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The Little Black Dog (formerly The Hoodener's Horse) (Punch Taverns)
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| Beer (sort) | Average Score (sort) | No. Samples (sort) |
|---|---|---|
| Hop Back - Summer Lightning |  | 2 |
| Pig & Porter - Red Spider Rye (superseded by 4.8% version) |  | 1 |
| Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - Seasider | | 1 |
| St Austell - Tribute | | 5 |
| Cotleigh - Old Hooker | | 1 |
| Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter | | 1 |
| Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - No. 5 |  | 1 |
| Abigale - Samphire | | 1 |
| Old Dairy (being contract brewed after it closed) - Red Top | Not Tried | 0 |
| Marston's - Wychwood Hobgoblin IPA (was Ruby Beer, was Hobgoblin) | Not Tried | 0 |
| Eagle (formerly Wells & Young's, formerly Charles Wells, formerly Wells) - Courage Best Bitter (use Marston's entry now please) | Not Tried | 0 |
| Banks's - Young's London Original (was Bitter) - previously brewed in Bedford and at Wychwood | Not Tried | 0 |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - London Pride | Not Tried | 0 |
| Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - No. 3 | Not Tried | 0 |
| Greene King - Morland Original | Not Tried | 0 |
| Eagle (formerly Wells & Young's, formerly Charles Wells, formerly Wells) - Wells Bombardier (now superseded by 4.1% version) | Not Tried | 0 |
| Westerham - Rob's Virtuous Ale | Not Tried | 0 |
| Sharp's - Doom Bar | Not Tried | 0 |
| Skinner's - Betty Stogs Bitter | Not Tried | 0 |
| Greene King - Hardys & Hansons Rocking Rudolph (now use 4.2% entry) | Not Tried | 0 |
Visits Details
03 Mar 2015 (ChrisE)
There were signs outside advertising the business opportunity available for anyone wanting to run this pub, inside a few local people having a chat and a few beers. Unfortunately two gents were sitting at either end of the bar having a conversation, so it did not seem a good idea to stand between them, I found a space in a corner and drank my pint.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cotleigh - Old Hooker | 4.40 | | |
| Marston's - Wychwood Hobgoblin IPA (was Ruby Beer, was Hobgoblin) | 4.50 | Not Tried | |
| Sharp's - Doom Bar | 4.00 | Not Tried |
20 Mar 2014 (ChrisE)
Afternoon visit, just a few people at the bar.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - Seasider | 4.30 | | |
| Sharp's - Doom Bar | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| St Austell - Tribute | 4.20 | Not Tried |
04 Mar 2014 (ChrisE)
This pub is still proudly boasting five real ales on the signs outside, but once inside the girl behind the bar told me that there was nothing on the pumps, and just Red Top on gravity, she tried to pour a pint but it ran out at after about one third of a pint.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - No. 5 | 4.40 | | Not ready yet, still bubbling through the soft spile, but I had some anyway. |
| Old Dairy (being contract brewed after it closed) - Red Top | 3.80 | Not Tried | Ran out. |
30 Nov 2013 (Ian)
Saturday lunchtime and I always hope something interesting may be on. At least they do one decent beer.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Austell - Tribute | 4.20 | | Good biscuit best bitter |
| Sharp's - Doom Bar | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Greene King - Hardys & Hansons Rocking Rudolph (now use 4.2% entry) | 5.00 | Not Tried |
03 Aug 2013 (ChrisE)
Still advertising five real ales, but only three on offer as the other two pumps had fermented apple juice.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Austell - Tribute | 4.20 | | |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - London Pride | 4.10 | Not Tried | Ran out. |
| Sharp's - Doom Bar | 4.00 | Not Tried |
18 Jun 2013 (Ian)
Late afternoon, after a long cycle ride it was good to have a glass of ice cold water and a beer.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Austell - Tribute | 4.20 | | Now this is a good beer and seems to be on quite regularly at this pub. Decent malts and good hoppy finish. |
| Sharp's - Doom Bar | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Skinner's - Betty Stogs Bitter | 4.00 | Not Tried |
28 Apr 2013 (Andrew)
Lovely day and after a walk with Ian, Jane and I came here to meet my folks for lunch. We got there early and sat outside in the sun. Friendly locals and a good atmosphere.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pig & Porter - Red Spider Rye (superseded by 4.8% version) | 5.50 | | Excellent condition. Hint of ginger, and deep rich flavour with a bite on the finish. |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - London Pride | 4.10 | Not Tried | |
| Sharp's - Doom Bar | 4.00 | Not Tried |
17 Jul 2011 (Pedro)
Lunchtime for cider and English wine festival - my first visit - a good atmosphere !
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hop Back - Summer Lightning | 5.00 | | |
| St Austell - Tribute | 4.20 | | |
| Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter | 4.00 | | |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - London Pride | 4.10 | Not Tried | |
| Sharp's - Doom Bar | 4.00 | Not Tried |
28 May 2011 (ChrisE)
Early evening visit, the pub was starting to get busy with diners. The pub was running a beer festival for the bank holiday weekend.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abigale - Samphire | 4.10 | | Very cold and very slightly hazy. |
| Hop Back - Summer Lightning | 5.00 | Not Tried | |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - London Pride | 4.10 | Not Tried | |
| Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - No. 3 | 5.00 | Not Tried | |
| Greene King - Morland Original | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Eagle (formerly Wells & Young's, formerly Charles Wells, formerly Wells) - Wells Bombardier (now superseded by 4.1% version) | 4.30 | Not Tried | |
| Westerham - Rob's Virtuous Ale | 4.00 | Not Tried |
11 Mar 2011 (ChrisE)
Early evening visit, it was fairly busy but I was disappointed with the range of beers on offer. I met up with a group of my former work colleagues for a few pints, and we all agreed that the beers that we tried were in tip top condition.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hop Back - Summer Lightning | 5.00 | | |
| St Austell - Tribute | 4.20 | | Strong citrus flavours, particularly grapefruit. A very clean and tasty pint. |
| Eagle (formerly Wells & Young's, formerly Charles Wells, formerly Wells) - Courage Best Bitter (use Marston's entry now please) | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Banks's - Young's London Original (was Bitter) - previously brewed in Bedford and at Wychwood | 3.70 | Not Tried |
About The Little Black Dog (formerly The Hoodener's Horse)
Summary of Beer Scores
| Total | |
|---|---|
 | - |
| 10 |
| 13 |
| 7 |
 | 2 |
The pub is found in Great Chart, Kent, TN23 3AN.
Located in The Street in the middle of the village. Originally called The Black Dog then The Hooden Horse then The Hoodener's Horse and most recently named The Little Black Dog from June 2017 where new tenants have reverted nearly to the original but added little, perhaps out of respect for their own dog!
We have visited this pub 27 times, seen 39 different beers and tried 20 of them.
Postcode: TN23 3AN