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The Phoenix (Free House)
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| Beer (sort) | Average Score (sort) | No. Samples (sort) |
|---|---|---|
| Dark Star - Over The Moon |  | 1 |
| Dark Star - American Pale Ale (some has also been brewed by Fuller's) | | 1 |
| Wolf - Bitter |  | 1 |
| Oscars (formerly Hart of Preston) - Lass be Mine | | 1 |
| Banks's - Young's London Original (was Bitter) - previously brewed in Bedford and at Wychwood | | 1 |
| Broughton - Exciseman's 80- | | 1 |
| Hidden - Froth and Nonsense | | 1 |
| Thornbridge / Thornbridge Hall - Ashford | | 1 |
| Blackwater (sub-brand of Salopian) - Darkness | | 1 |
| Hidden - Old Sarum | | 1 |
| Brains - Bitter | | 1 |
| Wolf - Coyote Bitter |  | 2 |
| Moorhouse's - Black Cat Mild | | 1 |
| Loddon - Ferryman's Gold | Not Tried | 0 |
| Burton Bridge - Bridge Bitter | Not Tried | 0 |
| Eagle (formerly Wells & Young's, formerly Charles Wells, formerly Wells) - Wells Bombardier (now superseded by 4.1% version) | Not Tried | 0 |
| Burton Bridge - Burton Porter | Not Tried | 0 |
| Houston - Texus | Not Tried | 0 |
| Wantsum - Fortitude (was 4.2%) | Not Tried | 0 |
| Sharp's - Coaster (or Cornish Coaster) | Not Tried | 0 |
| Nelson - Pursers Pussy Porter | Not Tried | 0 |
| Wolf - Granny Wouldn't Like It !!! | Not Tried | 0 |
| Exe Valley - Spring Beer | Not Tried | 0 |
| Purity - Pure UBU | Not Tried | 0 |
| Beartown (latterly part of Manning Brewers) - Bear Ass | Not Tried | 0 |
| Sharp's - Special | Not Tried | 0 |
| Triple fff - Stairway To Heaven | Not Tried | 0 |
| Eagle (formerly Wells & Young's, formerly Charles Wells, formerly Wells) - Young's London Special (was Special) | Not Tried | 0 |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - London Pride | Not Tried | 0 |
| Bays - Breaker | Not Tried | 0 |
| Nelson - Dogwatch Stout | Not Tried | 0 |
| Triple fff - Alton's Pride | Not Tried | 0 |
| Nelson - Master Mate Mild | Not Tried | 0 |
| King Beer (formerly W.J. King) - Broadshield | Not Tried | 0 |
| Salopian - Oracle | Not Tried | 0 |
| Dark Star - Hophead was 3.8% (some has also been brewed by Fuller's) | Not Tried | 0 |
Visits Details
16 Oct 2009 (Andrew)
Came in hoping to try Fortitude from the Wantsum brewery as Linda had said it was coming on today. Unfortunately it was still a bit cloudy so wasn't on sale yet but Linda poured me a taster anyway which was really nice of her.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wolf - Bitter | 3.90 | | I like Wolf and this was a good beer. Very refreshing brown bitter. Slightly earthy and quite drinkable |
| Burton Bridge - Bridge Bitter | 4.20 | Not Tried | |
| Burton Bridge - Burton Porter | 4.50 | Not Tried | |
| Loddon - Ferryman's Gold | 4.40 | Not Tried | |
| Banks's - Young's London Original (was Bitter) - previously brewed in Bedford and at Wychwood | 3.70 | Not Tried | |
| Wantsum - Fortitude (was 4.2%) | 4.60 | Not Tried | As Linda said, it was a little cloudy which is why it wasn't on sale yet but man it was still nice. Only haveing a taster I won't give it a rating, but it was had a strong dry very leafy hop bite to it. Lovely. |
12 Oct 2009 (Andrew)
Came down hoping to try the new Wantsum beer that I knew Linda had on. Unfortunately it had gone on the Friday before and sold out in 2 hours. Anyway, I had a different beer and a chat with Linda about the new brewery.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hidden - Old Sarum | 4.10 | | Fruity and slightly tart ruby coloured beer. Quite refreshing. |
| Dark Star - Hophead was 3.8% (some has also been brewed by Fuller's) | 3.40 | Not Tried | |
