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The Red Lion (Free House)
| Beer (sort) | Average Score (sort) | No. Samples (sort) |
|---|---|---|
| Harvey's - Lewes Castle Brown Ale |  | 2 |
| Shepherd Neame - Master Brew Bitter |  | 2 |
| Canterbury Ales (sometimes badged as Canterbrew) - The Wife of Bath's Ale | | 1 |
| Old Dairy (being contract brewed after it closed) - Blue Top |  | 1 |
| Harvey's - Porter | | 1 |
| Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter | | 1 |
| Ripple Steam - Black IPA | | 1 |
| Adnams - Lighthouse | Not Tried | 0 |
| Canterbury Ales (sometimes badged as Canterbrew) - The Reeve's Ale | Not Tried | 0 |
| Cottage - Norman's Conquest 5% | Not Tried | 0 |
| Greene King - IPA (was 3.6%) | Not Tried | 0 |
| Greene King - Morland Old Speckled Hen | Not Tried | 0 |
| Hop Fuzz - Honey Bomb | Not Tried | 0 |
| Hop Fuzz - Northern Star | Not Tried | 0 |
| Pig & Porter - Elders and Betters | Not Tried | 0 |
| Ringwood - Razorback | Not Tried | 0 |
| Sharp's - Doom Bar | Not Tried | 0 |
| Whitstable - Hallertau Blanc | Not Tried | 0 |
| Whitstable - Kentish Reserve | Not Tried | 0 |
Visits Details
12 Mar 2019 (Jack William)
Early lunchtime - a number of early diners in. Very much a food oriented house.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter | 4.00 | | |
| Shepherd Neame - Master Brew Bitter | 3.70 | Not Tried |
11 Aug 2015 (Andrew)
Came for an evening meal. Quiet busy for mid week
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harvey's - Lewes Castle Brown Ale | 4.80 | | This is my kind of beer. Deep brown colour, soft in the mouth, sweet bite, low hopping. Bit of Brett yeast too. |
| Shepherd Neame - Master Brew Bitter | 3.70 | Not Tried | |
| Pig & Porter - Elders and Betters | 3.50 | Not Tried |
09 Apr 2015 (Andrew)
Came for a spot of dinner. Nice old pub with a pleasant view across the small green to the church and an oast house. Doesn't get much more Kentish than this.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harvey's - Porter | 4.80 | | Excellent condition. Tart and sooty with vinous notes. |
| Shepherd Neame - Master Brew Bitter | 3.70 | Not Tried | |
| Whitstable - Kentish Reserve | 5.00 | Not Tried | |
| Adnams - Lighthouse | 3.40 | Not Tried |
06 Sep 2014 (Andrew)
Brought my mum for a birthday lunch. Lovely interior, friendly staff, good food and great beer!
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canterbury Ales (sometimes badged as Canterbrew) - The Wife of Bath's Ale | 3.90 | | Excellent condition. Strong grapefruit bitterness. |
| Harvey's - Lewes Castle Brown Ale | 4.80 | | Dark brown. Soft mouth. Excellent deeply rich malt loaf body. Hops are subtle. Excellent beer. |
| Shepherd Neame - Master Brew Bitter | 3.70 | Not Tried | |
| Cottage - Norman's Conquest 5% | 5.00 | Not Tried | |
| Canterbury Ales (sometimes badged as Canterbrew) - The Reeve's Ale | 4.10 | Not Tried | |
| Ringwood - Razorback | 3.80 | Not Tried |
10 Aug 2014 (Andrew)
Fleeting visit whilst attending the church fair hoping to see my teddy bear launched off the church tower. The pub was very busy. The lady who served me was friendly.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ripple Steam - Black IPA | 5.80 | | Good dark roasted beer with hint of black treacle. |
| Shepherd Neame - Master Brew Bitter | 3.70 | Not Tried | |
| Hop Fuzz - Northern Star | 4.40 | Not Tried | |
| Whitstable - Hallertau Blanc | 4.40 | Not Tried | |
| Hop Fuzz - Honey Bomb | 5.00 | Not Tried | |
| Ringwood - Razorback | 3.80 | Not Tried |
11 Sep 2011 (Wittenden)
A sunny September Sunday lunchtime. I sat on a bench and contemplated the church and village green. Not sure if the sundial was working!Busy with diners and drinkers.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Old Dairy (being contract brewed after it closed) - Blue Top | 4.80 | | A fine pint of this prize winning example of a Kentish (India) Pale Ale.At the same time, hoppy and nutty.Great stuff. |
| Shepherd Neame - Master Brew Bitter | 3.70 | Not Tried | |
| Greene King - Morland Old Speckled Hen | 4.50 | Not Tried | |
| Sharp's - Doom Bar | 4.00 | Not Tried |
07 Sep 2007 (Andrew)
Came for a meal with my parents and Jane. It was busy with nearly all the tables booked up for diners. I'd have liked to have sat outside looking at the evening draw in over the church and green but maybe next time.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shepherd Neame - Master Brew Bitter | 3.70 | | A serviceably good pint of Master Brew. |
| Greene King - IPA (was 3.6%) | 3.40 | Not Tried | |
| Greene King - Morland Old Speckled Hen | 4.50 | Not Tried |
12 Aug 2007 (Andrew)
Busy Sunday lunch time but we were only here for a drink. Usually a beer line up like this wouldn't excite me but for some reason I've been craving Master Brew lately. Lovely location for a pub.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shepherd Neame - Master Brew Bitter | 3.70 | | A bit cold. However, a good range of hop flavours were present from a base bitterness to goldings on the finish. The malt was clean and subtle and I sank this pint with no problems. Good session beer. |
| Greene King - IPA (was 3.6%) | 3.40 | Not Tried | |
| Greene King - Morland Old Speckled Hen | 4.50 | Not Tried |
About The Red Lion
Summary of Beer Scores
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| 2 |
| 2 |
| 5 |
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The pub is found in Hernhill, Kent, ME13 9JR.
14th century pub situated in Crockham Lane, on the village green opposite the church. There is a central bar downstairs and a restaurant upstairs. The walls are exposed brick and the ceiling is made up of multiple oak beams.
We have visited this pub 8 times, seen 19 different beers and tried 7 of them.
Postcode: ME13 9JR