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The Berry (Free House)
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| Beer (sort) | Average Score (sort) | No. Samples (sort) |
|---|---|---|
| Colchester - No. 1 |  | 1 |
| Brew Wharf - Hopfather II | | 1 |
| Harvey's - Old Ale (or Sussex XXXX Old Ale) | | 2 |
| Tiny Rebel - Dirty Stop Out | | 1 |
| Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter | | 5 |
| Time and Tide - Tripel | | 1 |
| Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - Seasider |  | 1 |
| Bespoke - Over a Barrel | | 1 |
| Peerless - Jinja Ninja | | 1 |
| Dark Star - American Pale Ale (some has also been brewed by Fuller's) | | 2 |
| Time and Tide - Calista IPA | | 1 |
| Southport - Golden Sands | | 1 |
| Time and Tide - Spratwaffler Pale Ale | | 1 |
| Skinner's - Betty Stogs Bitter | | 1 |
| Hackney - New Zealand Pale Ale | | 1 |
| Canterbury Brewers - Foundry Helles | | 1 |
| High House Barn (formerly High House Farm) - Auld Hemp |  | 1 |
| Lymestone - Cowboy | | 1 |
| Cottage - Galaxy | | 1 |
| S43 (formerly Sonnet 43) - Bourbon Milk Stout | | 1 |
| Time and Tide - Dubbel | | 1 |
| Nine Standards (now brewed at Settle) - Gold Standard | | 1 |
| Oldershaw - Old Boy |  | 1 |
| Fat Cat - Porter | | 1 |
| Harvey's - Star of Eastbourne | Not Tried | 0 |
| Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - No. 3 | Not Tried | 0 |
| Harwich Town - Phoenix APA | Not Tried | 0 |
| Harwich Town - Ganges | Not Tried | 0 |
| Mad Cat - Jet Black Stout - now use 4.5% version entry (previously Meaney's Jet Black Stout) | Not Tried | 0 |
| Hopdaemon - Incubus | Not Tried | 0 |
| Titanic - White Star (superseded by 4.5% version - see separate entry) | Not Tried | 0 |
| Surrey Hills - Greensand IPA | Not Tried | 0 |
| RCH - Double Header | Not Tried | 0 |
| Turners - Porter | Not Tried | 0 |
| Harvey's - Christmas Ale | Not Tried | 0 |
| Orkney (Sinclair) - Dark Island | Not Tried | 0 |
| Canterbury Brewers - Foundry Torpedo | Not Tried | 0 |
| Ripple Steam - Classic IPA | Not Tried | 0 |
| Colchester - Winter Nights | Not Tried | 0 |
| Skinner's - Porthleven | Not Tried | 0 |
| Whitstable - Oyster Stout | Not Tried | 0 |
| Harvey's - Bellowhead Revival | Not Tried | 0 |
| Harvey's - Copperwheat Beer | Not Tried | 0 |
| Adnams - Southwold Bitter | Not Tried | 0 |
| Late Knights - Old Red Eyes | Not Tried | 0 |
Visits Details
29 Nov 2014 (Vacuous )
7pm visit..comfortably busy, but prompt service. Couldn't list all beers on
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter | 4.00 | | Fresh tasting. |
| Skinner's - Betty Stogs Bitter | 4.00 | | One of three Skinner's beers on. |
| Harvey's - Old Ale (or Sussex XXXX Old Ale) | 4.30 | | Dark and malty. Rich. In good order |
| Skinner's - Porthleven | 4.80 | Not Tried | |
| Time and Tide - Spratwaffler Pale Ale | 3.70 | Not Tried | |
| Harvey's - Bellowhead Revival | 3.70 | Not Tried | Labelled as Bellowhead Revival Ale |
25 Aug 2014 (Ian)
August bank holiday Monday and it was pouring with rain all day so I bit the bullet and put the waterproofs on and came here fir lunchtime session. Sprinkling of locals and decent beer line up
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter | 4.00 |  | Outstanding. The yeast malt and hops. All outstanding |
| Dark Star - American Pale Ale (some has also been brewed by Fuller's) | 4.70 | | Good English version of an apa. Drinkability |
| Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - Seasider | 4.30 | | Malty bitter with sharply defined flavours |
| Time and Tide - Calista IPA | 6.10 | | Lovely fruit aroma in The Kernel mould. Too cold. Good bitter finish. Some earthiness |
