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The Phoenix (Free House)
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| Beer (sort) | Average Score (sort) | No. Samples (sort) |
|---|---|---|
| Goacher's - 1066 Old Ale |  | 1 |
| Pig & Porter - Elders and Betters |  | 1 |
| Brentwood - BBC2 | | 1 |
| Wantsum - 1381 | | 1 |
| Pig & Porter - Crab & Winkle | | 1 |
| Canterbury Ales (sometimes badged as Canterbrew) - Single Hop Simcoe |  | 1 |
| Canterbury Ales (sometimes badged as Canterbrew) - Single Hop Calypso | | 1 |
| Adnams - Fat Sprat | | 1 |
| Canterbury Ales (sometimes badged as Canterbrew) - New Zealand Pale Ale | | 1 |
| Pig & Porter - Ashburnham Pale Ale | | 1 |
| Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - Magical Mystery Mild | | 1 |
| Whitstable - Amarillo |  | 1 |
| Wantsum - Yellow Tail | | 1 |
| Hop Fuzz - Northern Star | Not Tried | 0 |
| Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - She Sells Sea Shells | Not Tried | 0 |
| Old Dairy (being contract brewed after it closed) - Spring Top | Not Tried | 0 |
| Nelson - Trafalgar Bitter | Not Tried | 0 |
| Wantsum - Miller's Mirth | Not Tried | 0 |
| Kent - Cobnut | Not Tried | 0 |
| Caveman (latterly a cuckoo at Leatherbritches) - Neanderthal (superseded by 4.4% version) | Not Tried | 0 |
| Hop Fuzz - 1914 Lest We Forget | Not Tried | 0 |
| Adnams - Southwold Bitter | Not Tried | 0 |
| Weltons - Sussex Pride | Not Tried | 0 |
| Whitstable - Winkle Picker | Not Tried | 0 |
| Wantsum - More's Head (previously 3.4% & 3.5%) | Not Tried | 0 |
| Wantsum - Turbulent Priest | Not Tried | 0 |
| Old Dairy (being contract brewed after it closed) - Copper Top | Not Tried | 0 |
| Ripple Steam - Classic IPA | Not Tried | 0 |
| Hopdaemon - Golden Braid | Not Tried | 0 |
| Tring - Blond | Not Tried | 0 |
| Weltons - Old Harry | Not Tried | 0 |
| Brentwood - Lumberjack | Not Tried | 0 |
| Hopdaemon - Anzac | Not Tried | 0 |
| Elephant School (sub-brand of Brentwood) - Smoking Trunks | Not Tried | 0 |
| Weltons - Summer Special | Not Tried | 0 |
| Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - Common Conspiracy | Not Tried | 0 |
Visits Details
22 Oct 2014 (ChrisE)
Afternoon visit and just a few in. We were informed that the brewing kit is still in situ downstairs but is not currently in use.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pig & Porter - Crab & Winkle | 3.00 | | A very tasty 3% ale, just what was wanted on a tour of Canterbury's finest pubs. |
| Wantsum - Turbulent Priest | 4.40 | Not Tried | |
| Weltons - Summer Special | 4.60 | Not Tried |
17 Oct 2014 (Andrew)
Handful in. Friendly.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wantsum - 1381 | 3.80 | | Slightly fruity. Hint of perspex. Light body. Slightly tart. Very drinkable. |
| Hopdaemon - Golden Braid | 3.70 | Not Tried | |
| Weltons - Old Harry | 5.20 | Not Tried | |
| Hopdaemon - Anzac | 4.60 | Not Tried |
23 Sep 2014 (Jack William)
Mid evening - four others in, friendly.
The landlord has reinstated the mirror that has an etched image of Canterbury Cathedral that I remember from about 40 years ago.
Nice - but my memory had it as much, much bigger!
