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The Butchers Arms (Free House)
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| Beer (sort) | Average Score (sort) | No. Samples (sort) |
|---|---|---|
| Dark Star - Carafa Jade |  | 2 |
| Dark Star - Hophead was 3.8% (some has also been brewed by Fuller's) | | 2 |
| Old Dairy (being contract brewed after it closed) - Silver Top | | 2 |
| Larkins - Porter | | 1 |
| Larkins - Traditional |  | 2 |
| Old Dairy (being contract brewed after it closed) - Copper Top | | 1 |
| Georges - Broadsword | | 1 |
| Kent - Black Gold | | 1 |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - ESB | | 1 |
| Old Dairy (being contract brewed after it closed) - Blue Top | | 2 |
| Adnams - Broadside | | 1 |
| Canterbury Ales (sometimes badged as Canterbrew) - The Prince's Ale |  | 1 |
| Old Dairy (being contract brewed after it closed) - Gold Top |  | 1 |
| Dark Star - Over The Moon | Not Tried | 0 |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - Gale's HSB | Not Tried | 0 |
| Dark Star - American Pale Ale (some has also been brewed by Fuller's) | Not Tried | 0 |
| Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - No. 5 | Not Tried | 0 |
| Thornbridge / Thornbridge Hall - Jaipur | Not Tried | 0 |
| Dark Star - Partridge Best Bitter | Not Tried | 0 |
Visits Details
25 Aug 2011 (Andrew)
A couple of folk in. Sat and listened to a story from Martyn about some silly fool who came in and tried to tell him how to run a pub. Silly fool.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Georges - Broadsword | 4.70 | | A good brown bitter that doesn't drink like a 4.7% beer at all. Be interesting to do a session on it but at that strength, maybe not. |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - ESB | 5.50 | Not Tried | |
| 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 | No idea why I didn't have this. Must have been feeling ill |
| Dark Star - Partridge Best Bitter | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Kent - Black Gold | 4.00 | Not Tried |
16 Aug 2011 (Mick)
Just passing so had to call in, very busy although only been open 15 minutes. Super selection on tap, shame I could only have one.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Old Dairy (being contract brewed after it closed) - Silver Top | 4.50 | | Superb black beer, roasted notes, malt and caramel with a balancing sharpness. I could drink this all night. |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - ESB | 5.50 | Not Tried | |
| Dark Star - Hophead was 3.8% (some has also been brewed by Fuller's) | 3.40 | Not Tried | |
| Thornbridge / Thornbridge Hall - Jaipur | 5.90 | Not Tried | |
| Old Dairy (being contract brewed after it closed) - Copper Top | 4.10 | Not Tried |
06 Aug 2011 (Mick)
Typical Butchers evening, much banter and Tabbing.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dark Star - Carafa Jade | 5.00 | | Not had this before, superb. The intensity of the hops has to tried to believe it, not the usual citrus but a raw green hop edge. Wonderful. |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - ESB | 5.50 | Not Tried | |
| Dark Star - Hophead was 3.8% (some has also been brewed by Fuller's) | 3.40 | Not Tried | |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - Gale's HSB | 4.80 | Not Tried |
03 Aug 2011 (Blair)
Glorious weather so a visit to the Butchers was in order. Very warm walk through the golf course so we were all pretty thirsty. Obviously the heat got to us and that's what I'll blame for us being unreasonably drunk after only 4 pints.... One of my group claims to have lost his sight due to the chilli sauce, likely story.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - ESB | 5.50 | | This pint was the beginning of the end, was lovely though. |
| Dark Star - Carafa Jade | 5.00 | | Beautiful hoppy ale with a bit of jaffa cake to it. |
| Old Dairy (being contract brewed after it closed) - Gold Top | 4.30 | | Wasn't blown away by this one, shame as every other beer from this brewery has been fantastic. |
| Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - No. 5 | 4.40 | Not Tried | |
| Adnams - Broadside | 4.70 | Not Tried | |
| Dark Star - Hophead was 3.8% (some has also been brewed by Fuller's) | 3.40 | Not Tried |
19 Jul 2011 (Mick)
Usual Butchers atmosphere, slightly weird with Gavin at the helm and Martyn in as a customer.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kent - Black Gold | 4.00 | | Nice, my type of beer, rich roast and liqurice, reminiscent of Over the Moon> |
| 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 | |
| Old Dairy (being contract brewed after it closed) - Copper Top | 4.10 | Not Tried |
12 Jun 2011 (Ken)
Any advice on the best way to make sloe gin? Andy the Onion ain't telling and Welsh Brian couldn't stop! Viva ESB
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Old Dairy (being contract brewed after it closed) - Blue Top | 4.80 | | An excellent pint or two or.... |
04 Jun 2011 (Mick)
First in tonight, wonderful choice of ales, as always.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adnams - Broadside | 4.70 | | Took 2lt as a takeaway, superb! |
| Old Dairy (being contract brewed after it closed) - Copper Top | 4.10 | | good pint, good colour and flavour, served in top condition. |
| Old Dairy (being contract brewed after it closed) - Silver Top | 4.50 | | Super condition, pale and full of flavour. |
| Larkins - Porter | 5.20 | Not Tried | |
| Dark Star - Hophead was 3.8% (some has also been brewed by Fuller's) | 3.40 | Not Tried |
01 Jun 2011 (Andrew)
Arrived at 8 and apart from Gavin, "behind the bar", it was empty. After Glyn arrived (thanks for the pint Glyn) it started to get busier. Talk was around stories of Martyn's glorious ascent to becoming a God amongst landlords, Goacher's (I do worship him) and his recent visit, a Butcher's trip to Edinburgh, and the best pub conversation I've heard for ages that went along the lines of, "So if nuns live in a nunnery, why don't monks live in monkeries. Umm (came the answer), because they don't fly?". I love the Butcher's!
