Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') She Sells Sea Shells

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 River Ale House, East Greenwich, Greater London

Who	Score	When	Notes
Philip Pirrip		06 Jun 2021	Sour tanginess

Montefiore Arms, Ramsgate, Kent

Who	Score	When	Notes
Dosser		06 Jun 2021	Not one of my favourites but this was in great condition. £3.60 a pint.
Philip Pirrip		22 Sep 2020
Andrew	Not Tried	09 Feb 2019
Magnus Greel	Not Tried	01 Mar 2018
Dosser		01 Mar 2018	Nice
Dosser		31 Jul 2015	Very nice
ChrisE	Not Tried	21 Jun 2015

The Rose of England, Ramsgate, Kent

Who	Score	When	Notes
ChrisE	Not Tried	04 Jun 2021
Magnus Greel	Not Tried	17 Aug 2020
Philip Pirrip	Not Tried	17 Feb 2018
ChrisE		22 Aug 2015
ChrisE	Not Tried	21 Sep 2012
ChrisE		23 Aug 2012

Carpenters Arms, Coldred, Kent

Who	Score	When	Notes
Jack William		11 May 2021	Top Gadds offering.
Jack William		08 Jul 2020	... this has now been nicknamed “4 S” - much easier to order after a few!
Jack William		24 Jun 2020	Fresh barrel - superb.
Jack William	Not Tried	09 Jun 2020	End of barrel - just missed it.
Jack William		26 Jun 2018
Jack William		25 Jun 2016	Crisp and hoppy. lovely pint.
Jack William		18 May 2016	Little cloudy but good summertime flavour.
ChrisE		01 Sep 2010	So good that we had difficulty saying it when ordering some more.

Ravensgate Arms By The Sea, Ramsgate, Kent

Who	Score	When	Notes
Magnus Greel		23 Apr 2021

The Red Lion, Ramsgate, Kent

Who	Score	When	Notes
Dosser		06 Sep 2020
Philip Pirrip		23 Oct 2019	Best beer of the evening
Philip Pirrip		03 Aug 2019	Simply gluggable, vied for best beer of the night. Why this house is not in the Good Beer Guide I can not begin to guess
Philip Pirrip	Not Tried	22 Jun 2019	Ran out
Dosser		22 Jun 2019	Murky apparently. BUT tasted good to me.
Dosser		20 Sep 2018	GOOD PINT
beery steve	Not Tried	10 Sep 2018
Dosser		05 Nov 2017	Nice pint
Philip Pirrip	Not Tried	06 Jul 2017
Blair		06 Jul 2012	Very good condition. Bitter but very drinkable pale ale.

The Admiral's Arm, Queenborough, Kent

Who	Score	When	Notes
Archie14		29 Feb 2020
Archie14		08 Dec 2019	Wonderful, fresh, zingy and nicely hopped.

The Archibald Simpson, Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire

Who	Score	When	Notes
McGargle		11 Feb 2020	If served a tad coooler this was 4* beer.

The George Staples, Blackfen, Greater London

Who	Score	When	Notes
Philip Pirrip		15 Oct 2019	Good bitter

Red Lion, Badlesmere, Kent

Who	Score	When	Notes
Andrew		08 Sep 2019	Really well constructed.

The New Inn, Canterbury, Kent

Who	Score	When	Notes
Jack William	Not Tried	09 Jul 2019
Brian	Not Tried	15 Jul 2017
Mick	Not Tried	23 May 2015
Mick		25 May 2014	Perfect summer ale. Bitter and crisp. Lovely Cascade hops.

The Broken Drum, Blackfen, Greater London

Who	Score	When	Notes
Philip Pirrip		30 May 2019	Sparkling ale in every respect

The Conqueror Alehouse, Ramsgate, Kent

Who	Score	When	Notes
Dosser		14 Apr 2019	A bit flat but flavoursome
Dosser		18 Apr 2018	Much better than the one in the QC last Friday
Dosser		17 Jun 2016	In top form
Dosser		13 May 2015
Philip Pirrip	Not Tried	04 Jul 2014
ChrisE		16 Oct 2012
Pedro		04 Aug 2012
ChrisE	Not Tried	14 Jul 2012
Blair	Not Tried	08 Jun 2011

The Magnet Micropub, Broadstairs, Kent

Who	Score	When	Notes
Philip Pirrip		29 Mar 2019	Good flavour and condition but loses a mark for being too chilled

The Golden Hope, Sittingbourne, Kent

The Eight Bells, Dover, Kent

Tartar Frigate, Broadstairs, Kent

Who	Score	When	Notes
Dosser		02 Jan 2019	Very enjoyable. At £3.90 a pint this is expensive for Gadds.