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adnams - Fat Sprat | 3.80 | | very good condition but rather bland |
| Weltons - Sussex Pride | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Wantsum - More's Head (previously 3.4% & 3.5%) | 3.70 | Not Tried | |
| Old Dairy (being contract brewed after it closed) - Copper Top | 4.10 | Not Tried |
22 Aug 2014 (Andrew)
Fair few in. We sat in the garden/yard until the wasps got the better of us.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pig & Porter - Elders and Betters | 3.50 | | Lovely nutty hoppy beer. Very well balanced. Excellent condition. |
| Nelson - Trafalgar Bitter | 4.10 | Not Tried | |
| Wantsum - Miller's Mirth | 4.20 | Not Tried | |
| Kent - Cobnut | 4.10 | Not Tried | |
| Caveman (latterly a cuckoo at Leatherbritches) - Neanderthal (superseded by 4.4% version) | 4.60 | Not Tried | |
| Hop Fuzz - 1914 Lest We Forget | 4.50 | Not Tried | |
| Hop Fuzz - Northern Star | 4.40 | Not Tried |
07 Jun 2014 (Andrew)
Sat on the rear yard-garden. You could hear the birds in the trees on the otherside of the railway tracks. Very nice.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canterbury Ales (sometimes badged as Canterbrew) - Single Hop Simcoe | 4.40 | | Hint of soap but in a good way. Oaky and resinous |
| Wantsum - Yellow Tail | 4.50 | | Perhaps lacking a bit of condition and with a hint of mustard, but okay. |
| Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - She Sells Sea Shells | 4.70 | Not Tried | |
| Old Dairy (being contract brewed after it closed) - Spring Top | 4.00 | Not Tried |
17 May 2014 (Andrew)
Always liked this pub. A few in at the bar. Ian told me why I was wrong about lager, brewing, and whatever else. Lager! Do what!?
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canterbury Ales (sometimes badged as Canterbrew) - New Zealand Pale Ale | 4.40 | | Peppery. Very peppery. I'm drinking pepper. Nice. I like pepper. |
| Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - Common Conspiracy | 4.80 | Not Tried | |
| Brentwood - Lumberjack | 5.20 | Not Tried | |
| Hop Fuzz - Northern Star | 4.40 | Not Tried |
09 May 2014 (Andrew)
We were the only one's in. Friendly as ever.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brentwood - BBC2 | 2.50 | | In good condition. Fruity grapefruit hop with light malty body. Brown in colour |
| Tring - Blond | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Brentwood - Lumberjack | 5.20 | Not Tried | |
| Elephant School (sub-brand of Brentwood) - Smoking Trunks | 5.50 | Not Tried |
12 Apr 2014 (Ian)
First one in on a Saturday lunchtime. Friendly welcome and good range of beers on.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - Magical Mystery Mild | 4.20 | | Some chilli some bbq sauce some chocolate. Liked it |
| Canterbury Ales (sometimes badged as Canterbrew) - Single Hop Calypso | 4.60 | | Liked the fruity hop in the mouth |
| Whitstable - Amarillo | 4.40 | | Neutral aroma some light grapefruit flavour in the mouth some bitterness on the finish |
| Ripple Steam - Classic IPA | 4.50 | Not Tried |
17 Jan 2014 (Andrew)
Quiet, which is what I think the pub cat likes.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pig & Porter - Ashburnham Pale Ale | 3.80 | | Nice pale golden brown coloured beer. Hint of astringency and and the flavour of reeds. |
| Adnams - Southwold Bitter | 3.70 | Not Tried | |
| Whitstable - Winkle Picker | 4.50 | Not Tried | |
| Wantsum - Turbulent Priest | 4.40 | Not Tried |
21 Dec 2013 (Brian)
Braved the rain for a pre Christmas / Winter Solstice crawl around town. Here with Pete and his daughter Beth and my daughter Fennel. Pub No1 at about 12:45, we were the only customers for a while.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goacher's - 1066 Old Ale | 6.70 | | Made a bold (i.e.stupid) move and started the day with this. Was superb though, dark and spicy and warming. |
About The Phoenix
Summary of Beer Scores
| Total | |
|---|---|
| 12 |
| 66 |
| 67 |
| 38 |
 | 4 |
The pub is found in Canterbury, Kent, CT1 3DB.
Single roomed thin pub in Old Dover Road with excellent atmosphere and a great range of beers. Gets busy during cricket week when those who know, pack it out. 10% discount on real ale for CAMRA card carrying members.
We have visited this pub 140 times, seen 300 different beers and tried 140 of them.
Postcode: CT1 3DB