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The Berry (Free House)

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Beer (sort)Average Score (sort)No. Samples (sort)
Dark Star - Six HopExceptional1
Dark Star - American Pale Ale (some has also been brewed by Fuller's)Excellent5
Brighton Bier - Thirty Three Pale AleExcellent1
Rudgate - Ruby MildExcellent1
Long Man - Copper HopExcellent1
Arbor Ales - Hop ApocalypseExcellent1
Thornbridge / Thornbridge Hall - BrockExcellent1
Kite (see and use entry now for Glamorgan) - Jemima's PitchforkExcellent1
Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - No. 3Excellent1
Time and Tide - Spratwaffler Pale AleExcellent2
Harvey's - Sussex Best BitterExcellent3
Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - No. 7Excellent1
Harvey's - Old Ale (or Sussex XXXX Old Ale)Good1
Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - SeasiderGood1
Time and Tide - Calista IPAGood1
Harvey's - Tom PaineGood1
Dark Star - RedheadGood1
Skinner's - Betty Stogs BitterGood1
Grainstore - CalcuttaAcceptable1
Lymestone - CowboyAcceptable1
Harvey's - Bellowhead RevivalNot Tried0
Bays - Jingle AleNot Tried0
Teignworthy - Martha's MildNot Tried0
Oakham - Bishops FarewellNot Tried0
Arbor Ales - Single Hop - MotuekaNot Tried0
St Austell - TributeNot Tried0
Long Man - Old ManNot Tried0
Bristol Beer Factory - No. 7Not Tried0
Thornbridge / Thornbridge Hall - SequoiaNot Tried0
Pig & Porter - Ashburnham Pale AleNot Tried0
Dark Star - Hophead (some has also been brewed by Fuller's)Not Tried0
Oakham - CitraNot Tried0
Tiny Rebel - Urban IPANot Tried0
Loddon - Gravesend Shrimpers BitterNot Tried0
Cairngorm - Sheepshagger's GoldNot Tried0
Kent - CobnutNot Tried0
Orkney (Sinclair) - Dark IslandNot Tried0
Skinner's - LushingtonsNot Tried0
Ripple Steam - Classic IPANot Tried0
Skinner's - Heligans HoneyNot Tried0
Skinner's - PorthlevenNot Tried0
Timothy Taylor - LandlordNot Tried0
Picture 1. The Berry, Walmer, Kent
Picture 2. The Berry, Walmer, Kent

