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Prince of Ales (Free House)
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| Beer (sort) | Average Score (sort) | No. Samples (sort) |
|---|---|---|
| Iron Pier - Dana & Bullion Joined at the Hop |  | 1 |
| Kent - Sacred Grounds | | 1 |
| 4T's - IPA | | 1 |
| Ilkley - Stout Mary | | 1 |
| Burton Bridge - Golden Delicious | | 1 |
| Whitstable - Native Bitter | | 1 |
| Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - Empower Ale | | 1 |
| Tonbridge - Golden Rule (was 3.5%) | | 1 |
| Goody Ales - Bleangate Brewery - Good Health |  | 1 |
| Theakston - XB (was 4.6%) | | 1 |
| Canterbury Ales (sometimes badged as Canterbrew) - The Reeve's Ale | | 1 |
| Dove Street - Gladstone Revival | | 1 |
| Gemstone (brewed on Nelson plant) - Sapphire Blonde | Not Tried | 0 |
| Burton Bridge - Festival Ale | Not Tried | 0 |
| Bath Ales - Special Pale Ale | Not Tried | 0 |
| Iron Pier - Victorian Stout | Not Tried | 0 |
Visits Details
09 Mar 2019 (Tobes)
Afternoon visit for a couple of pre drinks before watching the rugby. Steady crowd in for time of day
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ilkley - Stout Mary | 4.50 | | |
| Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - Empower Ale | 4.00 | | |
| Iron Pier - Dana & Bullion Joined at the Hop | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
| 4T's - IPA | 4.60 | Not Tried |
08 Mar 2019 (Tobes)
8-11pm visit, busy constant flow of people
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tonbridge - Golden Rule (was 3.5%) | 3.20 | | |
| Iron Pier - Dana & Bullion Joined at the Hop | 3.80 | | |
| 4T's - IPA | 4.60 | | |
| Iron Pier - Victorian Stout | 4.60 | Not Tried |
04 Jun 2016 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening. Doing well with overspill into the rear garden. Served on by one of the former joint owners of Past and Present in Gillingham. Good memory as he recognised me from there. Pork pies and scotch eggs have been introduced.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burton Bridge - Golden Delicious | 3.80 | | |
| Theakston - XB (was 4.6%) | 4.50 | | Flat, too malty for me |
| Canterbury Ales (sometimes badged as Canterbrew) - The Reeve's Ale | 4.10 | | Last half out of cask, flat as a pancake but not off |
| Burton Bridge - Festival Ale | 5.50 | Not Tried | |
| Bath Ales - Special Pale Ale | 3.70 | Not Tried |
05 Apr 2016 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening. My second visit and my face was recalled. Others beers details lost in this website's server crash.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kent - Sacred Grounds | 5.10 | | |
| Goody Ales - Bleangate Brewery - Good Health | 3.60 | | Could have done with more condition and a pouring induced head |
15 Mar 2016 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening until 9.30pm close. At last a reason to go to Rainham. Classic Micropub style. My only niggle is that free wifi may encourage rather than shun electronic entertainment, one of the basic tenets of the Micropub movement.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whitstable - Native Bitter | 3.70 | | |
| Dove Street - Gladstone Revival | 3.90 | | Not sure. Very sharp so declined having a second |
| Gemstone (brewed on Nelson plant) - Sapphire Blonde | 4.00 | Not Tried | No go until the true provenance as a Nelson cuckoo is declared at point of sale |
About the Prince of Ales
Summary of Beer Scores
| Total | |
|---|---|
 | 2 |
 | 8 |
| 30 |
| 6 |
 | - |
The pub is found in Rainham, Kent, ME8 8AN.
Micropub which first opened to the public on 12th March 2016 after a long battle by the owner to find suitable premises in the town. It is located in a converted part of the downsized Post Office (now physically separated). Cask ales and ciders are served from a temperature controlled cellar room on gravity dispense. Seating is on wall mounted benches at high tables and several wood surrounded booths with low tables. Garden at rear with picnic style tables. Local CAMRA branch Pub of the Year 2025.
We have visited this pub 15 times, seen 56 different beers and tried 45 of them.
Postcode: ME8 8AN