| Time and Tide - Spratwaffler Pale Ale | 3.70 | | Decent pale ale plenty of earthy hops |
| Lymestone - Cowboy | 4.20 | | |
| Orkney (Sinclair) - Dark Island | 4.60 | Not Tried | |
| Ripple Steam - Classic IPA | 4.50 | Not Tried |
01 Jul 2014 (ChrisE)
Late afternoon and fairly quiet.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter | 4.00 | | I was really enjoying this when the barman offered to change it as he had just realised it was the very end of the cask. I was more than happy to keep the one that I had. |
| Hopdaemon - Incubus | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Titanic - White Star (superseded by 4.5% version - see separate entry) | 4.80 | Not Tried | |
| Surrey Hills - Greensand IPA | 4.60 | Not Tried | |
| Turners - Porter | 4.90 | Not Tried |
23 Mar 2014 (Ian)
Saw Kevin the Pickle and had the new Time and Tide beers on keykeg. Great pub and what a beer lineup.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Time and Tide - Tripel | 9.00 | | Beer of the day, fruity peach Belgian esters and dry hoppy finish. Excellent. |
| Bespoke - Over a Barrel | 5.00 | | Good brown ale. |
| Cottage - Galaxy | 4.80 | | OK if underpowered golden ale. |
| Time and Tide - Dubbel | 7.10 | | Didn't quite work for me but top marks for trying. |
| Fat Cat - Porter | 5.20 | | Coming to the end of the barrel maybe. |
| Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Dark Star - American Pale Ale (some has also been brewed by Fuller's) | 4.70 | Not Tried | |
| Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - Seasider | 4.30 | Not Tried | |
| Time and Tide - Calista IPA | 6.10 | Not Tried | |
| Time and Tide - Spratwaffler Pale Ale | 3.70 | Not Tried |
21 Feb 2014 (Ian)
Winter ale festival and it was heaving. But in a good way. I can't believe how well the beer has taken off here in the past few years but pleased it has. Chris as always was a fantastic landlord.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southport - Golden Sands | 4.00 | | Hoppy session golden ale |
| S43 (formerly Sonnet 43) - Bourbon Milk Stout | 4.30 | | Interesting chocolate and milk beer but not to my taste |
| Nine Standards (now brewed at Settle) - Gold Standard | 4.10 | | Decent golden ale |
| Oldershaw - Old Boy | 4.80 | | Bit of rubber and not great |
10 Dec 2013 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening and well patronised but we did get seats at the bar after a while. The Brewer from the new Kent brewery Time and Tide was delivering for the forthcoming launch here on Saturday 14th and he had time for a chat. It is initially using spare capacity at Ripple Steam Brewery.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colchester - No. 1 | 4.10 | | Clean and refreshing |
| Brew Wharf - Hopfather II | 6.10 | | Excellent warmer before a sea front walk to Deal |
| Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - No. 3 | 5.00 | Not Tried | |
| Dark Star - American Pale Ale (some has also been brewed by Fuller's) | 4.70 | Not Tried | |
| Harvey's - Old Ale (or Sussex XXXX Old Ale) | 4.30 | Not Tried | Already signed as coming on on Thursday |
| Harwich Town - Phoenix APA | 5.00 | Not Tried | |
| Canterbury Brewers - Foundry Torpedo | 4.50 | Not Tried | |
| Harwich Town - Ganges | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Mad Cat - Jet Black Stout - now use 4.5% version entry (previously Meaney's Jet Black Stout) | 4.80 | Not Tried |
26 Oct 2013 (Ian)
Presentation of Kent Pub of the Year. Gentlemen of Few were playing and the whole place was jumping. Great afternoon
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter | 4.00 | | Great finish |
| Tiny Rebel - Dirty Stop Out | 5.00 | | Smokey dark lovely |
