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The Bouncing Barrel (Free House)
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| Beer (sort) | Average Score (sort) | No. Samples (sort) |
|---|---|---|
| Canterbury Brewers - Topaz |  | 1 |
| Old Dairy (being contract brewed after it closed) - Silver Top | | 1 |
| Old Dairy (being contract brewed after it closed) - Dark Side of the Moo | | 1 |
| Canterbury Brewers - Foundry Man's Gold | | 2 |
| Brighton Bier - English Garden | | 1 |
| Kent - Bramling Cross Single Hop | | 1 |
| Old Dairy (being contract brewed after it closed) - Copper Top |  | 2 |
| Thornbridge / Thornbridge Hall - Jaipur | | 1 |
| Sharp's - Special | | 1 |
| Goacher's - Fine Light Ale | | 1 |
| Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - No. 7 | | 1 |
| Heineken - John Smith's Bitter (a.k.a. Cask and Original) | | 1 |
| Dark Star - American Pale Ale (some has also been brewed by Fuller's) | | 2 |
| Hambleton - Stallion Amber | | 1 |
| Bespoke - Chip off the old block |  | 1 |
| Dartford Wobbler (re-named from Millis) - Kentish Gold | | 1 |
| Yeovil - Lynx Wildcat | | 1 |
| Canterbury Ales (sometimes badged as Canterbrew) - The Reeve's Ale |  | 1 |
| Hopdaemon - Incubus |  | 1 |
| Wantsum - Ravening Wolf | Not Tried | 0 |
| Goody Ales - Bleangate Brewery - Good Health | Not Tried | 0 |
| Dancing Duck - Ay Up | Not Tried | 0 |
| Mad Cat - Special Relationship Anglo-American Pale Ale | Not Tried | 0 |
| Goody Ales - Bleangate Brewery - Good Evening | Not Tried | 0 |
| Theakston - Old Peculier | Not Tried | 0 |
| Dark Star - Hophead was 3.8% (some has also been brewed by Fuller's) | Not Tried | 0 |
| Skinner's - Betty Stogs Bitter | Not Tried | 0 |
| Harvey's - XX Dark Mild (or Sussex XX Mild) | Not Tried | 0 |
| Goacher's - Silver Star | Not Tried | 0 |
| Caledonian - Flying Scotsman (superseded by 3.5% version) | Not Tried | 0 |
| Dark Star - Partridge Best Bitter | Not Tried | 0 |
| Rudgate - Jorvik Blonde | Not Tried | 0 |
| Oakham - JHB | Not Tried | 0 |
| Ripple Steam - Original Best Bitter | Not Tried | 0 |
| Sambrook's - Wandle | Not Tried | 0 |
| Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - No. 3 | Not Tried | 0 |
| 1648 - 3 Threads | Not Tried | 0 |
| Mauldons - Silver Adder | Not Tried | 0 |
| Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - Black Pearl Oyster Stout | Not Tried | 0 |
Visits Details
12 Nov 2015 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yeovil - Lynx Wildcat | 4.30 | | |
| Oakham - JHB | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
| Sambrook's - Wandle | 3.80 | Not Tried |
03 Sep 2015 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening. Unplanned visit after my planned Triangle bus ran early. Only customer upon arrival and one there when I left.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heineken - John Smith's Bitter (a.k.a. Cask and Original) | 3.80 | | The blackboard said only Taddy Special which is a non-existent beer. Close examination of the cask label found John Smith's Bitter. A rare beer darn sarf even more so on gravity dispense |
| Goacher's - Silver Star | 4.20 | Not Tried | |
| Dark Star - Partridge Best Bitter | 4.00 | Not Tried |
23 Oct 2014 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening. A group of kilted, be-sporranned customers were outside. My colleague and I had a heated conversation about the spelling of Peculier.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canterbury Brewers - Foundry Man's Gold | 4.00 | | Right temperature, good head and condition |
| Theakston - Old Peculier | 5.60 | Not Tried | |
| Dark Star - Hophead was 3.8% (some has also been brewed by Fuller's) | 3.40 | Not Tried | |
| Skinner's - Betty Stogs Bitter | 4.00 | Not Tried |
26 May 2014 (Baymart)
Friendly company
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharp's - Special | 5.00 | | darkish, fruity, malt - a well kept beer |
| Dark Star - American Pale Ale (some has also been brewed by Fuller's) | 4.70 | | Orange fruity golden ale |
| Canterbury Ales (sometimes badged as Canterbrew) - The Reeve's Ale | 4.10 | |
05 May 2014 (Tobes)
Popped my head in to have a look and was informed by the landlord children were welcome, so went in to find the remaining beers from their 1st year anniversary beer festival! Very friendly owners & great conversation with locals. So much better than the Black Dog at Whitstable.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canterbury Brewers - Topaz | 4.70 | | |
