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The Pilot (Harvey's Brewery)
We believe this pub is CLOSED
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| Beer (sort) | Average Score (sort) | No. Samples (sort) |
|---|---|---|
| Harvey's - Star of Eastbourne |  | 3 |
| Harvey's - Bonfire Boy | | 1 |
| Harvey's - Christmas Ale | | 4 |
| Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter |  | 6 |
| Harvey's - Armada Ale | | 5 |
| Harvey's - XX Dark Mild (or Sussex XX Mild) | | 6 |
| Harvey's - Olympia | | 1 |
| H. Weston & Sons - Old Rosie Cider (was 7.3%) | | 1 |
| Harvey's - Old Ale (or Sussex XXXX Old Ale) | | 7 |
| Harvey's - Lewes Castle Brown Ale | | 1 |
Visits Details
14 Dec 2012 (Alenomore)
21:15 visit. Hotfoot from work and came straight here. Fair crowd in, juke box was popular and spot on too. Stayed until gone mid-night.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harvey's - Christmas Ale | 8.10 | | A good nightcap. A deep, sweetish hue. Spot on. |
| Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter | 4.00 | | In top condition. |
| Harvey's - XX Dark Mild (or Sussex XX Mild) | 3.00 | | Perfect. |
| Harvey's - Old Ale (or Sussex XXXX Old Ale) | 4.30 | | Spot on. Could stay on this all night! |
| Harvey's - Armada Ale | 4.50 |  |
09 Dec 2012 (Alenomore)
13:00 visit. Here to meet my Brother and Mother to celebrate her 73rd birthday. This was my venue of choice to sample the Roast dinner for the first time here, which turned out to be excellant and good value @ £8 a head.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harvey's - Christmas Ale | 8.10 | | Superb. But just a half size, post dinner aperitif today? |
| Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter | 4.00 | | On top form. |
| Harvey's - XX Dark Mild (or Sussex XX Mild) | 3.00 | | A top Mild. |
| Harvey's - Armada Ale | 4.50 | | In tip top condition. Went down well with the Roast Lamb. |
| Harvey's - Old Ale (or Sussex XXXX Old Ale) | 4.30 | | An excellant winter ale. |
01 Dec 2012 (Pedro)
Afternoon and then again early evening
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harvey's - Christmas Ale | 8.10 | | Badged as 7.5% this time! |
| Harvey's - Old Ale (or Sussex XXXX Old Ale) | 4.30 | | |
| Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Harvey's - XX Dark Mild (or Sussex XX Mild) | 3.00 | Not Tried | |
| Harvey's - Armada Ale | 4.50 | Not Tried |
01 Dec 2012 (Alenomore)
20:00 visit. Again, a sparse crowd at this time with no entertainment on. But, with the roaring fire and the Christmas Ale on, we were more than happy to stay put?
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harvey's - Christmas Ale | 8.10 | | A welcome sight. A good, rich, full flavoured winter warmer. A top seasonal at a premium price of £5.20. Possibly the highest price I've ever paid for an ale in the County Town, but very enjoyable. |
| Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter | 4.00 | | On top form again. |
| Harvey's - XX Dark Mild (or Sussex XX Mild) | 3.00 | | A good down to earth Mild. |
| Harvey's - Armada Ale | 4.50 | | Top condition. |
| Harvey's - Old Ale (or Sussex XXXX Old Ale) | 4.30 | | Another top ale. |
03 Nov 2012 (Alenomore)
20:00 visit. Came for the band, but got the date wrong. It's Sunday! Virtually deserted at this time tonite, but, the Bonfire Boy seasonal has arrived. In beery heaven again!
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harvey's - Bonfire Boy | 5.80 | | Superb. One of Harvey's best seasonals. Two pints of this heaven-in-a-glass devoured. (I'd strongly reccommend to Mr Pirrip to get to the Royal Oak a.s.a.p?)... |
| Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Harvey's - XX Dark Mild (or Sussex XX Mild) | 3.00 | Not Tried | |
| Harvey's - Armada Ale | 4.50 | Not Tried |
28 Oct 2012 (Alenomore)
16:00 visit. The two piece band were good (The Vibes) and the ales were spot on. Good crowd in including Rockin' Robin'...
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harvey's - Star of Eastbourne | 5.50 | | Still very good. Landlord Dave ordered an extra cask this year! |
| Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter | 4.00 | | |
| Harvey's - XX Dark Mild (or Sussex XX Mild) | 3.00 | | |
| Harvey's - Armada Ale | 4.50 | | |
| Harvey's - Old Ale (or Sussex XXXX Old Ale) | 4.30 | | Spot on. Two pints today. |
20 Oct 2012 (Alenomore)
19:30 visit. Band were just setting up, who turned out be very good, called Black Sheep (Hendrix, Stones, Who, Cream). The pub soon filled out quickly once the music started. Good session and all ales in top condition.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harvey's - Star of Eastbourne | 5.50 | | A top seasonal. Superb. |
| Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter | 4.00 | | |
| Harvey's - XX Dark Mild (or Sussex XX Mild) | 3.00 | | |
| Harvey's - Armada Ale | 4.50 | | |
| Harvey's - Old Ale (or Sussex XXXX Old Ale) | 4.30 | |
14 Oct 2012 (Alenomore)
16:30 visit. About time I got back to my favourite brewers pub. Just missed the live music, diners are clearing out, and a small crowd of straddlers remain. Gets busy again for the evening quiz from 7pm. 4 regular ales, 1 seasonal and a Cider on today.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harvey's - Star of Eastbourne | 5.50 | | Spot on condition. This seasonal makes it's annual appearance for the Easbourne b/f, which took place recently. |
| Harvey's - Old Ale (or Sussex XXXX Old Ale) | 4.30 | | Spot on again. |
| Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Harvey's - XX Dark Mild (or Sussex XX Mild) | 3.00 | Not Tried | |
| Harvey's - Armada Ale | 4.50 | Not Tried |
26 Sep 2012 (Eddie)
21:00 visit. It's jam night tonight and the pub is packed, this is my first visit to this splendid Harvey's house but it won't be my last, great atmosphere to accommodate to great ales :)
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter | 4.00 | | Stunning stuff 5* condition :) |
| Harvey's - Olympia | 4.30 | | Nice golden summer ale |
| H. Weston & Sons - Old Rosie Cider (was 7.3%) | 6.80 | | Wonderful stuff hic!!! ;) |
| Harvey's - XX Dark Mild (or Sussex XX Mild) | 3.00 | | Not my most favourite of milds but this was a fine example |
| Harvey's - Armada Ale | 4.50 | Not Tried |
28 Aug 2012 (Pedro)
Evening
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harvey's - Lewes Castle Brown Ale | 4.80 | | |
| Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Harvey's - XX Dark Mild (or Sussex XX Mild) | 3.00 | Not Tried | |
| Harvey's - Olympia | 4.30 | Not Tried |
About The Pilot
Summary of Beer Scores
| Total | |
|---|---|
| 23 |
| 115 |
| 29 |
 | 15 |
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The pub is found in Maidstone, Kent, ME15 6EU.
Two room pub on Upper Stone Street, a busy main road. Lots of old beams and comfy sofas. Re-opened on 18th October 2018 after an extended period of closure when its future seemed very uncertain. Now has one "free of tie" handpump in addition to the Harvey's range ones. Closed again in early 2021 and firmly closed ever since. Future must be seen as in doubt now.
We have visited this pub 76 times, seen 27 different beers and tried 23 of them.
Postcode: ME15 6EU