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The Gatekeeper (formerly The New Inn) (Free House)
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| Beer (sort) | Average Score (sort) | No. Samples (sort) |
|---|---|---|
| Robinsons - Robin Bitter |  | 1 |
| Shepherd Neame - Porter | | 1 |
| Wadworth - Henry's Original IPA |  | 1 |
| Shepherd Neame - Master Brew Bitter | Not Tried | 0 |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - London Pride | Not Tried | 0 |
Visits Details
24 Dec 2008 (Ian)
It was lunchtime and I wanted to meet up with my ex colleague Mette from Denmark, who now lives in the village. It's an ok pub, good friendly people, but I always feel that the people behind the bar could relax a bit more. Sat here from 1.30 to closing at 3 and had a really good time chatting with Mette, her fiance his father and younger brother.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shepherd Neame - Porter | 4.80 | | Continuing its early season form. 1st pint had really good choc but the second suffered a bit from being the last out of the barrel. |
| Wadworth - Henry's Original IPA | 3.60 | | I mis ordered this. It was supposed to be for Mette's father in law, but he only wanted a half and it was already poured, so I went and had it myself. I expected to find it boring and bland, but the condition was good and the yeast character held its own and there was some malt and hop flavours. A reasonably pleasing bitter that I was quite pleasantly surprised at, at being ok. |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - London Pride | 4.10 | Not Tried |
09 Jan 2007 (Brian)
Called in the middle of the evening with a couple of French colleagues. Fairly empty but it was a Tuesday. Clean feel to the pub which is already non-smoking. Friendly bar staff and although I didn't stop for the food I was told it was good.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Robinsons - Robin Bitter | 4.50 | | Lovely clear dark brown pint. Consistant, lasting head and a smooth feel in the mouth. The flavours are either subtle or weak depending on your opinion. I really liked it, but stopped from being excellent by the lack of bite. |
| Shepherd Neame - Master Brew Bitter | 3.70 | Not Tried | Ho hum |
About The Gatekeeper (formerly The New Inn)
Summary of Beer Scores
| Total | |
|---|---|
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 | 5 |
| 5 |
| 3 |
 | 1 |
The pub is found in Etchinghill, Kent, CT18 8DE.
Old looking building in the middle of the village. L shaped bar with a large number of tables laid out for food. The interior has a sanitised feel and feels newly refurbished. Closed throughout 2014 and reported to be re-opening in late spring 2015 with the new name The Gatekeeper. Opened Friday 1st May 2015 in its new incarnation.
We have visited this pub 12 times, seen 16 different beers and tried 11 of them.
Postcode: CT18 8DE