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The New Inn (Free House)
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| Beer (sort) | Average Score (sort) | No. Samples (sort) |
|---|---|---|
| Thornbridge / Thornbridge Hall - Jaipur |  | 1 |
| Castle Rock - Preservation Fine Ale |  | 1 |
| Thornbridge / Thornbridge Hall - Kipling | | 1 |
| Westerham - Bohemian Rhapsody | | 1 |
| Fyne - Jarl | | 1 |
| Dark Star - Hophead was 3.8% (some has also been brewed by Fuller's) | | 2 |
| Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter | | 1 |
| Oakham - Mompesson's Gold (superseded by 5.2% version - see separate entry) | | 1 |
| Moorhouse's - Premier Bitter (was 3.8%) | | 1 |
| Dark Star - Revelation | | 2 |
| Thornbridge / Thornbridge Hall - Lord Marples | | 1 |
| West Berkshire - Dr Hexter's Healer | | 1 |
| Mighty Oak - Oscar Wilde Mild | | 1 |
| Thornbridge / Thornbridge Hall - Wild Swan (was 3.5%) |  | 1 |
| Lancaster - Amber | | 1 |
| Black Sheep - Best Bitter | | 1 |
| Acorn - Barnsley Bitter | | 1 |
| Old Dairy (being contract brewed after it closed) - Blue Top | Not Tried | 0 |
| Wirksworth - Sunbeam | Not Tried | 0 |
| Skinner's (now brewed by Goodh) - Royal Wave | Not Tried | 0 |
| Arkell's - Wiltshire Gold | Not Tried | 0 |
| Adnams - Broadside | Not Tried | 0 |
| Kent - Beyond the Pale | Not Tried | 0 |
| Greene King - IPA (was 3.6%) | Not Tried | 0 |
| Adnams - Southwold Bitter | Not Tried | 0 |
| Hop Back - Summer Lightning | Not Tried | 0 |
| Adnams - Ghost Ship | Not Tried | 0 |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - ESB | Not Tried | 0 |
| Kent - KGB or Kent Golding Bitter | Not Tried | 0 |
| Mighty Oak - English Oak | Not Tried | 0 |
| Salopian - Shropshire Gold | Not Tried | 0 |
| Rebellion - IPA (was 3.7%) | Not Tried | 0 |
| Skinner's (now brewed by Goodh) - Betty Stogs Bitter | Not Tried | 0 |
| Moles - Mole Catcher | Not Tried | 0 |
| Inveralmond - Ossian's Ale | Not Tried | 0 |
| Titanic - Stout | Not Tried | 0 |
| Purple Moose - Glaslyn Ale | Not Tried | 0 |
| York (now brewed by and at Black Sheep) - Pioneer | Not Tried | 0 |
Visits Details
24 Nov 2012 (Brian)
Having braved the nightmare that is driving around Canterbury on a Saturday lunchtime, I put the car to bed and headed to the pub. Quite a few people in, some of them eating. Warm friendly welcome as always.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dark Star - Revelation | 5.70 | | Clear golden ale, with bubbly head. Excellent balance between hop bitterness and sweet malt. |
| Greene King - IPA (was 3.6%) | 3.40 | Not Tried | |
| Adnams - Southwold Bitter | 3.70 | Not Tried | |
| Adnams - Ghost Ship | 4.50 | Not Tried | The pump clip had been turned around as the barrel had been disturbed, but it was available if you didn't mind the haze. |
| Kent - KGB or Kent Golding Bitter | 4.10 | Not Tried |
10 Nov 2012 (Mick)
I like this pub, cosy and welcoming.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dark Star - Hophead was 3.8% (some has also been brewed by Fuller's) | 3.40 | | Hophead, in good condition, fresh and crisp. |
| Greene King - IPA (was 3.6%) | 3.40 | Not Tried | |
| Adnams - Southwold Bitter | 3.70 | Not Tried |
10 Nov 2012 (Brian)
Early afternoon. Not many in, but refurbishments being carried out in the back bar. Me and Pete had Cassius the dog for company.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dark Star - Hophead was 3.8% (some has also been brewed by Fuller's) | 3.40 | | Really good fresh example of one of my favourites |
| Oakham - Mompesson's Gold (superseded by 5.2% version - see separate entry) | 5.00 | | Super soft citrusy lemon ale. |
| Greene King - IPA (was 3.6%) | 3.40 | Not Tried | Why? |
| Adnams - Southwold Bitter | 3.70 | Not Tried | Pete's verdict = OK |
12 Oct 2012 (Mick)
Heard they were having a Thornbridge weekend so came to have a look. Nice friendly pub, good atmosphere.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thornbridge / Thornbridge Hall - Jaipur | 5.90 | | Amazing taste and aroma, a little more rounded and smoother than the Kipling, stunning hops, grapefruit and peach. Can't believe it's 5.9%, well not till later.......... |
