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The Flower Pot (Free House)
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| Beer (sort) | Average Score (sort) | No. Samples (sort) |
|---|---|---|
| Goacher's - Gold Star |  | 5 |
| Dark Star - American Pale Ale (some has also been brewed by Fuller's) | | 2 |
| Dark Star - Porter | | 1 |
| Dark Star - Hophead was 3.8% (some has also been brewed by Fuller's) | | 1 |
| Eagle (formerly Wells & Young's, formerly Charles Wells, formerly Wells) - Young's Winter Warmer | | 2 |
| Grainstore - Rutland Panther | | 2 |
| Brewster's - Decadence | | 2 |
| Ramsbury - Deer Hunter | | 2 |
| Banks's - Young's London Original (was Bitter) - previously brewed in Bedford and at Wychwood |  | 3 |
| Rudgate - Rudolph's Ruin | | 1 |
| Oakham - Bishops Farewell | | 3 |
| Caledonian - Blueberry Thrill | | 1 |
| Elgood's - Festive Feelgood | | 1 |
| Wychwood (now brewed at Banks's) - Dog's Bollocks (aka Mutt's Nuts) | | 2 |
| Rudgate - Viking | | 1 |
| Frome (formerly Milk Street) - Iron Brew | | 2 |
| Moorhouse's - Blond Witch | | 1 |
| Milestone - Plot & Treason | | 2 |
| Brewster's - Hophead | | 1 |
| Hidden - Pint | | 1 |
| Rudgate - Viking Bitter (superseded by 3.8% version) | | 1 |
| Hanlons (formerly O'Hanlon's) - Firefly | Not Tried | 0 |
| Springhead - Roaring Meg | Not Tried | 0 |
Visits Details
11 Dec 2009 (Pedro)
Evening re-visit
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dark Star - Hophead was 3.8% (some has also been brewed by Fuller's) | 3.40 | | well worth coming back for ! |
| Moorhouse's - Blond Witch | 4.40 | | |
| Goacher's - Gold Star | 5.10 | Not Tried | |
| Rudgate - Rudolph's Ruin | 4.60 | Not Tried | |
| Banks's - Young's London Original (was Bitter) - previously brewed in Bedford and at Wychwood | 3.70 | Not Tried | |
| Elgood's - Festive Feelgood | 3.70 | Not Tried |
11 Dec 2009 (Pedro)
Afternoon
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rudgate - Rudolph's Ruin | 4.60 | | |
| Elgood's - Festive Feelgood | 3.70 | | |
| Goacher's - Gold Star | 5.10 | Not Tried | |
| Moorhouse's - Blond Witch | 4.40 | Not Tried | |
| Hidden - Pint | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
| Banks's - Young's London Original (was Bitter) - previously brewed in Bedford and at Wychwood | 3.70 | Not Tried |
06 Dec 2009 (Pedro)
afternoon
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goacher's - Gold Star | 5.10 | | |
| Oakham - Bishops Farewell | 4.60 | | |
| Dark Star - American Pale Ale (some has also been brewed by Fuller's) | 4.70 | | |
| Hidden - Pint | 3.80 | | |
| Eagle (formerly Wells & Young's, formerly Charles Wells, formerly Wells) - Young's Winter Warmer | 5.00 | | |
| Banks's - Young's London Original (was Bitter) - previously brewed in Bedford and at Wychwood | 3.70 | | |
| Brewster's - Decadence | 4.40 | |
05 Dec 2009 (Angie)
Excellent evening.The band played lots of suicidal music (music to slash your wrists to) and the pub was packed with CAMRA members.The beer choice tonight was exceptional. Where else can you find such a selection in Mid Kent?
