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The Gatekeeper (formerly The New Inn) (Free House)
| Beer (sort) | Average Score (sort) | No. Samples (sort) |
|---|---|---|
| Hydes - 1863 Classic Bitter |  | 1 |
| McCanns (used to use Angels and Demons name as well) - Hockley Soul | | 1 |
| Timothy Taylor - Boltmaker (formerly Best Bitter) | | 1 |
| Wantsum - 1381 | | 1 |
| Robinsons - Robin Bitter |  | 1 |
| Shepherd Neame - Porter | | 1 |
| Thwaites - Original Bitter | | 1 |
| Sharp's - Doom Bar |  | 1 |
| Wadworth - Henry's Original IPA | | 1 |
| Hop Fuzz - American |  | 1 |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - London Pride | Not Tried | 0 |
| Greene King - IPA (was 3.6%) | Not Tried | 0 |
| McCanns (used to use Angels and Demons name as well) - Eva | Not Tried | 0 |
| Shepherd Neame - Master Brew Bitter | Not Tried | 0 |
| Timothy Taylor - Landlord | Not Tried | 0 |
Visits Details
06 Oct 2023 (Magnus Greel)
A busy lunchtime visit with a fair few diners and more arriving during my short stay - the food must be good here! I opted to enjoy my beers in the sun trap front patio area on an unseasonably warm sunny day.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Timothy Taylor - Boltmaker (formerly Best Bitter) | 4.00 | | Nigh on faultless condition temperature and the full hit TT experience. The first pint didn't touch the sides so with another 33 minutes to spare before my next bus north I had time for another. |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - London Pride | 4.10 | Not Tried |
11 May 2022 (Jack William)
Late afternoon. A few in - all drinking lager by the looks of it. New pub for me - had a good feel to it - shame about the pint, but I would give it a second chance.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hop Fuzz - American | 4.20 | | Long cycle to get here - I was very thirsty and necked about 1/3 of it before I realised it was slightly sour. Felt obliged to finish having quaffed so much already! |
| Timothy Taylor - Boltmaker (formerly Best Bitter) | 4.00 | Not Tried |
11 Jan 2017 (Magnus Greel)
Mid afternoon visit a couple of others in. Pleasant comfortable atmosphere with a good choice of beers and local ciders.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wantsum - 1381 | 3.80 | | Fruity golden ale with a hoppy and honey hit. |
| McCanns (used to use Angels and Demons name as well) - Hockley Soul | 4.20 | | Imagine a Twiglet dunked in an Espresso? Superb. |
| Timothy Taylor - Landlord | 4.30 | Not Tried | |
| McCanns (used to use Angels and Demons name as well) - Eva | 4.50 | Not Tried |
16 Oct 2013 (Trevor)
A few in when we went at lunchtime to take advantage of the 50% off food offer. The meal was good and service fine. 2 real ales available from 4 pumps.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharp's - Doom Bar | 4.00 | | |
| Greene King - IPA (was 3.6%) | 3.40 | Not Tried |
01 Mar 2011 (Trevor)
There were a few in the bar area when I arrived with my wife and two friends at 12:30 for our lunchtime meal. The restaurant part had a similar number but soon filled up. Our meals were very good and reasonably priced and the service pleasant and efficient. As two weeks ago there was only one, but different, real ale available.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hydes - 1863 Classic Bitter | 3.50 | | Advertised as Classic Bitter it was in good condition and pleasant to the taste. |
15 Feb 2011 (Trevor)
Arrived soon after 12 noon for lunch with my wife and a friend and had an excellent meal. We were the only customers until we were about to leave. The staff were friendly and efficient.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thwaites - Original Bitter | 3.60 | | Amber ale which was quite malty and with distinctive flavours. |
24 Dec 2008 (Ian)
It was lunchtime and I wanted to meet up with my ex colleague Mette from Denmark, who now lives in the village. It's an ok pub, good friendly people, but I always feel that the people behind the bar could relax a bit more. Sat here from 1.30 to closing at 3 and had a really good time chatting with Mette, her fiance his father and younger brother.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shepherd Neame - Porter | 4.80 | | Continuing its early season form. 1st pint had really good choc but the second suffered a bit from being the last out of the barrel. |
| Wadworth - Henry's Original IPA | 3.60 | | I mis ordered this. It was supposed to be for Mette's father in law, but he only wanted a half and it was already poured, so I went and had it myself. I expected to find it boring and bland, but the condition was good and the yeast character held its own and there was some malt and hop flavours. A reasonably pleasing bitter that I was quite pleasantly surprised at, at being ok. |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - London Pride | 4.10 | Not Tried |
09 Jan 2007 (Brian)
Called in the middle of the evening with a couple of French colleagues. Fairly empty but it was a Tuesday. Clean feel to the pub which is already non-smoking. Friendly bar staff and although I didn't stop for the food I was told it was good.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Robinsons - Robin Bitter | 4.50 | | Lovely clear dark brown pint. Consistant, lasting head and a smooth feel in the mouth. The flavours are either subtle or weak depending on your opinion. I really liked it, but stopped from being excellent by the lack of bite. |
| Shepherd Neame - Master Brew Bitter | 3.70 | Not Tried | Ho hum |
About The Gatekeeper (formerly The New Inn)
Summary of Beer Scores
| Total | |
|---|---|
 | - |
| 4 |
| 3 |
| 2 |
| 1 |
The pub is found in Etchinghill, Kent, CT18 8DE.
Old looking building in the middle of the village. L shaped bar with a large number of tables laid out for food. The interior has a sanitised feel and feels newly refurbished. Closed throughout 2014 and reported to be re-opening in late spring 2015 with the new name The Gatekeeper. Opened Friday 1st May 2015 in its new incarnation.
We have visited this pub 8 times, seen 15 different beers and tried 10 of them.
Postcode: CT18 8DE