PubsandBeer
The Bull (Free House)
| Beer (sort) | Average Score (sort) | No. Samples (sort) |
|---|---|---|
| Dark Star - Revelation |  | 1 |
| Kent - Enigma | | 1 |
| Summer Wine (SWB) - Teleporter | | 1 |
| Summer Wine (SWB) - Resistance Dark Mild | | 1 |
| Kent - Going for Gold |  | 2 |
| Dark Star - Hophead was 3.8% (some has also been brewed by Fuller's) | | 1 |
| Crouch Vale - Amarillo | | 2 |
| Kent - Zingiber | | 2 |
| Archers - Special Bitter | | 1 |
| Kent - Spring Wheat | | 1 |
| Kent - Special Pale | | 1 |
| Crouch Vale - Yakima Gold | | 1 |
| Kent - Cherry Porter | | 1 |
| Dark Star - American Pale Ale (some has also been brewed by Fuller's) |  | 1 |
| The Brew Co (now called Exit 33 after a spell as Sky's Edge) - Hop Ripper | | 1 |
| Oakham - Bishops Farewell | Not Tried | 0 |
| Oakham - Citra | Not Tried | 0 |
| Oakleaf (now see Fallen Acorn entries) - Hole Hearted | Not Tried | 0 |
| Goddards - Fuggle (or Fuggle Dee-Dum) | Not Tried | 0 |
| Fyne - Highlander | Not Tried | 0 |
| Fyne - Hurricane Jack | Not Tried | 0 |
| Kelham Island (probably brewed by Thornbridge now) - Pale Rider | Not Tried | 0 |
| Summer Wine (SWB) - Barista Expresso Stout | Not Tried | 0 |
| McMullen (sometimes latterly brand badged as Rivertown or Whole Hop) - Country Best Bitter | Not Tried | 0 |
| McMullen (sometimes latterly brand badged as Rivertown or Whole Hop) - Cask Ale | Not Tried | 0 |
| Adnams - Lighthouse | Not Tried | 0 |
| Kent - Pale | Not Tried | 0 |
Visits Details
07 Oct 2012 (Pedro)
Afternoon
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kent - Going for Gold | 4.40 | | |
| Crouch Vale - Amarillo | 5.00 | Not Tried | |
| Kent - Special Pale | 3.70 | Not Tried | yet to be named |
06 Oct 2012 (Pedro)
Lunchtime
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crouch Vale - Amarillo | 5.00 | | |
| Crouch Vale - Yakima Gold | 4.20 | | |
| Kent - Going for Gold | 4.40 | | |
| Kent - Special Pale | 3.70 | Not Tried |
18 Jul 2012 (Pedro)
Afternoon - beers to come include bishops farewell and Fyne Jarl !
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kent - Spring Wheat | 4.80 | | |
| Dark Star - Hophead was 3.8% (some has also been brewed by Fuller's) | 3.40 | Not Tried | |
| Kent - Special Pale | 3.70 | Not Tried | yet to be named! |
05 Apr 2012 (Pedro)
Afternoon
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dark Star - Hophead was 3.8% (some has also been brewed by Fuller's) | 3.40 | | But concensus in pub was it was mislabelled as it was too dark and didn't have a citrus flavour...none the less was still very drinkable! |
| Crouch Vale - Amarillo | 5.00 | | |
| Archers - Special Bitter | 4.30 | | Badged as 4.1% - but good tasty bitter |
07 Mar 2012 (Pedro)
Lunchtime
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kent - Zingiber | 4.10 | | |
| McMullen (sometimes latterly brand badged as Rivertown or Whole Hop) - Country Best Bitter | 4.30 | Not Tried | |
| McMullen (sometimes latterly brand badged as Rivertown or Whole Hop) - Cask Ale | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
| Adnams - Lighthouse | 3.40 | Not Tried | |
| Kent - Pale | 4.00 | Not Tried |
29 Feb 2012 (Pedro)
Decided to pop in and found the girls/ladies running the place for last 10 months were leaving after tonight - after a holiday will likely be in Blean or Canterbury. Conversation disturbed when Environmental Health officer turned up for a spot visit! Hopefully it will still be pie night tonight!
