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Larkins' Alehouse (Free House)
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| Beer (sort) | Average Score (sort) | No. Samples (sort) |
|---|---|---|
| Kent - Session Pale |  | 1 |
| Larkins - Porter |  | 1 |
| Old Dairy (being contract brewed after it closed) - Über Brew | | 2 |
| Larkins - Traditional | | 2 |
| Kent - Porter | | 1 |
| Wantsum - Black Pig | | 1 |
| Tonbridge - American Pale | | 1 |
| Holler (formerly Holler Boys) - Fog Cutter |  | 1 |
| Old Dairy (being contract brewed after it closed) - Snow Top | | 1 |
| Old Dairy (being contract brewed after it closed) - Red Top | Not Tried | 0 |
| Rockin Robin - Blizzard of Oz | Not Tried | 0 |
| Old Dairy (being contract brewed after it closed) - Silver Top | Not Tried | 0 |
| Pig & Porter - Pattern Recognition | Not Tried | 0 |
| Canterbury Ales (sometimes badged as Canterbrew) - The Pardoner's Ale | Not Tried | 0 |
| Long Man - American Pale Ale | Not Tried | 0 |
| Big Penny (formerly Truman's) as of late 2022 contract brewed - Zephyr | Not Tried | 0 |
| Brumaison - GB | Not Tried | 0 |
| Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - No. 5 | Not Tried | 0 |
| Three Legs - Pale | Not Tried | 0 |
| Rockin Robin - RPA | Not Tried | 0 |
| Big Penny (formerly Truman's) as of late 2022 contract brewed - Lazarus | Not Tried | 0 |
| Wantsum - Imperium | Not Tried | 0 |
| Hop Fuzz - Northern Star | Not Tried | 0 |
| Pig & Porter - Skylarking | Not Tried | 0 |
| Holler (formerly Holler Boys) - Heavy Lifting | Not Tried | 0 |
| Big Penny (formerly Truman's) as of late 2022 contract brewed - Firestarter | Not Tried | 0 |
| Eagle (formerly Wells & Young's, formerly Charles Wells, formerly Wells) - Young's London Special (was Special) | Not Tried | 0 |
| Four Candles - Magnum Session | Not Tried | 0 |
Linda Kilby
Visits Details
01 Feb 2018 (Wittenden)
Quiet for a fleeting Thursday visit.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Larkins - Traditional | 3.40 | | Pretty much the best Trad I've had for a long time:delicious. |
| Larkins - Porter | 5.20 | Not Tried | |
| Rockin Robin - Blizzard of Oz | 4.50 | Not Tried | |
| Pig & Porter - Pattern Recognition | 4.20 | Not Tried |
06 Jan 2018 (Wittenden)
Away with the messages on a dank January Saturday afternoon.My first pub of the year-no Dryjanuary malarkey for me.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holler (formerly Holler Boys) - Fog Cutter | 4.50 | | A light session pale ale. Piney hops and an intriguing floral finish. Selling well today. |
| Larkins - Porter | 5.20 | Not Tried | |
| Big Penny (formerly Truman's) as of late 2022 contract brewed - Firestarter | 4.20 | Not Tried | |
| Four Candles - Magnum Session | 3.80 | Not Tried |
23 Dec 2017 (Wittenden)
Noon on the last Saturday before Christmas. A few in.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kent - Session Pale | 3.70 | | Sublime, in tiptop nick.Floral hops. Magic. |
| Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - No. 5 | 4.40 | Not Tried | |
| Larkins - Traditional | 3.40 | Not Tried | |
| Holler (formerly Holler Boys) - Heavy Lifting | 4.20 | Not Tried |
15 Dec 2017 (Wittenden)
Visited in the gloaming of a gloomy December afternoon.Empty save for one of the lady Guvs-(Tapster?) and her Dad. A lively conversation about micros and hops ensued.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Larkins - Porter | 5.20 | | My first sighting of this iconic Porter this year.Roasty,bitter chocolate and mercifully no caramel. |
| Larkins - Traditional | 3.40 | Not Tried | |
| Wantsum - Imperium | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Hop Fuzz - Northern Star | 4.40 | Not Tried | |
| Pig & Porter - Skylarking | 4.00 | Not Tried |
02 Dec 2017 (Wittenden)
A few in on a gloomy December Saturday lunchtime.This little pub always seems to afford some interesting Kent beers.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wantsum - Black Pig | 4.80 | | Bible black 'Imperial Russian Porter'.Dry, dried fruit.Hadn't been greatly impressed by Wantsum Beers hithertofor:this is good stuff. |
