The Long Pond (Free House)
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Stephen Harris
Visits Details
21 Sep 2023 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening visit until close with the guest presence of the pub Guv this side of the bar.
| Heritage (formerly William Worthington Brewery) - Charrington Oatmeal Stout | 4.00 |  | Not as full bodied as I recall but in peak condition |
| Tonbridge - Das Kölner | 4.30 | | Not a style I particularly like but in prime condition |
| Musket - Ball Puller | 4.00 |  | Disappointing with poor head and lacing and a haze I was not pre-warned of. I had not realised Musket had gone all vegan friendly and so a propensity for haziness so now on my list of those to avoid. However the pub Guv was pushing this beer down and his had a good head and lacing. Ho hum |
| Wantsum - Hengist | 5.00 | Not Tried | |
| House Beer - Pond Life | 3.60 | Not Tried | |
25 Aug 2023 (Philip Pirrip)
Last knockings visit until close.
| Kent - Citra | 4.50 | | One of the original and classic Citra ales |
| Iron Pier - Cast Iron Stout | 4.70 | | As it should be and holding good head and lacing |
| House Beer - Pond Life | 3.60 | Not Tried | |
| Tonbridge - Countryman | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Kent - Tropic Ale | 4.90 | Not Tried | |
27 Jul 2023 (Philip Pirrip)
Opening time afternoon visit after local chores. 3 in front of me at the door!
| House Beer - Pond Life | 3.60 |  | Slaked a thirst |
| Wantsum - Black Pig | 4.80 | | Held no head nor lacing - came out flat |
| Wantsum - Imperium | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Wantsum - Hurricane | 4.50 | Not Tried | |
| Tonbridge - Easy Street Pale | 3.90 | Not Tried | |
12 Jul 2023 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening visit until close.
| Wantsum - Golgotha | 5.50 | | Cask well down in use but holding up superbly for that |
| Mad Cat - Emotional Blackmail | 4.50 | | A very wet dog best bitter |
| Mad Cat - Golden IPA (previously Meaney's Golden India Pale Ale) | 4.20 | Not Tried | |
| Wantsum - Dynamo | 4.30 | Not Tried | |
03 Jul 2023 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening visit until close for a meeting in the back room.
| Heritage (formerly William Worthington Brewery) - Charrington IPA | 4.50 | | Spot on |
| Heritage (formerly William Worthington Brewery) - Masterpiece | 5.60 | | 4½* Who can be other than massively impressed by this IPA in this condition |
| Goody Ales - Bleangate Brewery - Good Lord | 5.00 | Not Tried | |
| House Beer - Pond Life | 3.60 | Not Tried | |
| Tonbridge - Das Kölner | 4.30 | Not Tried | |
02 Jun 2023 (Philip Pirrip)
Last knockings visit until close, with some little easement on eventual departure time. Several in were critical of the recent Kidbrooke beer festival.
| Heritage (formerly William Worthington Brewery) - Charrington IPA | 4.50 | | In fine form - always so well kept here |
| Iron Pier - Milk Stout | 4.40 | | Totally authentic to its style. A very fine nightcap |
| House Beer - Pond Life | 3.60 | Not Tried | |
| Musket - Gracious | 5.30 | Not Tried | |
| Tonbridge - Easy Street Pale | 3.90 | Not Tried | |
28 Apr 2023 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening visit until close. Cross table lively debate about the difference between porters and stouts reached no conclusion.
| Heritage (formerly William Worthington Brewery) - Masterpiece | 5.60 | | A heady ale probably nearest to a genuine IPA in style |
| Mad Cat - Monumental | 5.20 | | |
| House Beer - Pond Life | 3.60 | Not Tried | |
| Mad Cat - Crispin Amber | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Mad Cat - Jester | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
26 Apr 2023 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening visit until close.
| House Beer - Pond Life | 3.60 | | Very refreshing - in peak form |
| Mad Cat - Monumental | 5.20 | | Only time for a half |
| Iron Pier - Perry St Pale | 3.70 | Not Tried | |
| Iron Pier - Best Bitter | 4.80 | Not Tried | |
01 Apr 2023 (Philip Pirrip)
Late evening until close. Only customer.
| Goacher's - 1066 Old Ale | 6.70 |  | I marked 4½* yesterday but today really can not see a single fault in this unbeatable dark strong ale, superbly kept and presented. Almost certainly should have marked yesterday as a 5 too |
| Musket - Fife & Drum Golden Ale | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
| House Beer - Pond Life | 3.60 | Not Tried | |
| Kent - Prohibition | 4.80 | Not Tried | |
| Tonbridge - Countryman | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
31 Mar 2023 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening visit until close.
| Goacher's - 1066 Old Ale | 6.70 | | 4½* Superb after a few days on |
| House Beer - Pond Life | 3.60 | Not Tried | |
| Kent - Prohibition | 4.80 | Not Tried | |
| Tonbridge - Countryman | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Kent - Loral | 4.50 | Not Tried | |
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