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The Hop Pocket (Free House)
We believe this pub is CLOSED
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| Beer (sort) | Average Score (sort) | No. Samples (sort) |
|---|---|---|
| Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - No. 5 |  | 2 |
| Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - No. 3 | | 1 |
| Adnams - Broadside | | 1 |
| Timothy Taylor - Landlord | | 1 |
| Old Dairy (being contract brewed after it closed) - Copper Top | | 1 |
| Adnams - Southwold Bitter | | 4 |
| Hop Fuzz - Martello (superseded by 4.4% then 4.5% versions) |  | 1 |
| Hop Fuzz - The English | | 1 |
| Bath Ales - Gem Bitter | | 1 |
| Harvey's - Kiss | Not Tried | 0 |
| Old Dairy (being contract brewed after it closed) - Gold Top | Not Tried | 0 |
| Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter | Not Tried | 0 |
| Old Dairy (being contract brewed after it closed) - Sun Top | Not Tried | 0 |
| Sharp's - Doom Bar | Not Tried | 0 |
Visits Details
03 Jul 2014 (Mick)
Early evening. Much banter.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - No. 5 | 4.40 | | Really nice, full bodied and very drinkable. |
| Adnams - Southwold Bitter | 3.70 | Not Tried |
29 Jun 2014 (Mick)
Here for the Bavarian lunch....and the beer.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - No. 5 | 4.40 | | Super pint of this pale hoppy ale. |
| Sharp's - Doom Bar | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Adnams - Southwold Bitter | 3.70 | Not Tried |
26 Jun 2014 (Mick)
Lunchtime quiet, talked to Ian about beer and pubs.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Old Dairy (being contract brewed after it closed) - Copper Top | 4.10 | | Very nice pint of this malty beer. |
| Timothy Taylor - Landlord | 4.30 | Not Tried | |
| Adnams - Southwold Bitter | 3.70 | Not Tried |
25 Jun 2014 (Mick)
Here to see the Dead Horse Morris. Not really a morris dancing fan but these guys are different. Good beer as always here.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Timothy Taylor - Landlord | 4.30 | | Another favourite, and in top condition. |
| Adnams - Southwold Bitter | 3.70 | | A really nice pint of this distinctive beer. |
| Old Dairy (being contract brewed after it closed) - Sun Top | 3.60 | Not Tried |
06 Apr 2014 (Mick)
Late Sunday afternoon visit, not many people in.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adnams - Southwold Bitter | 3.70 | | Super pint of my favourite beer |
| Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter | 4.00 | Not Tried |
24 Feb 2014 (Mick)
Hadn't planned to go out tonight, then I had a call to say the broadside was on. ................
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adnams - Broadside | 4.70 | | Good malt with background hops. Dark and rich with dark fruits. I like this beer. |
| Adnams - Southwold Bitter | 3.70 | Not Tried | |
| Old Dairy (being contract brewed after it closed) - Gold Top | 4.30 | Not Tried |
16 Feb 2014 (Mick)
Post Sunday lunch we were the only ones in for a while.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - No. 3 | 5.00 | | Love this beer, in top condition, perfect balance of malt and hop. |
| Harvey's - Kiss | 4.80 | Not Tried | |
| Adnams - Southwold Bitter | 3.70 | Not Tried |
09 Feb 2014 (Mick)
Quiet period between Sunday Lunchers and evening drinkers.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adnams - Southwold Bitter | 3.70 | | Always in tip top condition here. |
| Hop Fuzz - Martello (superseded by 4.4% then 4.5% versions) | 3.80 | | Sound condition but a bit nondescript. |
| Harvey's - Kiss | 4.80 | Not Tried |
31 Jan 2014 (Mick)
Very quiet early evening
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adnams - Southwold Bitter | 3.70 | | Fresh on and in super condition. |
| Bath Ales - Gem Bitter | 4.10 | | Nice enough, a bit sweet on the finish. |
| Hop Fuzz - The English | 4.00 | Not Tried |
26 Jan 2014 (Mick)
Still heaving with diners at 16-00. Popular place for Sunday Lunch. Managed to get a table by the fire.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hop Fuzz - The English | 4.00 | | Good malty bitter with a good hoppy edge. |
| Adnams - Southwold Bitter | 3.70 | Not Tried |
About The Hop Pocket
Summary of Beer Scores
| Total | |
|---|---|
 | 3 |
| 42 |
| 31 |
 | 3 |
 | 1 |
The pub is found in Bossingham, Kent, CT4 6DY.
Old pub in the centre of the small village of Bossingham in The Street. There's lots of seating inside with various benches and different shapes of tables making for a good country pub feel.
We have visited this pub 55 times, seen 60 different beers and tried 37 of them.
Postcode: CT4 6DY