosserGood06 Jun 2015

Louis Armstrong, Dover, Kent

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ChrisENot Tried04 Mar 2016

The Two Halves, Margate, Kent

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DosserExcellent07 Feb 2016

The Mechanical Elephant, Margate, Kent

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Philip PirripPoor14 Jan 2016 On a quiet night had clearly not sold. Some pulled off before sale would have freshened it up - but so few pubs would ever do that these days
Philip PirripExcellent03 Mar 2014

Red Lion, Snargate, Kent

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AlenomoreNot Tried01 Nov 2015
ChrisENot Tried12 Oct 2013
AlenomoreNot Tried07 Jul 2013
AlenomoreNot Tried23 Jun 2013
AndrewExcellent01 Aug 2009 Rich, burnt, oily, sooty, hint of tartness. Smelt of sour green appleskin (in a good way). Really very nice.
IanNot Tried24 Jun 2006

The Thomas Ingoldsby, Canterbury, Kent

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AndrewNot Tried15 Aug 2015

Blakes of Dover, Dover, Kent

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ChrisENot Tried08 Aug 2015 On gravity dispense.
IanGood01 Feb 2006 Black with beige head. Nice stout, thick and juicy. Nice dark malts and some fruit
BrianNot Tried23 Jan 2006

The Man of Kent Ale House, Rochester, Kent

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Philip PirripNot Tried28 Jul 2015
Philip PirripNot Tried15 Oct 2014
AlenomoreNot Tried22 Dec 2012
AlenomoreExcellent02 Dec 2012
AlenomoreExcellent04 Dec 2011 Very good today.
ChrisENot Tried16 Jun 2011
AndrewNot Tried23 Jan 2010
BlairNot Tried12 Nov 2009
BlairNot Tried11 Dec 2008
BlairAcceptable13 Jun 2008 Not a fan of this beer, or this brewery for that matter. Very boring pint, little chocolate and coffee, but not enough to keep me interested.

The Chapel, Broadstairs, Kent

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DosserGood30 May 2015

The Haywain, Bramling, Kent

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BrianAcceptable23 May 2015 Not so great, lacking condition and a touch sour
AndrewNot Tried02 Jun 2012
BrianExcellent25 Sep 2010 A bit of an old favourite for me that I hadn't had in a while. Lovely sour aroma, some black fruit and a little smoke in the mouth. Sour finish as well, but with a silky feel.
BrianNot Tried30 Sep 2006

The Society Rooms, Maidstone, Kent

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Philip PirripAcceptable28 Feb 2015
ChrisENot Tried15 Jan 2014
AlenomoreNot Tried22 Sep 2013

Past & Present (now use new entry after relocation), Gillingham, Kent

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DosserExceptional15 Feb 2015 Great beer.

One Inn The Wood, Petts Wood, Greater London

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oz11Not Tried26 Nov 2014
oz11Not Tried26 Jun 2014
oz11Not Tried24 Jun 2014

The Grape & Grain, Crystal Palace, Greater London

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Philip PirripNot Tried09 Mar 2014

Claret & Ale (formerly Claret Free House), Addiscombe, Greater London

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ChrisENot Tried01 Feb 2014
ChrisENot Tried30 Jan 2010

Kipps' Alehouse, Folkestone, Kent

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ChrisENot Tried14 Jan 2014

Royal Albert, New Cross, Greater London

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Philip PirripNot Tried21 Sep 2013

Orpington Liberal Club, Orpington, Greater London

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oz11Excellent26 Aug 2013

The Berry, Walmer, Kent

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ChrisENot Tried06 Jul 2013

The Conqueror Alehouse, Ramsgate, Kent

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Philip PirripExcellent31 May 2013
ChrisENot Tried18 Apr 2013
HSBAcceptable18 Apr 2013 Lacking condition.
Philip PirripGood02 Apr 2013
Philip PirripExcellent04 Dec 2012

Crabble Corn Mill Beer Festival 2013, Dover, Kent

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MickGood24 May 2013 Nice< good roast and coffee.

The Peter Cushing, Whitstable, Kent

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Philip PirripNot Tried20 Mar 2013
AlenomoreExcellent21 Jul 2012 Very good.

Bull Inn, West Malling, Kent

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PedroExcellent13 Dec 2012
PedroExceptional10 Dec 2012
PedroExcellent09 Dec 2012
PedroExcellent27 Oct 2012
PedroNot Tried26 Oct 2012

The West Gate Inn, Canterbury, Kent

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Bob ANot Tried22 Nov 2012

The George & Dragon, Swanscombe, Kent

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James HaywardGood10 Sep 2012 Nice keg stout, really smooth and lovely stout flavours

The Saxon Shore, Herne Bay, Kent

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AlenomoreNot Tried12 Aug 2012

Lower Bell, Blue Bell Hill, Kent

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AlenomoreExcellent07 Jul 2012 Lovely stuff.

