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Blacksmiths Arms (Ei Group (formerly Enterprise Inns))
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| Beer (sort) | Average Score (sort) | No. Samples (sort) |
|---|---|---|
| Long Man - Long Blonde |  | 1 |
| Moorhouse's - First Cut | | 1 |
| Black Sheep - Best Bitter | | 1 |
| My Generation (sub-brand of Black Sheep) - My Generation Session Pale Ale | | 1 |
| Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter |  | 3 |
| Butcombe - Haka | | 1 |
| Black Sheep - Monty Python's Holy Grail | | 1 |
| Salopian - Shropshire Gold | | 1 |
| Sharp's - Sea Fury | | 1 |
| Wadworth - Filthy Chucker | | 1 |
| Adnams - Lighthouse | | 1 |
| Camerons - Thirst Blood | | 1 |
| Hook Norton - Flagship | Not Tried | 0 |
| Big Penny (formerly Truman's) as of late 2022 contract brewed - Swift | Not Tried | 0 |
| Hop Back - Summer Lightning | Not Tried | 0 |
| Shepherd Neame - Master Brew Bitter | Not Tried | 0 |
| Purity - Pure UBU | Not Tried | 0 |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - London Pride | Not Tried | 0 |
| Caledonian - Poltergeist Porter | Not Tried | 0 |
| Shepherd Neame - Bishops Finger | Not Tried | 0 |
| Sharp's - Doom Bar | Not Tried | 0 |
| Loddon - Hullabaloo | Not Tried | 0 |
| Sharp's - Sea Fury (superseded by 5% version) | Not Tried | 0 |
| Sharp's - Atlantic Pale Ale | Not Tried | 0 |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - Gale's Spring Sprinter | Not Tried | 0 |
| Jennings (since closure now brewed at Marston's) - Cumberland Ale | Not Tried | 0 |
| Dartmoor - Jail Ale | Not Tried | 0 |
| Brains - The Rev James Gold | Not Tried | 0 |
| Wickwar - BOB | Not Tried | 0 |
| Hogs Back - "Farnham White" | Not Tried | 0 |
| Woodforde's - Wherry | Not Tried | 0 |
| Theakston - Paradise Ale | Not Tried | 0 |
| Butcombe - Pope | Not Tried | 0 |
Visits Details
15 Nov 2017 (Magnus Greel)
Lunchtime and fairly quiet with a few diners arriving during our stay. Pleasant atmosphere with calming background music and a silent TV
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter | 4.00 | | |
| Butcombe - Haka | 4.50 | | Fresh and spicy with a strong hop aroma and flavour. |
| Sharp's - Doom Bar | 4.00 | Not Tried | Hope to see this as a regular here. |
| Long Man - Long Blonde | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
| Sharp's - Sea Fury (superseded by 5% version) | 3.70 | Not Tried |
02 Nov 2017 (Magnus Greel)
Early evening and busy around the bar, no diners present as yet. Great atmosphere as always here with soft lighting and background music
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Long Man - Long Blonde | 3.80 | | Superb condition but bizarre at it sounds very salty. |
| Shepherd Neame - Master Brew Bitter | 3.70 | Not Tried | |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - London Pride | 4.10 | Not Tried | |
| Purity - Pure UBU | 4.50 | Not Tried | |
| Caledonian - Poltergeist Porter | 4.00 | Not Tried |
18 Oct 2017 (ChrisE)
Wednesday early evening and very busy. A good welcome from Dave the Landlord.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Camerons - Thirst Blood | 4.30 | | |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - London Pride | 4.10 | Not Tried | |
| Hook Norton - Flagship | 5.30 | Not Tried | |
| Big Penny (formerly Truman's) as of late 2022 contract brewed - Swift | 3.90 | Not Tried |
27 Sep 2017 (Graeme)
Quiet afternoon after WHH visit ..friendly service...5 real ales on
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black Sheep - Best Bitter | 3.80 | | Lively amber caramel nose..fruity bite and classic bitter finish...head modest...perhaps more head would liven even morr |
| Theakston - Paradise Ale | 4.20 | Not Tried | Not tried |
| Butcombe - Pope | 5.10 | Not Tried | Not tried |
12 Sep 2017 (ChrisE)
Early evening and an enjoyable visit. There was a real cider on handpump in addition to the beers listed below.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moorhouse's - First Cut | 4.20 | | |
| Black Sheep - Monty Python's Holy Grail | 4.00 | | |
| Sharp's - Sea Fury | 5.00 | | |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - London Pride | 4.10 | Not Tried | |
| Woodforde's - Wherry | 3.80 | Not Tried |
11 Aug 2017 (ChrisE)
Friday evening and doing a good trade.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| My Generation (sub-brand of Black Sheep) - My Generation Session Pale Ale | 4.20 | | Light straw coloured pale ale. |
| Hop Back - Summer Lightning | 5.00 | Not Tried | |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - London Pride | 4.10 | Not Tried | |
| Wickwar - BOB | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Hogs Back - "Farnham White" | 4.00 | Not Tried |
20 Jul 2017 (ChrisE)
Lunchtime visit, I had a chat with someone at the bar whose hobby was visiting micropubs.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adnams - Lighthouse | 3.40 | | |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - London Pride | 4.10 | Not Tried | |
| Jennings (since closure now brewed at Marston's) - Cumberland Ale | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Dartmoor - Jail Ale | 4.80 | Not Tried | |
| Brains - The Rev James Gold | 4.10 | Not Tried |
19 Jun 2017 (ChrisE)
Busy as usual, I had a quick chat with Dave the landlord about various closed pubs in the area.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter | 4.00 | | |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - London Pride | 4.10 | Not Tried | |
| Shepherd Neame - Bishops Finger | 5.00 | Not Tried | |
| Loddon - Hullabaloo | 4.20 | Not Tried | |
| Sharp's - Atlantic Pale Ale | 4.20 | Not Tried |
31 May 2017 (Magnus Greel)
Mid afternoon and busy around the bar.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wadworth - Filthy Chucker | 3.80 | | Malty toffee and cloying. |
| Hop Back - Summer Lightning | 5.00 | Not Tried | |
| Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - London Pride | 4.10 | Not Tried | |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - Gale's Spring Sprinter | 4.00 | Not Tried |
13 Feb 2017 (ChrisE)
Afternoon visit with a few locals at the bar discussing cars, one of them asked another "Is yours a Mercedes or a Merc?"
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter | 4.00 | | |
| Salopian - Shropshire Gold | 3.80 | | |
| Hop Back - Summer Lightning | 5.00 | Not Tried | |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - London Pride | 4.10 | Not Tried |
About the Blacksmiths Arms
Summary of Beer Scores
| Total | |
|---|---|
 | 1 |
| 26 |
| 37 |
 | 9 |
 | 1 |
The pub is found in Willesborough, Kent, TN24 0NA.
Lovely low ceilinged old pub in The Street, in a pretty part of Willesborough, not far from William Harvey Hospital. Central dark wood bar serves large single room. Large fireplace to one side. Original wood beams add character. Quirky split level garden at rear. Cosy pub with 5 handpumps.
We have visited this pub 47 times, seen 97 different beers and tried 51 of them.
Postcode: TN24 0NA