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The Foundry Brew Pub (Stoneset Inns)
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| Beer (sort) | Average Score (sort) | No. Samples (sort) |
|---|---|---|
| Canterbury Brewers - Christmas Pudding Ale |  | 1 |
| Canterbury Brewers - Foundry Torpedo | | 5 |
| Canterbury Brewers - Street Light Porter | | 3 |
| Canterbury Brewers - Steam Lager | | 1 |
| Canterbury Brewers - Biggleton's Brown Ale |  | 1 |
| Canterbury Brewers - Aged Wee Heavy | | 1 |
| Canterbury Brewers - Foundry Helles | | 3 |
| Canterbury Brewers - Red Rye | | 1 |
| Canterbury Brewers - Foundry Black | | 3 |
| Canterbury Brewers - Canterbury Haka | | 2 |
| Canterbury Brewers - Foundry Man's Gold | | 1 |
| Canterbury Brewers - Single Hopped Pale Ale - Challenger |  | 2 |
| Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - Kent Pale Ale | Not Tried | 0 |
Photographs are of original site, not the new venue.
Visits Details
04 Feb 2012 (Andrew)
Came in to meet John but his dinner was delayed so I met him later. Sat at the bar and watched the comings and goings. Most people were drinking the Foundry's own beer - as you'd expect given that it's excellent stuff.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canterbury Brewers - Foundry Torpedo | 4.50 | | Back to its earthy toasted nut best |
| Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - Kent Pale Ale | 6.50 | Not Tried | Tempted to have this but too strong for this early in the evening. |
| Canterbury Brewers - Foundry Man's Gold | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Canterbury Brewers - Foundry Black | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Canterbury Brewers - Biggleton's Brown Ale | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
| Canterbury Brewers - Red Rye | 5.60 | Not Tried | |
| Canterbury Brewers - Foundry Helles | 4.10 | Not Tried |
24 Jan 2012 (Ian)
Probably the best time I've had here. Sometimes I need a weekday afternoon to sit in a pub to enjoy it the most. Odd day with lots going wrong and lots of expense, which meant I wanted to treat myself. Bar staff recommended the half rack of ribs in St Louis sauce which was excellent and then Tom (co-brewer) kept popping in and out having discussions about pubs and beer. Sat writing postcards and reading Terry Prachett and thoroughly enjoying myself. Good times.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canterbury Brewers - Aged Wee Heavy | 7.90 | | Rich malts, hops on the finish. A satisfying meal of a beer and no alcohol heat at all. So lovely. The cask version in Jura barrels should be a real treat launched on 25/01/2012 |
| Canterbury Brewers - Foundry Torpedo | 4.50 | Not Tried | |
| Canterbury Brewers - Foundry Man's Gold | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Canterbury Brewers - Foundry Black | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Canterbury Brewers - Biggleton's Brown Ale | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
| Canterbury Brewers - Foundry Helles | 4.10 | Not Tried |
14 Jan 2012 (Andrew)
Here with Adrian showing him the new sites of the old town. Busy and we only had a couple of hours so they were swift!
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canterbury Brewers - Foundry Torpedo | 4.50 | | Top stuff |
| Canterbury Brewers - Red Rye | 5.60 | | Really good. Like a smoother version of Torpedo. |
| Canterbury Brewers - Foundry Black | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Canterbury Brewers - Biggleton's Brown Ale | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
| Canterbury Brewers - Foundry Helles | 4.10 | Not Tried |
27 Dec 2011 (Alenomore)
1400 and a decent crowd in, mainly diners, but we propped ourselves against the left side of the bar and, this long-awaited session began...