| Burton Bridge - Bridge Bitter | 4.20 | Not Tried | |
| Burton Bridge - Burton Porter | 4.50 | Not Tried | |
| Banks's - Young's London Original (was Bitter) - previously brewed in Bedford and at Wychwood | 3.70 | Not Tried | |
| Eagle (formerly Wells & Young's, formerly Charles Wells, formerly Wells) - Wells Bombardier (now superseded by 4.1% version) | 4.30 | Not Tried |
02 Oct 2009 (Andrew)
Used to come here with Adrian but he's up in the Smoke - so I texted him and he phoned me back; so it was kind of like the old days. Sat outside and dodged the lone wasp that seems to keep sentry here.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hidden - Froth and Nonsense | 4.20 | | Copper brown bitter. Soft mouth feel. Red fruits, sweet, fantastically reminiscent of something I used to drink years ago - like Courage Best. |
| Triple fff - Alton's Pride | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
| Banks's - Young's London Original (was Bitter) - previously brewed in Bedford and at Wychwood | 3.70 | Not Tried | |
| Eagle (formerly Wells & Young's, formerly Charles Wells, formerly Wells) - Young's London Special (was Special) | 4.50 | Not Tried | |
| King Beer (formerly W.J. King) - Broadshield | 4.00 | Not Tried |
19 Aug 2009 (Andrew)
Ah the Phoenix. Linda was in the back cutting up meat leaving a group of locals sitting at the bar chatting. I do like the Phoenix - a good, solid pub with a relaxed feel to it.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Broughton - Exciseman's 80- | 4.50 | | Brown bitter in good nick. Good sweet malt with lots of red fruit. |
| Sharp's - Special | 5.00 | Not Tried | |
| Triple fff - Stairway To Heaven | 4.30 | Not Tried | |
| Eagle (formerly Wells & Young's, formerly Charles Wells, formerly Wells) - Young's London Special (was Special) | 4.50 | Not Tried | |
| Eagle (formerly Wells & Young's, formerly Charles Wells, formerly Wells) - Wells Bombardier (now superseded by 4.1% version) | 4.30 | Not Tried | |
| Bays - Breaker | 4.70 | Not Tried |
11 Jul 2009 (Andrew)
Here with Ian. Only 3 beers on and only 1 other customer in. The Dark Star APA went off as I ordered it but I actually meant to order the Youngs anyway so all good things happen in the end.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Banks's - Young's London Original (was Bitter) - previously brewed in Bedford and at Wychwood | 3.70 | | What you'd expect from this beer. Very drinkable. |
| Wolf - Coyote Bitter | 4.30 | | Bit of biscuit and bit of syrup in this brown bitter. |
| Beartown (latterly part of Manning Brewers) - Bear Ass | 4.00 | Not Tried |
11 Jul 2009 (Ian)
Only a couple of locals in, but met up with Andrew and we chatted about all things beer. Linda, the landlady, said she had been really busy which is good news and accounted for a couple of empty pumps.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dark Star - American Pale Ale (some has also been brewed by Fuller's) | 4.70 | | Just about the last one from the barrel, but increadible flavours, great condition and I loved it. |
| Wolf - Coyote Bitter | 4.30 | | Decent bitter. Some decent malts. Bit of earthy hop on end. |
| Banks's - Young's London Original (was Bitter) - previously brewed in Bedford and at Wychwood | 3.70 | Not Tried |
25 May 2009 (Ian)
Kent vs Essex in 20 20 game. Came here twice once, before the game and then as the heavens opened which cancelled the game, I got here just before it poured down. Very funny watching people in shorts and Tshirts coming in soaked. 8 handpumps now in this pub with lager only in bottle.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dark Star - Over The Moon | 3.80 | | Very hoppy and an excellent dark bitter. |
