A very unusual red IPA with a great kick. Needed 2 ice to get it to an acceptable temperature though.
26 Jul 2024 (Dosser)
Went for breakfast at spoons on a hot morning for Lynnes birthday. However the beers were totally uninspiring. So to the Artillery for a much better selection.
Beer
ABV
Score
Notes
Downlands (formerly South Downs) - Lost Weekend
5.30
In good condition but needed an ice cube on a hot afternoon.
25 Jul 2024 (Dosser)
5 beers on
Beer
ABV
Score
Notes
Downlands (formerly South Downs) - Lost Weekend
5.30
Lovely stout, a tad too warm but this was solved by one ice cube.
Rooster's - Undiscovered Land
5.60
Sooo different. Medicinal, floral, unusual beer. Bit warm.
19 Jul 2024 (Philip Pirrip)
Mid evening's last visit.
Beer
ABV
Score
Notes
Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - She Sells Sea Shells
4.70
Perhaps my expectations were raised by how the Red Lion can serve its cask in such hot weather. This came across to me as a bit of sour hopping and bit too warm which if cooler would (might) have balanced out the sourness of flavour
Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - No. 5
4.40
Not Tried
Oakham - Citra
4.20
Not Tried
Kent - Brewers Reserve
5.00
Not Tried
Downlands (formerly South Downs) - Devils Dyke Porter
5.00
Not Tried
19 Jul 2024 (Dosser)
5 beers on. All beers were a tad to warm as per usual here on hot days.
Beer
ABV
Score
Notes
Kent - Brewers Reserve
5.00
In good nick, very flavoursome but needed to be cooler.
13 Jul 2024 (Dosser)
4 beers changed within an hour.
Beer
ABV
Score
Notes
Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - No. 3
5.00
Fresh on, a little too fresh.
Redemption - Big Chief
5.50
Not many left in it but good condition.
16 Jun 2024 (Dosser)
Sunday lunchtime time crawl to Broadstairs. Hot dogs gratis here and a superb selection of 5 beers with all styles and strengths represent.
Beer
ABV
Score
Notes
Blue Monkey - Infinity Plus One
5.60
Quality hopy ipa, again a tad warm but very flavoursome. Good value at £4.30 a pint.
Big Trip - Sent from my iphone
5.30
Lovely caramel porter..needed to be a tad cooler for 4*.
A small corner pub on a hill, West Cliff Road, not far from the town centre. It has a rather rambling interior with the main seating area raised above the bar floor and a basement seating area too. Glorious stained glass street windows. 6 handpumps on the bar counter enhanced to make 9 in 2022.
We have visited this pub 510 times, seen 411 different beers and tried 320 of them.