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The Pub Herne Bay (Free House)
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| Beer (sort) | Average Score (sort) | No. Samples (sort) |
|---|---|---|
| Goacher's - Crown Imperial Stout |  | 3 |
| Kent - Prohibition |  | 1 |
| Shivering Sands - Ribersborg Stout | | 1 |
| Cellar Head - Session Pale Ale | | 1 |
| Goacher's - Best Dark Ale (aka Original) | | 3 |
| Goacher's - Fine Light Ale |  | 2 |
| Burning Sky - Plateau (was 3.5%) | | 1 |
| Iron Pier - Bitter | | 1 |
| Chislet - Island Road | | 1 |
| Shivering Sands - Timeball | Not Tried | 0 |
| Kent - Pale | Not Tried | 0 |
| Saltaire - Triple Choc (was Triple Chocoholic) | Not Tried | 0 |
| Shivering Sands - Estuary Porter | Not Tried | 0 |
| Tonbridge - Easy Street Pale | Not Tried | 0 |
| Twisted Wheel - Speed Wobble | Not Tried | 0 |
| Tonbridge - Countryman | Not Tried | 0 |
| Bexley - Bursted Session Bitter (was 3.8%) | Not Tried | 0 |
| Rother Valley - Boadicea Ale | Not Tried | 0 |
| Canterbury Ales (sometimes badged as Canterbrew) - The Reeve's Ale | Not Tried | 0 |
| Canterbury Ales (sometimes badged as Canterbrew) - The Friar's Ale | Not Tried | 0 |
| Dark Star - Hophead was 3.8% (some has also been brewed by Fuller's) | Not Tried | 0 |
| St Austell - Proper Job | Not Tried | 0 |
| McCanns (used to use Angels and Demons name as well) - Janet Street Green Hop Porter | Not Tried | 0 |
| Tonbridge - Rustic | Not Tried | 0 |
| Hop Fuzz - Fallout | Not Tried | 0 |
Andrew Chenery
Visits Details
07 May 2024 (Andrew)
Came up with Gareth because Goachers Dark was on. Not too busy but plenty of people around the bar area.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goacher's - Best Dark Ale (aka Original) | 4.10 | | Goachers for the Goachers drinker. Excellent condition, earthy roasted malt with some lovely subtle caramel sweetness. |
| Kent - Pale | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Shivering Sands - Ribersborg Stout | 4.70 | Not Tried | |
| Chislet - Island Road | 4.50 | Not Tried |
24 Apr 2024 (Andrew)
Quite busy with friendly dogs roaming around.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goacher's - Crown Imperial Stout | 4.50 | | Creamy, burnt malt toasty greatness. So good I wished I didn't have to go home. |
| Hop Fuzz - Fallout | 3.60 | Not Tried | |
| Twisted Wheel - Speed Wobble | 4.70 | Not Tried | |
| Shivering Sands - Timeball | 4.30 | Not Tried |
05 Apr 2024 (Andrew)
Not too busy so got a seat near the front.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chislet - Island Road | 4.50 | | Rich and sweet. Low hop finish. |
| Dark Star - Hophead was 3.8% (some has also been brewed by Fuller's) | 3.40 | Not Tried | |
| Tonbridge - Rustic | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| McCanns (used to use Angels and Demons name as well) - Janet Street Green Hop Porter | 4.50 | Not Tried |
02 Apr 2024 (Andrew)
I walked across much of Herne Bay to get here because I knew that Goachers Dark was on. Had a long chat with Richard (the owner) about all things pubs and beer. Great pub this.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goacher's - Best Dark Ale (aka Original) | 4.10 | | Solid Goachers Dark. I had a few. |
| Dark Star - Hophead was 3.8% (some has also been brewed by Fuller's) | 3.40 | Not Tried | |
| St Austell - Proper Job | 4.50 | Not Tried | |
| McCanns (used to use Angels and Demons name as well) - Janet Street Green Hop Porter | 4.50 | Not Tried |
26 Mar 2024 (Andrew)
Really good session. Great pub, called, er, The Pub. Says all it needs to.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goacher's - Crown Imperial Stout | 4.50 | | Been on for three days. Really really good. Roasted, creamy, smooth, well balanced. |
| Canterbury Ales (sometimes badged as Canterbrew) - The Reeve's Ale | 4.10 | Not Tried | |
| Canterbury Ales (sometimes badged as Canterbrew) - The Friar's Ale | 4.30 | Not Tried | |
| Tonbridge - Easy Street Pale | 3.90 | Not Tried |
09 Mar 2024 (Andrew)
Fairly busy.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goacher's - Crown Imperial Stout | 4.50 | | Very nice. |
| Goacher's - Fine Light Ale | 3.70 | | Crisp, if somewhat lacking in orange flavours |
| Tonbridge - Countryman | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Bexley - Bursted Session Bitter (was 3.8%) | 3.40 | Not Tried |
05 Mar 2024 (Andrew)
Not too busy.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shivering Sands - Ribersborg Stout | 4.70 | | More like a classic porter. Very drinkable |
| Goacher's - Fine Light Ale | 3.70 | | Crisp, but no oranges. |
| Rother Valley - Boadicea Ale | 4.50 | Not Tried | |
| Chislet - Island Road | 4.50 | Not Tried |
16 Feb 2024 (Andrew)
Got very busy about 8pm and all very good humoured. All pints £4 I think. Really very pleasant.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goacher's - Best Dark Ale (aka Original) | 4.10 | | Came here specifically because we knew this was on. Lovely stuff! |
| Shivering Sands - Ribersborg Stout | 4.70 | Not Tried | |
| Tonbridge - Easy Street Pale | 3.90 | Not Tried | |
| Twisted Wheel - Speed Wobble | 4.70 | Not Tried |
23 Jan 2024 (Magnus Greel)
Late afternoon to early evening visit, a few other groups in so we spread out and made ourselves comfortable.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cellar Head - Session Pale Ale | 3.80 | | Straw coloured pale ale has tropical fruit and sweet floral aromas with the intense flavour of gooseberry and green grapes with a light honeyed sweetness leaving a crisp punch and a dry, clean finish. |
| Goacher's - Best Dark Ale (aka Original) | 4.10 | Not Tried | |
| Shivering Sands - Estuary Porter | 4.10 | Not Tried | |
| Chislet - Island Road | 4.50 | Not Tried |
12 Jan 2023 (Jack William)
Lunchtime bus-pass group visit. Opened a bit early for the six of us. Friendly guvnor, interesting artwork for sale. A good session.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kent - Prohibition | 4.80 | | Superb. |
| Burning Sky - Plateau (was 3.5%) | 3.40 | | Very quaffable. |
| Iron Pier - Bitter | 4.00 | | Trad bitter in good nick. |
| Saltaire - Triple Choc (was Triple Chocoholic) | 4.80 | Not Tried |
About The Pub Herne Bay
Summary of Beer Scores
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| 8 |
| 17 |
| 20 |
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The pub is found in Herne Bay, Kent, CT6 5LQ.
Second in a small of chain of micropubs. It opened on 4th November 2021 in High Street.
We have visited this pub 33 times, seen 62 different beers and tried 22 of them.
Postcode: CT6 5LQ