Kent KGB or Kent Golding Bitter
The Broken Drum | Blackfen, Greater London | 05 Aug 2024 |
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The River Ale House | East Greenwich, Greater London | 30 Jun 2024 |
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Nelson Arms | Tonbridge, Kent | 31 Oct 2023 |
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The Door Hinge | Welling, Greater London | 19 Oct 2023 |
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The Rusty Bucket | Eltham, Greater London | 20 Oct 2022 |
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Carpenters Arms | Coldred, Kent | 01 Feb 2022 |
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Silver Fox | Bexley, Greater London | 15 Jan 2022 |
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The Hovelling Boat Inn | Ramsgate, Kent | 28 Oct 2021 |
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Berry & Barrel | Eltham, Greater London | 17 Jul 2021 |
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The Handsome Sam | Whitstable, Kent | 29 May 2021 |
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Royal Albert | New Cross, Greater London | 29 Dec 2019 |
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The New Inn | Canterbury, Kent | 06 Sep 2019 |
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Opera House | Tunbridge Wells, Kent | 11 May 2019 |
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Catford Constitutional Club | Catford, Greater London | 13 Feb 2019 |
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Larkins' Alehouse | Cranbrook, Kent | 19 Jan 2019 |
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The Compass Alehouse | Gravesend, Kent | 07 Nov 2018 |
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The Music Shop (formerly The Made Inn) | Ashford, Kent | 24 Oct 2018 |
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Artillery Arms | Ramsgate, Kent | 10 Feb 2018 |
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The Lanes | Dover, Kent | 03 Feb 2018 |
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The Bell | Walthamstow, Greater London | 27 Jan 2018 |
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Old Bay Alehouse | Minnis Bay, Kent | 11 Jan 2018 |
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Craft Beer Co. | Limehouse, Greater London | 26 Jul 2017 |
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Waterloo Tap | Waterloo, Central London | 22 Jan 2017 |
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The Hackney Carriage | Sidcup, Greater London | 14 Sep 2016 |
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Ravensbourne Arms | Lewisham, Greater London | 28 Aug 2016 |
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The Flippin' Frog | Rochester, Kent | 19 Aug 2016 |
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The Just Reproach | Deal, Kent | 26 May 2016 |
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The Long Pond | Eltham, Greater London | 02 Mar 2016 |
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The Black Dog | Whitstable, Kent | 22 Oct 2015 |
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Furlongs Ale House | Faversham, Kent | 30 Jun 2015 |
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Craft Beer Co. | Brighton, East Sussex | 20 May 2015 |
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10:50 From Victoria | Strood, Kent | 18 May 2015 |
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Rocksalt Restaurant | Folkestone, Kent | 17 Dec 2014 |
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One Inn The Wood | Petts Wood, Greater London | 17 Dec 2014 |
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Pelt Trader | City, Central London | 01 Oct 2014 |
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The Kings Arms | Offham, Kent | 20 Aug 2013 |
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The Firkin Frog | Herne Bay, Kent | 08 Aug 2013 |
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The Chequers | Sevenoaks, Kent | 02 Aug 2013 |
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The Lobster Pot | West Malling, Kent | 26 Jul 2013 |
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The Robert Pocock | Gravesend, Kent | 07 Jul 2013 |
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Five Bells Inn | Brabourne, Kent | 25 Jun 2013 |
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The Flower Pot | Maidstone, Kent | 23 Jun 2013 |
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Crabble Corn Mill Beer Festival 2013 | Dover, Kent | 24 May 2013 |
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Craft Beer Co. | Brixton, Greater London | 27 Apr 2013 |
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The Sovereign of the Seas | Petts Wood, Greater London | 02 Apr 2013 |
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Nevill Bull | Birling, Kent | 01 Feb 2013 |
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The Flying Boat | Dartford, Kent | 14 Jan 2013 |
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The Firkin Alehouse | Folkestone, Kent | 04 Jan 2013 |
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The New Cross Turnpike | Welling, Greater London | 27 Nov 2012 |
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Ye Olde Thirsty Pig | Maidstone, Kent | 25 Nov 2012 |
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2nd Spa Valley Railway Beer Festival | Tunbridge Wells, Kent | 20 Oct 2012 |
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Catford Bridge Tavern | Catford, Greater London | 29 Jul 2012 |
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Black Horse & Hoodens | Borough Green, Kent | 17 Jun 2012 |
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The Five Bells | Chelsfield, Greater London | 01 Jun 2012 |
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The Bell & Jorrocks | Frittenden, Kent | 14 Apr 2012 |
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The Sussex Arms | Twickenham, Greater London | 06 Feb 2012 |
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The Rum Puncheon | Gravesend, Kent | 26 Jan 2012 |
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The Bedford | Tunbridge Wells, Kent | 02 Dec 2011 |
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Kent Brewery | Birling, Kent | 01 Oct 2011 |
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The Oak on the Green | Bearsted, Kent | 16 Jul 2011 |
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The Wenlock Arms | Hoxton, Central London | 21 Jun 2011 |
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The Wheatsheaf | Maidstone, Kent | 16 Jun 2011 |
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The Three Mariners | Hythe, Kent | 30 May 2011 |
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Stile Bridge | Marden, Kent | 09 Apr 2011 |
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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.
