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Smugglers' Alehouse (Free House)
| Beer (sort) | Average Score (sort) | No. Samples (sort) |
|---|---|---|
| Bad Seed - Cascadian Dark Ale |  | 1 |
| Bristol Beer Factory - Independence |  | 1 |
| Canterbury Ales (sometimes badged as Canterbrew) - Green and Gold (2024 Green Hop) |  | 1 |
| Dark Star - Antares | | 1 |
| Kent - Cobnut | | 1 |
| Kent - Dark Horse Liquorice Stout | | 1 |
| Kent - Old Skool | | 1 |
| Oakham - Bishops Farewell |  | 1 |
| Old Dairy (being contract brewed after it closed) - Green Hop (2018 with Goldings) | | 1 |
| Portobello - Market Porter | | 1 |
| Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - No. 5 | | 1 |
| Saltaire - Raspberry Blonde | | 1 |
| Tonbridge - Blonde Ambition | | 1 |
| Wantsum - Montgomery (was SS Richard Montgomery) | | 1 |
| Arbor Ales - Oz Bomb | Not Tried | 0 |
| Canterbury Ales (sometimes badged as Canterbrew) - The Knight's Ale | Not Tried | 0 |
| Hop Fuzz - Martello (superseded by 4.4% then 4.5% versions) | Not Tried | 0 |
| Kelham Island (probably brewed by Thornbridge now) - Bête Noire | Not Tried | 0 |
| Kent - Prohibition | Not Tried | 0 |
| Kent - Session Pale | Not Tried | 0 |
| Magic Rock - Ringmaster | Not Tried | 0 |
| Pig & Porter - Fatal Flaw American Amber | Not Tried | 0 |
| Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - Dark Conspiracy | Not Tried | 0 |
| Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - Seasider | Not Tried | 0 |
| RCH - Old Slug Porter | Not Tried | 0 |
| Tonbridge - Rustic | Not Tried | 0 |
| Weltons - Dreadnought | Not Tried | 0 |
| Weltons - US Congress | Not Tried | 0 |
Visits Details
06 Nov 2024 (Magnus Greel)
Popped in here as it happened to be open on a mid week afternoon. Friendly and welcoming expected micropub atmosphere with a couple of other chaps in.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canterbury Ales (sometimes badged as Canterbrew) - Green and Gold (2024 Green Hop) | 5.70 | | Strong malty syrupy sweet green hop nonsense. |
| Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - Dark Conspiracy | 4.90 | Not Tried | |
| Tonbridge - Rustic | 4.00 | Not Tried |
15 Jul 2023 (Andrew)
Never been here. Never been to New Romney actually (except driving through). Very nice - the pub and the town. We met Martin here and wowed him with tales of the tour so far.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kent - Old Skool | 4.10 | | Well served. Highly attenuated (a characteristic of their beers for me). Leafy best bitter. |
| Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - Seasider | 4.30 | Not Tried | |
| Kent - Prohibition | 4.80 | Not Tried |
13 Oct 2018 (ChrisE)
I had been in the Red Lion, Snargate and on Saturdays there is bus that leaves that pub shortly before afternoon closing time and drops you off here, so that is what I did. Very much local trade in here today and a bit cliquey. I have not listed all the beers but there were four on offer in total.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - No. 5 | 4.40 | | A new cask on today. |
| Old Dairy (being contract brewed after it closed) - Green Hop (2018 with Goldings) | 4.00 | |
28 Sep 2017 (ChrisE)
Afternoon visit and a few regulars enjoying their beers.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kent - Dark Horse Liquorice Stout | 4.90 | | Interesting but I found the liquorice flavours a bit overpowering. |
| Weltons - Dreadnought | 6.20 | Not Tried | |
| Weltons - US Congress | 5.00 | Not Tried | |
| Pig & Porter - Fatal Flaw American Amber | 4.50 | Not Tried |
24 Jun 2017 (ChrisE)
Afternoon visit and a good crowd in, I was impressed with the beer selection.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bristol Beer Factory - Independence | 4.60 | | |
| Portobello - Market Porter | 4.60 | | |
| Hop Fuzz - Martello (superseded by 4.4% then 4.5% versions) | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
| Arbor Ales - Oz Bomb | 4.70 | Not Tried |
10 Apr 2017 (Magnus Greel)
Mid afternoon one other customer. Well laid out in the typical Micropub style.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oakham - Bishops Farewell | 4.60 | | Fruity hop notes with a grainy background and a dry finish. |
| Wantsum - Montgomery (was SS Richard Montgomery) | 4.00 | | Amber with citrus aromas with American hops prevalent. |
| Canterbury Ales (sometimes badged as Canterbrew) - The Knight's Ale | 4.60 | Not Tried |
28 Jul 2016 (ChrisE)
Fairly quiet, just time for a pint before heading off for the bus.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kent - Cobnut | 4.10 | | |
| Saltaire - Raspberry Blonde | 4.00 | Not Tried |
09 Mar 2016 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening until 9pm close. A cracking Micropub but my colleague found it very echoey and told the proprietors that in no uncertain terms. The close seating arrangements make for inevitable conversations. Personally I'd like to see some Kentish beers always on the menu.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saltaire - Raspberry Blonde | 4.00 | | Well balanced mix of fruit tones and light bitterness |
| Bad Seed - Cascadian Dark Ale | 5.00 | | Flattish, needed a head and more condition |
| RCH - Old Slug Porter | 4.50 | Not Tried | |
| Magic Rock - Ringmaster | 3.90 | Not Tried |
26 Feb 2016 (ChrisE)
Just a few minutes after the official opening of this pub and already a fair number of people in.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tonbridge - Blonde Ambition | 4.20 | | |
| Dark Star - Antares | 4.20 | | |
| Kelham Island (probably brewed by Thornbridge now) - Bête Noire | 5.50 | Not Tried | |
| Kent - Session Pale | 3.70 | Not Tried |
About the Smugglers' Alehouse
Summary of Beer Scores
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| 1 |
| 5 |
| 7 |
| 1 |
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The pub is found in New Romney, Kent, TN28 8BU.
In St Lawrence Court on the High Street this Micropub opened on Friday 26th February 2016. Seating is provided at a mixture of high tables and more traditional low tables. Converted from a tattooist's shop. Cask ales, ciders and perries are served on gravity dispense from a temperature-controlled cellar room. This venue is cash only, card payment not accepted.
We have visited this pub 9 times, seen 28 different beers and tried 14 of them.
Postcode: TN28 8BU