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canterbury Brewers - Street Light Porter | 5.80 | | I think this is there best ale. |
| Canterbury Brewers - Foundry Black | 4.00 | | This replaced the Street Light Porter and was equally impressive. Smooth, dark, rich roasted notes. I also compared this to the font version, which was just as good, giving it a true continental taste. In fact, this bar could be anywhere in Belgium. It's that good? |
| Canterbury Brewers - Foundry Torpedo | 4.50 | | |
| Canterbury Brewers - Foundry Man's Gold | 4.00 | | |
| Canterbury Brewers - Canterbury Haka | 4.10 | | Well pronounced NZ hops. |
| Canterbury Brewers - Biggleton's Brown Ale | 3.80 | | Very nice. |
| Canterbury Brewers - Foundry Helles | 4.10 | | Lager type and very good. The font version was also spot on, as were the Steam Beer 5.4% and the Red Rye 5.6%. |
24 Dec 2011 (Andrew)
Came to see Ian and Martin. There were already there with Ian mesmerised by the Helles!? He made me try it on Cask and on Tap; neither were any my cup of tea so I passed them on to him and had his Torpedo instead - and much better it was too. Later, I saw Ian pouring the tap Helles into a half drunk pint of the cask version. I guess when you love the idea of a beer that much it doesn't really matter what it tastes like ;)
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canterbury Brewers - Foundry Torpedo | 4.50 | | Top stuff. Back to it's rough hoppy best |
| Canterbury Brewers - Canterbury Haka | 4.10 | | Top stuff. |
| Canterbury Brewers - Street Light Porter | 5.80 | | Top stuff |
| Canterbury Brewers - Foundry Helles | 4.10 | | Not really my cup of tea this style. |
| Canterbury Brewers - Foundry Man's Gold | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Canterbury Brewers - Biggleton's Brown Ale | 3.80 | Not Tried |
24 Dec 2011 (Martin the Mildman)
Busy with diners on Christmas Eve lunchtime.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canterbury Brewers - Foundry Helles | 4.10 | | Excellent lager style beer, rich gold in colour with a soft maltiness and restrained slightly citrus hoppiness. My score 16/20. |
| Canterbury Brewers - Foundry Torpedo | 4.50 | Not Tried | |
| Canterbury Brewers - Foundry Man's Gold | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Canterbury Brewers - Canterbury Haka | 4.10 | Not Tried | |
| Canterbury Brewers - Street Light Porter | 5.80 | Not Tried | |
| Canterbury Brewers - Biggleton's Brown Ale | 3.80 | Not Tried |
18 Dec 2011 (Alenomore)
1630 and all is quiet. Finally made it here. Wow? What a bar. Canterbury's best kept Real Ale secret? Very impressed with the enthusiasm and knowledge of the staff. Plenty of free tasters sampled from the host's, but only time for 3 swift halves today. A return visit will be made very soon...
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canterbury Brewers - Street Light Porter | 5.80 | | A stunningly good porter. Very complex, deep roasted notes. |
| Canterbury Brewers - Steam Lager | 5.20 | | Superb. |
| Canterbury Brewers - Christmas Pudding Ale | 4.60 | | Again, superb. Christmas pudding in a glass! |
| Canterbury Brewers - Foundry Man's Gold | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Canterbury Brewers - Canterbury Haka | 4.10 | Not Tried | |
| Canterbury Brewers - Foundry Helles | 4.10 | Not Tried |
04 Dec 2011 (Brian)
Fast becoming my favourite place to be in Canterbury. Got here about 3pm when most of the customers were finishing their Sunday lunch. Sat at the bar and had a couple of excellent beers. Would have stayed for more but for the car.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canterbury Brewers - Foundry Black | 4.00 | | Really excellent stout type thing. Quite thin in the mouth but big coffee, dark chocolate flavour which makes it really drinkable. |
| Canterbury Brewers - Single Hopped Pale Ale - Challenger | 4.60 | | Another really good golden ale. |
| Canterbury Brewers - Foundry Torpedo | 4.50 | Not Tried | |
| Canterbury Brewers - Foundry Man's Gold | 4.00 | Not Tried |
02 Dec 2011 (Andrew)
Here with Ian for a few Friday evening beers.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canterbury Brewers - Foundry Torpedo | 4.50 | | Had 3 pints of this. Top stuff |
| Canterbury Brewers - Foundry Black | 4.00 | | Chocolatey. |
29 Nov 2011 (Andrew)
Got here 5 mins after opening. I had a half day off work and 2 hours in Canterbury before having to go home so a few pubs and a few halves were in order. It's an odd feeling watching a pub open whilst listening to Christmas music and drinking hoppy beer. Customer service in this pub is excellent as is the beer.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canterbury Brewers - Single Hopped Pale Ale - Challenger | 4.60 |  | Light brown. Striking leafy bitterness. Extreme grapefruit rind and hints of Turkish delight. Excellent condition but just too much of a blast in the mouth for me. |
| Canterbury Brewers - Foundry Torpedo | 4.50 | Not Tried | |
| Canterbury Brewers - Foundry Man's Gold | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Canterbury Brewers - Foundry Black | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Canterbury Brewers - Biggleton's Brown Ale | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
| Canterbury Brewers - Red Rye | 5.60 | Not Tried |
About The Foundry Brew Pub
Summary of Beer Scores
| Total | |
|---|---|
| 35 |
| 145 |
| 61 |
| 19 |
 | 3 |
The pub is found in Canterbury, Kent, CT1 2NR.
Brewery tap for Canterbury Brewers. The brewery is inside the building and may be viewed through an internal window. Upstairs and ground floor bars with the latter always open. 7 handpumps sported in each of the 2 bars. Substantial discount on real ales for Card carrying CAMRA members - at April 2013 this was 10% on own brewed beer - ask if there is a discount on food too as this is allegedly 10% too. Consists of two bar areas - one downstairs adjacent to the brewery and another up some steps to a mezzanine level. Originally located in White Horse Lane near the Cherry Tree pub. In addition to its excellent home brewed ales the pub is getting a reputation for tasty and good value food. Moved in October 2018 to a new location in Stour Street "lock stock and barrel".
We have visited this pub 146 times, seen 100 different beers and tried 74 of them.
Postcode: CT1 2NR