The Broken Drum, Blackfen, Greater London
Who | Score | When | Notes |
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Philip Pirrip | Not Tried | 05 Aug 2024 | |
Philip Pirrip | Not Tried | 02 Jul 2018 | Rarely for Kent the ale appeared hazy and with a few bits, so did not sample |
Philip Pirrip | | 18 Apr 2016 | |
The River Ale House, East Greenwich, Greater London
Who | Score | When | Notes |
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Philip Pirrip | | 30 Jun 2024 | Proved to be one of the last out of a cask. Did not taste as it should and I know well KGB's usual crispness. Returned over half to go down the drain |
Philip Pirrip | Not Tried | 31 Aug 2023 | |
Philip Pirrip | Not Tried | 30 Jul 2023 | |
Philip Pirrip | | 13 Jul 2023 | OK but honestly not recognisable as KGB |
Philip Pirrip | | 20 Apr 2023 | A regular favourite |
Philip Pirrip | | 09 Mar 2023 | Very palatable, on first day on |
Philip Pirrip | | 29 Sep 2022 | |
Philip Pirrip | | 21 Apr 2022 | Had better KGB from Kent |
Philip Pirrip | | 25 Feb 2022 | Superb form |
Philip Pirrip | | 09 Jan 2022 | Only a half but best of the evening |
Philip Pirrip | Not Tried | 29 Oct 2021 | Put on for tomorrow |
Philip Pirrip | | 06 Sep 2021 | |
Philip Pirrip | Not Tried | 05 Sep 2021 | |
Philip Pirrip | | 27 Jun 2021 | |
Philip Pirrip | | 04 Oct 2020 | |
Philip Pirrip | Not Tried | 03 Oct 2020 | |
Philip Pirrip | Not Tried | 10 Feb 2020 | |
Philip Pirrip | | 09 Feb 2020 | |
Philip Pirrip | | 24 Dec 2018 | Matured a tad since yesterday |
Philip Pirrip | | 23 Dec 2018 | |
Nelson Arms, Tonbridge, Kent
Who | Score | When | Notes |
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Philip Pirrip | Not Tried | 31 Oct 2023 | |
The Door Hinge, Welling, Greater London
Who | Score | When | Notes |
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Philip Pirrip | | 19 Oct 2023 | Been on a few days but superb condition still. Locals said it had improved over the days since first tapping |
Philip Pirrip | | 17 Oct 2023 | Good condition. Taste, head, lacing all top notch |
Philip Pirrip | | 02 Jun 2023 | Quality ale in excellent condition |
Philip Pirrip | | 11 Oct 2022 | Difficult to better this for condition |
Philip Pirrip | Not Tried | 18 Mar 2020 | |
Philip Pirrip | | 01 Feb 2020 | Near end of cask but still excellent |
Philip Pirrip | | 31 Jan 2020 | |
Philip Pirrip | | 05 Nov 2019 | |
The Rusty Bucket, Eltham, Greater London
Who | Score | When | Notes |
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Philip Pirrip | Not Tried | 20 Oct 2022 | A well tipped cask |
Philip Pirrip | | 24 Jun 2022 | |
Magnus Greel | | 22 Jun 2022 | A full-on dose of Golding and Fuggles hops, with a rich variety of local malts |
Philip Pirrip | Not Tried | 22 Feb 2020 | |
Philip Pirrip | | 11 Oct 2019 | |
Philip Pirrip | | 21 Sep 2019 | OK |
Philip Pirrip | Not Tried | 19 Jan 2019 | Temporarily off sale due to accidental violent disturbing of the cask |
Philip Pirrip | Not Tried | 24 Nov 2018 | |
Philip Pirrip | Not Tried | 16 Nov 2018 | |
Philip Pirrip | Not Tried | 18 Oct 2018 | |
Philip Pirrip | Not Tried | 11 Oct 2018 | |
Philip Pirrip | | 24 Sep 2018 | Slightly better condition than end of last week |
Philip Pirrip | | 21 Sep 2018 | First out of cask, headless and a bit flat |
Philip Pirrip | | 12 Sep 2018 | |
Philip Pirrip | | 10 Sep 2018 | |
Carpenters Arms, Coldred, Kent
Who | Score | When | Notes |
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Jack William | | 01 Feb 2022 | A superb pint. |
Jack William | | 18 Dec 2020 | |
Jack William | | 21 Sep 2018 | Well past its best - replacement offered without issue. |
Jack William | | 29 May 2018 | Nice, crisp bitterness. |
Silver Fox, Bexley, Greater London
Who | Score | When | Notes |
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Philip Pirrip | | 15 Jan 2022 | No off flavours but alas flat as a pancake. Luckily had keep some Bexley BOB back to wash away the last sips of this one |
