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The Good Intent (Free House)
We believe this building is NO LONGER a pub
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| Beer (sort) | Average Score (sort) | No. Samples (sort) |
|---|---|---|
| Kelham Island (probably brewed by Thornbridge now) - Riders on the Storm |  | 1 |
| Newby Wyke - Bear Island | | 1 |
| Moorhouse's - Pendle Witches Brew | | 1 |
| RCH - Pitchfork | | 1 |
| Beartown (latterly part of Manning Brewers) - Bearskinful (aka Premium or SB) | | 2 |
| Acorn - Old Moor Porter | | 1 |
| Hidden - Mayhem Mild | | 1 |
| Wickwar - Station Porter | | 1 |
| Belhaven - EPA (Edinburgh Brewing Co.) | | 2 |
| Ossett - Excelsius (was Excelsior) | | 1 |
| Wolf - Golden Jackal | | 1 |
| Acorn - Sonnet IPA | | 1 |
| Frome (formerly Milk Street) - Bobbled | | 1 |
| Batemans - XXXB (now superseded by 4.8% version) | | 1 |
| Bath Ales - Gem Bitter |  | 1 |
| Thornbridge / Thornbridge Hall - Seaforth | | 1 |
| Oakham - Rollercoaster | | 1 |
| Dorking - Red India Ale | | 1 |
| Jennings (since closure now brewed at Marston's) - Cocker Hoop (aka September Ale) | | 1 |
| Stonehenge - Spire Ale | | 1 |
| Sambrook's - Wandle |  | 1 |
| Moorhouse's - Premier Bitter (was 3.8%) | | 1 |
| Cheddar - Potholer | | 1 |
| Saltaire - Raspberry Blonde | Not Tried | 0 |
| Wentworth - Early Fruits | Not Tried | 0 |
| Dark Star - American Pale Ale (some has also been brewed by Fuller's) | Not Tried | 0 |
| Green Jack - Trawlerboys Best Bitter | Not Tried | 0 |
| Rudgate - Jorvik Blonde | Not Tried | 0 |
| Moorhouse's - Broomstick Bitter | Not Tried | 0 |
| Burton Bridge - Hoverfly | Not Tried | 0 |
| Saltaire - Cascade Pale Ale | Not Tried | 0 |
| Castle Rock - Dingy Skipper | Not Tried | 0 |
| Hidden - Old Sarum | Not Tried | 0 |
| Saltaire - Puzzle | Not Tried | 0 |
| Wadworth - Henry's Original IPA | Not Tried | 0 |
| Ramsbury - Chalk Stream | Not Tried | 0 |
| Triple fff - Alton's Pride | Not Tried | 0 |
| King Beer (formerly W.J. King) - Dragon's Tale | Not Tried | 0 |
| Cotleigh - Buzzard | Not Tried | 0 |
| Sharp's - Coaster (or Cornish Coaster) | Not Tried | 0 |
| Butts - Golden Brown | Not Tried | 0 |
| Sharp's - Doom Bar | Not Tried | 0 |
| Butts - Organic Jester | Not Tried | 0 |
| Skinner's - Cornish Knocker Ale | Not Tried | 0 |
| Skinner's - Spriggan Ale | Not Tried | 0 |
| Brewster's - Stilton Porter | Not Tried | 0 |
| White Horse - Saracen IPA | Not Tried | 0 |
| White Horse - Brewery Bitter | Not Tried | 0 |
Visits Details
09 Jun 2011 (Pedro)
Evening
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bath Ales - Gem Bitter | 4.10 | | crackin toffee flavour but a bit flat |
| Sambrook's - Wandle | 3.80 | | Very much on the way out |
| Sharp's - Doom Bar | 4.00 | Not Tried |
05 Mar 2011 (ChrisE)
Very busy Saturday afternoon with a Camra Kent Regional Meeting. The beer range was changing frequently as casks were changed.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belhaven - EPA (Edinburgh Brewing Co.) | 3.40 | | A new cask, a pleasant refreshing pint. |
| Beartown (latterly part of Manning Brewers) - Bearskinful (aka Premium or SB) | 4.20 | | |
| Cheddar - Potholer | 4.30 | | A golden ale, this was lacking in condition, a bit fruity, and ran out soon after I was served my pint. |
| Sharp's - Coaster (or Cornish Coaster) | 3.60 | Not Tried | |
| Acorn - Sonnet IPA | 5.00 | Not Tried |
05 Mar 2011 (Pedro)
Lunchtime
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moorhouse's - Pendle Witches Brew | 5.10 | | |
| Beartown (latterly part of Manning Brewers) - Bearskinful (aka Premium or SB) | 4.20 | | |
| Belhaven - EPA (Edinburgh Brewing Co.) | 3.40 | | |
| Acorn - Sonnet IPA | 5.00 | | |
| Stonehenge - Spire Ale | 3.80 | | |
| Sharp's - Coaster (or Cornish Coaster) | 3.60 | Not Tried | Ran out |
| Cheddar - Potholer | 4.30 | Not Tried | ran out |
15 Feb 2011 (ChrisE)
I love this pub, it is intact with public and saloon bars, and a separate snug type room at the back, just what pubs used to be like. The beer range today was not as interesting as I have seen on previous visits.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jennings (since closure now brewed at Marston's) - Cocker Hoop (aka September Ale) | 4.60 | | A good copper coloured beer. |
| Wadworth - Henry's Original IPA | 3.60 | Not Tried | |
| Sharp's - Coaster (or Cornish Coaster) | 3.60 | Not Tried |
18 Jul 2010 (Dosser)
We stumbled across a beer festival which was going on in 4 pubs in the Medway towns and linked by a mini bus. 10 beers available here. The others in the group found them all too warm. Interesting to note that all the others who have written about this pub have said they would return. But they havent.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ossett - Excelsius (was Excelsior) | 5.20 | | Very enjoyable. |
01 May 2010 (Pedro)
Sweeps festival - beer festival retuned on 2nd so listing both days
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Batemans - XXXB (now superseded by 4.8% version) | 4.50 | | |
