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The New Inn (Free House)
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| Beer (sort) | Average Score (sort) | No. Samples (sort) |
|---|---|---|
| Oakham - Tranquility |  | 1 |
| Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - East Kent India Pale Ale | | 1 |
| Adnams - Southwold Bitter |  | 2 |
| Dark Star - Revelation | | 1 |
| Oakham - Bishops Farewell | | 1 |
| Thornbridge / Thornbridge Hall - Jaipur | | 2 |
| Adnams - Cashmere IPA | | 1 |
| Adnams - Ghost Ship | | 3 |
| Westerham - British Bulldog "BB" (was 4.3%) | | 1 |
| Thornbridge / Thornbridge Hall - Brother Rabbit | | 1 |
| Oakham - Citra | | 1 |
| Timothy Taylor - Boltmaker (formerly Best Bitter) |  | 1 |
| Oakham - JHB | | 1 |
| Thornbridge / Thornbridge Hall - Lumford | | 1 |
| Purity - Pure Gold | | 1 |
| Titanic - Mild | | 1 |
| Oakham - Green Devil IPA | | 1 |
| Musket - Fife & Drum Golden Ale | | 1 |
| Bath Ales - Summer's Hare | | 1 |
| Brewster's - Hop a Doodle Doo | Not Tried | 0 |
| Skinner's - Cornish Knocker Ale | Not Tried | 0 |
| Tryst - Raj IPA | Not Tried | 0 |
| Oakham - Preacher | Not Tried | 0 |
| Andwell - Ruddy Darter | Not Tried | 0 |
| Lytham - Dingo | Not Tried | 0 |
| Kent - Cobnut | Not Tried | 0 |
| Muirhouse - Greedy King | Not Tried | 0 |
| Skinner's - Porthleven | Not Tried | 0 |
| Downton - Chimera IPA | Not Tried | 0 |
| Bristol Beer Factory - Seven | Not Tried | 0 |
| Butcombe - Bitter (or Original Beer) | Not Tried | 0 |
| Skinner's - Lushingtons | Not Tried | 0 |
| St Austell - Tribute | Not Tried | 0 |
| Reedley Hallows - Old Laund Bitter | Not Tried | 0 |
| Thornbridge / Thornbridge Hall - Lord Marples | Not Tried | 0 |
| Turnstone - High Seas | Not Tried | 0 |
| Banks's - Young's London Original (was Bitter) - previously brewed in Bedford and at Wychwood | Not Tried | 0 |
| Butcombe - Gold | Not Tried | 0 |
| St Austell - Trelawny | Not Tried | 0 |
| Purity - Mad Goose | Not Tried | 0 |
| Woodforde's - Wherry | Not Tried | 0 |
| Whitstable - Kentish Reserve | Not Tried | 0 |
| Black Sheep - Best Bitter | Not Tried | 0 |
| Whitstable - Winkle Picker | Not Tried | 0 |
| Kent - Beyond the Pale | Not Tried | 0 |
| Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - West Coast IPA (superseded by 5.6% version) | Not Tried | 0 |
| Skinner's - Betty Stogs Bitter | Not Tried | 0 |
| Skinner's - Hops 'n' Honey | Not Tried | 0 |
Visits Details
18 Feb 2017 (Andrew)
First stop on Ian and my old school tour of Canterbury. I like the New Inn; it's quiet and the beer's good.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Musket - Fife & Drum Golden Ale | 3.80 | | |
| Skinner's - Cornish Knocker Ale | 4.50 | Not Tried | |
| Oakham - Preacher | 4.30 | Not Tried | |
| Lytham - Dingo | 4.20 | Not Tried | |
| Muirhouse - Greedy King | 4.70 | Not Tried |
02 Dec 2016 (Andrew)
Great range of beers today.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westerham - British Bulldog "BB" (was 4.3%) | 4.10 | | Really nice pint; much better than the bottled version. |
| St Austell - Tribute | 4.20 | Not Tried | |
| Whitstable - Kentish Reserve | 5.00 | Not Tried | |
| Whitstable - Winkle Picker | 4.50 | Not Tried | |
| Adnams - Ghost Ship | 4.50 | Not Tried | |
| Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - West Coast IPA (superseded by 5.6% version) | 6.50 | Not Tried | |
| Skinner's - Hops 'n' Honey | 4.00 | Not Tried |
03 Sep 2016 (Mick)
Quiet early evening. Friendly pub.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adnams - Southwold Bitter | 3.70 | | Good pint of this distinctive beer, peppery and full bodied. |
| Adnams - Cashmere IPA | 4.70 | | Just had a taster, very, very pale, light fresh and floral, a touch of lemon and other fruit, very nice. |
| Purity - Mad Goose | 4.20 | Not Tried | |
| Black Sheep - Best Bitter | 3.80 | Not Tried |
16 Jun 2016 (Jack William)
Post footie trip late afternoon - the pub was closed until 5 30 - but as the barman was in the garden he served us anyway.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dark Star - Revelation | 5.70 | | Gorgeous beer - even though this was near to the end of the barrel. |
| Timothy Taylor - Boltmaker (formerly Best Bitter) | 4.00 | | Very smooth. |
| Butcombe - Gold | 4.40 | Not Tried | |