| Larkins - Traditional | 3.40 | Not Tried | |
| Kent - Session Pale | 3.70 | Not Tried | |
| Rockin Robin - RPA | 3.90 | Not Tried | |
| Big Penny (formerly Truman's) as of late 2022 contract brewed - Lazarus | 4.20 | Not Tried |
25 Nov 2017 (Wittenden)
Sunset on an autumnal November Saturday.A fairly youthful custom;well I was the oldest there.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kent - Porter | 5.50 | | Tawny,dry and well bodied.Yum. |
| Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - No. 5 | 4.40 | Not Tried | |
| Larkins - Traditional | 3.40 | Not Tried | |
| Long Man - American Pale Ale | 4.80 | Not Tried | |
| Three Legs - Pale | 3.70 | Not Tried |
11 Nov 2017 (Philip Pirrip)
The inevitable end of crawl late evening return visit. Less frenetic and good rapport with bar staff. The bus away leaves just up the road.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Old Dairy (being contract brewed after it closed) - Snow Top | 6.00 | | A nightcap brew |
| Larkins - Traditional | 3.40 | Not Tried | |
| Big Penny (formerly Truman's) as of late 2022 contract brewed - Zephyr | 4.40 | Not Tried |
11 Nov 2017 (Philip Pirrip)
Early evening visit. Full and was very noisy with so many hard surfaces to reflect sound. Nevertheless a very cosy well run friendly addition to Cranbrook's beer scene. The owner had a good chat with us about Micropubs in Kent and their successes and foibles.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Old Dairy (being contract brewed after it closed) - Über Brew | 3.80 | | |
| Larkins - Traditional | 3.40 | | Long time since I have any Larkins. This was rather bland but low abv may have contributed |
| Old Dairy (being contract brewed after it closed) - Snow Top | 6.00 | Not Tried | Fresh on to replace the Brumaison |
| Big Penny (formerly Truman's) as of late 2022 contract brewed - Zephyr | 4.40 | Not Tried | |
| Brumaison - GB | 4.40 | Not Tried | Wanted to try but ran out before I could order |
11 Nov 2017 (Wittenden)
Busy on a damp Saturday midday.All tables occupied:conversation ruled-perhaps a bit too much for this scribe!
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Old Dairy (being contract brewed after it closed) - Über Brew | 3.80 | | Well hopped, floral pale ale:could benefit from more assertive malt.A change from regular ODB fare. |
| Larkins - Traditional | 3.40 | Not Tried | |
| Long Man - American Pale Ale | 4.80 | Not Tried | Not heard this called 'Septic' before.Rhyming slang,innit? |
| Big Penny (formerly Truman's) as of late 2022 contract brewed - Zephyr | 4.40 | Not Tried | |
| Brumaison - GB | 4.40 | Not Tried |
21 Oct 2017 (Wittenden)
Lunchtime on a showery Saturday.A few in,some elderly gents and a young family with rough coated Jack Russell.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tonbridge - American Pale | 5.00 | | This has much improved since I first tried it.Succulent, oily hops.Hint of that trademark farmyard ethos. |
| Eagle (formerly Wells & Young's, formerly Charles Wells, formerly Wells) - Young's London Special (was Special) | 4.50 | Not Tried | |
| Old Dairy (being contract brewed after it closed) - Red Top | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
| Old Dairy (being contract brewed after it closed) - Silver Top | 4.50 | Not Tried | |
| Canterbury Ales (sometimes badged as Canterbrew) - The Pardoner's Ale | 3.80 | Not Tried |
About the Larkins' Alehouse
Summary of Beer Scores
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| 12 |
| 168 |
| 65 |
 | 2 |
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The pub is found in Cranbrook, Kent, TN17 3EB.
Long awaited micropub in a former florist's shop in the High Street. Long narrow room,with servery bar counter to the back. Beers served on gravity dispense from a cool room to the rear. Some tables and chairs to the front. Opened on Friday 6th October 2017. Unisex toilet. Local CAMRA branch Pub of the Year 2019, 2020, 2022 and 2024. CAMRA West Kent Pub of the Year 2022. CAMRA Kent Regional Pub of the Year 2022.
We have visited this pub 241 times, seen 334 different beers and tried 157 of them.
Postcode: TN17 3EB