| Newby Wyke - Bear Island | 4.60 | | |
| RCH - Pitchfork | 4.30 | | |
| Wickwar - Station Porter | 6.10 | | |
| Wolf - Golden Jackal | 3.70 | | |
| Frome (formerly Milk Street) - Bobbled | 6.50 | | |
| Kelham Island (probably brewed by Thornbridge now) - Riders on the Storm | 4.50 | | |
| Hidden - Mayhem Mild | 3.80 | | |
| Oakham - Rollercoaster | 4.80 | | |
| Wadworth - Henry's Original IPA | 3.60 | Not Tried | |
| Triple fff - Alton's Pride | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
| Stonehenge - Spire Ale | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
| Cotleigh - Buzzard | 4.80 | Not Tried | |
| Butts - Golden Brown | 5.00 | Not Tried | |
| Butts - Organic Jester | 3.50 | Not Tried | |
| Skinner's - Cornish Knocker Ale | 4.50 | Not Tried | |
| Skinner's - Spriggan Ale | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
| Brewster's - Stilton Porter | 5.00 | Not Tried | |
| White Horse - Saracen IPA | 4.50 | Not Tried | |
| Saltaire - Cascade Pale Ale | 4.80 | Not Tried | |
| White Horse - Brewery Bitter | 3.70 | Not Tried | |
| Saltaire - Raspberry Blonde | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Wentworth - Early Fruits | 4.10 | Not Tried | |
| Green Jack - Trawlerboys Best Bitter | 4.60 | Not Tried | |
| Rudgate - Jorvik Blonde | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
| Burton Bridge - Hoverfly | 4.50 | Not Tried | |
| Castle Rock - Dingy Skipper | 4.50 | Not Tried | |
| Saltaire - Puzzle | 4.80 | Not Tried | |
| Ramsbury - Chalk Stream | 5.00 | Not Tried | |
| King Beer (formerly W.J. King) - Dragon's Tale | 5.00 | Not Tried |
23 Jan 2010 (Ian)
My taste for trying new pubs again has come back and this is one of the reasons why. Good basic interior with pool table and dart board and an 8 barrel stillage behind the bar. Friendly landlady, I liked the Fleetwood Mac on the jukebox. Will be back next time in Rochester.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dorking - Red India Ale | 5.00 | | In America I really like their red/amber ales which have sweat red malts mixed with good PNW hops. This is a decent interpretation without the massive punch of the hops, but is still hoppy enough. Decent beer, good malts, satisfyingly enough hop on finish. |
23 Jan 2010 (Andrew)
What a really friendly pub. We were offered tasters even though we didn't ask. Both the landlady and her locals chatted to us. The Juke Box was good and the beers all on gravity. It was very reminiscent of the Duke of Connaught pub in Norwich. I hope to come back.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moorhouse's - Premier Bitter (was 3.8%) | 3.70 | | In good condition. Light brown slightly metallic beer with roasted malts. |
| Hidden - Old Sarum | 4.10 | Not Tried | |
| Dorking - Red India Ale | 5.00 | Not Tried |
05 Dec 2009 (Blair)
Very friendly community boozer, and they had lots of carlic bread going around which was perfectly timed! A little rough around the edges but a great pub.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acorn - Old Moor Porter | 4.40 | | Very chocolatey with a fair amount of smoke, Very good porter. |
| Saltaire - Cascade Pale Ale | 4.80 | Not Tried |
12 Nov 2009 (Blair)
We've been meaning to come here since finding out it's beaten Man of Kent as best pub in the area for the last 4 years running! It's not the most inviting of pubs, but the landlord is one of the friendliest people I've ever met. I'll be back next time I'm in the area.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thornbridge / Thornbridge Hall - Seaforth | 5.90 | | Powerful malty and hoppy beer. I wasn't sure it hid it's strength all that well but a very tasty beer nonetheless. |
| Dark Star - American Pale Ale (some has also been brewed by Fuller's) | 4.70 | Not Tried | |
| Moorhouse's - Broomstick Bitter | 4.00 | Not Tried |
About The Good Intent
Summary of Beer Scores
| Total | |
|---|---|
 | 4 |
| 24 |
| 11 |
| 4 |
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The pub is found in Rochester, Kent, ME1 1YL.
Large two-roomed pub on an estate 5 to 10 minutes walk from the railway station. There are 3 handpumps on the public bar counter but these are not used because real ales and ciders are sold on gravity dispense from a two level stillage behind the bar in the main room. The casks are jacket cooled. The stillage can hold up to 8 casks but usually only 2 or 3 real ales plus a cider are on sale. Occasional beer festivals. Regular live folk music evenings in the saloon bar. Reported, summer 2019, to be under some threat of demolition for housing. on 26th July 2019 the licensees posted in Facebook "It is with great sadness that we have to inform you that The Good Intent, Rochester, will open its doors for the very last time on Friday, 31st January 2020." Closed and set for demolition and replacement with housing.
We have visited this pub 20 times, seen 80 different beers and tried 39 of them.
Postcode: ME1 1YL