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The Kentish Belle (Free House)
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| Beer (sort) | Average Score (sort) | No. Samples (sort) |
|---|---|---|
| Leigh on Sea - Crowstone |  | 1 |
| 3 Piers - Central Citra | | 1 |
| Church End - Goats Milk | | 1 |
| Arbor Ales - Pocket Rocket | | 1 |
| Tankleys (cuckoo at Beerblefish) - Imperial Russian Stout (brewed by Beerblefish) | | 1 |
| Leigh on Sea - SS9 | | 1 |
| Whitstable - Single Hop Mosaic | | 2 |
| Beerblefish - Barrel-Aged ESB | | 1 |
| Mad Cat - WIPA Snappa |  | 1 |
| Hobsons - Mosaic and Citra (collaboration with Brew By Numbers) | | 1 |
| Whitstable - Single Hop Styrian Wolf | | 1 |
| Titanic - Cherry Dark |  | 1 |
| No Frills Joe - Hefeweizen | | 1 |
| Hopdaemon - Golden Braid |  | 1 |
| Brew Buddies - Wokka | Not Tried | 0 |
| Reunion - Incredible Pale Ale | Not Tried | 0 |
| Signature Brew - Nightliner | Not Tried | 0 |
| Bluestone (Pembrokeshire) - Bedrock Blonde | Not Tried | 0 |
| Mad Cat - Emotional Blackmail | Not Tried | 0 |
| Beat - New Wave | Not Tried | 0 |
| East London (ELB) - Quadruped Black APA | Not Tried | 0 |
| Salopian - Avarice | Not Tried | 0 |
| Salopian - Half Life | Not Tried | 0 |
| Dark Star - Festival | Not Tried | 0 |
| Pig & Porter - Slave to the Money | Not Tried | 0 |
| Saltaire - Galaxy Pale Ale | Not Tried | 0 |
| Westerham - Single Hop Finchcocks Exp #1 | Not Tried | 0 |
| Partners - Blonde | Not Tried | 0 |
| Westerham - Single Hop Finchcocks Exp #2 | Not Tried | 0 |
| Flowerpots - Hopton Pale | Not Tried | 0 |
| Westerham - Single Hop Finchcocks Exp #3 | Not Tried | 0 |
| Leigh on Sea - Two Tree Island | Not Tried | 0 |
| Whitstable - Bohemium Lager | Not Tried | 0 |
| Whitstable - Oyster Stout | Not Tried | 0 |
| Whitstable - Renaissance Ruby Mild | Not Tried | 0 |
| Thornbridge / Thornbridge Hall - Wild Swan (was 3.5%) | Not Tried | 0 |
| Canterbury Ales (sometimes badged as Canterbrew) - The Reeve's Ale | Not Tried | 0 |
| Windsor & Eton - Bostin' Mild | Not Tried | 0 |
| Tiny Rebel - The Full Nelson | Not Tried | 0 |
| Tiny Rebel - The Vader Shuffle | Not Tried | 0 |
| Tankleys (cuckoo at Beerblefish) - English Golden Strong Ale | Not Tried | 0 |
| Dukeries - Gunsmoke | Not Tried | 0 |
| Whitstable - Native Bitter | Not Tried | 0 |
| Tankleys (cuckoo at Beerblefish) - Düsseldorf Altbier | Not Tried | 0 |
| Arbor Ales - Shangri-la | Not Tried | 0 |
| Bristol Beer Factory - Milk Stout | Not Tried | 0 |
| Saltaire - Wheat Gold | Not Tried | 0 |
| No Frills Joe - Irish Stout | Not Tried | 0 |
| Tiny Rebel - Cereal Killer | Not Tried | 0 |
Jason Jones
Visits Details
26 Apr 2018 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening visit until whatever time closing time is here. As a late bird the advertised closing time is crucial to planning a visit. Here is it shown on the door as 11pm but tonight at 10.30, just as I was about to order my second, all serving stopped as the Guv says he does and "has to do" every Thursday. So the closing time is 10.30pm, why not show it on the doors and on the pub's website, Facebook et al. Irksome enough to wonder if I shall re-visit.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Church End - Goats Milk | 3.80 | | Superb session ale, pity I could not order a second one as it had grown on me! |
