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The Butchers Arms (Free House)
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| Beer (sort) | Average Score (sort) | No. Samples (sort) |
|---|---|---|
| Dark Star - Over The Moon |  | 2 |
| Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter | | 5 |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - ESB | | 1 |
| Dark Star - Hophead was 3.8% (some has also been brewed by Fuller's) | | 4 |
| Thornbridge / Thornbridge Hall - Jaipur | | 1 |
| Hook Norton - Old Hooky | | 2 |
| Adnams - Broadside | | 1 |
| Dark Star - Festival |  | 1 |
| Westerham - British Bulldog "BB" (was 4.3%) | | 1 |
| Dark Star - Sussex Extra Stout | | 2 |
| Dark Star - Sunburst |  | 1 |
| Harvey's - Tom Paine | Not Tried | 0 |
| Dark Star - Hylder Blonde | Not Tried | 0 |
Visits Details
22 Sep 2009 (Mick)
We were in early, a couple of locals in, we discussed who would be banned next.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dark Star - Over The Moon | 3.80 | | Fantastic, I love this beer, intense flavour for a 3.8% beer, not quite sure how to define it, even the brewers say it's not a mild. Is it a dark bitter? I do not know or care, it is a superb ale. |
| Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Dark Star - Hophead was 3.8% (some has also been brewed by Fuller's) | 3.40 | Not Tried | |
| Dark Star - Hylder Blonde | 4.20 | Not Tried |
10 Sep 2009 (Blair)
Only 3 other people in tonight which took me by surprise, I was with a group of eight though so it didn't stay quiet for long. Great banter as always and my friends were quite astounded by the pickled eggs. Not so taken by the bright red hophead however.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter | 4.00 | | |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - ESB | 5.50 | | We polished off the last of Martyn's ESB, it was absolutely stunning. |
| Dark Star - Festival | 5.00 | | Rich, dark and malty beer. A littlt toffee and biscuit in there, really very good beer. |
| Dark Star - Sunburst | 4.80 | | Very light refreshing beer, not quite as full flavoured as I'd like in a beer of this strength though. Still a very enjoyable pint. |
| Dark Star - Hophead was 3.8% (some has also been brewed by Fuller's) | 3.40 | Not Tried |
10 Sep 2009 (Ken)
Just a short visit this evening, but it always amazes me how easy it is to strike up some friendly banter with people you've never met before. Subjects this evening ranged from David Attenborough's daughter to Billy Cotton, Arthur Askey, and to where Scotty hid the bodies of his ex-neighbours! Answers on a postcard please.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter | 4.00 | | Never ceases to amaze.Just consistently good drinking. |
03 Sep 2009 (Conan the Librarian)
Attended Martyn's birthday bash, of course there were only 12 people in (cos thats all it will hold) I THINK NOT I counted 28 at one time, and all enjoying each others company, and the excellent beer, with some pie and cake thrown in. Sadly due to circumstances I could only sample the Hophead which as usual was delicious
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dark Star - Hophead was 3.8% (some has also been brewed by Fuller's) | 3.40 | | Light and full of flavour |
| Adnams - Broadside | 4.70 | Not Tried | |
| Dark Star - Over The Moon | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
| Westerham - British Bulldog "BB" (was 4.3%) | 4.10 | Not Tried | |
| Dark Star - Sunburst | 4.80 | Not Tried |
02 Sep 2009 (Glyn)
Beware of landlord brandishing red card, is anyone safe? Remember two yellows or a straight red, go to jail do not pass Go! The award winning pub is having a clean up and clear out. The floor covering of nut shells has been replaced with egg shells as customers tip toe around mine host.
To celebrate Martyns special day and us regulars being allowed in, there is a fly pass by the Red Arrows at 7.00pm followed by bell ringing until 9.30pm. Buffet is provided by Mrs Miggins, Mrs Scott and Martyn will provide the beer!!
Good to see Over the Moon back on, and Spudders see you se soir!
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dark Star - Over The Moon | 3.80 | |
29 Aug 2009 (Andrew)
I had a spare 45 mins so thought I'd try out the Plough in Broomfield but it was closed and peering though the window had its two hand-pump signs turned round. I thought about going to the Huntsman and Horn or the Gate Inn but then thought, "What am I thinking, it's 12am, the Butcher's will be open". Usually when I get a spare few mins its on a Sunday when the Butchers is closed. Anyway, down I went. It was fairly busy when I arrived. A chap from Wigmore came in and was very happy to see Dark Star Hophead and Harvey's Sussex on. Coincidently they were the 2 bottles I had sitting by me. A lady popped her head in just to find out what kind of shop this was. It's the best kind of shop - a beer shop! Got to love the Butchers!