| Thornbridge / Thornbridge Hall - Lord Marples | 4.00 | | Nice amber bitter, nice balance of malt and hops. |
| Thornbridge / Thornbridge Hall - Kipling | 5.20 | | This is more like it, good hop and citrus aroma and taste. |
| Thornbridge / Thornbridge Hall - Wild Swan (was 3.5%) | 3.40 | | Nice enough pint, very pale, not what I expected from thornbridge. |
| Greene King - IPA (was 3.6%) | 3.40 | Not Tried |
22 Sep 2012 (Mick)
Friendly welcome, lots of locals in.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter | 4.00 | | Nice pint of Harvey's, perhaps lacking that yeasty edge as seems to be the norm these days. |
| Greene King - IPA (was 3.6%) | 3.40 | Not Tried | |
| Arkell's - Wiltshire Gold | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Kent - Beyond the Pale | 5.40 | Not Tried |
25 Aug 2012 (Alenomore)
18:00 visit. A real treat to finally visit the one pub that has eluded me on all my previous City visits. Not a disappointment either, very, very good and more so today with a beer festival in progress, with several ales (not noted) on the bar and plenty more down the garden on a stillage. Alas, a swift visit with only two sampled plus an oddity, a whisky called Adnams Spirit of Broadside? Very nice too.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Castle Rock - Preservation Fine Ale | 4.40 | | Top class. |
| Westerham - Bohemian Rhapsody | 4.00 | | Vgc today. |
14 Aug 2012 (Eddie)
5pm visit: quite early evening
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moorhouse's - Premier Bitter (was 3.8%) | 3.70 | | Nice session bitter |
| West Berkshire - Dr Hexter's Healer | 5.00 | | Strong flavoured ale with hints of orange zest |
04 Aug 2012 (Martin the Mildman)
Olympics on TV but otherwise quiet here.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black Sheep - Best Bitter | 3.80 | | Went for this as no local beers available. Inoffensive bitter with good hop and malt balance. My score 15/20. |
02 Jun 2012 (Andrew)
Jane, Isabel came for the beer festival. The pub was very quiet but the garden (where the beer festival was) was very busy, especially with Morris Men. The landlady was very friendly and pointed out some games Isabel could play. Good beer festival and really nice pub.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mighty Oak - Oscar Wilde Mild | 3.70 | | Black roasted malty beer. Really good. |
| Fyne - Jarl | 3.80 | | Excellent condition. Pale gold colour. Mandarin and grapefruit flavours |
| Lancaster - Amber | 3.70 | | Good condition. Light brown colour. Light malty fruity bitter |
| Hop Back - Summer Lightning | 5.00 | Not Tried | |
| Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| 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 | |
| Mighty Oak - English Oak | 4.80 | Not Tried | |
| Salopian - Shropshire Gold | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
| Rebellion - IPA (was 3.7%) | 3.40 | Not Tried | |
| Skinner's (now brewed by Goodh) - Betty Stogs Bitter | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Moles - Mole Catcher | 5.00 | Not Tried | |
| Inveralmond - Ossian's Ale | 4.10 | Not Tried | |
| Titanic - Stout | 4.50 | Not Tried | |
| Purple Moose - Glaslyn Ale | 4.20 | Not Tried | |
| York (now brewed by and at Black Sheep) - Pioneer | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Old Dairy (being contract brewed after it closed) - Blue Top | 4.80 | Not Tried | |
| Wirksworth - Sunbeam | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Skinner's (now brewed by Goodh) - Royal Wave | 4.40 | Not Tried |
25 Feb 2012 (oz11)
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dark Star - Revelation | 5.70 | | |
| Acorn - Barnsley Bitter | 3.80 | | |
| Adnams - Broadside | 4.70 | Not Tried | |
| Greene King - IPA (was 3.6%) | 3.40 | Not Tried | |
| Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter | 4.00 | Not Tried |
About The New Inn
Summary of Beer Scores
| Total | |
|---|---|
| 49 |
| 190 |
| 143 |
 | 36 |
 | 7 |
The pub is found in Canterbury, Kent, CT1 1NP.
A narrow terrace house in Havelock Street that was once a Fremlin's pub and now a freehouse. Local CAMRA branch Pub of the Year 2017, 2018 and 2022.
We have visited this pub 212 times, seen 479 different beers and tried 257 of them.
Postcode: CT1 1NP