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The Berry (Free House)
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| Beer (sort) | Average Score (sort) | No. Samples (sort) |
|---|---|---|
| Dark Star - Six Hop |  | 1 |
| Long Man - Copper Hop |  | 1 |
| Dark Star - American Pale Ale (some has also been brewed by Fuller's) | | 4 |
| Thornbridge / Thornbridge Hall - Brock | | 1 |
| Kite (see and use entry now for Glamorgan) - Jemima's Pitchfork | | 1 |
| Burning Sky - Plateau (was 3.5%) | | 1 |
| Time and Tide - Spratwaffler Pale Ale | | 1 |
| Long Man - Golden Tipple | | 1 |
| Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - No. 7 | | 1 |
| Arbor Ales - Hop Apocalypse | | 1 |
| Brighton Bier - Thirty Three Pale Ale | | 1 |
| Rudgate - Ruby Mild | | 1 |
| Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - No. 3 | | 1 |
| Harvey's - Tom Paine |  | 1 |
| Dark Star - Redhead | | 1 |
| Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter |  | 2 |
| Grainstore - Calcutta | | 1 |
| Oakham - Citra | Not Tried | 0 |
| Wylam - Galatia | Not Tried | 0 |
| Tiny Rebel - Urban IPA | Not Tried | 0 |
| Oakham - Dr. Phobia | Not Tried | 0 |
| Loddon - Gravesend Shrimpers Bitter | Not Tried | 0 |
| Pig & Porter - No. 1 Strong Pale | Not Tried | 0 |
| Cairngorm - Sheepshagger's Gold | Not Tried | 0 |
| Kent - Cobnut | Not Tried | 0 |
| Skinner's - Porthleven | Not Tried | 0 |
| Skinner's - Lushingtons | Not Tried | 0 |
| Skinner's - Heligans Honey | Not Tried | 0 |
| Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - Seasider | Not Tried | 0 |
| Timothy Taylor - Landlord | Not Tried | 0 |
| Teignworthy - Martha's Mild | Not Tried | 0 |
| Harvey's - Old Ale (or Sussex XXXX Old Ale) | Not Tried | 0 |
| Arbor Ales - Single Hop - Motueka | Not Tried | 0 |
| Bays - Jingle Ale | Not Tried | 0 |
| Long Man - Old Man | Not Tried | 0 |
| Oakham - Bishops Farewell | Not Tried | 0 |
| Bristol Beer Factory - No. 7 | Not Tried | 0 |
| St Austell - Tribute | Not Tried | 0 |
| Thornbridge / Thornbridge Hall - Sequoia | Not Tried | 0 |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - London Pride | Not Tried | 0 |
| Pig & Porter - Ashburnham Pale Ale | Not Tried | 0 |
| Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - She Sells Sea Shells | Not Tried | 0 |
| Dark Star - Hophead was 3.8% (some has also been brewed by Fuller's) | Not Tried | 0 |
| McCanns (used to use Angels and Demons name as well) - Eva | Not Tried | 0 |
Visits Details
03 Mar 2017 (Philip Pirrip)
Mid evening and the quietist I have known it. Impressive range of ales and ciders.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter | 4.00 | | |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - London Pride | 4.10 | Not Tried | |
| Dark Star - American Pale Ale (some has also been brewed by Fuller's) | 4.70 | Not Tried | |
| Harvey's - Old Ale (or Sussex XXXX Old Ale) | 4.30 | Not Tried | |
| Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - She Sells Sea Shells | 4.70 | Not Tried | |
| Burning Sky - Plateau (was 3.5%) | 3.40 | Not Tried | |
| McCanns (used to use Angels and Demons name as well) - Eva | 4.50 | Not Tried | |
| Wylam - Galatia | 3.90 | Not Tried | |
| Oakham - Dr. Phobia | 5.20 | Not Tried | |
| Pig & Porter - No. 1 Strong Pale | 5.20 | Not Tried |
05 Jun 2016 (Wittenden)
Early evening on a June Sunday. My first visit here for a quick taste after a plant fair. Had an interesting chat with the Guv about Sussex breweries.Not all beers available listed below.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burning Sky - Plateau (was 3.5%) | 3.40 | | Wonderfully flavoursome for the ABV.Assertive hops: a classic. |
| Long Man - Golden Tipple | 4.70 | | Nice change to see the malting barley referenced. Tropical and Christmas fruits. Bitter sweet. |
| Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - No. 3 | 5.00 | Not Tried | |
| Dark Star - American Pale Ale (some has also been brewed by Fuller's) | 4.70 | Not Tried | |
| Dark Star - Hophead was 3.8% (some has also been brewed by Fuller's) | 3.40 | Not Tried |
29 May 2016 (Dosser)
A fine selection of ales as always. Made me wish Id taken the train so just a half here.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thornbridge / Thornbridge Hall - Brock | 4.10 | | Quality creamy stout. |
12 Mar 2016 (ChrisE)
Early afternoon and a good crowd in including Ian of this site.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dark Star - American Pale Ale (some has also been brewed by Fuller's) | 4.70 | | |
| Grainstore - Calcutta | 3.90 | | Very pale, thin and bitter, nothing to write home about. |
| Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Oakham - Bishops Farewell | 4.60 | Not Tried | |
| St Austell - Tribute | 4.20 | Not Tried |
23 Dec 2015 (Mick)
Comfortably busy, good crowd in, good beer.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dark Star - American Pale Ale (some has also been brewed by Fuller's) | 4.70 | | Perfect pint of this sublime ale. |
| Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Timothy Taylor - Landlord | 4.30 | Not Tried | |
| Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - No. 3 | 5.00 | Not Tried | |
| Dark Star - Hophead was 3.8% (some has also been brewed by Fuller's) | 3.40 | Not Tried | |
| Harvey's - Old Ale (or Sussex XXXX Old Ale) | 4.30 | Not Tried | |
| Bays - Jingle Ale | 4.00 | Not Tried |
11 Sep 2015 (Mick)
First visit on our afternoon tour. Quiet, friendly pub.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dark Star - American Pale Ale (some has also been brewed by Fuller's) | 4.70 | | Served in perfect condition. |
| Brighton Bier - Thirty Three Pale Ale | 3.30 | | Superb. Pale and happy. Very good for 3.3 abv. |
| Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - No. 3 | 5.00 | Not Tried | |
| Dark Star - Hophead was 3.8% (some has also been brewed by Fuller's) | 3.40 | Not Tried | |
| Loddon - Gravesend Shrimpers Bitter | 4.10 | Not Tried | |
| Cairngorm - Sheepshagger's Gold | 4.50 | Not Tried | |
| Kent - Cobnut | 4.10 | Not Tried | |
| Skinner's - Porthleven | 4.80 | Not Tried | |
| Skinner's - Lushingtons | 4.20 | Not Tried | |
| Skinner's - Heligans Honey | 4.00 | Not Tried |
25 Jul 2015 (Dosser)
After many years we finally make it. 11 handpumps, 9 beers on, 5 craft ales. A fine pub. If only I wasnt driving!
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harvey's - Tom Paine | 5.50 | | Typical Harveys beer |
| Dark Star - Redhead | 3.70 | | New beer without the usual hoppiness. |
| Tiny Rebel - Urban IPA | 5.50 | Not Tried |
24 Jun 2015 (thebrewingman)
Lunchtime visit after walking from Walmer Castle. A real pub with real people who talk to you. Impressive range of beers including craft keg.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - No. 7 | 3.80 | | |
| Rudgate - Ruby Mild | 4.40 | | |
| Long Man - Copper Hop | 4.20 | | |
| Kite (see and use entry now for Glamorgan) - Jemima's Pitchfork | 4.40 | | Blond beer with citra and eldorado hops. |
| Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Dark Star - American Pale Ale (some has also been brewed by Fuller's) | 4.70 | Not Tried | |
| Dark Star - Hophead was 3.8% (some has also been brewed by Fuller's) | 3.40 | Not Tried | |
| Oakham - Citra | 4.20 | Not Tried |
08 May 2015 (Mick)
Fairly busy, quiz evening started at 8.00pm.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dark Star - Six Hop | 6.50 | | Stunning, dangerous stuff, so drinkable, would never think it was 6.5%. Lovely stuff. |
| Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - No. 3 | 5.00 | | One of my favourite gadds' |
| Dark Star - American Pale Ale (some has also been brewed by Fuller's) | 4.70 | | Super |
| Time and Tide - Spratwaffler Pale Ale | 3.70 | | very nice pint of this pale hoppy ale. |
| Rudgate - Ruby Mild | 4.40 | Not Tried | |
| Bristol Beer Factory - No. 7 | 4.20 | Not Tried | |
| Thornbridge / Thornbridge Hall - Sequoia | 4.50 | Not Tried | |
| Pig & Porter - Ashburnham Pale Ale | 3.80 | Not Tried |
26 Mar 2015 (Ian)
Early evening visit. Sat at the bar and sometimes you find somewhere that you just feel completely at home. And this place is excellent and if anything gets better. I can indulge my love of quality cask ale as well as high class London keykeg beers.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arbor Ales - Hop Apocalypse | 4.80 | | Excellent tropical fruit apa |
| Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter | 4.00 | | Decent not the best but fine |
| Dark Star - American Pale Ale (some has also been brewed by Fuller's) | 4.70 | Not Tried | |
| Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - Seasider | 4.30 | Not Tried | |
| Teignworthy - Martha's Mild | 5.30 | Not Tried | |
| Arbor Ales - Single Hop - Motueka | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Long Man - Old Man | 4.30 | Not Tried | |
| Time and Tide - Spratwaffler Pale Ale | 3.70 | Not Tried |
About The Berry
Summary of Beer Scores
| Total | |
|---|---|
| 6 |
| 55 |
| 35 |
| 19 |
 | 4 |
The pub is found in Walmer, Kent, CT14 7EQ.
In Canada Road this used to be the Green Beret and full of soldiers from the barracks over the road. Now the barracks have been sold off for new houses and the pub has changed its character. Re-named The Green Berry for a while and now The Berry. L- shaped bar and room. Front room for seating and darts, pool table in the rear. Brick bar has 11 handpumps. What's coming soon is on the blackboard to the left of the bar. Pump clips around the top of the walls show some of the guest beers already tried. Patio at rear for smokers and better weather. The pub has won Pub of the Year for Deal, Dover, Sandwich and District CAMRA for 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2019, 2020, 2022, 2023 and 2024. CAMRA East Kent Pub of The Year 2011, 2013, 2014 and 2022. CAMRA Kent Pub of the Year 2013. There is a main beer festival in February, a cider festival in May and a foreign beer festival in October.
We have visited this pub 48 times, seen 176 different beers and tried 86 of them.
Postcode: CT14 7EQ