| Whitstable - Oyster Stout | 4.50 | Not Tried | |
| Thornbridge / Thornbridge Hall - Wild Swan (was 3.5%) | 3.40 | Not Tried | |
| Windsor & Eton - Bostin' Mild | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Tankleys (cuckoo at Beerblefish) - English Golden Strong Ale | 5.60 | Not Tried | |
| Tankleys (cuckoo at Beerblefish) - Düsseldorf Altbier | 5.50 | Not Tried | |
| Saltaire - Wheat Gold | 4.50 | Not Tried |
21 Apr 2018 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening visit until 11pm close. A friendly barstaff team holding the fort whilst the Guv was at CAMRA Coventry AGM standing for a National Executive post.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leigh on Sea - SS9 | 9.00 | | Superbly balanced strong stout, more like a wine, enjoyed from a goblet glass |
| Leigh on Sea - Crowstone | 5.50 | | Black IPA |
| Dark Star - Festival | 5.00 | Not Tried | |
| Saltaire - Galaxy Pale Ale | 5.00 | Not Tried | Taster had an interesting caramel smell |
| Partners - Blonde | 3.90 | Not Tried | |
| Flowerpots - Hopton Pale | 4.30 | Not Tried | |
| Leigh on Sea - Two Tree Island | 4.50 | Not Tried |
16 Apr 2018 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening until 10pm close. Some beers at Monday prices here again, no CAMRA discount on them though.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whitstable - Single Hop Styrian Wolf | 4.40 | | |
| No Frills Joe - Hefeweizen | 4.30 | | |
| Whitstable - Native Bitter | 3.70 | Not Tried | |
| Bristol Beer Factory - Milk Stout | 4.50 | Not Tried | |
| Tiny Rebel - Cereal Killer | 3.00 | Not Tried | |
| Reunion - Incredible Pale Ale | 5.00 | Not Tried | |
| Bluestone (Pembrokeshire) - Bedrock Blonde | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Beat - New Wave | 4.50 | Not Tried | |
| Salopian - Avarice | 5.70 | Not Tried |
09 Apr 2018 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening until 10pm close. Apparently many of the beers on the board were at last knockings stage. All at £3 a pint tonight.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whitstable - Single Hop Mosaic | 4.40 | | |
| Hopdaemon - Golden Braid | 3.70 | | Had been alternating sips with the Whitstable Mosaic. This was poured with no head and had lost its bitterness with a caramel smell and taste. Left a third |
| Whitstable - Renaissance Ruby Mild | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
| Canterbury Ales (sometimes badged as Canterbrew) - The Reeve's Ale | 4.10 | Not Tried | |
| Tiny Rebel - The Vader Shuffle | 6.50 | Not Tried | |
| No Frills Joe - Irish Stout | 4.30 | Not Tried |
08 Apr 2018 (Magnus Greel)
1603-1956hrs, I was recommended here by a work colleague of mine who lives nearby however my intentions of this being the first of many in the area fell by the wayside due to enjoying first rate beer and chatting with Nick the ex train driver, Jess his charming accomplice and many of the customers who gathered around the bar area, mostly locals including a chap who's local was The Windmill in Ashford, and a few MicroPub tickers. Great friendly relaxed and jovial atmosphere I also liked the spacious feel to the place allowing for free movement around the bar area as well as propping it up!
