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Larkins' Alehouse (Free House)
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| Beer (sort) | Average Score (sort) | No. Samples (sort) |
|---|---|---|
| Cellar Head - Hop Project #004 West Kent IPA |  | 1 |
| Iron Pier - Krpan & Lemondrop Joined at the Hop |  | 1 |
| Canterbury Ales (sometimes badged as Canterbrew) - The Wife of Bath's Ale | | 1 |
| Goacher's - Silver Star | | 1 |
| Cellar Head - India Pale Ale | | 2 |
| Holler (formerly Holler Boys) - Loot |  | 1 |
| Brumaison - Bullion | | 1 |
| Angels & Demons (now uses McCanns branding not its own) - I Spy Dragonfly IPA | | 1 |
| Weltons - Topper Mild | | 1 |
| Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - Summer's Day | Not Tried | 0 |
| Iron Pier - Whiteout IPA | Not Tried | 0 |
| Cellar Head - Single Hop Pale Godiva | Not Tried | 0 |
| Pig & Porter - 300 Hairy Bears | Not Tried | 0 |
| Cellar Head - Hop Project | Not Tried | 0 |
| Bedlam - Benchmark | Not Tried | 0 |
| Dark Star - American Pale Ale (some has also been brewed by Fuller's) | Not Tried | 0 |
| Kent - Lemon Scream | Not Tried | 0 |
| Old Dairy (being contract brewed after it closed) - Red Top | Not Tried | 0 |
| Long Man - Best Bitter | Not Tried | 0 |
| Bedlam - Phoenix Pale Ale | Not Tried | 0 |
| Bedlam - Boneshaker | Not Tried | 0 |
| Larkins - Traditional | Not Tried | 0 |
| Pig & Porter - Stone Free Pale Ale | Not Tried | 0 |
| Musket - Matchlock Mild | Not Tried | 0 |
| Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - No. 7 | Not Tried | 0 |
| Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - HPA Hoppy Pale Ale | Not Tried | 0 |
| Old Dairy (being contract brewed after it closed) - Über Brew | Not Tried | 0 |
| Long Man - American Pale Ale | Not Tried | 0 |
| Weltons - Horsham Pale | Not Tried | 0 |
| Iron Pier - Perry St Pale | Not Tried | 0 |
| Bedlam - Amagansett | Not Tried | 0 |
Linda Kilby
Visits Details
21 Sep 2019 (Wittenden)
Midday on a sunny Saturday.this pub is justifiably proud of its elevation to the 2020 Good Beer Guide.This led to discussion of reopened pubs in the area.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goacher's - Silver Star | 4.20 | | Pale and earthy,floral.Ah,Fuggles. |
| Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - No. 7 | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
| Long Man - American Pale Ale | 4.80 | Not Tried | |
| Old Dairy (being contract brewed after it closed) - Über Brew | 3.80 | Not Tried |
07 Sep 2019 (Wittenden)
Saturday midday:much comings and goings.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cellar Head - Hop Project #004 West Kent IPA | 6.20 | | Pale,hazy.Resinous hops,raspberries on the finish.Stunning beer. |
| Long Man - Best Bitter | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Bedlam - Boneshaker | 4.50 | Not Tried | |
| Pig & Porter - Stone Free Pale Ale | 4.30 | Not Tried |
17 Aug 2019 (Wittenden)
Early on a saturday afternoon.Several in:guerilla gardeners about their business outside.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canterbury Ales (sometimes badged as Canterbrew) - The Wife of Bath's Ale | 3.90 | | Grapefruit,new mown hay,a stunner. |
| Bedlam - Benchmark | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Bedlam - Phoenix Pale Ale | 3.90 | Not Tried | |
| Kent - Lemon Scream | 4.70 | Not Tried |
03 Aug 2019 (Wittenden)
Lunchtime, a few in.The state of the local hop growing industry was discussed.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holler (formerly Holler Boys) - Loot | 5.50 | | My first meting with a NEIPA.Very fruity and thick.Lacking the hop hit I was expecting from an IPA. |
| Bedlam - Phoenix Pale Ale | 3.90 | Not Tried | |
| Pig & Porter - 300 Hairy Bears | 4.40 | Not Tried | |
| Cellar Head - Hop Project | 4.40 | Not Tried |
20 Jul 2019 (Wittenden)
Saturday midday,much coming and going.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cellar Head - India Pale Ale | 5.00 | | Hazy,oily,peppery. |
| Larkins - Traditional | 3.40 | Not Tried | |
| Bedlam - Phoenix Pale Ale | 3.90 | Not Tried | |
| Cellar Head - Single Hop Pale Godiva | 4.60 | Not Tried |
29 Jun 2019 (Wittenden)
Noon on the hottest day of the year to date:busy with those seeking relief from the sun.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iron Pier - Krpan & Lemondrop Joined at the Hop | 3.80 | | Iron Pier continues to impress.Slight haze.Arboreal, some citrus, some welcome sweetness.Good for a summer's day.I hadn't heard of either of these hops,and Mr Google was unable to enlighten me with the Krpan. |
| Larkins - Traditional | 3.40 | Not Tried | |
| Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - Summer's Day | 4.30 | Not Tried | |
| Iron Pier - Whiteout IPA | 5.30 | Not Tried |
15 Jun 2019 (Wittenden)
Rushed visit on a busy Saturday midday.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cellar Head - India Pale Ale | 5.00 | | First out of the cask.Floral,piney,hazy. |
| Bedlam - Phoenix Pale Ale | 3.90 | Not Tried | |
| Bedlam - Amagansett | 5.00 | Not Tried | Went off as I ordered. |
01 Jun 2019 (Wittenden)
Early doors on a sweltering Saturday morning:filling up nicely.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weltons - Topper Mild | 4.00 | | I'd always thought Weltons iffy,so I usually miss 'em, but referring to this website shows that in fact I'd never tried 'em!Dark mild,bittersweet: a bit rough round the edges. |
| Long Man - American Pale Ale | 4.80 | Not Tried | |
| Weltons - Horsham Pale | 3.70 | Not Tried | |
| Iron Pier - Perry St Pale | 3.70 | Not Tried |
04 May 2019 (Wittenden)
Dodging the noontime hail on a May Saturday.Early doors,filling up.Hurried visit.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Angels & Demons (now uses McCanns branding not its own) - I Spy Dragonfly IPA | 5.00 | | Very pale,reedy hops (appropiately).Pineapple.Light for its strength. |
| Larkins - Traditional | 3.40 | Not Tried | |
| Musket - Matchlock Mild | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
| Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - HPA Hoppy Pale Ale | 3.60 | Not Tried |
20 Apr 2019 (Wittenden)
Midday on a warm Easter Saturday.Several in,debating a neighbouring pub's bouncy castle issues.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brumaison - Bullion | 4.50 | | Spicy:English soft fruit.Pale. |
| Dark Star - American Pale Ale (some has also been brewed by Fuller's) | 4.70 | Not Tried | |
| Old Dairy (being contract brewed after it closed) - Red Top | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
| Bedlam - Phoenix Pale Ale | 3.90 | Not Tried |
About the Larkins' Alehouse
Summary of Beer Scores
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| 11 |
| 157 |
| 63 |
 | 2 |
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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