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The Yew Tree Inn (Free House)
We believe this building is NO LONGER a pub
| Beer (sort) | Average Score (sort) | No. Samples (sort) |
|---|---|---|
| Goacher's - Real Mild Ale |  | 5 |
| Hopdaemon - Incubus |  | 3 |
| Nethergate (was Nethergate Growler for a while then name reverted) - Umbel Magna |  | 1 |
| Dark Star - Sunburst | | 1 |
| Hopdaemon - Skrimshander IPA | | 1 |
| Archers - IPA | | 1 |
| Archers - Special Bitter | | 1 |
| Dark Star - American Pale Ale (some has also been brewed by Fuller's) | | 1 |
| Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - Seasider | | 1 |
| Hook Norton - Hooky Bitter |  | 1 |
| Cottage - Dawlish Ale |  | 1 |
| Archers - Best Bitter | Not Tried | 0 |
| B&T (Banks & Taylor's) - Dragon Slayer | Not Tried | 0 |
| Burton Bridge - Bridge Bitter | Not Tried | 0 |
| Cottage - You can't be serious | Not Tried | 0 |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - ESB | Not Tried | 0 |
| Fyne - Piper's Gold | Not Tried | 0 |
| Greene King - Abbot | Not Tried | 0 |
| Greene King - IPA (was 3.6%) | Not Tried | 0 |
| Moor - Merlin's Magic | Not Tried | 0 |
| Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - No. 7 | Not Tried | 0 |
Andrew Chenery
Visits Details
21 Aug 2014 (ChrisE)
This pub is permanently closed.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|
26 Jul 2008 (Brian)
The pub has had a bit of a refurb since I was last here. The main front bar is now laid out for eating as is the smaller front room. The back bar seems to be for the drinkers. There's new decking out the back too. It seems good and has an airier feel than before. Came down with Pete and met a bloke called Roger who was visiting Barfrestone for the first time since 1938 when he was 15. Ended up taking him back to Shepherdswell station as it was too far to walk.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goacher's - Real Mild Ale | 3.40 | | Love the smell of this. Smokey, roast malts, milky texture in the mouth. Really good mild. |
| Dark Star - American Pale Ale (some has also been brewed by Fuller's) | 4.70 | | This was my favourite at the Kent beer fest but I was a bit disappointed with this. It was still good and it had the hop aroma but it tasted a bit soapy and a touch sweet. I had a couple of pints pretty quickly though. |
| Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - Seasider | 4.30 | | I think this is perhaps my favourite Gadds. Good malt hop balance, it's refreshing not astringent with a bitter finish. |
| Fyne - Piper's Gold | 3.80 | Not Tried | Pete had it and didn't like it. Can't say I liked it much at the beer fest either. |
10 May 2008 (Andrew)
Unfortuneatly I didn't go to the Yew Tree but Werner (who lives near by) did and he spoke to the owner who said that the beers they regular had on were: Hopdaemon Incubus, Gadd's Seasider, Gadd's No. 7 and Goacher's Mild. The current guests are: Potbelly Crazy Daze, Darkstar American Pale Ale and Gadd's EKPA. So things are looking good at the Yew Tree. I really am going to have to get down there soon I think.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hopdaemon - Incubus | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - No. 7 | 3.80 | Not Tried |
14 Jul 2007 (Andrew)
Cycled for 6 miles to get here and as I approached I was a little apprehensive about what beer line-up I’d find. The pub had been done-up. The sign was new, the rear patio had some cane-fencing and the interior looked clean and fresh. This is still a good pub.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goacher's - Real Mild Ale | 3.40 | | The first pint was quite sharp so they pulled off some more beer. The new pint was excellent. Full bodied with a smooth feel in the mouth. Roasted malt and coffee dominated. Sank 2 in half an hour |
| Hopdaemon - Incubus | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Greene King - IPA (was 3.6%) | 3.40 | Not Tried | |
| Archers - Best Bitter | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Cottage - You can't be serious | 4.10 | Not Tried |
13 Jan 2007 (Andrew)
Arrived about 8pm and all the regulars were in the main bar. A new landlord took over on the 1st January and had rearranged the table layout somewhat. As we entered we were warmly greeted by, I guess, the new landlord who came round and put the fire on for us when we went into the empty the back bar. I was very glad to see that Goacher's and Hopdaemon were still being served.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goacher's - Real Mild Ale | 3.40 | | Underlying coffee flavours but an ever-so slightly vinegary finish. |
