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Hair of the Dog (Free House)
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| Beer (sort) | Average Score (sort) | No. Samples (sort) |
|---|---|---|
| Angels & Demons (now uses McCanns branding not its own) - Bombay Social |  | 1 |
| Wantsum - More’s Head | | 2 |
| Constellation - Indus | | 1 |
| Angels & Demons (now uses McCanns branding not its own) - 1961 Green Hop | | 1 |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - London Pride |  | 1 |
| Milestone - Maid Marian | | 1 |
| Dark Star - Hophead was 3.8% (some has also been brewed by Fuller's) | | 1 |
| Island Brewery - Island Wight | | 1 |
| Wantsum - Imperium | | 1 |
| Wantsum - Fortitude (was 4.2%) | | 1 |
| Wantsum - Turbulent Priest | | 1 |
| Front Row - Set | | 1 |
| Isle of Purbeck - Harry's Harvest Pale Ale | | 1 |
| Heritage (formerly William Worthington Brewery) - Keltek Lance | | 1 |
| Heritage (formerly William Worthington Brewery) - St Modwen Golden Ale (superseded by 4.2% version) | | 1 |
| Brew Buddies - BB01 Best Bitter | | 1 |
| McCanns (used to use Angels and Demons name as well) - Janet Street Green Hop Porter |  | 1 |
| McCanns (used to use Angels and Demons name as well) - Folkestone Best | Not Tried | 0 |
| McCanns (used to use Angels and Demons name as well) - The Troubadour | Not Tried | 0 |
| North Yorkshire - Cobble | Not Tried | 0 |
| Cleveland - Seasider | Not Tried | 0 |
| Parkway (formerly Glastonbury Ales) - Giggle and Titter | Not Tried | 0 |
| Georges - Cockle Shells | Not Tried | 0 |
| Heritage (formerly William Worthington Brewery) - Massey’s | Not Tried | 0 |
Visits Details
09 Jun 2022 (Jack William)
Back for a “second Thursday” group visit - 9 of us making it quite cosy with about the same number of regulars. We were allowed food from the Chippy across the road - much to the relief of one local “that’s quieter now you’re all eating” she declared. Ales at £3.50 a pint, but £2 a half.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - London Pride | 4.10 | | Surprised to see this on in a micro. |
| Dark Star - Hophead was 3.8% (some has also been brewed by Fuller's) | 3.40 | | |
| Wantsum - Imperium | 4.00 | | Marked up as 3.8%. |
11 Nov 2021 (Jack William)
Another 2nd Thursday visit to the Hair. Half a dozen of us doubled the customer numbers. We had a rather good session.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wantsum - More’s Head | 3.70 | | Most popular of the ales - I think we did a couple of gallons. |
| Heritage (formerly William Worthington Brewery) - Keltek Lance | 4.00 | | |
| Heritage (formerly William Worthington Brewery) - Massey’s | 4.10 | Not Tried |
22 Sep 2021 (Jack William)
Just after noon opening - 5 other punters in, “ who will rid me of this turbulent priest” got blank stares from two of them - Veblen when I mentioned Tommy Becket. Everyone enjoying the Wantsum beer however.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wantsum - Turbulent Priest | 4.40 | | |
| Milestone - Maid Marian | 4.30 | Not Tried | |
| Wantsum - More’s Head | 3.70 | Not Tried |
08 Jul 2021 (Jack William)
Lunchtime session for our bus-pass group. We were offered an outside area round the corner - but would have had to have used plastic glasses. Stayed inside and chatted with a number of locals. Very convivial. Lunch by way of the chippy opposite and the pub provided condiments and serviettes. We have been offered a cold buffet if we order ahead next time.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Constellation - Indus | 3.90 | | I started and finished on this ale - it really was rather good. (Marked up incorrectly as “Incus” on the blackboard.) |
| Milestone - Maid Marian | 4.30 | | Good body. |
| Wantsum - More’s Head | 3.70 | | Fresh barrel - so much better than my recent pint at Blakes. |
15 Jun 2021 (Jack William)
Lunchtime- good banter with a couple of regulars on the Thanet micropub scene.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heritage (formerly William Worthington Brewery) - St Modwen Golden Ale (superseded by 4.2% version) | 4.10 | | A little hazy, but good flavour. |
| Wantsum - More’s Head | 3.70 | Not Tried | Was going down well with the regulars - sparklingly clear. |
| Georges - Cockle Shells | 4.00 | Not Tried |
06 Oct 2020 (Jack William)
Pleasant welcome as always - 2 others in at 2.
Three interesting beers on.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Angels & Demons (now uses McCanns branding not its own) - 1961 Green Hop | 4.30 | | Another splendid green hop. |
| Front Row - Set | 3.90 | | Nice amber ale. |
| Parkway (formerly Glastonbury Ales) - Giggle and Titter | 3.80 | Not Tried |
20 Aug 2020 (Jack William)
En-route to Ramsgate mid afternoon- glad to see this place back open with their usual all-day hours. Couple of locals in.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Island Brewery - Island Wight | 4.00 | | A very acceptable golden ale. |
| North Yorkshire - Cobble | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
| Cleveland - Seasider | 3.60 | Not Tried |
04 Jan 2020 (Jack William)
Lunchtime - good cycle from the Fez. Nice to see a group of about 6 twenty-somethings coming in as I left.
No choice of brewery today - but A&D have a good range.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Angels & Demons (now uses McCanns branding not its own) - Bombay Social | 3.80 | | Another very good ale from A&D. |
| McCanns (used to use Angels and Demons name as well) - Folkestone Best | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| McCanns (used to use Angels and Demons name as well) - The Troubadour | 4.50 | Not Tried |
12 Dec 2019 (Jack William)
2nd Thursday bus-pass outing for 8 of us from Canterbury. Just 3 other punters during our session.
All of the beers were in good condition - but I had a very heavy cold and really couldn’t discern any flavours to note.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wantsum - Fortitude (was 4.2%) | 4.60 | | |
| Isle of Purbeck - Harry's Harvest Pale Ale | 5.00 | | |
| Brew Buddies - BB01 Best Bitter | 4.30 | |
21 Nov 2019 (Dosser)
4 beers on
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| McCanns (used to use Angels and Demons name as well) - Janet Street Green Hop Porter | 4.50 | | Told that this was a strong beer. It was for this micro. I didnt enjoy this. Lacking flavour and that porter taste and feel but it had the colour. |
About the Hair of the Dog
Summary of Beer Scores
| Total | |
|---|---|
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| 19 |
| 43 |
| 18 |
 | 2 |
The pub is found in Minster (Thanet), Kent, CT12 4AB.
Micropub in the High Street - a conversion from a hairdresser's shop, Ian Barrie Hair Stylists. Opened for business on Friday 6th December 2013. Initial opening hours are Mon-Sat 12-3 & 5-9; Sun 12-3. Real ales, ciders and wines are on offer served from an airtight cooled room behind the small bar counter. The room has room for 4 or 5 casks of real ale and some cider boxes on gravity stillage. Brightly decorated pub with lots of reclaimed scrap wood for high and low tables and wall coverings. Unisex toilet through an arch to the side. Beware of limited rail and bus timetables after an evening session.
We have visited this pub 50 times, seen 85 different beers and tried 62 of them.
Postcode: CT12 4AB