Yard of Ale, St Peter's, Kent

Who	Score	When	Notes
Andrew		29 Dec 2018	Tasted okay but no condition
Dosser		17 May 2015

Mind the Gap, Broadstairs, Kent

Who	Score	When	Notes
Philip Pirrip	Not Tried	29 Dec 2018
Andrew		29 Dec 2018	Excellent condition and a really nice pint
beery steve		12 Jul 2017
Philip Pirrip		22 Jul 2016

Ravensgate Arms, Ramsgate, Kent

Who	Score	When	Notes
Dosser		21 Nov 2018	Very nice
Andrew		22 Jun 2018	Outstandingly good
Magnus Greel	Not Tried	01 Mar 2018
Andrew		10 Feb 2018
Philip Pirrip	Not Tried	23 Dec 2017

Queens Head, Ramsgate, Kent

The Swan, Westgate-on-Sea, Kent

Who	Score	When	Notes
Dosser		11 Sep 2018	An enjoyable pint at a good temperature

The Rusty Bucket, Eltham, Greater London

Who	Score	When	Notes
Philip Pirrip		31 Jul 2018	Fresh cask today

The Thomas Tallis Alehouse, Canterbury, Kent

The Laughing Barrel, Cliftonville, Kent

Who	Score	When	Notes
beery steve		22 May 2018

The Flippin' Frog, Rochester, Kent

Who	Score	When	Notes
Philip Pirrip		27 Apr 2018

Furlongs Ale House, Faversham, Kent

The Wig & Pen, Margate, Kent

Who	Score	When	Notes
beery steve		19 Apr 2018	In superb condition in this underrated pub.

Queen Charlotte, Ramsgate, Kent

Who	Score	When	Notes
Dosser		14 Apr 2018	Far too warm

The Compass Alehouse, Gravesend, Kent

The Berry, Walmer, Kent

The Dolphin, Canterbury, Kent

Who	Score	When	Notes
Andrew		06 Sep 2017	Stunningly good. Superb condition. Soft in the mouth with excellent body and juicy hops
Ian		20 Oct 2012	Beer of the summer for me even if it is mid October.

Artillery Arms, Ramsgate, Kent

Who	Score	When	Notes
Dosser		20 Aug 2017	Good pint
Philip Pirrip	Not Tried	06 Jul 2017
Dosser	Not Tried	09 Jul 2015
Dosser		22 May 2015
Dosser		04 Sep 2014	Warm but served by friendly staff
Ian		29 Aug 2009	Just about my favourite Ramsgate beer now. Very good hops on this.

Banks Ale & Wine House, Cliftonville, Kent

The Man of Kent Ale House, Rochester, Kent

Craft Beer Co., Limehouse, Greater London

The Harp, Charing Cross, Central London

Who	Score	When	Notes
Philip Pirrip	Not Tried	13 May 2017
Philip Pirrip		14 Sep 2014	Faultless
Philip Pirrip		08 Sep 2014	The almost unpronounceable beer

The Black Robin, Kingston, Kent

Who	Score	When	Notes
Jack William		16 Apr 2017	A superb pint in top condition.
Mick		21 Aug 2015	Super pale ale, fresh and zesty.
Brian		04 Jul 2015	Excellent summer ale
Mick		03 Jul 2015	Pale and so fresh.

The Firkin Alehouse, Folkestone, Kent

Who	Score	When	Notes
Philip Pirrip		03 Apr 2017	Really most flavoursome. Gadds' seems to do no wrong
Ian	Not Tried	29 Aug 2014
Ian	Not Tried	26 Jul 2013

The Old Brewery Tavern, Canterbury, Kent

Who	Score	When	Notes
Andrew		18 Feb 2017
Ian		23 Jun 2012	My favourite Gadds beer

Inn Doors, Sandgate, Kent

Bell & Crown, Canterbury, Kent

Who	Score	When	Notes
Andrew	Not Tried	10 Oct 2015
Andrew	Not Tried	26 Jun 2015
Andrew	Not Tried	09 Jun 2015
Alenomore	Not Tried	23 Sep 2013
Andrew	Not Tried	23 Jul 2013
Andrew	Not Tried	15 Sep 2012
Eddie		14 Aug 2012	Bloody hell fire this was good!! Stunning condition, fantastic smooth finish with dry hoppy after taste, awesome!!!!!
Andrew	Not Tried	29 Jun 2012
Andrew		16 Jul 2010	Is this Eddie Gadd's shot at Summer Lightning? If so, he hit the target good and proper. Light gold, rich creamy body, good hop profile to match the alcohol. ...and in superb condition.

The Crispin Inn, Sandwich, Kent

Who	Score	When	Notes
Wittenden	Not Tried	26 Sep 2015	Sorely tempted.
Blair		04 Jun 2011	Pale, sweet with a fairly bitter aftertaste. Went down well.