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter | 4.00 | | Sweet and fruity with good hops and that distinctive Harvey's yeast. Excellent session best bitter. |
| Dark Star - Hophead was 3.8% (some has also been brewed by Fuller's) | 3.40 | | Excellent grapefruit hop with a hint of pineapple juice to it. The King. Pour-back goodness in a pint glass. |
| Westerham - British Bulldog "BB" (was 4.3%) | 4.10 | | Excellent condition (but it's the Butchers so no real surprise there). A robust, fruity beer with an earthy hop. Lovely |
| Dark Star - Sunburst | 4.80 | Not Tried | |
| Harvey's - Tom Paine | 5.50 | Not Tried |
25 Aug 2009 (Glyn)
There is an undercurrent of excitement in this award winning micro pub, as Martyn rapidly approaches a landmark birthday. Celebrations begin on 2nd September and climax on Thursday.On Friday there will be free beer donated by Dark Star, fireworks, a running buffet and a Party Bag upon departure. Martyn would also like to take this opportunity to thank his friends and regulars for their support over the years and the significant role they have played in his success.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hook Norton - Old Hooky | 4.60 | | Excellent |
| Dark Star - Hophead was 3.8% (some has also been brewed by Fuller's) | 3.40 | | Excellent! the only word to describe this beer. I have previously maligned this litte beer for its strength and lager like appearance. How wrong could I be this really is giant among beers!! |
21 Aug 2009 (KB)
Another good night at this pub - excellent beer company and banter. What more could anyone ask for ?
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter | 4.00 | | I don't know what Martyn has done to this beer but its even better than it normally is and to acheive that is quite something. Apparently he has a secret system !!! I won't ask or he might have to kill me ?? |
| Hook Norton - Old Hooky | 4.60 | | what a good beer this is - served in the best condition |
18 Aug 2009 (Blair)
It's been months since I was last year, but it was my dad's birthday so I treated him to a night out in his favourite pub. Really busy, a testament to how good this pub is that it can be packed out on a tuesday!
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter | 4.00 | | |
| Dark Star - Hophead was 3.8% (some has also been brewed by Fuller's) | 3.40 | | |
| Thornbridge / Thornbridge Hall - Jaipur | 5.90 | | |
| Dark Star - Sussex Extra Stout | 4.50 | | Quite a subtle stout really, roasted malt with a bit of chocolate and ever so slightly smoky. |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - ESB | 5.50 | Not Tried |
04 Aug 2009 (Ken)
Ably run by Biker Boy while Martyn was at the GBBF in London. Yet another example of lax standards at this Award Winning Pub. Fancy leaving an ex-copper in charge of all that beer and banter? Shurely a recipe for disaster?
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adnams - Broadside | 4.70 | | Rich. Full bodied. Very flavoursome. Seems to be getting even better all the time |
| Dark Star - Sussex Extra Stout | 4.50 | | Somebody suggested that Stout was a woman's drink. Hope the head's better this morning |
About The Butchers Arms
Summary of Beer Scores
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| 241 |
| 430 |
| 93 |
 | 14 |
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The pub is found in Herne, Kent, CT6 7HL.
In the middle of Herne village in Herne Street, once the Canterbury Beer Shop selling beer straight from the cask. It is now a pub (with the same owner as before) and still does off-sales which is fantastic! Voted CAMRA Kent Pub of the Year in 2008 and East Kent CAMRA Pub of the Year in 2009 (...and not surprisingly). Regarded universally as the first micropub, which has spawned many similar ventures in East Kent and throughout the UK. Real ales are kept on gravity dispense in a cold room to the right and you will view this when you walk through it to the unisex toilet at the rear. Displays a Micropub Association Certificate of Registration warranting, annually, that it adheres to the tenets and ethics of the Association's definition of a micropub. Since post-Covid re-opening in October 2021 now open 5-8 Tuesday to Friday only. The landlord and founder of the Micropub Association, Martyn Hillier, was awarded an MBE in the 2024 New Years Honours list for services to Business and to Hospitality. Cash only accepted, no card payment facility.
We have visited this pub 382 times, seen 164 different beers and tried 135 of them.
Postcode: CT6 7HL