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The Potting Shed (Free House)
| Beer (sort) | Average Score (sort) | No. Samples (sort) |
|---|---|---|
| Bank Top - Dark Mild |  | 1 |
| Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - No. 5 |  | 1 |
| Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - Black Pearl Oyster Stout | | 1 |
| Turners - Porter | | 1 |
| Hopdaemon - Session Ale | | 1 |
| Tonbridge - Traditional |  | 1 |
| Dark Star - Hophead was 3.8% (some has also been brewed by Fuller's) | | 1 |
| Romney Marsh - Cinque Porter | | 1 |
| Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - She Sells Sea Shells | | 1 |
| Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter | | 1 |
| Hop Fuzz - Martello (superseded by 4.4% then 4.5% versions) | | 1 |
| Firebrand - Big Hop Little Beer | | 1 |
| Adnams - Fat Sprat |  | 1 |
| Elgood's - Black Dog Mild | | 1 |
| Tonbridge - Alsace Gold | | 1 |
| Hop Fuzz - Hoppy Bomb |  | 1 |
| Eagle (formerly Wells & Young's, formerly Charles Wells, formerly Wells) - Bombardier (was Bombardier Glorious English) (use Eagle entry now please) | Not Tried | 0 |
| Hop Fuzz - Goldsmith | Not Tried | 0 |
| Hopdaemon - Skrimshander IPA | Not Tried | 0 |
| Musket - Flintlock Best Bitter | Not Tried | 0 |
| Hop Fuzz - Yellow Zinger | Not Tried | 0 |
| Marston's - Wychwood Hobgoblin IPA (was Ruby Beer, was Hobgoblin) | Not Tried | 0 |
| Adnams - Topaz Gold | Not Tried | 0 |
| Jennings (since closure now brewed at Marston's) - Sneck Lifter | Not Tried | 0 |
| Wadworth - Boundary | Not Tried | 0 |
Visits Details
22 Nov 2018 (ChrisE)
A very good atmosphere in here today. I met an old friend who used to drink in Maidstone many years ago and whom I did not recognise at first.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - No. 5 | 4.40 | | |
| Romney Marsh - Cinque Porter | 4.20 | |
16 Sep 2017 (ChrisE)
Time for a pint whilst waiting for a bus. I met someone who I had not seen for a good many years and we chatted about past times and old friends. Four beers were on sale but I forgot to make a note of them.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elgood's - Black Dog Mild | 3.60 | |
03 Sep 2017 (Graeme)
Sunday afternoon and very busy but relaxed friendly service as previous visit
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hopdaemon - Session Ale | 3.80 | | Easy drinking pale with hoppy aftertaste |
| Hop Fuzz - Martello (superseded by 4.4% then 4.5% versions) | 3.80 | | Rich darker session beer bit of a medicinal aftertaste |
| Hopdaemon - Skrimshander IPA | 4.50 | Not Tried | |
| Musket - Flintlock Best Bitter | 4.20 | Not Tried |
27 Aug 2015 (ChrisE)
I intended to have a pint and get the (very early) last bus to Ashford, a number of friends were in here so it was a missed bus and on to Folkestone for a train.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dark Star - Hophead was 3.8% (some has also been brewed by Fuller's) | 3.40 | | |
| Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - She Sells Sea Shells | 4.70 | | |
| Hop Fuzz - Goldsmith | 4.00 | Not Tried |
29 May 2015 (Jack William)
late afternoon - just a couple of others in. First micropub I have been in without a climate controlled "cellar". My pint seemed to suffer a bit as a result.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tonbridge - Traditional | 3.60 | | A bit more life than the Alsace. |
| Tonbridge - Alsace Gold | 4.00 | | A bit tired. |
| Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - She Sells Sea Shells | 4.70 | Not Tried | |
| Eagle (formerly Wells & Young's, formerly Charles Wells, formerly Wells) - Bombardier (was Bombardier Glorious English) (use Eagle entry now please) | 4.10 | Not Tried |
13 May 2015 (ChrisE)
Early afternoon and fairy quiet, I had a good chat with the landlord.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bank Top - Dark Mild | 4.00 | | A superb pint, most enjoyable. |
| Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - No. 5 | 4.40 | Not Tried | |
| Hop Fuzz - Martello (superseded by 4.4% then 4.5% versions) | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
| Wadworth - Boundary | 3.80 | Not Tried |
20 Nov 2014 (ChrisE)
Late morning visit and two other customers. A very enjoyable time with good conversation and beer.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - Black Pearl Oyster Stout | 6.20 | | One of my favourite beers, a bit strong for lunchtime but I had one anyway. |
| Turners - Porter | 4.90 | | |
| Jennings (since closure now brewed at Marston's) - Sneck Lifter | 5.10 | Not Tried | |
| Hop Fuzz - Martello (superseded by 4.4% then 4.5% versions) | 3.80 | Not Tried | Proving to be very popular here today. |
17 Oct 2014 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening until close. First successful entry visit. Into immediate conversation with some former Maidstone pub types now living locally.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adnams - Fat Sprat | 3.80 | | Good first impresssion but went flat on me |
| Hop Fuzz - Hoppy Bomb | 5.00 | | Flat so a chore to drink |
| Marston's - Wychwood Hobgoblin IPA (was Ruby Beer, was Hobgoblin) | 4.50 | Not Tried | Gets everywhere |
| Adnams - Topaz Gold | 4.00 | Not Tried |
18 Sep 2014 (ChrisE)
A true micro pub. We were made very welcome, the landlord talked to us about many aspects of the licensed trade including glass washing machines and availability of discounts from large breweries. Two barmaids from the landlord's previous tenanted pub came in to see him so I presume he must have been a good employer.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter | 4.00 | | |
| Firebrand - Big Hop Little Beer | 3.60 | | Very flavoursome. |
| Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - No. 5 | 4.40 | Not Tried | |
| Hop Fuzz - Yellow Zinger | 3.70 | Not Tried |
17 Sep 2014 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening after 8. Walked right past first time as no front fascia signs have been erected yet. Mislead by another website that it was open until 9 every evening, in fact it had closed at 7. The hours on the door today are: Closed Monday; Tuesday 1030-1800; Wednesday to Thursday 1030 to 1900; Friday and Saturday 1030 to 2100; Sunday 1200-1600.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
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About The Potting Shed
Summary of Beer Scores
| Total | |
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| 1 |
| 4 |
| 7 |
| 3 |
| 1 |
The pub is found in Hythe, Kent, CT21 5JR.
At the extreme east end of the High Street this is a Micropub which opened as a small corner shop (previously a cafe/bistro) conversion on 12th September 2014 selling cask ales and ciders on gravity dispense from jacket cooled casks. There is a single handpump which is connected up sometimes. Service comes from behind a highish former shop counter. Along with this come all the usual Micropub ideals.
We have visited this pub 10 times, seen 25 different beers and tried 16 of them.
Postcode: CT21 5JR