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The Flower Pot (Free House)
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| Beer (sort) | Average Score (sort) | No. Samples (sort) |
|---|---|---|
| Elgood's - Golden Newt |  | 1 |
| Hogs Back - A over T | | 3 |
| Goacher's - Gold Star | | 2 |
| Hogs Back - England's Glory | | 1 |
| Hogs Back - Hop Garden Gold |  | 2 |
| North Yorkshire - Honey Bunny | | 1 |
| Hop Back - GFB (Or Gilbert's First Brew) (superseded by 3.5% version from about 2010) | | 1 |
| Dark Star - Hophead was 3.8% (some has also been brewed by Fuller's) | | 1 |
| Phoenix - Arizona | | 1 |
| Dark Star - Best Bitter | | 1 |
| Hogs Back - Spring Ale | | 1 |
| Elgood's - Cambridge Bitter | | 1 |
| Phoenix - Thirsty Moon | | 1 |
| Bushy's - Manx Pride | | 2 |
| Hogs Back - HBB | | 1 |
| Ringwood - Boondoggle (now is 4.2% version) | | 1 |
| Wold Top - Mars Magic | | 1 |
| Bushy's - Manx Bitter | | 2 |
| Dark Star - Sussex Extra Stout |  | 1 |
| Banks's - Young's London Original (was Bitter) - previously brewed in Bedford and at Wychwood | Not Tried | 0 |
| Hogs Back - Tongham TEA (previously T.E.A.) | Not Tried | 0 |
Visits Details
25 Apr 2010 (Alenomore)
1930 visit. Decent crowd and some "usual suspects" in tonite!
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elgood's - Golden Newt | 4.10 | | Very quaffable. Best ale tonite. |
| Hop Back - GFB (Or Gilbert's First Brew) (superseded by 3.5% version from about 2010) | 3.80 | | In tip top condition. |
| Bushy's - Manx Bitter | 3.80 | | On top form. |
| Dark Star - Best Bitter | 4.00 | | On good form. |
24 Apr 2010 (Pedro)
Afternoon
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bushy's - Manx Pride | 4.20 | | |
| Goacher's - Gold Star | 5.10 | Not Tried | |
| Hop Back - GFB (Or Gilbert's First Brew) (superseded by 3.5% version from about 2010) | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
| Dark Star - Best Bitter | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Hogs Back - A over T | 9.00 | Not Tried | |
| Banks's - Young's London Original (was Bitter) - previously brewed in Bedford and at Wychwood | 3.70 | Not Tried |
24 Apr 2010 (Pedro)
Evening
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hogs Back - A over T | 9.00 | | |
| Bushy's - Manx Pride | 4.20 | | |
| Goacher's - Gold Star | 5.10 | Not Tried | |
| Hop Back - GFB (Or Gilbert's First Brew) (superseded by 3.5% version from about 2010) | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
| Dark Star - Best Bitter | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Banks's - Young's London Original (was Bitter) - previously brewed in Bedford and at Wychwood | 3.70 | Not Tried |
24 Apr 2010 (ChrisE)
Early Saturday afternoon. Not particularly busy, but ticking over nicely, and I took the opportunity to have one of their very good value sandwiches with my pint.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bushy's - Manx Bitter | 3.80 | | Every bit as good as on the Isle of Man. |
| Dark Star - Best Bitter | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Banks's - Young's London Original (was Bitter) - previously brewed in Bedford and at Wychwood | 3.70 | Not Tried |
22 Apr 2010 (Ian)
Sat in the corner on the PC entering visits. Not surprising really that this pub's entry on PubsandBeer is one of the most visited websites on the PC. Decent smattering of locals and a good beer line up, mostly Hogs Back beers.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hogs Back - A over T | 9.00 | | Gorgeous, oh what delicious fruits. OK, it's £4 a pint but it is heaven. One of the best beers I've had in a long time. The rich strawberry and raspberry and cherry is simply sublime. Oh man, that is just wonderful. |
| Goacher's - Gold Star | 5.10 | Not Tried | |
| Dark Star - Hophead was 3.8% (some has also been brewed by Fuller's) | 3.40 | Not Tried | Just lacks a little condition. Decent hops, but just lacks a bit of carbonation. Big head mind. I won't rate it as it was the last beer out of the barrel, it went off soon after I had it. Replaced by Dark Star Best |
| Hogs Back - Hop Garden Gold | 4.40 | Not Tried | Now called HOP |
| Banks's - Young's London Original (was Bitter) - previously brewed in Bedford and at Wychwood | 3.70 | Not Tried | |
| Hogs Back - HBB | 3.70 | Not Tried |
21 Apr 2010 (Pedro)
Afternoon
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goacher's - Gold Star | 5.10 | | |
| Hogs Back - Hop Garden Gold | 4.40 | | Also only £1-80 today |
| Hogs Back - HBB | 3.70 | | even at reduced £1-80 |
| Dark Star - Hophead was 3.8% (some has also been brewed by Fuller's) | 3.40 | Not Tried | |
| Hogs Back - A over T | 9.00 | Not Tried | Too strong to try and still £4/pint ! |
| Hogs Back - Spring Ale | 4.00 | Not Tried | Also £1-80 today |
17 Apr 2010 (Alenomore)
2100 and a good crowd and some old lags still standing after the early afternoon "meet the brewer" event!
