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The Bouncing Barrel (Free House)
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| Beer (sort) | Average Score (sort) | No. Samples (sort) |
|---|---|---|
| Canterbury Brewers - Foundry Man's Gold |  | 1 |
| Kent - Bramling Cross Single Hop | | 2 |
| Canterbury Brewers - Topaz | | 1 |
| Dark Star - American Pale Ale (some has also been brewed by Fuller's) | | 1 |
| Old Dairy (being contract brewed after it closed) - Dark Side of the Moo | | 1 |
| Old Dairy (being contract brewed after it closed) - Silver Top | | 1 |
| Brighton Bier - English Garden | | 1 |
| Goacher's - Fine Light Ale |  | 1 |
| Goacher's - Best Dark Ale (aka Original) | | 1 |
| Hambleton - Stallion Amber | | 1 |
| Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - No. 7 | | 1 |
| Goacher's - Gold Star | | 1 |
| Thornbridge / Thornbridge Hall - Jaipur | | 1 |
| Old Dairy (being contract brewed after it closed) - Copper Top | | 4 |
| Kent - Pale | | 1 |
| Hopdaemon - Golden Braid |  | 1 |
| Bespoke - Chip off the old block | | 1 |
| Dartford Wobbler (re-named from Millis) - Kentish Gold | | 1 |
| Hopdaemon - Incubus |  | 1 |
| Goody Ales - Bleangate Brewery - Good Health | Not Tried | 0 |
| Dancing Duck - Ay Up | Not Tried | 0 |
| Goacher's - Real Mild Ale | Not Tried | 0 |
| Mad Cat - Special Relationship Anglo-American Pale Ale | Not Tried | 0 |
| Goody Ales - Bleangate Brewery - Good Friday | Not Tried | 0 |
| Goody Ales - Bleangate Brewery - Good Evening | Not Tried | 0 |
| Adnams - Broadside | Not Tried | 0 |
| Loddon - Gravesend Shrimpers Bitter | Not Tried | 0 |
| Old Dairy (being contract brewed after it closed) - Blue Top | Not Tried | 0 |
| Harvey's - Dark Mild (or Sussex XX Mild) | Not Tried | 0 |
| Caledonian - Flying Scotsman (superseded by 3.5% version) | Not Tried | 0 |
| Rudgate - Jorvik Blonde | Not Tried | 0 |
| Ripple Steam - Original Best Bitter | 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 |
| Wantsum - Ravening Wolf | Not Tried | 0 |
Visits Details
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 - 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. |
15 Jun 2013 (Stephen Harris)
Midday visit, and a small gathering is present – the topic of conversation being Second World War artillery. I could add nothing on the subject, so found a perch to the side of the stillage and away from the chat. And, joy of joys, there is a pie and mash shop nearby – so that was lunch sorted.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kent - Bramling Cross Single Hop | 4.50 | | Golden. Fruity (blackberry) and spicy hop tastes. |
| Goacher's - Real Mild Ale | 3.40 | Not Tried | |
| Goacher's - Fine Light Ale | 3.70 | Not Tried | |
| Adnams - Broadside | 4.70 | Not Tried | |
| Loddon - Gravesend Shrimpers Bitter | 4.10 | Not Tried | |
| Old Dairy (being contract brewed after it closed) - Blue Top | 4.80 | Not Tried |
08 Jun 2013 (Ian)
Friendly welcome good beer will be back
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Old Dairy (being contract brewed after it closed) - Copper Top | 4.10 | | Malty beer |
08 Jun 2013 (Andrew)
Friendly and civilised.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kent - Pale | 4.00 | | Like DS hophead at it's best |
| Old Dairy (being contract brewed after it closed) - Copper Top | 4.10 | Not Tried | |
| Old Dairy (being contract brewed after it closed) - Silver Top | 4.50 | Not Tried |
07 May 2013 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening. 1st visit for my colleague and I. Most warm welcome and enthusiasm from the owners is very obvious. Goody's Ales personnel came in to drink near our leaving time.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goacher's - Best Dark Ale (aka Original) | 4.10 | | In fine condition and held its head so a repeat was called for |
| Goacher's - Gold Star | 5.10 | | Taster was excellent but not a beer on my favourite's list |
| Hopdaemon - Golden Braid | 3.70 | | Lacking body and a little flat |
| Old Dairy (being contract brewed after it closed) - Copper Top | 4.10 | | |
| Goacher's - Real Mild Ale | 3.40 | Not Tried | |
| Goody Ales - Bleangate Brewery - Good Friday | 4.50 | Not Tried | Ran out |
About The Bouncing Barrel
Summary of Beer Scores
| Total | |
|---|---|
| 9 |
| 15 |
| 16 |
 | 4 |
| 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 30 times, seen 103 different beers and tried 39 of them.
Postcode: CT6 5EA