| Hopdaemon - Incubus | 4.00 | | Smelt wonderfull with lots of stawberry and lychee aromas. Tasted okay but a little stale. Sediment in the bottom of the glass suggested that this was bottom of the barrel. |
| Greene King - IPA (was 3.6%) | 3.40 | Not Tried | |
| Greene King - Abbot | 5.00 | Not Tried | |
| Hopdaemon - Skrimshander IPA | 4.50 | Not Tried |
07 Oct 2006 (Andrew)
Arived mid-afternoon to find a few regulars around the bar. A notice on the window about Charlie the landlord forefitting the tenancy was causing great interest.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goacher's - Real Mild Ale | 3.40 | | Quite lively which gave it a sharpness like grapefruit. Some burnt notes but the sharpness overpowers. |
| Hook Norton - Hooky Bitter | 3.60 | | A orange malt flavour predominates in this pale golden beer. Sharp and intense orange bitter finish |
| Cottage - Dawlish Ale | 4.20 | | Sharp sweet apple flavours but too tart for me. Jane thought it was excellent though |
| Hopdaemon - Incubus | 4.00 | Not Tried |
09 Sep 2006 (Andrew)
Only 3 people in when we arived and they all left straight away. It did start to fill up again after that.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hopdaemon - Incubus | 4.00 | | Not my favourite Hopdaemon beer but still absolutely brillant. Lots of dark red fruit and some mellon. Wonderfully soft in the mouth with a subtle strawberry finish. |
| Archers - Special Bitter | 4.30 | | A dark beer that reminded me a bit of my first attempt at home brew (although Jane said it was much better than that). Quite malty with a soft mouth feel and a bit of peat-earth flavour. |
| Archers - IPA | 4.20 | | Pale beer with a low hopping and lots of barnyard and hay flavours |
24 Aug 2006 (Brian)
Mid afternoon visit to escape the rain.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hopdaemon - Skrimshander IPA | 4.50 | | Clear, light brown with foamy head. Lovely citrus flavours and subtle bite. |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - ESB | 5.50 | Not Tried | |
| Burton Bridge - Bridge Bitter | 4.20 | Not Tried |
01 Jul 2006 (Andrew)
Arived about 8.30pm and there were a handful of people in the bar. A few were sitting outside as it was so hot.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hopdaemon - Incubus | 4.00 | | I don't usually drink Incubus as I prefer Hopdaemon's other beers. However, this was lovely. Lots of mellon and lychee and grape with a rich red fruit and mild bitter finish. |
| Dark Star - Sunburst | 4.80 | | Pale yellow and aggressively hoppy. Tastes of green hops with grapefruit and subtle lemon |
| Goacher's - Real Mild Ale | 3.40 | Not Tried | Went off as I was there |
| B&T (Banks & Taylor's) - Dragon Slayer | 4.50 | Not Tried | Pale gold with a slightly sulphorous bitterness to it. Jane had it and really like it. |
| Nethergate (was Nethergate Growler for a while then name reverted) - Umbel Magna | 5.00 | Not Tried |
24 Jun 2006 (Andrew)
Arrived about 9.30pm and Charlie and Heather were sitting at the bar chatting to a customer. After half an hour of so a few more people came in.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goacher's - Real Mild Ale | 3.40 | | Bitter black coffee flavours with a smooth slightly creamy undertaste. Great |
| Nethergate (was Nethergate Growler for a while then name reverted) - Umbel Magna | 5.00 | | Haven't seen this beer for about 4 years so it was a real treat to see it on. Jet black beer with a creamy head. It smelt peppery and had a sharp perppery corriander taste with a creamy underlying texture. |
| Hopdaemon - Incubus | 4.00 | Not Tried | Had a sip of Chris's and it tasted on top form |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - ESB | 5.50 | Not Tried | |
| Moor - Merlin's Magic | 4.30 | Not Tried | Had a sip of Jane's. A pale golden beer with a sharp American citrus hop taste |
About The Yew Tree Inn
Summary of Beer Scores
| Total | |
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| 23 |
| 52 |
| 34 |
| 21 |
| 2 |
The pub is found in Barfrestone, Kent, CT15 7JH.
Barfrestone is a wonderfully picturesque hamlet in the Kent countryside. The pub has 3 rooms and a small patio at the rear. The pub changed hands in April 2008, on the 1st January 2007 and in February 2005. FINALLY CLOSED FOR GOOD IN FEBRUARY 2010 AND WAS CONVERTED INTO A LARGE PRIVATE HOME.
We have visited this pub 56 times, seen 73 different beers and tried 55 of them.
Postcode: CT15 7JH