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whitstable - Single Hop Mosaic | 4.40 |  | Stunning sums this up, my favourite so far hence it earnt my loyalty for the rest of the session. Fruity flavousome Mosaic hops dominated and in faultless conditon, faultless! |
| Arbor Ales - Pocket Rocket | 3.90 | | Biscuit malts and caramel |
| 3 Piers - Central Citra | 5.00 | | Fresh & zesty blonde ale. Citra and cascade hops blended perfectly. |
| Hopdaemon - Golden Braid | 3.70 | Not Tried | |
| Whitstable - Bohemium Lager | 4.90 | Not Tried | |
| Whitstable - Renaissance Ruby Mild | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
| Canterbury Ales (sometimes badged as Canterbrew) - The Reeve's Ale | 4.10 | Not Tried | |
| Tiny Rebel - The Vader Shuffle | 6.50 | Not Tried | |
| No Frills Joe - Irish Stout | 4.30 | Not Tried |
28 Mar 2018 (Philip Pirrip)
Late afternoon visit after completing Bexleyheath chores. A sedate relaxed atmosphere with couples and after-work types mainly inhabiting. Nice touch to have a gratis plate of cheese, crackers and pickles. The place is furnished to a high standard with padded bench seats at normal height tables.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hobsons - Mosaic and Citra (collaboration with Brew By Numbers) | 4.20 | | Unfined, towards the lemon juice end of flavours so not truly to my taste |
| Titanic - Cherry Dark | 4.40 | | Still tasty but acknowledged as near end of cask. Broken scummy yeasty head |
| Brew Buddies - Wokka | 4.80 | Not Tried | |
| Signature Brew - Nightliner | 5.70 | Not Tried | |
| Mad Cat - Emotional Blackmail | 4.50 | Not Tried | |
| East London (ELB) - Quadruped Black APA | 5.30 | Not Tried | |
| Salopian - Half Life | 3.70 | Not Tried | |
| Pig & Porter - Slave to the Money | 4.10 | Not Tried | |
| Westerham - Single Hop Finchcocks Exp #1 | 4.50 | Not Tried | |
| Westerham - Single Hop Finchcocks Exp #2 | 4.50 | Not Tried | |
| Westerham - Single Hop Finchcocks Exp #3 | 4.50 | Not Tried |
20 Mar 2018 (Philip Pirrip)
My first visit to this new opening, until 10pm close. Confronted with The Broken Drum micropub (Blackfen) staff night off outing who were tanking up on the Tankleys Imperial Russian Stout to much smacking of lips. The Guv here is standing for election to CAMRA's National Executive at the 2018 AGM. I feel the pub needs some suitable wall adornments to soak up some of the sound, but it is early days yet.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tankleys (cuckoo at Beerblefish) - Imperial Russian Stout (brewed by Beerblefish) | 9.00 | | Kept for 13 months before release. A proper Imperial with all the complexities from ageing |
| Beerblefish - Barrel-Aged ESB | 4.80 | | |
| Mad Cat - WIPA Snappa | 4.40 | | As murky as milk, quite tasty wheat beer |
| Tiny Rebel - The Full Nelson | 4.80 | Not Tried | |
| Dukeries - Gunsmoke | 5.50 | Not Tried | |
| Arbor Ales - Shangri-la | 4.20 | Not Tried | |
| No Frills Joe - Irish Stout | 4.30 | Not Tried |
About The Kentish Belle
Summary of Beer Scores
| Total | |
|---|---|
| 4 |
| 17 |
| 11 |
| 5 |
| 1 |
The pub is found in Bexleyheath, Greater London, DA7 4QW.
Micropub in Pickford Lane, near to Bexleyheath railway station, a shop conversion which opened on Saturday 17th March 2018. Serves real ales and ciders / perries on gravity dispense from a temperature controlled rear cellar room. Bar counter at the back of the pub and bench seats and normal height tables throughout. Upstairs Gents. CAMRA London Regional Cider Pub of the Year 2019. Changed hands in autumn 2023.
We have visited this pub 17 times, seen 95 different beers and tried 36 of them.
Postcode: DA7 4QW