The Hovelling Boat Inn, Ramsgate, Kent
Who | Score | When | Notes |
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Magnus Greel | Not Tried | 28 Oct 2021 | |
Berry & Barrel, Eltham, Greater London
Who | Score | When | Notes |
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Philip Pirrip | | 17 Jul 2021 | |
The Handsome Sam, Whitstable, Kent
Who | Score | When | Notes |
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ChrisE | | 29 May 2021 | |
Royal Albert, New Cross, Greater London
Who | Score | When | Notes |
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Philip Pirrip | | 29 Dec 2019 | Smooth |
The New Inn, Canterbury, Kent
Who | Score | When | Notes |
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Jack William | | 06 Sep 2019 | Excellent blend of goldings and fuggles hops with a good body. |
Brian | Not Tried | 24 Nov 2012 | |
Opera House, Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Who | Score | When | Notes |
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Tobes | Not Tried | 11 May 2019 | |
Catford Constitutional Club, Catford, Greater London
Who | Score | When | Notes |
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Philip Pirrip | Not Tried | 13 Feb 2019 | |
Larkins' Alehouse, Cranbrook, Kent
Who | Score | When | Notes |
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Wittenden | | 19 Jan 2019 | Decent peppery farmyard bitter. |
The Compass Alehouse, Gravesend, Kent
Who | Score | When | Notes |
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Philip Pirrip | | 07 Nov 2018 | Perhaps a bit more cloying than usual |
Philip Pirrip | | 27 Sep 2014 | The star of the evening |
The Music Shop (formerly The Made Inn), Ashford, Kent
Who | Score | When | Notes |
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ChrisE | Not Tried | 24 Oct 2018 | |
Artillery Arms, Ramsgate, Kent
Who | Score | When | Notes |
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Andrew | Not Tried | 10 Feb 2018 | |
The Lanes, Dover, Kent
Who | Score | When | Notes |
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Stephen Harris | Not Tried | 03 Feb 2018 | |
Philip Pirrip | Not Tried | 02 Mar 2017 | |
The Bell, Walthamstow, Greater London
Who | Score | When | Notes |
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Stephen Harris | Not Tried | 27 Jan 2018 | |
Old Bay Alehouse, Minnis Bay, Kent
Who | Score | When | Notes |
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Jack William | | 11 Jan 2018 | A full bodied solid pint. |
Craft Beer Co., Limehouse, Greater London
Who | Score | When | Notes |
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Stephen Harris | Not Tried | 26 Jul 2017 | |
Waterloo Tap, Waterloo, Central London
Who | Score | When | Notes |
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Stephen Harris | Not Tried | 22 Jan 2017 | |
The Hackney Carriage, Sidcup, Greater London
Who | Score | When | Notes |
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Philip Pirrip | | 14 Sep 2016 | Head soon died |
Ravensbourne Arms, Lewisham, Greater London
Who | Score | When | Notes |
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Philip Pirrip | | 28 Aug 2016 | Truly the cat's whiskers |
Philip Pirrip | Not Tried | 23 Feb 2016 | |
Philip Pirrip | | 22 Feb 2016 | |
Philip Pirrip | | 12 Jul 2015 | |
Philip Pirrip | | 02 Jul 2014 | Oilier and less crisp than previously here |
Philip Pirrip | | 29 Jun 2014 | |
The Flippin' Frog, Rochester, Kent
Who | Score | When | Notes |
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ChrisE | Not Tried | 19 Aug 2016 | |
The Just Reproach, Deal, Kent
Who | Score | When | Notes |
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Philip Pirrip | | 26 May 2016 | |
The Long Pond, Eltham, Greater London
Who | Score | When | Notes |
