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The Handsome Sam (Free House)
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| Beer (sort) | Average Score (sort) | No. Samples (sort) |
|---|---|---|
| Mighty Oak - Maldon Gold |  | 2 |
| Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - No. 5 | | 1 |
| Canterbury Ales (sometimes badged as Canterbrew) - The Wife of Bath's Ale | | 1 |
| Mighty Oak - Berry Xmas |  | 1 |
| Mighty Oak - Dragon's Flagon | | 1 |
| Goacher's - Fine Light Ale | | 1 |
| Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - Dark Conspiracy | | 1 |
| Mighty Oak - English Oak | | 1 |
| Kent - Cobnut | | 1 |
| Rockin Robin - Reckless Robin |  | 1 |
| Hopdaemon - Golden Braid | | 1 |
| Milton - Pegasus | | 1 |
| Mighty Oak - Kings (was 3.9% before 2013) | | 1 |
| Lincoln Green - Little John | Not Tried | 0 |
| Mighty Oak - Silver Eagle | Not Tried | 0 |
| Adnams - Broadside | Not Tried | 0 |
| Butcombe - Bitter (or Original Beer) | Not Tried | 0 |
| Sharp's - Special | Not Tried | 0 |
| Hopdaemon - Skrimshander IPA | Not Tried | 0 |
| Mighty Oak - Rocky Raccoon | Not Tried | 0 |
| Mighty Oak - Tap Room Tipple | Not Tried | 0 |
| Adnams - Ghost Ship | Not Tried | 0 |
| Moorhouse's - White Witch | Not Tried | 0 |
| Mighty Oak - Silver Surfer | Not Tried | 0 |
| Mighty Oak - Trusty Husky | Not Tried | 0 |
| Milton - Justinian | Not Tried | 0 |
Visits Details
29 Sep 2016 (Philip Pirrip)
Mid evening. Pretty well patronised.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Milton - Pegasus | 4.10 | | OK but early promise soon dissipated at it went flat. In fact ran out a few minutes later |
| Milton - Justinian | 3.90 | Not Tried | |
| Lincoln Green - Little John | 4.30 | Not Tried | |
| Mighty Oak - Silver Eagle | 4.50 | Not Tried | When will MO reach its millionth different beer name? And in how many different recipes? |
04 Dec 2015 (Andrew)
3rd pub in work's Christmas tour. Busy with our main party already here.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mighty Oak - Berry Xmas | 3.90 | | Black and nice to drink |
| Adnams - Ghost Ship | 4.50 | Not Tried | |
| Moorhouse's - White Witch | 3.90 | Not Tried | |
| Mighty Oak - Silver Surfer | 4.10 | Not Tried | |
| Mighty Oak - Trusty Husky | 4.20 | Not Tried |
22 Oct 2015 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening. 2nd Micropub I have come across with a TV for the Rugby World Cup. Not listed below but pub was also selling "Blend No. 7" which was a mix of the Mighty Oak Kings and Mighty Oak Tap Room Tipple mixed at time of dispense into a jug at 4.2%.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mighty Oak - Kings (was 3.9% before 2013) | 4.20 | | |
| Rockin Robin - Reckless Robin | 4.50 | | Too fresh |
| Mighty Oak - Tap Room Tipple | 4.20 | Not Tried |
31 Aug 2015 (Tobes)
12pm Took my dad in for a beer on a very rainy bank holiday Monday afternoon. First one's in but by the time we left around 20 in. Very friendly landlord & good conversation. Very well set out IMO as well, i'd take this micro over the Black Dog any day much better set up and much more welcoming host.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goacher's - Fine Light Ale | 3.70 | | |
| Mighty Oak - English Oak | 4.80 | | |
| Hopdaemon - Skrimshander IPA | 4.50 | Not Tried |
06 May 2015 (Jack William)
8 ish - a few in but quiet. Not the friendliest of micros on this experience. All three ales from the same brewery.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mighty Oak - Maldon Gold | 3.80 | | crystal clear, but a little flat, nice body and bite for a low strength beer, |
| Mighty Oak - Dragon's Flagon | 4.20 | | Red beer with a nutty taste, very good aftertaste that lingered. |
| Mighty Oak - English Oak | 4.80 | Not Tried |
28 Mar 2015 (Andrew)
First time here. Nice place and friendly. The seating is a homage to the mother of all micro pubs, the Butchers Arms.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mighty Oak - Maldon Gold | 3.80 | | Dry fruits. Pale gold. Hint of astringency. |
| Hopdaemon - Skrimshander IPA | 4.50 | Not Tried | |
| Mighty Oak - Rocky Raccoon | 4.10 | Not Tried |
20 Nov 2014 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening until gone 9. My colleague had a fortuitous opportunity to "interview" Peter Meaney of Mad Cat Brewery. He told us why he had dropped Meaney's from beer names and pub clips.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canterbury Ales (sometimes badged as Canterbrew) - The Wife of Bath's Ale | 3.90 | | In good form |
| Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - Dark Conspiracy | 4.90 | | |
| Kent - Cobnut | 4.10 | | |
| Sharp's - Special | 5.00 | Not Tried |
06 Nov 2014 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening until close. On its 3rd day of opening but already settled in as if it had been open for years. Friendly atmosphere and the layout encourage conversation here.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - No. 5 | 4.40 | | |
| Hopdaemon - Golden Braid | 3.70 | | Rather flat. In fact it soon ran out |
| Adnams - Broadside | 4.70 | Not Tried | |
| Butcombe - Bitter (or Original Beer) | 4.00 | Not Tried |
About The Handsome Sam
Summary of Beer Scores
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 | 1 |
| 24 |
| 23 |
| 5 |
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The pub is found in Whitstable, Kent, CT5 4HJ.
Edge of town centre Micropub which opened on Tuesday 4th November 2014 in a former antiques shop. Located in Canterbury Road just by the railway overbridge. Named after the owner's cat which died exactly 4 years before the pub opened. High ceilinged room which retains some original wooden beams with a temperature controlled cellar room at the back from which real ales and ciders are sold on gravity dispense from a 2 level stillage - this is called the Beer Tent. High tables and bench seats and stools provide the seating. Hops adorn the 2 front bay windows. Unisex toilet at the right rear. Closed Mondays.
We have visited this pub 28 times, seen 81 different beers and tried 47 of them.
Postcode: CT5 4HJ