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The Firkin Alehouse (Free House)
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| Beer (sort) | Average Score (sort) | No. Samples (sort) |
|---|---|---|
| Stewart - Session Porter |  | 1 |
| Iron Pier - Bullion IPA | | 1 |
| Kent - Comfortably Plum | | 2 |
| Kent - Pale | | 1 |
| Kent - Chinook | | 1 |
| Kent - Session Pale | | 2 |
| Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - No. 3 |  | 1 |
| Arbor Ales - Talus in Wonderland | | 1 |
| Thornbridge / Thornbridge Hall - Tropical Swan | | 1 |
| Thornbridge / Thornbridge Hall - AM:PM | | 1 |
| Iron Pier - Session IPA | | 1 |
| Oakham - Darker Days | | 1 |
| Kent - Breakfast Oatmeal Stout | | 1 |
| Bristol Beer Factory - Rewind | | 1 |
| Thornbridge / Thornbridge Hall - Etherow |  | 1 |
| Thornbridge / Thornbridge Hall - Astryd | | 1 |
| Ilkley - Ruby Jane | Not Tried | 0 |
| Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - Rye Pale Ale | Not Tried | 0 |
| Iron Pier - Bitter | Not Tried | 0 |
| Iron Pier - Krpan & Lemondrop Joined at the Hop | Not Tried | 0 |
| Thornbridge / Thornbridge Hall - Brother Rabbit | Not Tried | 0 |
| Oakham - Citra | Not Tried | 0 |
| Wiper and True - Milkshake Stout | Not Tried | 0 |
| Saltaire - Triple Choc (was Triple Chocoholic) | Not Tried | 0 |
| Blue Monkey - BG Sips | Not Tried | 0 |
| Iron Pier - Admiral & Amarillo Joined at the Hop | Not Tried | 0 |
Michael Croxford. Photos are of the original site, not the later one or one after the second move.
Visits Details
07 Dec 2021 (Jack William)
To Folkestone with a couple of friends to tick a couple of places off my wish list. Dived in here first form the bus station to get out of the rain.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kent - Session Pale | 3.70 | | Three perfect pints for us. |
| Saltaire - Triple Choc (was Triple Chocoholic) | 4.80 | Not Tried | |
| Blue Monkey - BG Sips | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Iron Pier - Admiral & Amarillo Joined at the Hop | 3.80 | Not Tried |
14 Oct 2021 (Jack William)
Lunchtime- very pleasant session for the 2nd Thursday bus-pass group. 6 of us today. Small, homemade pies are now offered at just £3 each. Went down well.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kent - Comfortably Plum | 4.90 | | On keg. Silky smooth - a very good little chaser for the three paler pints. |
| Kent - Chinook | 4.50 | | Sparklingly clear and absolutely delicious. |
| Bristol Beer Factory - Rewind | 4.20 | | |
| Arbor Ales - Talus in Wonderland | 4.50 | | Billed as hazy - but I would call it murky. Despite this a very fruity, moorish pint. |
05 Sep 2021 (ChrisE)
Sunday afternoon, I sat on the seats in the bay window, it was impossible to read the chalkboard menu so I had one beer and moved on. I think three cask ales were on offer.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kent - Comfortably Plum | 4.90 | | Certainly not excrptional. |
29 Feb 2020 (Magnus Greel)
Final venue for today's tour, standing room only at first until the crowds dissipated thus we purloined tables as and when became available.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iron Pier - Session IPA | 4.20 | | Balanced aroma and flavour with a clean finish |
| Thornbridge / Thornbridge Hall - Brother Rabbit | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Oakham - Citra | 4.20 | Not Tried | |
| Wiper and True - Milkshake Stout | 4.50 | Not Tried |
13 Feb 2020 (Jack William)
Early doors - nicely busy. Toasted sarnies for lunch cheerfully delivered by the nearby sandwich shop.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stewart - Session Porter | 4.20 | | Very good, rich chocolatey porter. |
| Iron Pier - Bullion IPA | 5.00 | | Very nice, dry IPA. |
| Kent - Session Pale | 3.70 | | Consistent high quality. |
07 Dec 2019 (Archie14)
Quite but definitely the best pub on our visit.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kent - Pale | 4.00 | | Delicious floral notes for this classic pale. |
| Iron Pier - Bitter | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Iron Pier - Krpan & Lemondrop Joined at the Hop | 3.80 | Not Tried |
31 Oct 2019 (ChrisE)
Afternoon visit and just two other customers in.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oakham - Darker Days | 4.80 | | Nice to see a dark beer from Oakham. |
| Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - Rye Pale Ale | 4.00 | Not Tried |
30 Jul 2019 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening visit until 9pm close. A dramatically different place to its previous incarnation and if I can put my finger on it I think it is because the Guv no longer circulates with at seat service but is ensconced behind a bar counter. Desperately needs some sound baffling provision as it is as echoey as a railway waiting room.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - No. 3 | 5.00 | | |
| Thornbridge / Thornbridge Hall - Tropical Swan | 3.50 | | Not as citrussy as I feared, very refreshing actually |
| Ilkley - Ruby Jane | 4.00 | Not Tried |
10 Jun 2019 (Dosser)
First visit. 3 ales on.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kent - Breakfast Oatmeal Stout | 4.20 | | Interesting flavours, but not my type of beer. |
09 May 2019 (Jack William)
Lunchtime - bit disappointed that all 3 ales were from the same brewer. Despite this our group decided to stay for a session.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thornbridge / Thornbridge Hall - AM:PM | 4.50 | | A fruity bitter in sparkling condition. |
| Thornbridge / Thornbridge Hall - Etherow | 4.40 | | Rather ordinary. |
| Thornbridge / Thornbridge Hall - Astryd | 3.80 | | Thin and rather cloudy. |
About The Firkin Alehouse
Summary of Beer Scores
| Total | |
|---|---|
 | 26 |
| 79 |
| 67 |
| 41 |
 | 2 |
The pub is found in Folkestone, Kent, CT20 2AY.
Micropub close to Folkestone bus station which opened in November 2012, no music or slot machines and the use of mobile phones is banned with a fine imposed for disturbing the peace. Same level gravity stillage for real ales and ciders from a separate temperature controlled cellar room. Usually at seat service. In its original location had an impressive pumpclip display of beers sold to date in the unisex toilet all laid out by brewery! Ashford, Folkestone & Romney Marsh CAMRA Branch Pub of the Year 2014. Moved overnight 24/25 September 2017 from 18 to 20 Cheriton Place into new premises and now with a bar counter to obtain service. Moved a second time to No 21 other side of street in December 2022 now with high stools and tables at front and lower sofas and seating in a snug area towards the rear.
We have visited this pub 114 times, seen 241 different beers and tried 161 of them.
Postcode: CT20 2AY