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Larkins - Porter | 5.20 | | Ha ha ha ha ha. This is THE best porter in THE best pub. |
| Dark Star - Hophead was 3.8% (some has also been brewed by Fuller's) | 3.40 | | Okay a 5 out of 5 for Hop Head at the Butcher's. ...but this was actually better than 5/5. This was so good (as, frankly, it usually is here) that it makes a mockery out of any scale. Just mind blowingly good. |
| Old Dairy (being contract brewed after it closed) - Blue Top | 4.80 | | The condition on this was superb. Great beer. Well constructed and complete in terms of it's body. Very drinkable. |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - ESB | 5.50 | Not Tried | Give 'em the wink to get a pint! |
| Dark Star - Over The Moon | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - Gale's HSB | 4.80 | Not Tried | |
| Old Dairy (being contract brewed after it closed) - Copper Top | 4.10 | Not Tried |
22 May 2011 (Ken)
Sunday lunch time. Spuds courtesy of Mrs Scotty. Delicious. Sunday Telegraph crossword clue. 'To egg on'.. 5 letters. Instant response from the floor. TOAST............ Only in the Butchers!!
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Larkins - Traditional | 3.40 | | Fresh, bright and very more-ish. Everything you'd expect when Kent's finest brewer meets Kent's finest host. |
21 May 2011 (Mick)
Two regulars in when we arrived, a good evening with much banter.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Larkins - Traditional | 3.40 | | Smooth, excellent balance of malt and hops, hard to believe it's only 3.4%, Very drinkable. |
| Dark Star - Hophead was 3.8% (some has also been brewed by Fuller's) | 3.40 | | Reliable beer from a reliable brewery, served in top condition, hoppy with good citrus notes. |
| Canterbury Ales (sometimes badged as Canterbrew) - The Prince's Ale | 4.00 | | A pale hoppy beer, like hophead but a bit more rounded and smooth. |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - ESB | 5.50 | Not Tried | |
| Old Dairy (being contract brewed after it closed) - Copper Top | 4.10 | Not Tried |
About The Butchers Arms
Summary of Beer Scores
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| 239 |
| 424 |
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| 14 |
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The pub is found in Herne, Kent, CT6 7HL.
In the middle of Herne village in Herne Street, once the Canterbury Beer Shop selling beer straight from the cask. It is now a pub (with the same owner as before) and still does off-sales which is fantastic! Voted CAMRA Kent Pub of the Year in 2008 and East Kent CAMRA Pub of the Year in 2009 (...and not surprisingly). Regarded universally as the first micropub, which has spawned many similar ventures in East Kent and throughout the UK. Real ales are kept on gravity dispense in a cold room to the right and you will view this when you walk through it to the unisex toilet at the rear. Displays a Micropub Association Certificate of Registration warranting, annually, that it adheres to the tenets and ethics of the Association's definition of a micropub. Since post-Covid re-opening in October 2021 now open 5-8 Tuesday to Friday only. The landlord and founder of the Micropub Association, Martyn Hillier, was awarded an MBE in the 2024 New Years Honours list for services to Business and to Hospitality.
We have visited this pub 378 times, seen 164 different beers and tried 135 of them.
Postcode: CT6 7HL