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Summer Wine (SWB) - Teleporter | 5.00 | | Crackin' |
| Summer Wine (SWB) - Resistance Dark Mild | 3.70 | | Georgeous ! |
| Kelham Island (probably brewed by Thornbridge now) - Pale Rider | 5.20 | Not Tried | |
| Summer Wine (SWB) - Barista Expresso Stout | 4.80 | Not Tried | |
| Kent - Special Pale | 3.70 | Not Tried | unnamed house beer I'm guessing is this one at 3.7% |
10 Feb 2012 (Pedro)
Another flying luchtime visit - house beer yet to be named also. Dark Star delivery van turned up as I left!
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kent - Enigma | 5.50 | | Georgeous ! |
| Fyne - Highlander | 4.80 | Not Tried | |
| Fyne - Hurricane Jack | 4.40 | Not Tried |
03 Feb 2012 (Pedro)
Afternoon - House Beer yet to be named also !
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kent - Zingiber | 4.10 | | |
| Oakleaf (now see Fallen Acorn entries) - Hole Hearted | 4.70 | Not Tried | |
| Goddards - Fuggle (or Fuggle Dee-Dum) | 4.80 | Not Tried |
27 Jan 2012 (Dubbel)
Friendly faces, young and old, enjoying their end-of-week treats. Susanna's use of social media to advertise which beers are on clearly enticing the hardcore contingent in.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dark Star - Revelation | 5.70 | | The beer the brewer always wanted to create - and it didn't disappoint. A clever concoction of hops, big fruity flavours and delicately balanced malts. Immediately becomes one of, if not my favourite, Dark Star beer. |
| Kent - Cherry Porter | 5.50 | | A beautiful, deep wintry porter with just a suggestion of cherry which complimented rather than detracted from the fine beer beneath. My favourite ever beer with cherry in it. Shame it's just a one-off special, was getting all sorts of cooing comments around the bar. |
| Dark Star - Hophead was 3.8% (some has also been brewed by Fuller's) | 3.40 | Not Tried | |
| Oakham - Citra | 4.20 | Not Tried | |
| Kent - Special Pale | 3.70 | Not Tried |
06 Jan 2012 (Dubbel)
Decent numbers in on a Friday night. Cosy in the bar with log fire roaring. Beer selection has improved, with Susanna having been given greater freedom to work her magic. Beers from Oakham and The Brew Co currently doing the rounds and Magic Rock will make their maiden appearance before the end of the month.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kent - Special Pale | 3.70 | | The "yet to be named" Bull house beer from Kent Brewery. More aggressively hopped than straight Pale, punchy, tangy and terrifically moreish. Perfect for purpose. |
| Dark Star - American Pale Ale (some has also been brewed by Fuller's) | 4.70 | | Been a few months since I last had APA. This batch didn't have the girl-friendly sweetness I associate it with. Instead it was far more brash and up front, which I didn't dislike. |
| The Brew Co (now called Exit 33 after a spell as Sky's Edge) - Hop Ripper | 4.30 | | Another brewer who knows what hops are for. Not for the faint hearted. The locals advised me that this was even better a day or two previous. |
| Oakham - Bishops Farewell | 4.60 | Not Tried | I managed to *just* miss this and wasn't best pleased! |
| Dark Star - Hophead was 3.8% (some has also been brewed by Fuller's) | 3.40 | Not Tried |
About The Bull
Summary of Beer Scores
| Total | |
|---|---|
| 62 |
| 156 |
| 68 |
 | 14 |
 | 5 |
The pub is found in Horton Kirby, Kent, DA4 9DF.
Outstanding genuine freehouse. Ever-changing selection of guest ales and ciders, many rare to the area served in consistently excellent condition. Regular beer festivals, discos, BBQs and various other events. Monthly brewery showcase (1st weekend of the month) with at least six ales from one particular enterprising brewery. Friendly atmosphere and great home-cooked food (Tues-Sun) made with locally-sourced ingredients. Gravesend & Darent Valley CAMRA Pub of the Year 2008 and 2009 and West of Kent Pub of the Year 2009.
We have visited this pub 91 times, seen 200 different beers and tried 156 of them.
Postcode: DA4 9DF