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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) - Dark Side of the Moo | | 1 |
| Brighton Bier - English Garden | | 1 |
| Canterbury Brewers - Foundry Man's Gold |  | 1 |
| Hambleton - Stallion Amber | | 1 |
| Thornbridge / Thornbridge Hall - Jaipur | | 1 |
| Heineken - John Smith's Bitter (a.k.a. Cask and Original) | | 1 |
| Sharp's - Special | | 1 |
| Yeovil - Lynx Wildcat |  | 1 |
| Old Dairy (being contract brewed after it closed) - Copper Top | | 1 |
| Kent - Prohibition | | 1 |
| Dark Star - American Pale Ale (some has also been brewed by Fuller's) | | 1 |
| Dartford Wobbler (re-named from Millis) - Kentish Gold | | 1 |
| Bespoke - Chip off the old block | | 1 |
| Canterbury Ales (sometimes badged as Canterbrew) - The Reeve's Ale |  | 1 |
| Hopdaemon - Incubus |  | 1 |
| Ripple Steam - Original Best Bitter | Not Tried | 0 |
| Sambrook's - Wandle | Not Tried | 0 |
| Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - No. 3 | Not Tried | 0 |
| Dartford Wobbler (re-named from Millis) - Thieves 'N' Fakirs | Not Tried | 0 |
| 1648 - 3 Threads | Not Tried | 0 |
| Old Dairy (being contract brewed after it closed) - Sun Top | 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 |
| 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 (now brewed by Goodh) - 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| Caledonian - Flying Scotsman (superseded by 3.5% version) | Not Tried | 0 |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 |
Visits Details
04 Jun 2016 (Jack William)
MId Saturady afternoon - well patronised - over 20 in. Comfottable place.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kent - Prohibition | 4.80 | | I really like this APA - just on, perhaps a little prematurely - as it was rather hazy. |
| Hopdaemon - Incubus | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Dark Star - Hophead was 3.8% (some has also been brewed by Fuller's) | 3.40 | Not Tried | |
| Dartford Wobbler (re-named from Millis) - Thieves 'N' Fakirs | 4.30 | Not Tried | |
| Old Dairy (being contract brewed after it closed) - Sun Top | 3.60 | Not Tried | |
| Old Dairy (being contract brewed after it closed) - Copper Top | 4.10 | Not Tried |
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 (now brewed by Goodh) - 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 |
About The Bouncing Barrel
Summary of Beer Scores
| Total | |
|---|---|
| 10 |
| 18 |
| 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 35 times, seen 116 different beers and tried 43 of them.
Postcode: CT6 5EA