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The Hovelling Boat Inn (Free House)

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Beer (sort)Average Score (sort)No. Samples (sort)
Fyne - JarlExcellent1
Angels & Demons (now uses McCanns branding not its own) - Black Taxi to the MoonExcellent1
Angels & Demons (now uses McCanns branding not its own) - Goldilocks is DeadExcellent1
Angels & Demons (now uses McCanns branding not its own) - A.D.H. MEExcellent1
Oakham - CitraExcellent1
Kent - Tropic AleExcellent1
Purple Moose - Snowdonia Ale (Cwrw Eryri)Excellent1
Wantsum - GolgothaExcellent1
Rooster's - Roots. Rock. Reggae.Good1
Bristol Beer Factory - Milk StoutGood1
Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - Oatmeal StoutGood2
Thornbridge / Thornbridge Hall - JaipurGood2
Kent - ProhibitionNot Tried0
Marble - Earl Grey IPANot Tried0
Shivering Sands - Black DeepNot Tried0
Picture 1. The Hovelling Boat Inn, Ramsgate, Kent
Picture 2. The Hovelling Boat Inn, Ramsgate, Kent
Picture 3. The Hovelling Boat Inn, Ramsgate, Kent
Chris Excell

Visits Details

27 Apr 2022 (Dosser)
Disappointing selection for a change
BeerABVScoreNotes
Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - Oatmeal Stout4.60Acceptable3rd one of these in a week in 3 micros. End of cask. Just acceptable.
13 Apr 2022 (Dosser)
10 in on a sunny afternoon. Conversation was how Richard the boss will take not getting into top 3 of poty for micros. Very political views here today.5 beers on.
BeerABVScoreNotes
Angels & Demons (now uses McCanns branding not its own) - A.D.H. ME5.20ExcellentIt wasn't supposed to be on but..quality at £3.80 a pint.
10 Apr 2022 (Dosser)
5 beers on and good chat
BeerABVScoreNotes
Angels & Demons (now uses McCanns branding not its own) - Black Taxi to the Moon5.40ExcellentLovely. £3.80.
18 Mar 2022 (Magnus Greel)
Early evening busy as expected for this popular venue we were lucky to bag a table by the entrance. Sadly the usual jovial barmaid wasn't in attendance and the replacement was the complete opposite preferring to remain aloof and engage with her phone rather than the customers.
BeerABVScoreNotes
Purple Moose - Snowdonia Ale (Cwrw Eryri)3.60ExcellentNever disappointed with this brewery's ales..
Fyne - Jarl3.80ExcellentI'd forgotten how sweet this is :(
Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - Oatmeal Stout4.60Not Tried
Kent - Prohibition4.80Not Tried
Marble - Earl Grey IPA6.80Not Tried
Shivering Sands - Black Deep4.30Not Tried
15 Mar 2022 (Dosser)
4 beers on , 2 settling. Most beers at £3.60 today. Few boys in and discussing what pubs would make it into gbg next week when top pubs announced. Conclusion was that it should be pubs that have been open full time. Many open for only a few hours after covid.
BeerABVScoreNotes
Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - Oatmeal Stout4.60ExcellentFine pint
Kent - Tropic Ale4.90ExcellentLovely pint.
11 Mar 2022 (Dosser)
4 beers on.
BeerABVScoreNotes
Angels & Demons (now uses McCanns branding not its own) - Goldilocks is Dead5.30ExcellentSuperb pint at £3,60.
03 Mar 2022 (Dosser)
5 beers on and the sun is shining. 5 people in.
BeerABVScoreNotes
Rooster's - Roots. Rock. Reggae.6.40GoodDidn't taste like a strong un. £4 a pint.
Thornbridge / Thornbridge Hall - Jaipur5.90AcceptableLast one out. Okish.
25 Feb 2022 (Dosser)
Top beers on today as Richard returns.
BeerABVScoreNotes
Thornbridge / Thornbridge Hall - Jaipur5.90ExcellentQuality and down to £3.80 maybe to combat the competition??
Wantsum - Golgotha5.50ExcellentSuperb and down to £3.80 a pint.
22 Feb 2022 (Dosser)
4 beers on none over 4.2%. Locals revolting.
BeerABVScoreNotes
Oakham - Citra4.20ExcellentGreat beer but not one I'd normally have. £3.40 a pint.
19 Feb 2022 (Dosser)
5 beers on but running out fast. Not many dark or strong beers left.
BeerABVScoreNotes
Bristol Beer Factory - Milk Stout4.50GoodIn good condition but too sweet for me. £3.40 a pop.

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About The Hovelling Boat Inn

The pub sign. The Hovelling Boat Inn, Ramsgate, Kent

Summary of Beer Scores

 Total
Exceptional37
Excellent252
Good159
Acceptable22
Poor5

Website.

The pub is found in Ramsgate, Kent, CT11 9DS.

Micropub in York Street that opened on Good Friday 2013 on the site of the Hovelling Boat pub which closed in 1909 (and re-opened 104 years later). No lager or keg beers are sold here. Other past lives of the building have been as a florist's shop and a fancy gift shop. A menu of the beer and cider on offer is shown on a wall blackboard then your drink is fetched (with table service) from a back room having been served on gravity dispense there. Under new ownership in spring 2018.

We have visited this pub 381 times, seen 407 different beers and tried 283 of them.

Map location

Postcode: CT11 9DS