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Larkins' Alehouse (Free House)
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| Beer (sort) | Average Score (sort) | No. Samples (sort) |
|---|---|---|
| Angels & Demons (now uses McCanns branding not its own) - Evil Thieves |  | 1 |
| Angels & Demons (now uses McCanns branding not its own) - Bombay Social | | 1 |
| Only With Love - Champion Big Session IPA | | 2 |
| Pig & Porter - Lilac Time Mild | | 1 |
| Kent - The Quiet American | | 1 |
| Angels & Demons (now uses McCanns branding not its own) - Topless | | 1 |
| Nightjar (formerly Slightly Foxed) - Not all Heroes Wear Capes | | 1 |
| Pig & Porter - Forever Lost |  | 1 |
| Lakedown - Best Bitter |  | 1 |
| Goacher's - Real Mild Ale | Not Tried | 0 |
| Larkins - Traditional | Not Tried | 0 |
| Goacher's - Gold Star | Not Tried | 0 |
| Iron Pier - X-Ale | Not Tried | 0 |
| Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - No. 5 | Not Tried | 0 |
| Triple fff - Pressed Rat & Warthog | Not Tried | 0 |
| Canterbury Ales (sometimes badged as Canterbrew) - Kentish Best | Not Tried | 0 |
| Gun - Chummy Bluster | Not Tried | 0 |
| Tonbridge - Rustic | Not Tried | 0 |
| Iron Pier - Whiteout IPA | Not Tried | 0 |
| Romney Marsh - American Pale Ale | Not Tried | 0 |
| Kent - Zingiber | Not Tried | 0 |
| Pig & Porter - Bipperty Bopperty | Not Tried | 0 |
| Bedlam - Benchmark | Not Tried | 0 |
| Canterbury Ales (sometimes badged as Canterbrew) - The Knight's Ale | Not Tried | 0 |
| Pig & Porter - Skylarking | Not Tried | 0 |
| Kent - Session Pale | Not Tried | 0 |
| Romney Marsh - Best Bitter | Not Tried | 0 |
| Bexley - BOB (Bexley's Own Beer) | Not Tried | 0 |
| Bexley - Idaho 7 | Not Tried | 0 |
Linda Kilby
Visits Details
10 Sep 2022 (Wittenden)
Cranbrook was en fete,with beer being dispensed within and without:I sat in side, to escape the raucous music emanating from obscure corners of the town.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Only With Love - Champion Big Session IPA | 4.90 | | Absent mindedly, I drank this as a best bitter,albeit one with a kotchel of hops to temper the malt.An OK pint. |
| Kent - Zingiber | 4.10 | Not Tried | |
| Bedlam - Benchmark | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Pig & Porter - Skylarking | 4.00 | Not Tried |
03 Sep 2022 (Wittenden)
A quiet moment at this multi-award winning micro on a warm September lunchtime.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lakedown - Best Bitter | 4.40 | | Metallic,acerbic.Good condition though. |
| Larkins - Traditional | 3.40 | Not Tried | |
| Iron Pier - Whiteout IPA | 5.30 | Not Tried | |
| Kent - The Quiet American | 4.20 | Not Tried |
13 Aug 2022 (Wittenden)
Late morning on a scorching Saturday.Pleasantly busy.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nightjar (formerly Slightly Foxed) - Not all Heroes Wear Capes | 5.50 | | Hazy:tropical fruit, farmyard.Good on a summer's day. |
| Goacher's - Real Mild Ale | 3.40 | Not Tried | |
| Gun - Chummy Bluster | 4.40 | Not Tried |
30 Jul 2022 (Wittenden)
Saturday noontime.Ran into an old compadre from many years back.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kent - The Quiet American | 4.20 | | Zesty, earthy : very pale. |
| Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - No. 5 | 4.40 | Not Tried | |
| Triple fff - Pressed Rat & Warthog | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
| Canterbury Ales (sometimes badged as Canterbrew) - Kentish Best | 3.70 | Not Tried | |
| Angels & Demons (now uses McCanns branding not its own) - Evil Thieves | 5.10 | Not Tried |
23 Jul 2022 (Wittenden)
Busy on a sunny Saturday noontime.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Only With Love - Champion Big Session IPA | 4.90 | | Arboreal,citrus.Lacking in the malt bill for a four rating. |
| Larkins - Traditional | 3.40 | Not Tried | |
| Kent - The Quiet American | 4.20 | Not Tried | |
| Iron Pier - X-Ale | 4.30 | Not Tried | Tempted,but too hot a day for a mild. |
09 Jul 2022 (Wittenden)
Saturday lunchtime on a sultry July day.Great line up:Jaipur to come.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Angels & Demons (now uses McCanns branding not its own) - Bombay Social | 3.80 | | Ideal quaffing material for a hot day. |
| Goacher's - Real Mild Ale | 3.40 | Not Tried | |
| Larkins - Traditional | 3.40 | Not Tried | |
| Goacher's - Gold Star | 5.10 | Not Tried |
02 Jul 2022 (Wittenden)
Saturday noon on a windy July day.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Angels & Demons (now uses McCanns branding not its own) - Evil Thieves | 5.10 | | As good as ever. |
| Bexley - BOB (Bexley's Own Beer) | 4.20 | Not Tried | |
| Bexley - Idaho 7 | 4.40 | Not Tried |
18 Jun 2022 (Wittenden)
Noon on a sweltering June Saturday.Word is, the George of this parish is becoming a 'Spoons.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pig & Porter - Forever Lost | 5.30 | | Bronze,arboreal IPA. |
| Canterbury Ales (sometimes badged as Canterbrew) - The Knight's Ale | 4.60 | Not Tried | |
| Kent - Session Pale | 3.70 | Not Tried | |
| Romney Marsh - Best Bitter | 4.00 | Not Tried |
11 Jun 2022 (Dosser)
First visit to West Kents new poty. A superb example of a micro pub. Beer at 3.80 to £4.10 a pint unless you want craft ale. Staff very lively as we're punters around the bar. The lad who served me kept singing Genesis songs from selling England by the £. Different. I will have whatever he's on!
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Angels & Demons (now uses McCanns branding not its own) - Topless | 4.90 | | £4.10 and excellent. Champagne flavours. |
11 Jun 2022 (Wittenden)
Midday in this award winning micro.Going from strength to strength.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pig & Porter - Lilac Time Mild | 3.80 | | Traditional light bodied dark mild.Oaty goodness, berry fruit. |
| Tonbridge - Rustic | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Romney Marsh - American Pale Ale | 5.00 | Not Tried | |
| Pig & Porter - Bipperty Bopperty | 3.60 | Not Tried |
About the Larkins' Alehouse
Summary of Beer Scores
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The pub is found in Cranbrook, Kent, TN17 3EB.
Long awaited micropub in a former florist's shop in the High Street. Long narrow room,with servery bar counter to the back. Beers served on gravity dispense from a cool room to the rear. Some tables and chairs to the front. Opened on Friday 6th October 2017. Unisex toilet. Local CAMRA branch Pub of the Year 2019, 2020, 2022 and 2024. CAMRA West Kent Pub of the Year 2022. CAMRA Kent Regional Pub of the Year 2022.
We have visited this pub 235 times, seen 329 different beers and tried 155 of them.
Postcode: TN17 3EB