Visits Details

29 May 2016 (Dosser)
A fine selection of ales as always. Made me wish Id taken the train so just a half here.
BeerABVScoreNotes
Thornbridge / Thornbridge Hall - Brock4.10ExcellentQuality creamy stout.
12 Mar 2016 (ChrisE)
Early afternoon and a good crowd in including Ian of this site.
BeerABVScoreNotes
Dark Star - American Pale Ale (some has also been brewed by Fuller's)4.70Good
Grainstore - Calcutta3.90AcceptableVery pale, thin and bitter, nothing to write home about.
Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter4.00Not Tried
Oakham - Bishops Farewell4.60Not Tried
St Austell - Tribute4.20Not Tried
23 Dec 2015 (Mick)
Comfortably busy, good crowd in, good beer.
BeerABVScoreNotes
Dark Star - American Pale Ale (some has also been brewed by Fuller's)4.70ExcellentPerfect pint of this sublime ale.
Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter4.00Not Tried
Timothy Taylor - Landlord4.30Not Tried
Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - No. 35.00Not Tried
Dark Star - Hophead (some has also been brewed by Fuller's)3.80Not Tried
Harvey's - Old Ale (or Sussex XXXX Old Ale)4.30Not Tried
Bays - Jingle Ale4.00Not Tried
11 Sep 2015 (Mick)
First visit on our afternoon tour. Quiet, friendly pub.
BeerABVScoreNotes
Dark Star - American Pale Ale (some has also been brewed by Fuller's)4.70ExcellentServed in perfect condition.
Brighton Bier - Thirty Three Pale Ale3.30ExcellentSuperb. Pale and happy. Very good for 3.3 abv.
Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter4.00Not Tried
Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - No. 35.00Not Tried
Dark Star - Hophead (some has also been brewed by Fuller's)3.80Not Tried
Loddon - Gravesend Shrimpers Bitter4.10Not Tried
Cairngorm - Sheepshagger's Gold4.50Not Tried
Kent - Cobnut4.10Not Tried
Skinner's - Porthleven4.80Not Tried
Skinner's - Lushingtons4.20Not Tried
Skinner's - Heligans Honey4.00Not 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!
BeerABVScoreNotes
Harvey's - Tom Paine5.50GoodTypical Harveys beer
Dark Star - Redhead3.70GoodNew beer without the usual hoppiness.
Tiny Rebel - Urban IPA5.50Not 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.
BeerABVScoreNotes
Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - No. 73.80Excellent
Rudgate - Ruby Mild4.40Excellent
Long Man - Copper Hop4.20Excellent
Kite (see and use entry now for Glamorgan) - Jemima's Pitchfork4.40ExcellentBlond beer with citra and eldorado hops.
Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter4.00Not Tried
Dark Star - American Pale Ale (some has also been brewed by Fuller's)4.70Not Tried
Dark Star - Hophead (some has also been brewed by Fuller's)3.80Not Tried
Oakham - Citra4.20Not Tried
08 May 2015 (Mick)
Fairly busy, quiz evening started at 8.00pm.
BeerABVScoreNotes
Dark Star - Six Hop6.50ExceptionalStunning, dangerous stuff, so drinkable, would never think it was 6.5%. Lovely stuff.
Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - No. 35.00ExcellentOne of my favourite gadds'
Dark Star - American Pale Ale (some has also been brewed by Fuller's)4.70ExcellentSuper
Time and Tide - Spratwaffler Pale Ale3.70Excellentvery nice pint of this pale hoppy ale.
Rudgate - Ruby Mild4.40Not Tried
Bristol Beer Factory - No. 74.20Not Tried
Thornbridge / Thornbridge Hall - Sequoia4.50Not Tried
Pig & Porter - Ashburnham Pale Ale3.80Not 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.
BeerABVScoreNotes
Arbor Ales - Hop Apocalypse4.80ExcellentExcellent tropical fruit apa
Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter4.00AcceptableDecent not the best but fine
Dark Star - American Pale Ale (some has also been brewed by Fuller's)4.70Not Tried
Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - Seasider4.30Not Tried
Teignworthy - Martha's Mild5.30Not Tried
Arbor Ales - Single Hop - Motueka4.00Not Tried
Long Man - Old Man4.30Not Tried
Time and Tide - Spratwaffler Pale Ale3.70Not Tried
29 Nov 2014 (Vacuous )
7pm visit..comfortably busy, but prompt service. Couldn't list all beers on
BeerABVScoreNotes
Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter4.00ExcellentFresh tasting.
Skinner's - Betty Stogs Bitter4.00GoodOne of three Skinner's beers on.
Harvey's - Old Ale (or Sussex XXXX Old Ale)4.30GoodDark and malty. Rich. In good order
Skinner's - Porthleven4.80Not Tried
Time and Tide - Spratwaffler Pale Ale3.70Not Tried
Harvey's - Bellowhead Revival3.70Not TriedLabelled as Bellowhead Revival Ale
25 Aug 2014 (Ian)
August bank holiday Monday and it was pouring with rain all day so I bit the bullet and put the waterproofs on and came here fir lunchtime session. Sprinkling of locals and decent beer line up
BeerABVScoreNotes
Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter4.00ExceptionalOutstanding. The yeast malt and hops. All outstanding
Dark Star - American Pale Ale (some has also been brewed by Fuller's)4.70ExcellentGood English version of an apa. Drinkability
Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - Seasider4.30GoodMalty bitter with sharply defined flavours
Time and Tide - Calista IPA6.10GoodLovely fruit aroma in The Kernel mould. Too cold. Good bitter finish. Some earthiness
Time and Tide - Spratwaffler Pale Ale3.70GoodDecent pale ale plenty of earthy hops
Lymestone - Cowboy4.20Acceptable
Orkney (Sinclair) - Dark Island4.60Not Tried
Ripple Steam - Classic IPA4.50Not Tried

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About The Berry

The pub sign. The Berry, Walmer, Kent

Summary of Beer Scores

 Total
Exceptional6
Excellent53
Good33
Acceptable19
Poor4

Website.

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 46 times, seen 173 different beers and tried 83 of them.

Map location

Postcode: CT14 7EQ