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The Haywain (Free House)
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| Beer (sort) | Average Score (sort) | No. Samples (sort) |
|---|---|---|
| Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - DogBolter Dark Porter |  | 1 |
| Three Acre - Citra APA |  | 1 |
| Kent - Christmas Session | | 1 |
| Musket - Fife & Drum Golden Ale | | 3 |
| Dorking - Festive Porter | | 1 |
| Canterbury Ales (sometimes badged as Canterbrew) - The Merchant's | | 1 |
| Tonbridge - Easy Street Pale | | 1 |
| Tonbridge - Ebony Moon | | 1 |
| Canterbury Ales (sometimes badged as Canterbrew) - Summer Light | | 1 |
| Shivering Sands - Red Sands | | 1 |
| Goacher's - Real Mild Ale | | 1 |
| Long Man - Long Blonde | | 1 |
| Titsey - California Spring |  | 1 |
| Long Man - Best Bitter | | 1 |
| Titsey - Gower Wolf | | 1 |
| Adnams - Broadside | | 1 |
| Tonbridge - Countryman | | 1 |
| Milestone - Loxley Ale | | 1 |
| Dorking - DB One Best | | 1 |
| Musket - Flash in the Pan (Kentish Green-Hopped Ale) |  | 1 |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - London Pride | | 2 |
| Kent - Prohibition | | 1 |
| Titsey - Gresham Hopper (was 3.7%) | Not Tried | 0 |
| Canterbury Ales (sometimes badged as Canterbrew) - Kentish Best | Not Tried | 0 |
| Shivering Sands - Spring Tide | Not Tried | 0 |
| Musket - Jaw Screw | Not Tried | 0 |
| Goacher's - Real Mild Ale (now use separate 3.4% entry) | Not Tried | 0 |
| Shepherd Neame - Late Red | Not Tried | 0 |
| Canterbury Ales (sometimes badged as Canterbrew) - The Miller's Ale (originally 4.5%) | Not Tried | 0 |
| Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - No. 5 | Not Tried | 0 |
| Adnams - Southwold Bitter | Not Tried | 0 |
| Milestone - Lion's Pride | Not Tried | 0 |
| Kent - Zingiber | Not Tried | 0 |
| Kent - Session Pale | Not Tried | 0 |
| Canterbury Ales (sometimes badged as Canterbrew) - The Friar's Ale | Not Tried | 0 |
| Long Man - Old Man | Not Tried | 0 |
| Musket - Trigger | Not Tried | 0 |
| Milestone - Cromwell Best Bitter | Not Tried | 0 |
| Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - HPA Hoppy Pale Ale | Not Tried | 0 |
Visits Details
19 Dec 2024 (Jack William)
Lunchtime. 3rd Thursday cycle meet. 12 of us in attendance. Landlord Kevin was pleased enough to see us that he gave us two pint bottles of a Christmas Ale from the Greyfriars Brewery to try. From some sort of religious sect I believe, I pray that they keep brewing - it was Xmas puddingly gorgeous. Two beers changed while we were here - I think we helped the turnover a bit.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kent - Christmas Session | 3.70 | | So good but hardly seasonal except for the hint of satsumas. |
| Dorking - Festive Porter | 4.00 | | Badged as a “Chocolate Orange Edition” but I got so much vanilla notes that I wanted to put a flake in it and call it a 99. |
| Long Man - Best Bitter | 4.00 | | |
| Goacher's - Real Mild Ale | 3.40 | Not Tried | |
| Adnams - Southwold Bitter | 3.70 | Not Tried |
21 Nov 2024 (Jack William)
Cycle meet - 13 of us rather swamping the “grumpy old gits club” corner by the bar. Gadds 5 being replaced by a Musket ale when I noted the beers.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dorking - DB One Best | 4.20 | | Solid traditional best bitter. |
| Goacher's - Real Mild Ale | 3.40 | Not Tried | |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - London Pride | 4.10 | Not Tried |
03 Nov 2024 (ChrisatSturry)
Warm welcome as usual, fairly busy but fully staffed.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tonbridge - Ebony Moon | 4.20 | | Chocolate & coffee, very nice |
| Musket - Fife & Drum Golden Ale | 3.80 | | Full body, biscuity |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - London Pride | 4.10 | Not Tried | |
| Canterbury Ales (sometimes badged as Canterbrew) - The Miller's Ale (originally 4.5%) | 4.20 | Not Tried |
17 Oct 2024 (Jack William)
Lunchtime cycle meet. 17 of us outside in the sun supping and playing conkers. Good beer range.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canterbury Ales (sometimes badged as Canterbrew) - The Merchant's | 4.00 | | Great body and flavour. |
| Titsey - Gower Wolf | 4.00 | | Trad bitter in good nick |
| Musket - Flash in the Pan (Kentish Green-Hopped Ale) | 4.00 | | A bit hazy and not the hop hit of some green-hopped beers. |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - London Pride | 4.10 | Not Tried |
19 Sep 2024 (ChrisatSturry)
Always a warm welcome, sat in garden with cycling mates.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goacher's - Real Mild Ale | 3.40 | | Very malty, delicious |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - London Pride | 4.10 | | Usual, a bit tired |
