The Butchers Arms (Free House)
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07 Jul 2010 (Ken)
Since the arrival of Martyn's new baby it seems like we're going to see less of him. However, the addition of Gavin (aka Tuscany Sunset) to the management team is a wise choice. Now visitors can expect not only the finest ales but also service with a smile.
| Dark Star - Summer Solstice | 4.20 |  | Just the ticket for the current warm spell. Light, refreshing, hoppy as you'd expect from Darkstar with the additional benefit of a little extra kick |
03 Jun 2010 (Mick)
Back here again, two days running, well the beer is sublime. Nice to see Glynn again. That unique Butchers atmosphere prevails.
| Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - No. 5 | 4.40 |  | Splendid stuff, dark malty, raisins and dark fruit. |
| Dark Star - Hophead was 3.8% (some has also been brewed by Fuller's) | 3.40 | | Super light hoppy ale. |
| Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
02 Jun 2010 (Mick)
Back to my favourite pub and my former local, not disapointed, beers superb as always. Why don't more pubs serve beer on gravity? There is such a difference in taste.
| Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - No. 5 | 4.40 | | Wonderful, rich malt and a good depth of flavour. |
| Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter | 4.00 | | Super, with that Harveys yeasty edge |
| Dark Star - Hophead was 3.8% (some has also been brewed by Fuller's) | 3.40 | | Just had a sip of Rosemary's, very nice, hops, fruit and citrus, super. |
22 May 2010 (Mick)
Only one Alistair in when we arrived, soon became busy, nice to see Glyn. Love this pub but don't get here so often since we have moved.
| Dark Star - Over The Moon | 3.80 | | Superb, what a complex beer this is for it's gravity |
| Adnams - Broadside | 4.70 | Not Tried | |
| Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Dark Star - Hophead was 3.8% (some has also been brewed by Fuller's) | 3.40 | Not Tried | |
15 May 2010 (Glyn)
Another visit to the multi award winning micro pub but with a pleasant difference, no Martyn. Pub packed most nights as regulars enjoyed bonhomie and conviviality. Congrats to Dickie and Tuscany who managed without a moan or a crossed word. Only similarity between the temps and Martyn was the excellent beer, usuall high standard.
15 May 2010 (Ken)
Just want to voice my thanks to Dickie and Gavin (two of Martyn's 12 friends) for their stirling work in keeping the Tardis afloat during the enforced absence of its proprietor. The beer was as good as ever and the welcome and level of service were almost unbelievable.
| Adnams - Broadside | 4.70 | | Always a favourite of mine but the current offering is pure nectar. |
| Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - No. 5 | 4.40 | | |
08 May 2010 (Mick)
Fairly quiet, Martyn is on holiday and Dickie was at the Helm. Spent a convivial half hour talking to Ken.
| Dark Star - Over The Moon | 3.80 | | One of my favourite beers, dark with complex bitter sweet tastes. |
| Adnams - Broadside | 4.70 | Not Tried | |
| Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Dark Star - Hophead was 3.8% (some has also been brewed by Fuller's) | 3.40 | Not Tried | |
| Dark Star - Saison | 4.50 | Not Tried | |
01 May 2010 (Andrew)
A flying visit to pick up a bottle of beer to go with a take-away curry. Martyn was apparently on holiday. Reasonably busy and it was nice to see Glyn.
| Dark Star - Hophead was 3.8% (some has also been brewed by Fuller's) | 3.40 | | Woohoo! Haven't had this for a while and I was glad to find that it's still the best beer in the country. |
| Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - No. 5 | 4.40 | Not Tried | |
| Adnams - Broadside | 4.70 | Not Tried | |
| Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
30 Apr 2010 (Mick)
Fairly quite early on with all locals in.
| Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter | 4.00 | | Superb with that distinctive Harveys aroma |
| Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - No. 5 | 4.40 | | Very nice, smooth, rich and very moorish. |
| Dark Star - Hophead was 3.8% (some has also been brewed by Fuller's) | 3.40 | | Hoppy and refreshing, V nice. |
| Adnams - Broadside | 4.70 | Not Tried | |
26 Mar 2010 (Mick)
Popped in early to avoid the Friday crush, a good crowd of regulars and others.
| Adnams - Broadside | 4.70 | | Had to wait a few minutes while Martyn tapped a new cask. Well worth the wait, superb, rich fruity and sweet. |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - London Pride | 4.10 | Not Tried | |
| Dark Star - Hophead was 3.8% (some has also been brewed by Fuller's) | 3.40 | Not Tried | |
| Adnams - Oyster Stout | 4.30 | Not Tried | |
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