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The Pilot (Harvey's Brewery)
We believe this pub is CLOSED
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| Beer (sort) | Average Score (sort) | No. Samples (sort) |
|---|---|---|
| Harvey's - Christmas Ale |  | 2 |
| Harvey's - Olympia |  | 1 |
| Harvey's - Old Ale (or Sussex XXXX Old Ale) | | 6 |
| Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter | | 5 |
| Harvey's - Porter | | 1 |
| Harvey's - IPA | | 1 |
| Harvey's - Armada Ale | | 3 |
| Harvey's - XX Dark Mild (or Sussex XX Mild) |  | 5 |
| Harvey's - Star of Eastbourne |  | 1 |
| Harvey's - Lewes Castle Brown Ale | Not Tried | 0 |
| Harvey's - Bonfire Boy | Not Tried | 0 |
Visits Details
07 Dec 2013 (ChrisE)
Late afternoon and quiet when we arrived but fairly busy by the time we left. The landlord who has been here for the last few years has gone to a larger Harvey's house and the place is currently being run by a holding manager.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter | 4.00 | | |
| Harvey's - Old Ale (or Sussex XXXX Old Ale) | 4.30 | | |
| Harvey's - XX Dark Mild (or Sussex XX Mild) | 3.00 | | |
| Harvey's - Armada Ale | 4.50 | Not Tried | |
| Harvey's - Bonfire Boy | 5.80 | Not Tried |
25 Oct 2013 (oz11)
Swift afternoon half
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harvey's - Star of Eastbourne | 5.50 | | |
| Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Harvey's - XX Dark Mild (or Sussex XX Mild) | 3.00 | Not Tried | |
| Harvey's - Armada Ale | 4.50 | Not Tried |
22 Sep 2013 (Alenomore)
19:15 visit. Another first visit this year and now hooked up with our two pals from Oop' North. They were suitably impressed with this place and enjoyed all the Harvey's range with vigour, as these ales are rare visitors to the North-West.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Harvey's - XX Dark Mild (or Sussex XX Mild) | 3.00 | Not Tried | |
| Harvey's - Armada Ale | 4.50 | Not Tried | |
| Harvey's - Olympia | 4.30 | Not Tried | |
| Harvey's - IPA | 3.50 | Not Tried |
10 Aug 2013 (Tobes)
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harvey's - Olympia | 4.30 | | |
| Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Harvey's - XX Dark Mild (or Sussex XX Mild) | 3.00 | Not Tried | |
| Harvey's - Armada Ale | 4.50 | Not Tried | |
| Harvey's - Lewes Castle Brown Ale | 4.80 | Not Tried |
30 Mar 2013 (ChrisE)
Saturday afternoon, and a good trade. It is always good to such a good range of Harvey's beers on the bar.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter | 4.00 | | In superb condition. |
| Harvey's - Porter | 4.80 | | |
| Harvey's - IPA | 3.50 | | I really enjoyed this, a good tasty session beer. |
| Harvey's - XX Dark Mild (or Sussex XX Mild) | 3.00 | | A most enjoyable beer to start with. |
| Harvey's - Armada Ale | 4.50 | Not Tried |
31 Jan 2013 (Pedro)
Evening - Camra meeting and 3 new members turned up! Armada not available
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harvey's - Old Ale (or Sussex XXXX Old Ale) | 4.30 | | Stayed on this one! |
| Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Harvey's - XX Dark Mild (or Sussex XX Mild) | 3.00 | Not Tried |
31 Dec 2012 (Alenomore)
21:00 visit. At £5 a head, this was my choice of venue to see the 2012/13 new year in. A decent live band and a hot buffet on offer for the fair crowd that turned out, including our newest local brewer, Rockin Robin. A good three hours spent here to say farewell to 2012, albeit slightly disappointing, as not many I knew had turned up! Roll on 2013...
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter | 4.00 | | Fresh as it comes. |
| Harvey's - XX Dark Mild (or Sussex XX Mild) | 3.00 | | Top condition. |
| Harvey's - Armada Ale | 4.50 | | Very refreshing. |
| Harvey's - Old Ale (or Sussex XXXX Old Ale) | 4.30 | | Down with Old Ale and in with the New Year! |
28 Dec 2012 (Alenomore)
21:15 post-work visit (some of us have to!). A few locals in.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter | 4.00 | | Spot on. Went off and replaced hastily. |
| Harvey's - XX Dark Mild (or Sussex XX Mild) | 3.00 | | |
| Harvey's - Armada Ale | 4.50 | | |
| Harvey's - Old Ale (or Sussex XXXX Old Ale) | 4.30 | | Heaven in a glass. A proper Harvey's tankard in fact? |
| Harvey's - Christmas Ale | 8.10 | Not Tried | Alas, not to be, as it came to an end earlier this evening! |
26 Dec 2012 (Alenomore)
20:30 visit. A few locals in.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harvey's - Christmas Ale | 8.10 | | Again, very nice. |
| Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter | 4.00 | | My friend, normally a keg drinker, had this tonite, and liked it very much. |
| Harvey's - Old Ale (or Sussex XXXX Old Ale) | 4.30 | | A truly nice ale. Stayed on this one. |
| Harvey's - XX Dark Mild (or Sussex XX Mild) | 3.00 | Not Tried | |
| Harvey's - Armada Ale | 4.50 | Not Tried |
15 Dec 2012 (Alenomore)
20:45 visit. Sanctuary at last? Proper Real Ale, in plentiful supply, and good service! Quite crowded tonite with a party group in, plus our LocAle brewer, Rockin Robin in too. We sat towards the rear and stayed until past mid-night...
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harvey's - Christmas Ale | 8.10 | | One of Harvey's best. A true winter warmer. Two halves I bought went well with the two malts my friend bought.. |
| Harvey's - XX Dark Mild (or Sussex XX Mild) | 3.00 | | As ever, in top condition. |
| Harvey's - Armada Ale | 4.50 | | Spot on. |
| Harvey's - Old Ale (or Sussex XXXX Old Ale) | 4.30 | | Heaven in a glass tonite... |
| Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter | 4.00 | Not Tried |
About The Pilot
Summary of Beer Scores
| Total | |
|---|---|
| 23 |
| 115 |
| 29 |
| 15 |
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The pub is found in Maidstone, Kent, ME15 6EU.
Two room pub on Upper Stone Street, a busy main road. Lots of old beams and comfy sofas. Re-opened on 18th October 2018 after an extended period of closure when its future seemed very uncertain. Now has one "free of tie" handpump in addition to the Harvey's range ones. Closed again in early 2021 and firmly closed ever since. Future must be seen as in doubt now.
We have visited this pub 76 times, seen 27 different beers and tried 23 of them.
Postcode: ME15 6EU