The Potting Shed, Hythe, Kent

Who	Score	When	Notes
ChrisE		27 Aug 2015
Jack William	Not Tried	29 May 2015

The Lanes, Dover, Kent

The Great Tree, Ramsgate, Kent

The White Swan, Reading Street, Kent

Who	Score	When	Notes
ChrisE	Not Tried	04 Jul 2015
ChrisE	Not Tried	06 Jun 2015
Blair		30 Aug 2008	Excellent. Sweet with lots of toffee and a little creamy. Great body to it.

The Wrong Turn, Barfrestone, Kent

Who	Score	When	Notes
Jack William	Not Tried	19 Sep 2014
Jack William		29 Aug 2014	Top condition and excellent fresh hoppy, with citrus notes.

One Inn The Wood, Petts Wood, Greater London

The Elephant, Faversham, Kent

Who	Score	When	Notes
Philip Pirrip		24 Jul 2014

The White Horse Inn, Bridge, Kent

Who	Score	When	Notes
Mick		13 Jun 2014	Super pint of this pale hoppy beer, good body and hops. Perfect condition.

The Phoenix, Canterbury, Kent

3rd Angelfest Music and Beer Festival 2014, Tonbridge, Kent

Who	Score	When	Notes
oz11		31 May 2014

The Flower Pot, Maidstone, Kent

Astor Community Theatre, Deal, Kent

The Bradstow Mill, Broadstairs, Kent

Who	Score	When	Notes
Pedro		01 Aug 2013

5th K&ES Railway Beer Festival 2013, Tenterden, Kent

The Lifeboat Ale & Cider House, Margate, Kent

Curiously Kentish (formerly Café Bee (formerly Ash's Ale House {at Café Bee}), Minnis Bay, Kent

Who	Score	When	Notes
Philip Pirrip		25 May 2013	In excellent condition - a relief, indeed a pleasure, after finishing my No. 7 to show willing

Crabble Corn Mill Beer Festival 2013, Dover, Kent

York Tap, York, North Yorkshire

Coastguard, St Margaret's at Cliffe, Kent

The George & Dragon, Fordwich, Kent

The Just Reproach, Deal, Kent

Who	Score	When	Notes
Mick		15 Sep 2012	Superb, smooth and hoppy, good mouthfeel and a super hoppy finish.
ChrisE	Not Tried	12 Jul 2012

The Duck, Pett Bottom, Kent

Who	Score	When	Notes
Mick		26 Aug 2012	Really nice, good hops and citrus, fresh and refreshing.

The White Hart, Hythe, Kent

Who	Score	When	Notes
Alenomore		26 Aug 2012	In top condition.

East Kent Railway, Shepherdswell, Kent

Who	Score	When	Notes
Alenomore		25 Aug 2012	A1 condition.
Alenomore		28 Aug 2010

The Four Candles Alehouse, St Peter's, Kent

Kent Beer Festival 2012, Canterbury, Kent

Who	Score	When	Notes
Andrew		19 Jul 2012	Blond. Light. Cascades? Really nice and in superb condition.

Lower Bell, Blue Bell Hill, Kent

Who	Score	When	Notes
Alenomore		07 Jul 2012	Lovely.

The Haywain, Bramling, Kent

Barnacles, Margate, Kent

Who	Score	When	Notes
ChrisE		21 Sep 2011	Really tasty, slightly hazy, deliciously hoppy pint.

Number 23, Broadstairs, Kent

Bowl Inn, Charing, Kent

East Malling Beer & Cider Festival 2010, East Malling, Kent

Who	Score	When	Notes
Alenomore		04 Sep 2010

2nd K&ES Railway Beer Festival 2010, Tenterden, Kent

The Churchill Tavern, Ramsgate, Kent

Who	Score	When	Notes
Blair		09 Aug 2009	I look forward to this on a hot day, fruity with lots of hops and toffee. Lovely beer.
Blair		16 Aug 2008	Sweet strong bitter with lots of caramel, malt and a touch of hops. Really nice.

Red Lion, Snargate, Kent

Ship Inn, Deal, Kent

Kent Beer Festival 2009, Canterbury, Kent

Who	Score	When	Notes
Andrew		17 Jul 2009	Been wanting this for ages having read all Blair's reviews of it. Umm, clearly the recipe has changed since Blair had it. I didn't get any toffee or caramel at all (which was what I was looking forward to). Instead I got a light golden beer (in excellent condition by the way) that had a nettley-peppery hop with a hint of lemon grass. It was a lovely beer but not exactly what I was expecting.

The Foy Boat, Ramsgate, Kent

Barnaby Rudge, Broadstairs, Kent

Who	Score	When	Notes
Blair		13 Aug 2008	A really nice biiter. Lots of caramel flavour with a nice bunch of hops. Couldn't have many but one was lovely.