| Hackney - New Zealand Pale Ale | 4.50 | | Good new world hop |
| Dark Star - American Pale Ale (some has also been brewed by Fuller's) | 4.70 | | Not as hoppy as usual |
| Harvey's - Old Ale (or Sussex XXXX Old Ale) | 4.30 | Not Tried | |
| Harvey's - Star of Eastbourne | 5.50 | Not Tried |
25 Jul 2013 (Ian)
Summer beer festival out in the garden. 24 beers on and some amazing looking pies.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peerless - Jinja Ninja | 4.00 | | Loved the chilli and ginger. |
| High House Barn (formerly High House Farm) - Auld Hemp | 3.80 | | Looked not great but was ok in the end. |
06 Jul 2013 (ChrisE)
Saturday afternoon on a glorious sunny summers day, and only a handful of people in the pub.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canterbury Brewers - Foundry Helles | 4.10 | | Very tasty, and full of condition. The barman had difficulty in filling the glass, a task that he never completely succeeding in fulfilling. No pun intendend. |
| Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter | 4.00 | | There is something about Harvey's which can sometimes make me sneeze, this pint was no exception, just one sip and I was sneezing for about five minutes. Very distinctive Harvey's taste. |
| Dark Star - American Pale Ale (some has also been brewed by Fuller's) | 4.70 | Not Tried | |
| Whitstable - Oyster Stout | 4.50 | Not Tried | |
| Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - Seasider | 4.30 | Not Tried | |
| Harvey's - Copperwheat Beer | 4.80 | Not Tried | |
| Adnams - Southwold Bitter | 3.70 | Not Tried | |
| Late Knights - Old Red Eyes | 4.50 | Not Tried |
22 Dec 2012 (Andrew)
After a long trip around the east coast of Kent and a walk from the station hearing about Ian's "Spanish Chicken" adventure we made it to The Green Berry. We relaxed in the glow of Christmas lights and in the shadow of a wide range of beers. Ian didn't even have a lager; a Christmas miracle.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harvey's - Old Ale (or Sussex XXXX Old Ale) | 4.30 | | I had 2 pints of this. Rich black berry soft beer. |
| Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Dark Star - American Pale Ale (some has also been brewed by Fuller's) | 4.70 | Not Tried | |
| Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - Seasider | 4.30 | Not Tried | |
| RCH - Double Header | 5.30 | Not Tried | |
| Harvey's - Christmas Ale | 8.10 | Not Tried | |
| Canterbury Brewers - Foundry Torpedo | 4.50 | Not Tried | |
| Colchester - Winter Nights | 4.30 | Not Tried |
About The Berry
Summary of Beer Scores
| Total | |
|---|---|
| 6 |
| 55 |
| 35 |
| 19 |
| 4 |
The pub is found in Walmer, Kent, CT14 7EQ.
In Canada Road this used to be the Green Beret and full of soldiers from the barracks over the road. Now the barracks have been sold off for new houses and the pub has changed its character. Re-named The Green Berry for a while and now The Berry. L- shaped bar and room. Front room for seating and darts, pool table in the rear. Brick bar has 11 handpumps. What's coming soon is on the blackboard to the left of the bar. Pump clips around the top of the walls show some of the guest beers already tried. Patio at rear for smokers and better weather. The pub has won Pub of the Year for Deal, Dover, Sandwich and District CAMRA for 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2019, 2020, 2022, 2023 and 2024. CAMRA East Kent Pub of The Year 2011, 2013, 2014 and 2022. CAMRA Kent Pub of the Year 2013. There is a main beer festival in February, a cider festival in May and a foreign beer festival in October.
We have visited this pub 48 times, seen 176 different beers and tried 86 of them.
Postcode: CT14 7EQ