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Philip Pirrip | | 02 Mar 2016 | Superb, no need to move on to any other beer here |
The Black Dog, Whitstable, Kent
Who | Score | When | Notes |
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Philip Pirrip | | 22 Oct 2015 | |
Furlongs Ale House, Faversham, Kent
Who | Score | When | Notes |
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Philip Pirrip | Not Tried | 30 Jun 2015 | |
Craft Beer Co., Brighton, East Sussex
Who | Score | When | Notes |
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Philip Pirrip | | 20 May 2015 | |
10:50 From Victoria, Strood, Kent
Who | Score | When | Notes |
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Philip Pirrip | | 18 May 2015 | Hazy, tired |
Rocksalt Restaurant, Folkestone, Kent
Who | Score | When | Notes |
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ChrisE | | 17 Dec 2014 | |
One Inn The Wood, Petts Wood, Greater London
Who | Score | When | Notes |
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oz11 | Not Tried | 17 Dec 2014 | |
oz11 | | 30 Jul 2014 | |
oz11 | Not Tried | 27 May 2014 | |
Pelt Trader, City, Central London
Who | Score | When | Notes |
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Stephen Harris | Not Tried | 01 Oct 2014 | |
Stephen Harris | | 31 Jul 2014 | Very much a traditional English bitter. |
The Kings Arms, Offham, Kent
Who | Score | When | Notes |
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Dosser | | 20 Aug 2013 | |
Pedro | | 29 Dec 2012 | |
Pedro | | 27 Dec 2012 | |
The Firkin Frog, Herne Bay, Kent
Who | Score | When | Notes |
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HSB | | 08 Aug 2013 | |
The Chequers, Sevenoaks, Kent
Who | Score | When | Notes |
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oz11 | | 02 Aug 2013 | |
oz11 | Not Tried | 20 Apr 2013 | |
oz11 | | 16 Mar 2013 | |
The Lobster Pot, West Malling, Kent
Who | Score | When | Notes |
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Pedro | Not Tried | 26 Jul 2013 | |
The Robert Pocock, Gravesend, Kent
Who | Score | When | Notes |
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Philip Pirrip | | 07 Jul 2013 | More of those examples of perfection and moreishness so I did |
Martin the Mildman | | 31 Jan 2013 | Hoppy bitter with a good malt balance. My score 15/20. |
Five Bells Inn, Brabourne, Kent
Who | Score | When | Notes |
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Wittenden | | 25 Jun 2013 | Towards the end of the barrel. More malty than hoppy tonight. I try to love this brewery, but perhaps it's not for me! |
Wittenden | | 17 Feb 2013 | Plenty of hops, but more balanced.Touch of farmyard. Perhaps the first beer from this brewery that I've really enjoyed. |
The Flower Pot, Maidstone, Kent
Who | Score | When | Notes |
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Dosser | Not Tried | 23 Jun 2013 | |
Toby | Not Tried | 22 Jun 2013 | |
Pedro | | 28 Jan 2013 | |
Pedro | Not Tried | 14 Nov 2012 | |
Pedro | Not Tried | 17 Dec 2011 | |
Pedro | Not Tried | 16 Dec 2011 | |
Alenomore | | 16 Dec 2011 | Stunningly good. |
Pedro | Not Tried | 14 Dec 2011 | |
Pedro | Not Tried | 13 Dec 2011 | |
Pedro | Not Tried | 01 Nov 2011 | |
Pedro | Not Tried | 01 Nov 2011 | |
Pedro | | 28 Jun 2011 | |
ChrisE | | 28 Jun 2011 | Apparantly KGB stands for Kent Golding Bitter, a good hoppy ale full of flavour. |
oz11 | | 24 Jun 2011 | |
Crabble Corn Mill Beer Festival 2013, Dover, Kent
Who | Score | When | Notes |
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Mick | Not Tried | 24 May 2013 | |
Craft Beer Co., Brixton, Greater London
Who | Score | When | Notes |
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Philip Pirrip | Not Tried | 27 Apr 2013 | |
The Sovereign of the Seas, Petts Wood, Greater London
Who | Score | When | Notes |
