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The Flower Pot (Free House)
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| Beer (sort) | Average Score (sort) | No. Samples (sort) |
|---|---|---|
| Dark Star - Hophead was 3.8% (some has also been brewed by Fuller's) |  | 4 |
| Dark Star - American Pale Ale (some has also been brewed by Fuller's) | | 2 |
| Goacher's - 1066 Old Ale | | 1 |
| Theakston - Old Peculier | | 3 |
| Saltaire - Rye Smile | | 2 |
| Acorn - Lubelski IPA |  | 1 |
| Moorhouse's - Blond Witch | | 1 |
| Dark Star - Old Ale (aka Old Chestnut) | | 2 |
| Goacher's - Gold Star | | 5 |
| Skinner's (now brewed by Goodh) - Christmas Fairy | | 1 |
| Banks's - Young's London Original (was Bitter) - previously brewed in Bedford and at Wychwood | | 2 |
| Whitstable - Cockle Warmer | | 3 |
| Theakston - Best Bitter | | 2 |
| Cotleigh - Tawny | | 1 |
| Triple fff - Pressed Rat & Warthog | | 3 |
| Rudgate - Rudolph's Ruin | Not Tried | 0 |
| Elgood's - Festive Feelgood | Not Tried | 0 |
Visits Details
29 Dec 2009 (Pedro)
Afternoon visit
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goacher's - Gold Star | 5.10 | | |
| Theakston - Old Peculier | 5.60 | | |
| Dark Star - American Pale Ale (some has also been brewed by Fuller's) | 4.70 | | |
| Dark Star - Hophead was 3.8% (some has also been brewed by Fuller's) | 3.40 | | |
| Theakston - Best Bitter | 3.80 | | |
| Banks's - Young's London Original (was Bitter) - previously brewed in Bedford and at Wychwood | 3.70 | Not Tried |
28 Dec 2009 (Pedro)
Local CAMRA branch visit lunchtime
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goacher's - Gold Star | 5.10 | | |
| Theakston - Old Peculier | 5.60 | | |
| Dark Star - Hophead was 3.8% (some has also been brewed by Fuller's) | 3.40 | | |
| Theakston - Best Bitter | 3.80 | | |
| Dark Star - Old Ale (aka Old Chestnut) | 4.00 | | |
| Banks's - Young's London Original (was Bitter) - previously brewed in Bedford and at Wychwood | 3.70 |  |
25 Dec 2009 (Pedro)
lunchtime...very busy...great atmosphere !
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theakston - Old Peculier | 5.60 | | All four that I squeezed in before 3 o'clock closing !...what a great beer when on form ! |
| Dark Star - American Pale Ale (some has also been brewed by Fuller's) | 4.70 | Not Tried | |
| Dark Star - Hophead was 3.8% (some has also been brewed by Fuller's) | 3.40 | Not Tried | |
| Banks's - Young's London Original (was Bitter) - previously brewed in Bedford and at Wychwood | 3.70 | Not Tried | |
| Dark Star - Old Ale (aka Old Chestnut) | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Skinner's (now brewed by Goodh) - Christmas Fairy | 3.90 | Not Tried |
24 Dec 2009 (Pedro)
evening visit
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dark Star - American Pale Ale (some has also been brewed by Fuller's) | 4.70 | | Definitely one of the best drinks I've ever had !!! |
| Dark Star - Hophead was 3.8% (some has also been brewed by Fuller's) | 3.40 | | |
| Dark Star - Old Ale (aka Old Chestnut) | 4.00 | | |
| Skinner's (now brewed by Goodh) - Christmas Fairy | 3.90 | | |
| Theakston - Best Bitter | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
| Banks's - Young's London Original (was Bitter) - previously brewed in Bedford and at Wychwood | 3.70 | Not Tried |
22 Dec 2009 (Pedro)
evening quick visit...very icy underfoot in Maidstone
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cotleigh - Tawny | 3.80 | | |
| Goacher's - Gold Star | 5.10 | Not Tried | |
| Goacher's - 1066 Old Ale | 6.70 | Not Tried | |
| Triple fff - Pressed Rat & Warthog | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
| Banks's - Young's London Original (was Bitter) - previously brewed in Bedford and at Wychwood | 3.70 | Not Tried |
18 Dec 2009 (Pedro)
As Maidstone seemed cut off by the heavy snow fall, lots of people gathered by the log fire for a chat and some super beers !
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goacher's - 1066 Old Ale | 6.70 | | The south-east regional winner was abolutely supreme !...But beware a premium beer at a premium price !...but worth it ! |
| Saltaire - Rye Smile | 3.90 | | |
| Goacher's - Gold Star | 5.10 | | |
| Triple fff - Pressed Rat & Warthog | 3.80 | | |
| Banks's - Young's London Original (was Bitter) - previously brewed in Bedford and at Wychwood | 3.70 | | Started a new cask ! |
| Acorn - Lubelski IPA | 5.00 | Not Tried |
17 Dec 2009 (Pedro)
Evening visit with Dosser and Angie
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goacher's - Gold Star | 5.10 | | |
| Triple fff - Pressed Rat & Warthog | 3.80 | | |
| Saltaire - Rye Smile | 3.90 | | |
| Acorn - Lubelski IPA | 5.00 | | |
| Whitstable - Cockle Warmer | 4.70 | | |
| Banks's - Young's London Original (was Bitter) - previously brewed in Bedford and at Wychwood | 3.70 | Not Tried |
17 Dec 2009 (Pedro)
late afternoon
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Triple fff - Pressed Rat & Warthog | 3.80 | | |
| Whitstable - Cockle Warmer | 4.70 | | |
| 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 | |
| Saltaire - Rye Smile | 3.90 | Not Tried | |
| Acorn - Lubelski IPA | 5.00 | Not Tried |
16 Dec 2009 (Dosser)
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goacher's - Gold Star | 5.10 | | |
| Whitstable - Cockle Warmer | 4.70 | | |
| Triple fff - Pressed Rat & Warthog | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
| Banks's - Young's London Original (was Bitter) - previously brewed in Bedford and at Wychwood | 3.70 | Not Tried | |
| Saltaire - Rye Smile | 3.90 | Not Tried | |
| Acorn - Lubelski IPA | 5.00 | Not Tried |
12 Dec 2009 (Pedro)
Evening visit
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dark Star - Hophead was 3.8% (some has also been brewed by Fuller's) | 3.40 | | superb! |
| Moorhouse's - Blond Witch | 4.40 | | |
| Goacher's - Gold Star | 5.10 | Not Tried | |
| Rudgate - Rudolph's Ruin | 4.60 | Not Tried | |
| Elgood's - Festive Feelgood | 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