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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 - Hophead was 3.8% (some has also been brewed by Fuller's) | | 1 |
| Loddon - Gravesend Shrimpers Bitter | | 1 |
| Marston's - Ringwood Fortyniner | | 1 |
| Whitstable - Kentish Reserve | | 1 |
| Everards (see entries against Joule's & Robinsons whilst its new brewery was being built) - Sly Fox |  | 2 |
| Robinsons - Dizzy Blonde Amarillo Pale Ale | Not Tried | 0 |
| Caledonian - Raspberry Fool | Not Tried | 0 |
| Holt's (see also Joseph Holt) - Fifth Sense | Not Tried | 0 |
| Dark Star - Espresso Stout | Not Tried | 0 |
| Whitstable - East India Pale Ale (or EIPA) | Not Tried | 0 |
| Harviestoun - Bitter & Twisted | Not Tried | 0 |
| Marston's - Young's London Original (was Bitter) - previously brewed in Bedford and at Wychwood then Banks's | Not Tried | 0 |
| Hop Back - Crop Circle | Not Tried | 0 |
Visits Details
24 Apr 2009 (Pedro)
Mid afternoon visits either side of ordering a nearby Chinese Take-away
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goacher's - Gold Star | 5.10 |  | Crackin' form today! |
| Loddon - Gravesend Shrimpers Bitter | 4.10 | | Excellent condition |
| Everards (see entries against Joule's & Robinsons whilst its new brewery was being built) - Sly Fox | 4.00 | | I like ginger ! |
| Marston's - Young's London Original (was Bitter) - previously brewed in Bedford and at Wychwood then Banks's | 3.70 | Not Tried | |
| Caledonian - Raspberry Fool | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Holt's (see also Joseph Holt) - Fifth Sense | 5.00 | Not Tried |
24 Apr 2009 (Dosser)
Excellent atmosphere with the majority of customers trying the 6 real ales available
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goacher's - Gold Star | 5.10 | | Another superb pint! |
| Loddon - Gravesend Shrimpers Bitter | 4.10 | Not Tried |
20 Apr 2009 (Pedro)
Mid-afternoon visit
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dark Star - Hophead was 3.8% (some has also been brewed by Fuller's) | 3.40 | | Usual nectar! |
| Everards (see entries against Joule's & Robinsons whilst its new brewery was being built) - Sly Fox | 4.00 | | |
| Goacher's - Gold Star | 5.10 | Not Tried | |
| Marston's - Young's London Original (was Bitter) - previously brewed in Bedford and at Wychwood then Banks's | 3.70 | Not Tried | |
| Robinsons - Dizzy Blonde Amarillo Pale Ale | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
| Caledonian - Raspberry Fool | 4.00 | Not Tried |
17 Apr 2009 (Andrew)
Great little pub. Long and thinnish with one end of the pub being lower than the other and containing a pool table. The lady behind the bar was friendly too.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goacher's - Gold Star | 5.10 |  | I did originally rate this as poor, which on reflection, was a little harsh. The score is no reflection on the pub as the problem with the beer was in the brewing process - diacetyl. |
| Hop Back - Crop Circle | 4.20 | Not Tried | |
| Marston's - Young's London Original (was Bitter) - previously brewed in Bedford and at Wychwood then Banks's | 3.70 | Not Tried | |
| Everards (see entries against Joule's & Robinsons whilst its new brewery was being built) - Sly Fox | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Robinsons - Dizzy Blonde Amarillo Pale Ale | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
| Caledonian - Raspberry Fool | 4.00 | Not Tried |
17 Apr 2009 (Ian)
Like Andrew, I really liked this pub and I will certainly be back.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goacher's - Gold Star | 5.10 | | Bit of diacetyl and lacked that citrus punch. |
14 Apr 2009 (Dosser)
Excellent choice of ales.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goacher's - Gold Star | 5.10 | | Superb. Beer can vary depending on batch but in fine form tonight as was the Rasberry Fool and Dark Star. |
29 Mar 2009 (Dosser)
Excellent pub, features an ever changing range of beers from different breweries. Very unusual for a town centre pub in Maidstone.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marston's - Ringwood Fortyniner | 4.90 | | Lovely |
| Whitstable - Kentish Reserve | 5.00 | | Lovely beer. |
| Whitstable - East India Pale Ale (or EIPA) | 4.10 | Not Tried | |
| Dark Star - Hophead was 3.8% (some has also been brewed by Fuller's) | 3.40 | Not Tried | |
| Harviestoun - Bitter & Twisted | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
| Marston's - Young's London Original (was Bitter) - previously brewed in Bedford and at Wychwood then Banks's | 3.70 | Not Tried |
01 Jan 2009 (Matt)
wet afternoon, chat with Dave the landlord.
Nice fire!!!
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dark Star - Hophead was 3.8% (some has also been brewed by Fuller's) | 3.40 | Not Tried | Lovely quaffable pint! |
| Dark Star - Espresso Stout | 4.20 | Not Tried | Lovely on a wet miserable day in front of the fire Mmmm! |
01 Jan 2009 (Matt)
wet afternoon, chat with Dave the landlord.
Nice fire!!!
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dark Star - Hophead was 3.8% (some has also been brewed by Fuller's) | 3.40 | Not Tried | Lovely quaffable pint! |
| Dark Star - Espresso Stout | 4.20 | Not Tried | Lovely on a wet miserable day in front of the fire Mmmm! |
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 1531 different beers and tried 1165 of them.
Postcode: ME14 2RJ