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Carpenters Arms (Free House)
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| Beer (sort) | Average Score (sort) | No. Samples (sort) |
|---|---|---|
| Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - No. 5 |  | 2 |
| Romney Marsh - Marsh Midnight | | 1 |
| Canterbury Ales (sometimes badged as Canterbrew) - Green and Pale | | 1 |
| Kent - Christmas Session | | 1 |
| Kent - King Charles III |  | 1 |
| Long Man - Best Bitter | | 3 |
| Romney Marsh - Amber Ale | | 1 |
| Kent - Old Skool | | 1 |
| Kent - Simply the Best | | 2 |
| Kent - Zingiber | | 1 |
| Kent - Green Ernest | | 1 |
| Romney Marsh - American Pale Ale | | 1 |
| Kent - Session Pale | | 1 |
| Canterbury Ales (sometimes badged as Canterbrew) - Kentish Best |  | 1 |
| Romney Marsh - Marsh Gold | | 1 |
| Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - Seasider | Not Tried | 0 |
| Hop Back - Crop Circle | Not Tried | 0 |
| Canterbury Ales (sometimes badged as Canterbrew) - The Merchant's Ale | Not Tried | 0 |
Visits Details
10 Jan 2024 (Jack William)
So the pub was scheduled to be closed for a fortnight from January 1st but local Nick has stepped in to open it a few times. I got word that it would open tonight and duly made my pilgrimage. 8 locals in the first two hours, eclectic conversation as usual. Next opening is Sunday lunchtime (14th Jan) and then back to regular hours from Tuesday 16th.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Long Man - Best Bitter | 4.00 | | |
| Romney Marsh - Marsh Gold | 4.10 | | Not really at its best - possibly suffering from the intermittent opening hours at present. |
22 Dec 2023 (Jack William)
Early evening. Lots of locals in. Good time, although sad to report that the pub will be closed for a fortnight from January 1 due to illness of Colin, Rachael’s octogenarian dad and relief barman. I hope that this wonderful, family run business can weather the latest challenge.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kent - Christmas Session | 3.70 | | Brewers doing pale Xmas specials! Whatever next? |
| Romney Marsh - Amber Ale | 4.20 | |
27 Oct 2023 (Jack William)
Last chance this year for a cycle in the light - first one in just after 5 - it filled up gradually with regulars. This basic pub just works so well.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Romney Marsh - Marsh Midnight | 4.50 | | Superb darker ale. |
| Kent - Session Pale | 3.70 | |
11 Oct 2023 (Jack William)
End of a 40 mile cycle - here for the book club. Good crowd of locals as usual. Nice to wash away the taste of my last pint at Guston.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kent - Green Ernest | 4.60 | | Pale green ale in very good condition. |
| Canterbury Ales (sometimes badged as Canterbrew) - Kentish Best | 3.70 | | Not really to my taste. |
03 Oct 2023 (Jack William)
Early evening from opening. Filled up nicely with regulars. There is maggot racing here on Saturday night. I kid you not. What a place.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canterbury Ales (sometimes badged as Canterbrew) - Green and Pale | 4.30 | | 4.2 ABV this year - super. |
| Kent - Old Skool | 4.10 | |
25 Jul 2023 (Jack William)
5pm opening - half a dozen locals in before I left - getting ready for the 4th-Tuesday-of-the-month cheese club.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - No. 5 | 4.40 | | Straight from the cask - superb. |
| Long Man - Best Bitter | 4.00 | |
12 Jul 2023 (Jack William)
Mid evening book club. Plenty of locals in including a couple of other cyclists.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - No. 5 | 4.40 | | Ah - at last, a tip top beer. |
| Kent - Simply the Best | 3.80 | | 3rd pub, 3rd slightly below par pint. Is it something to do with the weather? |
30 Jun 2023 (Jack William)
Early evening- back for the beer festival and the village fete.Pub was heaving - festival goes on all weekend with other ales to come.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kent - Zingiber | 4.10 | | Nicely gingered |
| Romney Marsh - American Pale Ale | 5.00 | | |
| Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - Seasider | 4.30 | Not Tried | |
| Hop Back - Crop Circle | 4.20 | Not Tried | |
| Canterbury Ales (sometimes badged as Canterbrew) - The Merchant's Ale | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Kent - Simply the Best | 3.80 | Not Tried |
29 Jun 2023 (Jack William)
Pub open especially at noon today for my cycle group; “bus pass” group also invited - despite no nearby suitable bus service. Worst day of weather for weeks so I was apprehensive that it would be a low turnout. Both groups turned up in good numbers, and with a couple of locals we had a pub full of 20+ people. Very lIvely session.
The pub’s annual beer festival starts tomorrow with 1pm opening for three days (Friday, Saturday and Sunday).
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Long Man - Best Bitter | 4.00 | | |
| Kent - Simply the Best | 3.80 | | Tina Turner tribute ale. Good stuff. |
10 May 2023 (Jack William)
Evening, book club. Lively. A Canterbury Ales brew on also.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kent - King Charles III | 4.30 | |
About the Carpenters Arms
Summary of Beer Scores
| Total | |
|---|---|
 | - |
| 89 |
| 139 |
| 40 |
 | 1 |
The pub is found in Coldred, Kent, CT15 5AJ.
In The Green, a rare 2 bar survivor of a traditional village boozer with roaring fires when appropriate. This pub is listed in the CAMRA National Inventory of unspoilt pubs. The pub boasts three skittle teams using the outdoor skittle alley. The landlady, Daphne Fagg (85) had been running the pub for over forty years until she recently passed away and the pub is now run by her son Colin. The pub does not normally open at lunchtimes, except by prior arrangement. Real ales sold via three active handpumps and bartop casks on gravity stillage. Deal, Dover & Sandwich CAMRA Branch Pub of the Year 2015.
We have visited this pub 144 times, seen 172 different beers and tried 146 of them.
Postcode: CT15 5AJ