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hogs Back - A over T | 9.00 | | Saved the best until last! A not overly sweet barley wine that went down well. Due to our archaic UK duty system, this ale was sold at £4 per pint? But my half was spot on! |
| Hogs Back - England's Glory | 4.30 | | Another A1 session bitter. |
| Hogs Back - Hop Garden Gold | 4.40 | | Good session bitter. |
| Hogs Back - Spring Ale | 4.00 | | Another very quaffable pale ale. |
| Hogs Back - Tongham TEA (previously T.E.A.) | 4.20 | Not Tried | |
| Hogs Back - HBB | 3.70 | Not Tried | The "meet the brewer", being Hogs Back, meant the incredible sight of all six pumps deidcated to....Hogs Back. A rare sight in Maidstone if ever there was one! |
16 Apr 2010 (Alenomore)
Fairly busy at 2130 and a good classic rock covers band, Morten, were in full swing.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goacher's - Gold Star | 5.10 | | Always save the best for last! |
| Dark Star - Hophead was 3.8% (some has also been brewed by Fuller's) | 3.40 | | In top condition. |
| Elgood's - Cambridge Bitter | 3.80 | | A nice ale, in top condition. |
| Ringwood - Boondoggle (now is 4.2% version) | 3.90 | | Good to see this old one. |
| Banks's - Young's London Original (was Bitter) - previously brewed in Bedford and at Wychwood | 3.70 | Not Tried |
13 Apr 2010 (Pedro)
Afternoon
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix - Arizona | 4.10 | | |
| Phoenix - Thirsty Moon | 4.60 | | really liked this |
| Wold Top - Mars Magic | 4.60 | | |
| North Yorkshire - Honey Bunny | 4.20 | | Too sweet for me |
| Goacher's - Gold Star | 5.10 | Not Tried | |
| Banks's - Young's London Original (was Bitter) - previously brewed in Bedford and at Wychwood | 3.70 | Not Tried |
11 Apr 2010 (Ian)
Brilliant pub, friendly staff, 6 beers on, and a computer in the corner for me to rate on. Lovely.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dark Star - Sussex Extra Stout | 4.50 | | I was extolling the virtues of this last night over Guiness, then it goes and lets me down by being not in the best of condition. Still the roasted malts are excellent. |
| Goacher's - Gold Star | 5.10 | Not Tried | |
| Phoenix - Arizona | 4.10 | Not Tried | |
| Phoenix - Thirsty Moon | 4.60 | Not Tried | Barmaid gave me a sample as it came on, touch of diacetyl I thought. |
| Wold Top - Mars Magic | 4.60 | Not Tried | |
| Banks's - Young's London Original (was Bitter) - previously brewed in Bedford and at Wychwood | 3.70 | Not Tried |
About The Flower Pot
Summary of Beer Scores
| Total | |
|---|---|
| 777 |
| 2492 |
| 583 |
 | 84 |
 | 10 |
The pub is found in Maidstone, Kent, ME14 2RJ.
Excellent non tied pub in Sandling Road, run by Dave and Julie serving 9 real ales from local and far flung breweries. Regular live music nights and food on offer everyday. Always at least one local ale on offer. Real fire and computer. Maidstone and Mid Kent CAMRA branch Pub of the Year 2009, 2010, 2011, 2013 and 2017. Also voted West Kent Pub of the Year, 2010, 2011 and 2017. Voted Kent Pub of the Year, 2010, 2011 and 2017. 9 handpumps are all located on the upper level bar counter. The current cask ales range and prices are always listed on an overhead computer screen too.
We have visited this pub 1259 times, seen 1529 different beers and tried 1165 of them.
Postcode: ME14 2RJ