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Larkins' Alehouse (Free House)
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| Beer (sort) | Average Score (sort) | No. Samples (sort) |
|---|---|---|
| McCanns (used to use Angels and Demons name as well) - The Troubadour |  | 1 |
| Goacher's - Best Dark Ale (aka Original) | | 1 |
| Cellar Head - Session Pale Ale | | 1 |
| Kent - Prohibition | | 1 |
| Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - HPA Hoppy Pale Ale | | 1 |
| Kent - Cashmere | | 1 |
| Kent - Beyond the Pale | | 1 |
| Goacher's - Gold Star | | 1 |
| Bedlam - Amagansett |  | 1 |
| Tonbridge - American Pale | | 1 |
| Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter | Not Tried | 0 |
| Pig & Porter - All These Vibes | Not Tried | 0 |
| Pig & Porter - Stone Free Pale Ale | Not Tried | 0 |
| Long Man - American Pale Ale | Not Tried | 0 |
| Iron Pier - Perry St Pale | Not Tried | 0 |
| Long Man - Best Bitter | Not Tried | 0 |
| Larkins - Traditional | Not Tried | 0 |
| Gun - Scaramanga Extra Pale Ale | Not Tried | 0 |
| Hop Fuzz - Goldsmith | Not Tried | 0 |
| Iron Pier - Rosherville Red | Not Tried | 0 |
| Hop Fuzz - Bullion Bomb | Not Tried | 0 |
| Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - Seasider | Not Tried | 0 |
| Pig & Porter - Red Spider Rye (superseded by 4.8% version) | Not Tried | 0 |
| Pig & Porter - Skylarking | Not Tried | 0 |
| Bedlam - Benchmark | Not Tried | 0 |
| Oakham - Bishops Farewell | Not Tried | 0 |
| Bedlam - Phoenix Pale Ale | Not Tried | 0 |
| Pig & Porter - Slave to the Money | Not Tried | 0 |
| Thornbridge / Thornbridge Hall - Jaipur | Not Tried | 0 |
| Tonbridge - Traditional | Not Tried | 0 |
| Romney Marsh - Amber Ale | Not Tried | 0 |
| Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - No. 5 | Not Tried | 0 |
| Old Dairy (being contract brewed after it closed) - Red Top | Not Tried | 0 |
Linda Kilby
Visits Details
31 Jul 2021 (Wittenden)
Several groups in on a sunny, blustery Saturday lunchtime.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goacher's - Gold Star | 5.10 | | Hadn't tried this in years.Approachable strong pale ale,spicy bitter finish.In tip top condition. |
| Oakham - Bishops Farewell | 4.60 | Not Tried | |
| Bedlam - Phoenix Pale Ale | 3.90 | Not Tried | |
| Pig & Porter - Slave to the Money | 4.10 | Not Tried |
24 Jul 2021 (Wittenden)
Saturday noon.I sat outside at the little street table, not wishing to fumigate the pub with my fish 'n' chips. The landlady kindly offered me a plate and cutlery, but they were awaited at home.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kent - Cashmere | 4.50 | | Golden,plenty of condition.Lime,melons,thyme. |
| Thornbridge / Thornbridge Hall - Jaipur | 5.90 | Not Tried | As always, sorely tempted. |
| Old Dairy (being contract brewed after it closed) - Red Top | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
| Pig & Porter - Stone Free Pale Ale | 4.30 | Not Tried |
17 Jul 2021 (Wittenden)
Lunchtime on a warm Saturday. Few inside, several on the Street.Hurried visit.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kent - Prohibition | 4.80 | | Thunderingly good floral APA. |
| Larkins - Traditional | 3.40 | Not Tried | |
| Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - Seasider | 4.30 | Not Tried | |
| Pig & Porter - Skylarking | 4.00 | Not Tried |
10 Jul 2021 (Wittenden)
Noon on a damp July Saturday, a few in.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bedlam - Amagansett | 5.00 | | A fruity,oily APA. No one in the house could pronounce this one. |
| Long Man - Best Bitter | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Gun - Scaramanga Extra Pale Ale | 3.90 | Not Tried | |
| Iron Pier - Rosherville Red | 4.80 | Not Tried |
03 Jul 2021 (Wittenden)
Mid day on a muggy July Saturday. Filling up.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goacher's - Best Dark Ale (aka Original) | 4.10 | | A dark bitter? We thought it wonderful when it came out in the 80s.Still pretty damn good. |
| Larkins - Traditional | 3.40 | Not Tried | |
| Long Man - American Pale Ale | 4.80 | Not Tried | |
| Iron Pier - Perry St Pale | 3.70 | Not Tried |
19 Jun 2021 (Wittenden)
Saturday lunchtime on a cloudy day:the pub was awaiting a delegation from Maidstone CAMRA who were presenting a Certificate long delayed by COVID19.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| McCanns (used to use Angels and Demons name as well) - The Troubadour | 4.50 | | Full bodied Best Bitter with enough hops to counter the malt sweetness. |
| Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Pig & Porter - All These Vibes | 5.30 | Not Tried | |
| Pig & Porter - Stone Free Pale Ale | 4.30 | Not Tried |
12 Jun 2021 (Wittenden)
A few in on a warm Saturday noon.My pub visiting seems to be rather curtailed of late, but both the beer and Covid precautions are good in this house. A beer from Only With Love brewery was also available.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kent - Beyond the Pale | 5.40 | | 4.5 in my book.Nettley hops,oilly hop loveliness.Grand. |
| Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - No. 5 | 4.40 | Not Tried | |
| Old Dairy (being contract brewed after it closed) - Red Top | 3.80 | Not Tried |
05 Jun 2021 (Wittenden)
A rushed visit on a warm Saturday lunchtime.Steady trade.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - HPA Hoppy Pale Ale | 3.60 | | Bold, quenching hops on a Summer's day. |
| Thornbridge / Thornbridge Hall - Jaipur | 5.90 | Not Tried | A rare sighting for this Midlands heavy weight.Sorely tempted. |
| Tonbridge - Traditional | 3.60 | Not Tried | |
| Romney Marsh - Amber Ale | 4.20 | Not Tried |
29 May 2021 (Wittenden)
Early lunchtime, a few familiar faces in attendance.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tonbridge - American Pale | 5.00 | | A heavy amber pale pale ale,long hoppy finish. |
| Pig & Porter - Red Spider Rye (superseded by 4.8% version) | 5.50 | Not Tried | |
| Bedlam - Benchmark | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Bedlam - Phoenix Pale Ale | 3.90 | Not Tried |
22 May 2021 (Wittenden)
Early doors on an autumnal May Saturday.My first indoor pub visit since last autumn.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cellar Head - Session Pale Ale | 3.80 | | A hurried glass of this prize winning beer. Tropical fruit,gooseberries and mint. |
| Larkins - Traditional | 3.40 | Not Tried | |
| Hop Fuzz - Goldsmith | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Hop Fuzz - Bullion Bomb | 5.00 | Not Tried |
About the Larkins' Alehouse
Summary of Beer Scores
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| 157 |
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The pub is found in Cranbrook, Kent, TN17 3EB.
Long awaited micropub in a former florist's shop in the High Street. Long narrow room,with servery bar counter to the back. Beers served on gravity dispense from a cool room to the rear. Some tables and chairs to the front. Opened on Friday 6th October 2017. Unisex toilet. Local CAMRA branch Pub of the Year 2019, 2020, 2022 and 2024. CAMRA West Kent Pub of the Year 2022. CAMRA Kent Regional Pub of the Year 2022.
We have visited this pub 227 times, seen 324 different beers and tried 152 of them.
Postcode: TN17 3EB