| Adnams - Ghost Ship | 4.50 | Not Tried |
28 May 2016 (Mick)
Here for the Beer Festival. Sat in the garden in the afternoon sun. Getting busy when we left at 17-00
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oakham - Bishops Farewell | 4.60 | | Very nice, well balanced. |
| Thornbridge / Thornbridge Hall - Brother Rabbit | 4.00 | | Very pale, zesty and fresh, refreshing. |
| Oakham - Citra | 4.20 | | I love this beer, super body, well hopped a lingering finish. Beer of the day for me. |
| Oakham - JHB | 3.80 | | Very drinkable session beer. |
| Titanic - Mild | 3.50 | | Good stuff, some roast, clean tasting and a dry finish. |
| Thornbridge / Thornbridge Hall - Jaipur | 5.90 | Not Tried | |
| Skinner's - Betty Stogs Bitter | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Brewster's - Hop a Doodle Doo | 4.30 | Not Tried | |
| Tryst - Raj IPA | 5.50 | Not Tried | |
| Andwell - Ruddy Darter | 4.60 | Not Tried | |
| Kent - Cobnut | 4.10 | Not Tried | |
| Skinner's - Porthleven | 4.80 | Not Tried | |
| Kent - Beyond the Pale | 5.40 | Not Tried | Not ready to serve, disappointing, a great beer. |
| Downton - Chimera IPA | 6.80 | Not Tried | |
| Bristol Beer Factory - Seven | 4.20 | Not Tried | |
| Skinner's - Lushingtons | 4.20 | Not Tried | |
| Reedley Hallows - Old Laund Bitter | 3.60 | Not Tried | |
| Turnstone - High Seas | 4.80 | Not Tried |
11 May 2016 (Andrew)
A swift one. Sat in the garden and enjoyed the tweeting birds.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bath Ales - Summer's Hare | 3.90 | | Light and soft. Very drinkable. |
| Black Sheep - Best Bitter | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
| Kent - Beyond the Pale | 5.40 | Not Tried |
01 May 2016 (Jack William)
Early evening - handful in. Delighted to see Green Devil on.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oakham - Green Devil IPA | 6.00 | | Not quite as lively as it could have been - but delicious. |
| Woodforde's - Wherry | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
| St Austell - Tribute | 4.20 | Not Tried | |
| St Austell - Trelawny | 3.80 | Not Tried |
05 Mar 2016 (Mick)
Canterbury University Real ale club in so quite busy.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oakham - Tranquility | 6.50 | | Came on to replace the Jaipur. Stunning IPA, citrus balanced with malt, abv obvious, good mouth feel and intense bitter finish. superb. |
| Thornbridge / Thornbridge Hall - Jaipur | 5.90 | | Had a sip of this. |
| Purity - Pure Gold | 3.80 | | Nice enough but prefer the Mad Goose. |
| Adnams - Ghost Ship | 4.50 | | Old Reliable, nice pale beer. |
| St Austell - Trelawny | 3.80 | Not Tried |
27 Feb 2016 (Mick)
Lots of people watching Rugby, we sat out the back and enjoyed the beer.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adnams - Ghost Ship | 4.50 | | Super pint of this pale hoppy beer. |
| Adnams - Southwold Bitter | 3.70 | | Nice enough, not exceptional. |
| Thornbridge / Thornbridge Hall - Lumford | 3.90 | | A bit underwhelmed, good condition but did not rock my boat. |
| Banks's - Young's London Original (was Bitter) - previously brewed in Bedford and at Wychwood | 3.70 | Not Tried |
20 Feb 2016 (Mick)
Busy, friendly pub. Andrew always happy to talk and listen about beer, taster freely given.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - East Kent India Pale Ale | 6.50 | | Put on to replace the Jaipur. First pint out. Stunning, dangerous and drinkable. superb balance of malt, hops, bitterness and body. Exceptional |
| Adnams - Ghost Ship | 4.50 | | Very nice, crisp hoppy and delicious. |
| Thornbridge / Thornbridge Hall - Jaipur | 5.90 | | Nice if not super, cask finished after next pint.. |
| Butcombe - Bitter (or Original Beer) | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| St Austell - Tribute | 4.20 | Not Tried | |
| Thornbridge / Thornbridge Hall - Lord Marples | 4.00 | Not Tried |
About The New Inn
Summary of Beer Scores
| Total | |
|---|---|
| 49 |
| 188 |
| 141 |
 | 36 |
 | 7 |
The pub is found in Canterbury, Kent, CT1 1NP.
A narrow terrace house in Havelock Street that was once a Fremlin's pub and now a freehouse. Local CAMRA branch Pub of the Year 2017, 2018 and 2022.
We have visited this pub 210 times, seen 476 different beers and tried 254 of them.
Postcode: CT1 1NP