The Summoner, Sittingbourne, Kent

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AlenomoreNot Tried07 Jul 2012

Live & Let Live, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire

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Philip PirripExcellent03 Jul 2012 A lovely dry stout

Kent Beer Festival 2011, Canterbury, Kent

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MickExcellent21 Jul 2011 Beer of the festival for me, full bodied, rich, chocolate, toast, roast and coffee and more, lovely stuff.

The Wishful Thinker (formerly The White Horse), Sandway, Kent

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PedroExcellent16 Jul 2011
PedroExcellent10 Jul 2011
HopmonsterExcellent10 Apr 2011 had quite a few, would normally drink the lighter Whistable ales but some bl**dy CAMRA bods had finished it all off the night before ;)
HopmonsterNot Tried16 Nov 2010

The Crown, Otford, Kent

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PedroNot Tried23 Apr 2011
PedroGood21 Apr 2011

Old Eden Inn, Edenbridge, Kent

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PedroExceptional13 Nov 2010 After having to reject the first one pulled as vinegar...new cask

Black Horse & Hoodens, Borough Green, Kent

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PedroExceptional02 Aug 2010
PedroExcellent30 Jul 2010

Robin Hood, Blue Bell Hill, Kent

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AlenomoreExceptional26 Jun 2010
PedroExcellent26 Jun 2010

The Bull Inn, Benenden, Kent

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thebrewingmanExcellent07 May 2010

The Pullman, Folkestone, Kent

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AlenomoreExceptional03 Apr 2010 A rare bird and on top form today.

Artillery Arms, Ramsgate, Kent

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BlairNot Tried07 Mar 2010
BlairNot Tried05 Mar 2010
BlairNot Tried17 Jan 2010
BlairNot Tried10 May 2009
BlairNot Tried05 Sep 2008
BlairNot Tried31 Aug 2008
BlairNot Tried24 Feb 2008

The Churchill Tavern, Ramsgate, Kent

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AndrewGood21 Mar 2009 Smoky sweet nutty slightly sour dark stout.

The White Horse, Parsons Green, Greater London

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DubbelExcellent29 Nov 2008

The Foy Boat, Ramsgate, Kent

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BlairNot Tried06 Aug 2008

King & Queen, East Malling, Kent

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IanGood26 Jul 2008 Good fullness, richness in the mouth, hinting at the richness of oysters. Sharpness on finish. bit too much burnt malt maybe, but actually a very good half. Maybe even a bit too rich for me. Tasty and well put together. Some blackberry fruit

Lobster Shack (formerly The Whitstable Brewery Bar), Whitstable, Kent

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BlairPoor07 Mar 2008 Served ice cold in a plastic cup. Tasted nothing, might as well of been a pint of guinness extra cold.

The Yew Tree Inn, Barfrestone, Kent

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BrianNot Tried28 Nov 2005
BrianExcellent26 Nov 2005 Great chocolate and coffee aroma and sweet aftertaste.
BrianExcellent23 Sep 2005 Wonderfully rich and fresh. Dark chocolate and malty.
BrianGood10 Sep 2005 This is so rich that I could only manage the one.
AndrewAcceptable04 Sep 2005 Sweet with a burnt edge and an oyster rich taste on the finish.
AndrewUndrinkable20 Aug 2005 I'm sure when Brian had this 3 days ago it was as loverly as he said but in those 3 days it had degraded and was now only fit for putting on your chips. I took it back and he took the barrel off and swapped my drink for another so no complaints there.
BrianExcellent17 Aug 2005 Winner of this years gold medal at the Kent Beer Festival. So, say no more.

The Butchers Arms, Herne, Kent

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IanGood29 Oct 2005 Black beer with thin beige head. Lots of chocolate and molasses and richness that comes from the oysters. Some acids to balance the richness.

The Wenlock Arms, Hoxton, Central London

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IanAcceptable28 Oct 2005 Fine, bit acidic. Some creamyness in mouth. Think that the glass wasn't properly washed before as it had aroma of whiskey

Kent Beer Festival 2005, Canterbury, Kent

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IanAcceptable21 Jul 2005 Smell of molasses, flavour is dry with good mouth feel, finish is dry, just not quite there as a beer. Chewy coffee flavoured malts in this black stout

Whitstable Oyster Stout

4.50% ABV.

We have tried this beer 63 times.

We have given this beer an average score of Good to Excellent.

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