| Thornbridge / Thornbridge Hall - Ashford | 4.20 | | Looked to be the best selling beer on. Very tasty dark brown ale, lots of grain flavours. Only a touch of diacetyl that faded second time round. |
| Moorhouse's - Black Cat Mild | 3.40 | | A bit sweeter than I remember. Decent nick. Fine. |
| Wolf - Granny Wouldn't Like It !!! | 4.80 | Not Tried | |
| Exe Valley - Spring Beer | 4.30 | Not Tried | |
| Banks's - Young's London Original (was Bitter) - previously brewed in Bedford and at Wychwood | 3.70 | Not Tried | |
| Purity - Pure UBU | 4.50 | Not Tried |
03 Apr 2009 (Andrew)
Stepping in the Phoenix was like stepping out of the bustle into the calm. Groups of folk were sitting around enjoying a quiet pint with their friends. The barman was as friendly as ever and Linda was darting in and out of the kitchen bringing people food. I couldn't stay long which was a shame.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oscars (formerly Hart of Preston) - Lass be Mine | 4.00 | | In excellent condition. Brown bitter with hints of melon and mandarin orange with a strong sharp dryish grapefruit bitterness that last well into the finish. |
| Sharp's - Coaster (or Cornish Coaster) | 3.60 | Not Tried | |
| Banks's - Young's London Original (was Bitter) - previously brewed in Bedford and at Wychwood | 3.70 | Not Tried | |
| Eagle (formerly Wells & Young's, formerly Charles Wells, formerly Wells) - Wells Bombardier (now superseded by 4.1% version) | 4.30 | Not Tried | |
| Nelson - Pursers Pussy Porter | 4.80 | Not Tried |
20 Mar 2009 (Andrew)
What a great pub. I walked up a very quite Crossington Road that felt almost summery. The pub was quite busy but with the sun shinning I just had to sit outside and stare across to Puckle Lane (now they've cut down the trees along the railway embankment).
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brains - Bitter | 3.70 | | I liked this. A yellowy brown coloured beer in good condition. Smelt of sulphur and tasted of sulphur and a slight metalicy-tangy bite. |
| Loddon - Ferryman's Gold | 4.40 | Not Tried | |
| Banks's - Young's London Original (was Bitter) - previously brewed in Bedford and at Wychwood | 3.70 | Not Tried | |
| Eagle (formerly Wells & Young's, formerly Charles Wells, formerly Wells) - Wells Bombardier (now superseded by 4.1% version) | 4.30 | Not Tried | |
| Houston - Texus | 4.50 | Not Tried |
27 Feb 2009 (Brian)
Had to get my hair cut at midday, so decided to make an afternoon of it. Met Pete in the Phoenix where he was stretching his lunch hour to breaking point. Quite a few in and 7 beers on, only managed to remember 5 of them. The landlord and lady are very friendly, always a hello and goodbye.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blackwater (sub-brand of Salopian) - Darkness | 4.30 | | Black with thin white head. Slightly thin in the mouth, but with a good hit of blackberry up front and sourness on the finish. Certainly one to have again. |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - London Pride | 4.10 | Not Tried | |
| Nelson - Dogwatch Stout | 4.50 | Not Tried | |
| Nelson - Master Mate Mild | 3.70 | Not Tried | |
| Salopian - Oracle | 4.00 | Not Tried |
About The Phoenix
Summary of Beer Scores
| Total | |
|---|---|
 | 12 |
| 66 |
| 67 |
| 38 |
 | 4 |
The pub is found in Canterbury, Kent, CT1 3DB.
Single roomed thin pub in Old Dover Road with excellent atmosphere and a great range of beers. Gets busy during cricket week when those who know, pack it out. 10% discount on real ale for CAMRA card carrying members.
We have visited this pub 140 times, seen 300 different beers and tried 140 of them.
Postcode: CT1 3DB