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oakham - Bishops Farewell | 4.60 | | Amazing flavours |
| Dark Star - American Pale Ale (some has also been brewed by Fuller's) | 4.70 | | Exceptional |
| Eagle (formerly Wells & Young's, formerly Charles Wells, formerly Wells) - Young's Winter Warmer | 5.00 | | Outstanding with caramel flavouring |
| Brewster's - Decadence | 4.40 | | Superb beer just right for a lady |
| Dark Star - Hophead was 3.8% (some has also been brewed by Fuller's) | 3.40 | Not Tried | Ran out to quickly |
| Hidden - Pint | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
| Banks's - Young's London Original (was Bitter) - previously brewed in Bedford and at Wychwood | 3.70 | Not Tried | |
| Ramsbury - Deer Hunter | 5.00 | Not Tried | Ran Out |
02 Dec 2009 (Pedro)
afternoon
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oakham - Bishops Farewell | 4.60 | | |
| Banks's - Young's London Original (was Bitter) - previously brewed in Bedford and at Wychwood | 3.70 | | |
| Ramsbury - Deer Hunter | 5.00 | | fruity smell, odd taste |
| Springhead - Roaring Meg | 5.50 | Not Tried | |
| Hanlons (formerly O'Hanlon's) - Firefly | 3.70 | Not Tried | |
| Milestone - Plot & Treason | 4.40 | Not Tried |
28 Nov 2009 (Dosser)
Wet Saturday evening, but beautiful log fire giving out heat.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goacher's - Gold Star | 5.10 | | |
| Grainstore - Rutland Panther | 3.40 | | Ran out. This pub sells so much beer there is always another to come on ,whether its 11am or 11 pm. |
| Ramsbury - Deer Hunter | 5.00 | | Lovely fruity flavours |
| Milestone - Plot & Treason | 4.40 | | Smokey |
| Hanlons (formerly O'Hanlon's) - Firefly | 3.70 | Not Tried | |
| Banks's - Young's London Original (was Bitter) - previously brewed in Bedford and at Wychwood | 3.70 | Not Tried | |
| Frome (formerly Milk Street) - Iron Brew | 4.10 | Not Tried | Ran out. |
| Rudgate - Viking | 3.80 | Not Tried |
27 Nov 2009 (Pedro)
Afternoon visit
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goacher's - Gold Star | 5.10 | | So consistently excellent !...starting to think I need to set the bar lower ! |
| Grainstore - Rutland Panther | 3.40 | | very good for pretty weak beer |
| Milestone - Plot & Treason | 4.40 | | smokey so not my cup of tea but a good beer none the less ! |
| Banks's - Young's London Original (was Bitter) - previously brewed in Bedford and at Wychwood | 3.70 | Not Tried | |
| Frome (formerly Milk Street) - Iron Brew | 4.10 | Not Tried | |
| Rudgate - Viking | 3.80 | Not Tried |
23 Nov 2009 (Matt)
early evening with nice conversation at the bar in front of an open fire.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rudgate - Viking Bitter (superseded by 3.8% version) | 3.90 | | Lovely session bitter with dry, fruity flavours, very morish. |
22 Nov 2009 (Pedro)
Evening visit for CAMRA event
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goacher's - Gold Star | 5.10 | | As always ! |
| Brewster's - Hophead | 3.60 | | |
| Wychwood (now brewed at Banks's) - Dog's Bollocks (aka Mutt's Nuts) | 5.20 | | |
| Banks's - Young's London Original (was Bitter) - previously brewed in Bedford and at Wychwood | 3.70 | | |
| Caledonian - Blueberry Thrill | 4.20 | | nice fruity flavours |
| Frome (formerly Milk Street) - Iron Brew | 4.10 | | Not to my particular tastebuds though ! |
| Rudgate - Viking | 3.80 | | Looks like this beer has been reduced in strength by 0.1% |
22 Nov 2009 (Angie)
New CAMRA members evening. Lots signed up.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goacher's - Gold Star | 5.10 | | Top quality |
| Dark Star - Porter | 5.50 | | Lovely dark beer. |
| Wychwood (now brewed at Banks's) - Dog's Bollocks (aka Mutt's Nuts) | 5.20 | | As a lady I couldn't ask for this beer by its proper name! |
| Frome (formerly Milk Street) - Iron Brew | 4.10 | | smoky |
| Brewster's - Hophead | 3.60 | Not Tried | |
| Rudgate - Viking Bitter (superseded by 3.8% version) | 3.90 | Not Tried | |
| Banks's - Young's London Original (was Bitter) - previously brewed in Bedford and at Wychwood | 3.70 | Not Tried | |
| Caledonian - Blueberry Thrill | 4.20 | 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