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oz11 | | 02 Apr 2013 | |
Nevill Bull, Birling, Kent
Who | Score | When | Notes |
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Pedro | | 01 Feb 2013 | |
Pedro | Not Tried | 23 Apr 2011 | |
The Flying Boat, Dartford, Kent
Who | Score | When | Notes |
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ChrisE | | 14 Jan 2013 | Amazingly good, very tasty and in near perfect condition. It was just slightly too cold for my taste which prevented me from awarding it five stars. |
The Firkin Alehouse, Folkestone, Kent
Who | Score | When | Notes |
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Ian | Not Tried | 04 Jan 2013 | |
The New Cross Turnpike, Welling, Greater London
Who | Score | When | Notes |
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Philip Pirrip | | 27 Nov 2012 | Last half out still tasted good |
Ye Olde Thirsty Pig, Maidstone, Kent
Who | Score | When | Notes |
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Eddie | | 25 Nov 2012 | Just fantastic in top condition :)
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2nd Spa Valley Railway Beer Festival, Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Who | Score | When | Notes |
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oz11 | Not Tried | 20 Oct 2012 | At Tunbridge Wells |
Catford Bridge Tavern, Catford, Greater London
Who | Score | When | Notes |
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Philip Pirrip | | 29 Jul 2012 | First rate full bodied. Should not have moved off this ale tonight but came back to it for close |
Black Horse & Hoodens, Borough Green, Kent
Who | Score | When | Notes |
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Pedro | | 17 Jun 2012 | |
The Five Bells, Chelsfield, Greater London
Who | Score | When | Notes |
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Pedro | | 01 Jun 2012 | |
The Bell & Jorrocks, Frittenden, Kent
Who | Score | When | Notes |
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Pedro | | 14 Apr 2012 | |
Pedro | Not Tried | 12 Apr 2012 | |
The Sussex Arms, Twickenham, Greater London
Who | Score | When | Notes |
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Stephen Harris | Not Tried | 06 Feb 2012 | |
The Rum Puncheon, Gravesend, Kent
Who | Score | When | Notes |
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Martin the Mildman | | 26 Jan 2012 | Amber bitter with a bitter hop character with dry citrus hop notes. Dry, hoppy finish. My score 14/20. |
The Bedford, Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Who | Score | When | Notes |
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thebrewingman | | 02 Dec 2011 | |
Kent Brewery, Birling, Kent
Who | Score | When | Notes |
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Andrew | | 01 Oct 2011 | A bit eggy but a decent brown bitter. |
The Oak on the Green, Bearsted, Kent
Who | Score | When | Notes |
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Pedro | | 16 Jul 2011 | |
The Wenlock Arms, Hoxton, Central London
Who | Score | When | Notes |
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Martin the Mildman | | 21 Jun 2011 | Very bitter and hoppy, too intense for my taste. Very dry and hoppy finish. My score 12/20. |
The Wheatsheaf, Maidstone, Kent
Who | Score | When | Notes |
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Pedro | | 16 Jun 2011 | |
The Three Mariners, Hythe, Kent
Who | Score | When | Notes |
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Ian | Not Tried | 30 May 2011 | |
Ian | Not Tried | 28 May 2011 | |
Stile Bridge, Marden, Kent
Who | Score | When | Notes |
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Pedro | Not Tried | 09 Apr 2011 | |
Pedro | | 08 Apr 2011 | |
4.10% ABV.
We have tried this beer 88 times.
We have given this beer an average score of to .
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