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The Rum Puncheon (Ei Group (formerly Enterprise Inns))
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| Beer (sort) | Average Score (sort) | No. Samples (sort) |
|---|---|---|
| Batemans - XXXB (now superseded by 4.8% version) |  | 2 |
| Skinner's (now brewed by Goodh) - Betty Stogs Bitter | | 2 |
| Rudgate - Battle Axe | | 3 |
| Royal Tunbridge Wells - Royal Best Bitter | | 2 |
| Castle Rock - Harvest Pale | | 1 |
| Westerham - Grasshopper Kentish Bitter |  | 1 |
| Adnams - Old Ale | | 1 |
| Adnams - Ghost Ship | | 1 |
| Rudgate - Ruby Mild | | 2 |
| Canterbury Brewers - Foundry Torpedo | | 1 |
| Wantsum - Hengist |  | 1 |
| Kent - KGB or Kent Golding Bitter | | 1 |
| Adnams - Regatta | Not Tried | 0 |
| BrewDog - Trashy Blonde | Not Tried | 0 |
| St Austell - Tribute | Not Tried | 0 |
| Adnams - Southwold Bitter | Not Tried | 0 |
| Skinner's (now brewed by Goodh) - Cornish Knocker Ale | Not Tried | 0 |
| Hogs Back - Rip Snorter | Not Tried | 0 |
| Hogs Back - Tongham TEA (previously T.E.A.) | Not Tried | 0 |
Visits Details
26 Jan 2012 (Martin the Mildman)
A busy evening here with a visit from the London area mild drinkers..
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rudgate - Ruby Mild | 4.40 | | A good sample here of this dark ruby/brown mild. Some bitterness evident but also some toffee malt and a dryish finish. My score 15/20. |
| Canterbury Brewers - Foundry Torpedo | 4.50 | | Amber best bitter with good citrus hop character and some malt balance. The finish is dry and hoppy. My score 15/20. |
| Wantsum - Hengist | 5.00 | | Deep gold coloured best bitter with a bitter hop character and a hint of citrus fruit in the dry finish. My score 14/20. |
| Kent - KGB or Kent Golding Bitter | 4.10 | | Amber bitter with a bitter hop character with dry citrus hop notes. Dry, hoppy finish. My score 14/20. |
04 Aug 2011 (ChrisE)
We had a pint before catching the ferry, and another one upon our return. A really nice place to relax and enjoy a drink in comfort.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westerham - Grasshopper Kentish Bitter | 3.80 | | |
| Adnams - Ghost Ship | 4.50 | | A well kept pint but not really to my taste. |
| Rudgate - Ruby Mild | 4.40 | Not Tried | |
| St Austell - Tribute | 4.20 | Not Tried | |
| Hogs Back - Tongham TEA (previously T.E.A.) | 4.20 | Not Tried | |
| Adnams - Regatta | 4.30 | Not Tried | |
| Skinner's (now brewed by Goodh) - Betty Stogs Bitter | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| BrewDog - Trashy Blonde | 4.10 | Not Tried |
15 Jan 2011 (Magnus Greel)
A few of us met here for an enjoyable lunch washed down with a good choice of well kept beer.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Batemans - XXXB (now superseded by 4.8% version) | 4.50 | | I could taste caramel, bread and grains with light bitterness in the finish. Light bodied with soft carbonation. |
| Skinner's (now brewed by Goodh) - Betty Stogs Bitter | 4.00 | | Slight caramel hints, quite malty overall. Not massively hoppy. Very smooth and easy to drink. |
| Royal Tunbridge Wells - Royal Best Bitter | 4.10 | | Marmalade hint paired with subtle red berry fruits with a light but semi dry finish. |
| Rudgate - Ruby Mild | 4.40 | Not Tried | |
| Adnams - Old Ale | 4.10 | Not Tried |
15 Jan 2011 (ChrisE)
Saturday lunchtime, and afternoon. A small group of us enjoyed some excellent ales and very good food.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Batemans - XXXB (now superseded by 4.8% version) | 4.50 | | Superb, so good that I had another one. |
| Skinner's (now brewed by Goodh) - Betty Stogs Bitter | 4.00 | | |
| Rudgate - Ruby Mild | 4.40 | | |
| Royal Tunbridge Wells - Royal Best Bitter | 4.10 | | A malty flavoursome best bitter. |
| Adnams - Old Ale | 4.10 | Not Tried |
14 Nov 2010 (ChrisE)
A wet Sunday evening, and there were not many people about. This was a very comfortable and relaxing place to enjoy a few pints before catching the train to Ebbsfleet. We would probably have stayed longer if it were not for the fact that the pub closes at 9pm on Sundays.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Castle Rock - Harvest Pale | 3.80 | | |
| Rudgate - Battle Axe | 4.20 | | |
| Adnams - Old Ale | 4.10 | | |
| Rudgate - Ruby Mild | 4.40 | Not Tried | |
| Skinner's (now brewed by Goodh) - Cornish Knocker Ale | 4.50 | Not Tried | |
| Hogs Back - Rip Snorter | 5.00 | Not Tried |
14 Aug 2010 (Magnus Greel)
Fairly busy with folk drinking as well as dining in this opulently furnished pub which brings an upmarket feel to the area.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rudgate - Battle Axe | 4.20 | | Bready aroma with apple hints and caramel taste. Quite mild on palate |
| Rudgate - Ruby Mild | 4.40 | Not Tried | |
| St Austell - Tribute | 4.20 | Not Tried | |
| Adnams - Southwold Bitter | 3.70 | Not Tried |
14 Aug 2010 (ChrisE)
I could have happily stayed here longer, this place definitely puts Gravesend on the map for the beer drinker. It was reasonably busy, service was good, and there were a fair number of people eating.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rudgate - Battle Axe | 4.20 | | Toffee, caramel taste. I really enjoyed this. |
| Rudgate - Ruby Mild | 4.40 | Not Tried | |
| St Austell - Tribute | 4.20 | Not Tried | |
| Adnams - Southwold Bitter | 3.70 | Not Tried |
About The Rum Puncheon
Summary of Beer Scores
| Total | |
|---|---|
 | 1 |
| 25 |
| 21 |
| 5 |
 | 1 |
The pub is found in Gravesend, Kent, DA11 0BL.
Situated close to the landing stage for the Tilbury - Gravesend Ferry, and is also handy for the railway station. It has an L shaped bar, low volume background classical music, tasteful flock wallpaper and comfortable furniture. There is a rather fine large Russell's Gravesend Brewery etched window on the side alley, unfortunately half of which is now transfer rather than original. Open view kitchen at the rear. 8 handpumps furnish the bar counter.
We have visited this pub 27 times, seen 76 different beers and tried 39 of them.
Postcode: DA11 0BL