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Fishermans Arms (Shepherd Neame)
| Beer (sort) | Average Score (sort) | No. Samples (sort) |
|---|---|---|
| Gemstone (brewed on Nelson plant) - Sapphire Blonde |  | 1 |
| Nelson - Temptress | | 1 |
| Shepherd Neame - Christmas Ale |  | 1 |
| Shepherd Neame - Late Red | | 1 |
| Shepherd Neame - Master Brew Bitter |  | 2 |
| Shepherd Neame - Spitfire (or Spitfire Amber Ale) | | 2 |
| Shepherd Neame - The Faversham Steam Brewery - Whitstable Bay Pale Ale | Not Tried | 0 |
Visits Details
20 Feb 2016 (Tobes)
Heard this place had re-opened free of tie although remaining a sheps house. The landlady is runs the Gemstone Brewery and is obviously pushing them through her new establishment.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nelson - Temptress | 4.00 | | Ok, nothing special. |
| Gemstone (brewed on Nelson plant) - Sapphire Blonde | 4.00 | | Again ok, a bit cloudy something not quite right but drinkable. |
06 Nov 2015 (Alenomore)
KM reports today it is temporarily closed until a new manager/tenant is in place. The previous guvnor' has just taken over the nearby Walnut Tree.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
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05 Nov 2015 (HSB)
11:45 Waiting for the Thirsty Pig to open we wandered down here to see if we could get an earlier pint. Firmly shut with a handwritten notice in the window "Closed until further notice".
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
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22 Nov 2014 (Tobes)
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shepherd Neame - Master Brew Bitter | 3.70 | | Surprisingly good! |
| Shepherd Neame - The Faversham Steam Brewery - Whitstable Bay Pale Ale | 3.90 | Not Tried |
07 Dec 2013 (ChrisE)
My first visit here for very many years, I was surprised at how many people we knew in here with customers from various other pubs we know coming to talk to us.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shepherd Neame - Late Red | 4.50 | | The lady behind the bar said she was not sure whether this pint would be O.K. and she would change it if necessary, but it was quite acceptable. |
| Shepherd Neame - Master Brew Bitter | 3.70 | Not Tried |
22 Sep 2013 (Alenomore)
18:45 visit. A rare call to this very old pub, the nice interior being the only thing of interest here, but we were passing the door and very quiet at this time.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shepherd Neame - Master Brew Bitter | 3.70 | Not Tried | |
| Shepherd Neame - The Faversham Steam Brewery - Whitstable Bay Pale Ale | 3.90 | Not Tried |
26 Dec 2012 (Alenomore)
19:30 visit. Very few people about, what with no public transport available. With some pubs not even opening up I pulled in here to see the first half of a live game and the Xmas ale was on too.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shepherd Neame - Christmas Ale | 5.00 | | In good condition but a bit too cool. |
| Shepherd Neame - Master Brew Bitter | 3.70 | Not Tried |
30 Nov 2012 (Pedro)
Evening
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shepherd Neame - Master Brew Bitter | 3.70 | | |
| Shepherd Neame - Late Red | 4.50 | Not Tried |
12 Oct 2011 (Alenomore)
1930 visit. Not been here for a couple of years. New people in charge took over recently. Only myself and one other in, but the weekend line-up of live music looks to be their big draw. Only £3.30 a pint too.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shepherd Neame - Spitfire (or Spitfire Amber Ale) | 4.20 | | One of Shep's better ales, and exceptionally good here tonight. |
| Shepherd Neame - Master Brew Bitter | 3.70 | Not Tried |
23 Sep 2011 (Pedro)
Evening
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shepherd Neame - Spitfire (or Spitfire Amber Ale) | 4.20 | | |
| Shepherd Neame - Master Brew Bitter | 3.70 | Not Tried | Told it was off - they then turned around pump-clip |
About the Fishermans Arms
Summary of Beer Scores
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The pub is found in Maidstone, Kent, ME15 6NA.
Conveniently situated in the town centre, the Fishermans Arms is a truly historic building, reputedly the oldest building in Maidstone, dated 1430. Fishermans Arms has its own resident ghost, known as Black Jack by the locals, a soldier who died in the building having been injured in a battle which took place nearby. Re-opened with new licensee in December 2015 effectively running it as a freehouse, promoting her own Gemstone ales - brewed at Nelson Brewery Chatham.
We have visited this pub 11 times, seen 7 different beers and tried 6 of them.
Postcode: ME15 6NA