| Hambleton - Stallion Amber | 4.20 | | |
| Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - No. 3 | 5.00 | Not Tried | |
| 1648 - 3 Threads | 4.30 | Not Tried | |
| Mauldons - Silver Adder | 4.20 | Not Tried | |
| Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - Black Pearl Oyster Stout | 6.20 | Not Tried | |
| Wantsum - Ravening Wolf | 5.90 | Not Tried | |
| Goody Ales - Bleangate Brewery - Good Health | 3.60 | Not Tried | |
| Dancing Duck - Ay Up | 3.90 | Not Tried | |
| Mad Cat - Special Relationship Anglo-American Pale Ale | 4.80 | Not Tried | |
| Goody Ales - Bleangate Brewery - Good Evening | 3.40 | Not Tried |
03 Apr 2014 (Gareth S)
Multiple half pint tasters
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brighton Bier - English Garden | 3.80 | | |
| Old Dairy (being contract brewed after it closed) - Copper Top | 4.10 | | |
| Bespoke - Chip off the old block | 3.40 | |
09 Nov 2013 (Judy G Garland)
Early Evening Session - Ale board had just changed so have only listed ales consumed!
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Old Dairy (being contract brewed after it closed) - Dark Side of the Moo | 7.00 | | |
| Thornbridge / Thornbridge Hall - Jaipur | 5.90 | |
26 Aug 2013 (davenunk)
Popped in lunchtime with my other half, we each had a pint of Incubus, it was not in the best condition, just about OK for gravy.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hopdaemon - Incubus | 4.00 | | Would be OK to make gravy |
08 Aug 2013 (HSB)
Lunchtime. Not too busy but a good atmosphere.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dartford Wobbler (re-named from Millis) - Kentish Gold | 4.60 | | |
| Harvey's - XX Dark Mild (or Sussex XX Mild) | 3.00 | Not Tried | |
| Caledonian - Flying Scotsman (superseded by 3.5% version) | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Rudgate - Jorvik Blonde | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
| Ripple Steam - Original Best Bitter | 4.10 | Not Tried |
19 Jun 2013 (Pete Revell)
Total experience of well chilled real ale and a warm welcome from guv'nors Penny & Trevor. No music, tv's or lager, just wonderful conversation.rnAles are maily kentish with a few guest beers from out of county. Also Kentish ciders and cheese boards to die for, with local kentish cheeses. An amazing piece of artwork is on the wall in the Bouncing Barrel too!rnThey can be found on facebook too! https://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Bouncing-Barrel/487985854571936?fref=ts
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dark Star - American Pale Ale (some has also been brewed by Fuller's) | 4.70 | | A beautifully finished pale ale that was emptied at a rate of knots! |
| Old Dairy (being contract brewed after it closed) - Copper Top | 4.10 | | A well rounded ale that gives all that one could wish for. |
| Old Dairy (being contract brewed after it closed) - Silver Top | 4.50 | | A dark, stoutlike ale that leaves one wanting another... so we did! |
| Canterbury Brewers - Foundry Man's Gold | 4.00 | | This ale went out the door faster than it came in!... A fabulous ale that was finished far to quickly! |
| Kent - Bramling Cross Single Hop | 4.50 | | A totally refreshing ale! |
| Goacher's - Fine Light Ale | 3.70 | | A great session ale with a nice light, but slightly citrus taste. |
| Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - No. 7 | 3.80 | | Another perfect session ale that is full of flavour. |
About The Bouncing Barrel
Summary of Beer Scores
| Total | |
|---|---|
| 10 |
| 17 |
| 18 |
| 5 |
| 2 |
The pub is found in Herne Bay, Kent, CT6 5EA.
Located in a former care business office in Bank Street this latest addition to Kent's micropubs opened its doors at noon on Saturday 4th May 2013 in time to catch the May Day bank holiday traffic. Real ales, cider and wine sold - the casks can be viewed through a window. No bar so usually table service applies. Wall mounted bench seating on the sides with old electronics workshop benches as tables. Lower height bench seating in the window with little wooden ledges between seats for balancing one's glass. The large front window in an attractive lattice design. Externally the building has a first floor bay window overhanging the frontage. Local CAMRA branch Pub of the Year 2023.
We have visited this pub 34 times, seen 113 different beers and tried 43 of them.
Postcode: CT6 5EA