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Kipps' Alehouse (Free House)

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Beer (sort)Average Score (sort)No. Samples (sort)
Elland - 1872 PorterExcellent1
Fyne - JarlExcellent1
Wantsum - Black PrinceExcellent1
Dark Star - Hophead (some has also been brewed by Fuller's)Good1
Whitstable - Hüll MelonAcceptable1
Hop Fuzz - TriumphAcceptable1
Old Dairy (being contract brewed after it closed) - Red TopNot Tried0
Whitstable - Oyster StoutNot Tried0
Mad Cat - Auburn Copper Ale (previously Meaney's Auburn Copper Ale)Not Tried0
Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - SeasiderNot Tried0
Canterbury Ales (sometimes badged as Canterbrew) - The Wife of Bath's AleNot Tried0
Whitstable - ChallengerNot Tried0
Binghams - Space HoppyNot Tried0
Buffy's - VicennialeNot Tried0
Picture 1. Kipps' Alehouse, Folkestone, Kent
Picture 2. Kipps' Alehouse, Folkestone, Kent
Michael Croxford

Visits Details

05 Jun 2014 (HSB)
16:30 Just our group. Friendly barmaid.
BeerABVScoreNotes
Whitstable - Hüll Melon4.40AcceptableNo condition, flat. Fourth beer in a micro today with no condition.
Binghams - Space Hoppy5.00Not Tried
Buffy's - Vicenniale3.80Not Tried
24 Apr 2014 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening. 2200 hours closing in window but at 2140 had a closed sign up in the front door window. My plea for just one pint was granted. Could do with displaying full brewery and beer names on the overhead beer menu board. End of day so conversation being mandatory was not in evidence, the usual attribute of a Micropub.
BeerABVScoreNotes
Hop Fuzz - Triumph4.80AcceptableFlat
Dark Star - Hophead (some has also been brewed by Fuller's)3.80Not Tried
Whitstable - Challenger4.40Not Tried
05 Mar 2014 (ChrisE)
Early evening and a few in. Led Zeppelin playing in the background. The pub is currently trying all day opening.
BeerABVScoreNotes
Wantsum - Black Prince3.90ExcellentDeliciously creamy dark mild.
Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - Seasider4.30Not Tried
Canterbury Ales (sometimes badged as Canterbrew) - The Wife of Bath's Ale3.90Not Tried
14 Jan 2014 (ChrisE)
Tuesday evening, and fairly quiet.
BeerABVScoreNotes
Dark Star - Hophead (some has also been brewed by Fuller's)3.80Good
Whitstable - Oyster Stout4.50Not Tried
Mad Cat - Auburn Copper Ale (previously Meaney's Auburn Copper Ale)4.20Not Tried
14 Dec 2013 (1234)
Very busy with music playing. Excellent atmosphere. Recently opened, in the Creative Quarter of Folkestone. This is a larger version of some of the other micro-pubs, but maintained a very friendly and inviting atmosphere.
BeerABVScoreNotes
Elland - 1872 Porter6.50ExcellentReally deep flavoured and well kept.
Fyne - Jarl3.80ExcellentVery flowery, exceptionally zesty. Not everyone's cup of tea, but I really enjoyed this.
Old Dairy (being contract brewed after it closed) - Red Top3.80Not Tried

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About the Kipps' Alehouse

The pub sign. Kipps' Alehouse, Folkestone, Kent

Summary of Beer Scores

 Total
Exceptional-
Excellent8
Good12
Acceptable7
Poor-

Website.

The pub is found in Folkestone, Kent, CT20 1RL.

A very modern and "cool" new pub. Has become contentious as to whether it is a Micropub or not but it has been recognised on the Micropub Association website as one even though it is naturally disqualified by its enhanced food offering and amplified music. The real ales are kept on gravity stillage behind the bar counter in a chilled glass fronted cabinet with accommodation for 2 tiers each for 5 casks. Offering at least three real ales served straight from the cask. Ciders dispensed from boxes on the bar counter. Bottled beers including Belgian Trappist. A whole number of wines, supplemented with Prosecco, Sherry and Port. Occasional live music events.

We have visited this pub 25 times, seen 56 different beers and tried 24 of them.

Map location

Postcode: CT20 1RL