| Shepherd Neame - Late Red | 4.50 | Not Tried |
15 Aug 2024 (Jack William)
Lunchtime. Now a regular 3rd Thursday venue for our cycling group. Kevin the guv pleased with his range of beers - and all tried by the group and in good condition.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canterbury Ales (sometimes badged as Canterbrew) - Summer Light | 3.60 | | A delightful very pale ale |
| Tonbridge - Countryman | 4.00 | | Traditional bitter in good form. |
| Goacher's - Real Mild Ale | 3.40 | Not Tried | Someone had a shandy with this! Actually very refreshing taste to it. |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - London Pride | 4.10 | Not Tried |
19 Jul 2024 (ChrisatSturry)
Always love coming to this pub, sunny so sat in shade with cycling mates.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Musket - Fife & Drum Golden Ale | 3.80 | | light but full flavour, hoppy. |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - London Pride | 4.10 | Not Tried | |
| Goacher's - Real Mild Ale (now use separate 3.4% entry) | 3.60 | Not Tried |
18 Jul 2024 (Jack William)
Lunchtime cycle meet - we sat outside in the shade and were probably rather loud.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Musket - Fife & Drum Golden Ale | 3.80 | | Top class condition, fresh and fragrant. |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - London Pride | 4.10 |  | Not tried this myself but there were at least 3 people expressing their concerns including “hints of vinegar”. |
| Goacher's - Real Mild Ale | 3.40 | Not Tried |
18 May 2024 (Jack William)
Mid afternoon visit. Beer festival in full swing. At least a hundred people here. Superb blues band laying down some mellow sounds. Very enjoyable. All ales still on (see 16 May entry).
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - DogBolter Dark Porter | 5.60 | | It may have been the music, but this was just perfect, had to have a second half. Bargain at £4.20 a pint. |
| Long Man - Long Blonde | 3.80 | | Tip top condition. |
| Adnams - Broadside | 4.70 | | |
| Milestone - Loxley Ale | 4.20 | |
16 May 2024 (Jack William)
Lunchtime cycle meet. The beer festival officially starts tonight - but we were allowed to start early. Excellent line-up of ales all at £4.20 a pint. Well worth coming to over the next 3 days.
Also on another Titsey and another Three Acre.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tonbridge - Easy Street Pale | 3.90 | | Easy drinking, plenty of depth for a 3.9 |
| Shivering Sands - Red Sands | 4.00 | | Lovely, peppery rye ale. |
| Three Acre - Citra APA | 4.80 | | |
| Titsey - California Spring | 4.20 | | |
| Kent - Prohibition | 4.80 | | Needs a bit longer to settle. Flavour ok. |
| Goacher's - Real Mild Ale | 3.40 | Not Tried | |
| Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - No. 5 | 4.40 | Not Tried | |
| Adnams - Broadside | 4.70 | Not Tried | |
| Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - DogBolter Dark Porter | 5.60 | Not Tried | |
| Milestone - Loxley Ale | 4.20 | Not Tried | |
| Milestone - Lion's Pride | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
| Kent - Zingiber | 4.10 | Not Tried | |
| Kent - Session Pale | 3.70 | Not Tried | |
| Long Man - Best Bitter | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Long Man - Long Blonde | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
| Canterbury Ales (sometimes badged as Canterbrew) - The Friar's Ale | 4.30 | Not Tried | |
| Long Man - Old Man | 4.30 | Not Tried | |
| Musket - Trigger | 3.60 | Not Tried | |
| Tonbridge - Countryman | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Milestone - Cromwell Best Bitter | 4.40 | Not Tried | |
| Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - HPA Hoppy Pale Ale | 3.60 | Not Tried | |
| Titsey - Gresham Hopper (was 3.7%) | 3.40 | Not Tried | |
| Canterbury Ales (sometimes badged as Canterbrew) - Kentish Best | 3.70 | Not Tried | |
| Shivering Sands - Spring Tide | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
| Musket - Jaw Screw | 4.60 | Not Tried | Marked up as Jack Screw on tasting list |
About The Haywain
Summary of Beer Scores
| Total | |
|---|---|
| 4 |
| 66 |
| 60 |
| 17 |
| 2 |
The pub is found in Bramling, Kent, CT3 1NB.
In Canterbury Road, a country pub which features hanging hop bines and a cosy snug. Several letting rooms in the recently refurbished coach house. Local CAMRA branch Pub of the Year 2020 and 2025.
We have visited this pub 55 times, seen 180 different beers and tried 103 of them.
Postcode: CT3 1NB