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The New Inn (Free House)
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| Beer (sort) | Average Score (sort) | No. Samples (sort) |
|---|---|---|
| Dark Star - American Pale Ale (some has also been brewed by Fuller's) |  | 1 |
| Thornbridge / Thornbridge Hall - Jaipur | | 1 |
| Castle Rock - Preservation Fine Ale |  | 1 |
| Thornbridge / Thornbridge Hall - Kipling | | 1 |
| Westerham - Bohemian Rhapsody | | 1 |
| Dark Star - Hophead was 3.8% (some has also been brewed by Fuller's) | | 2 |
| Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter | | 1 |
| Adnams - Ghost Ship | | 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| Oakham - Mompesson's Gold (superseded by 5.2% version - see separate entry) | | 1 |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 |
| Kent - Beyond the Pale | | 1 |
| Bath Ales - Summer's Hare |  | 1 |
| Thornbridge / Thornbridge Hall - Wild Swan (was 3.5%) | | 1 |
| Dark Star - Sunburst | Not Tried | 0 |
| Long Man - Long Blonde | Not Tried | 0 |
| Skinner's (now brewed by Goodh) - Lushingtons | Not Tried | 0 |
| Greene King - IPA (was 3.6%) | Not Tried | 0 |
| Arkell's - Wiltshire Gold | Not Tried | 0 |
| Adnams - Southwold Bitter | Not Tried | 0 |
| Kent - KGB or Kent Golding Bitter | Not Tried | 0 |
| Woodforde's - Wherry | Not Tried | 0 |
| Skinner's (now brewed by Goodh) - Cornish Knocker Ale | Not Tried | 0 |
Visits Details
09 Aug 2013 (Jack William)
Early evening - garden full of Canterbury Archeologists celebrating the end of a dig. Not crowded inside - good ambience. 6 real ales on plus Biddendens cider - excellent choice for a small back street pub.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dark Star - American Pale Ale (some has also been brewed by Fuller's) | 4.70 | | Another gem from Dark Star. Excellent condition - please can I have some more? |
| Adnams - Ghost Ship | 4.50 | | Well kept and lipsmackingly tasty. |
| Greene King - IPA (was 3.6%) | 3.40 | Not Tried | |
| Westerham - Bohemian Rhapsody | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Long Man - Long Blonde | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
| Skinner's (now brewed by Goodh) - Lushingtons | 4.20 | Not Tried |
22 Jun 2013 (Mick)
A few locals in, much banter going on.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dark Star - Revelation | 5.70 | | A firm favourite of mine and served on gravity, full on malt and hops, superb. |
| Bath Ales - Summer's Hare | 3.90 | | Nice average pale hoppy ale, very drinkable. |
| Greene King - IPA (was 3.6%) | 3.40 | Not Tried | |
| Woodforde's - Wherry | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
| Skinner's (now brewed by Goodh) - Cornish Knocker Ale | 4.50 | Not Tried | |
| Dark Star - Sunburst | 4.80 | Not Tried |
09 Feb 2013 (Brian)
Not many in which was a shame as I think it was staying open for the Scotland rugby match which was on the TV which it seemed had been installed for the occasion. There were four beers on but I can't remember the 4th.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kent - Beyond the Pale | 5.40 | | Really excellent pale ale. Sherbet, citrus and nettle. |
| Greene King - IPA (was 3.6%) | 3.40 | Not Tried | |
| Adnams - Ghost Ship | 4.50 | Not Tried |
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 |
About The New Inn
Summary of Beer Scores
| Total | |
|---|---|
| 51 |
| 204 |
| 154 |
 | 39 |
 | 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 225 times, seen 505 different beers and tried 276 of them.
Postcode: CT1 1NP