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The Old Buttermarket (Nicholson's (Mitchells & Butlers))
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| Beer (sort) | Average Score (sort) | No. Samples (sort) |
|---|---|---|
| Hook Norton - Haymaker |  | 1 |
| Morrissey Fox - Aussie IPA | | 1 |
| Saltaire - Triple Choc (was Triple Chocoholic) |  | 1 |
| Wolf - Straw Dogs |  | 2 |
| St Austell - Tribute | | 1 |
| Williams Brothers - Fraoch Heather Ale | | 1 |
| Sharp's - Doom Bar | | 1 |
| York (now brewed by and at Black Sheep) - Centurion's Ghost Ale |  | 1 |
| Williams Brothers - Ginger Beer | | 1 |
| Timothy Taylor - Landlord | | 1 |
| Shepherd Neame - Spitfire (or Spitfire Amber Ale) | | 1 |
| Acorn - Barnsley Bitter | Not Tried | 0 |
| Wolf - Coyote Bitter | Not Tried | 0 |
| Adnams - Southwold Bitter | Not Tried | 0 |
| Greene King - IPA (was 3.6%) | Not Tried | 0 |
| Lancaster - Blonde | Not Tried | 0 |
| Hydes - Berry Good Ale | Not Tried | 0 |
| Triple fff - Alton's Pride | Not Tried | 0 |
| Harviestoun - Schiehallion | Not Tried | 0 |
| Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter | Not Tried | 0 |
| Museum - Worthington's White Shield | Not Tried | 0 |
Visits Details
05 Jan 2011 (Andrew)
Handful of people in. Sat at the front and watched tourists.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saltaire - Triple Choc (was Triple Chocoholic) | 4.80 | | Black. Heavy chocolate powder flavours with a hint of cherry and a tart bitter finish |
| Sharp's - Doom Bar | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Wolf - Coyote Bitter | 4.30 | Not Tried |
27 Dec 2010 (Martin the Mildman)
One staff member is not enough to cope with the lunchtime rush. Went back about 4.30pm and much quieter.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Williams Brothers - Ginger Beer | 3.80 | | Rather sweet with the flavour of stem ginger biscuits. Not too cloudy and golden amber coloured. My score 14/20. |
| Sharp's - Doom Bar | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Museum - Worthington's White Shield | 5.60 | Not Tried | |
| Acorn - Barnsley Bitter | 3.80 | Not Tried |
29 Oct 2010 (Ian)
Covered in decoration for halloween. Not very busy early Friday evening.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| York (now brewed by and at Black Sheep) - Centurion's Ghost Ale | 5.40 | | Good dark strong beer. |
| Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Sharp's - Doom Bar | 4.00 | Not Tried |
08 Oct 2010 (Ian)
Slightly less snug than it's former self as The Olive Branch, but glad to see a Nicholson's pub this far south. May get there Thornbridge seasonal beers in then. Outside was busier than inside as you would expect given it's location right outside the cathedral gates.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wolf - Straw Dogs | 4.50 | | Has some interesting flavours for an English wheat beer, interesting yeast characters and enough citrus fruit to keep you interested. |
08 Oct 2010 (Andrew)
Second pub in Ian and my "Old School" tour. This used to be called the Olive Branch 20 years ago and that's still what I call it. Quite a lot of folk in and quite varied in demographic. We sat up the back and talked about wheat beers. Man we're interesting guys.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wolf - Straw Dogs | 4.50 | | Lemon delight flavours in this pale gold beer. Zingy. Slightly acidic. Nice and refreshing. |
| Greene King - IPA (was 3.6%) | 3.40 | Not Tried | |
| Shepherd Neame - Spitfire (or Spitfire Amber Ale) | 4.20 | Not Tried | |
| Sharp's - Doom Bar | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Adnams - Southwold Bitter | 3.70 | Not Tried |
02 Oct 2010 (pavorossi)
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharp's - Doom Bar | 4.00 | | |
| Greene King - IPA (was 3.6%) | 3.40 | Not Tried | |
| Shepherd Neame - Spitfire (or Spitfire Amber Ale) | 4.20 | Not Tried | |
| St Austell - Tribute | 4.20 | Not Tried | |
| Williams Brothers - Fraoch Heather Ale | 4.10 | Not Tried |
01 Oct 2010 (pavorossi)
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Austell - Tribute | 4.20 | | |
| Williams Brothers - Fraoch Heather Ale | 4.10 | | |
| Greene King - IPA (was 3.6%) | 3.40 | Not Tried | |
| Shepherd Neame - Spitfire (or Spitfire Amber Ale) | 4.20 | Not Tried | |
| Sharp's - Doom Bar | 4.00 | Not Tried |
23 Jul 2010 (Alenomore)
2130 visit. Not too busy and always worth a look in. Convenient for my Hotel across the road as well?
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hook Norton - Haymaker | 5.00 | | Second new ale tonite and spot on too. |
| Morrissey Fox - Aussie IPA | 5.00 | | Very surprised to find this here. Nice condition too. |
| Greene King - IPA (was 3.6%) | 3.40 | Not Tried | |
| Shepherd Neame - Spitfire (or Spitfire Amber Ale) | 4.20 | Not Tried | |
| Triple fff - Alton's Pride | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
| Harviestoun - Schiehallion | 4.80 | Not Tried |
19 Feb 2010 (Andrew)
Wasn't intending to come here but there was a sign outside saying they were proud of their Real Ale so I thought, why not. The pub had 4 beers on split across the front and back bar but no mention of what was on at the other bar - which seamed a bit daft. Staff were efficient and the pub was busy with tourist and workers out for a Friday pint.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shepherd Neame - Spitfire (or Spitfire Amber Ale) | 4.20 | | Nothing wrong with it just a bit harsh on the malt and a bit disjointed on the hop. |
| Greene King - IPA (was 3.6%) | 3.40 | Not Tried | |
| Lancaster - Blonde | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Hydes - Berry Good Ale | 4.50 | Not Tried |
04 Mar 2006 (Ian)
Oh dear, oh dear. What has become of this place? Once a regular haunt when it was the Olive Branch, it was then taken over by the Firkin brewery and the back extended to fit more customers. Now it is still wonderful on the outside and a tremendous location, but inside it is corporate and dull. The lads from the Bell & Crown came in just after me looking the worse for wear.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Timothy Taylor - Landlord | 4.30 | | Copper/gold colour with thin white head. Muddy and muddled. Hops and orange zest aroma is good. Earthy in mouth with good hop on end. Reasonably astringent |
| Shepherd Neame - Spitfire (or Spitfire Amber Ale) | 4.20 | Not Tried | |
| Adnams - Southwold Bitter | 3.70 | Not Tried |
About The Old Buttermarket
Summary of Beer Scores
| Total | |
|---|---|
| 4 |
| 9 |
| 15 |
| 7 |
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The pub is found in Canterbury, Kent, CT1 2HW.
Formerly the Olive Branch, in Burgate, excellent location in the corner of the old Butter Market opposite the Canterbury Cathedral main gate. Very popular in the summer with tourists sitting at the chairs and tables in the square itself. Closed for refurbishment 11th November 2019, re-opened 4th December 2019.
We have visited this pub 30 times, seen 66 different beers and tried 32 of them.
Postcode: CT1 2HW