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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 |  | 4 |
| Dark Star - Hophead was 3.8% (some has also been brewed by Fuller's) | | 1 |
| Dark Star - Porter (aka City) | | 2 |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - Gale's HSB |  | 1 |
| Hook Norton - Old Hooky | | 5 |
| Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter | Not Tried | 0 |
Visits Details
30 Jan 2009 (Conan the Librarian)
Arrived late (for us) at this award winning pub, having collected the 'Silverback'. Mrs Conan swapped cars with me when she delivered 'Riggers' who drove us home. The pub was full to capacity too many people for me to count but I'm it was over thirty. Straight onto the Dark Star Porter for me which (as I would expect) was in excellent condition and very tasty. With so many in conversations were with whomever you were standing next to, and glasses and jugs of beer were delivered overhead, orders sometimes given to Martyn by 'tick tack' and other sign language
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dark Star - Porter (aka City) | 5.50 | | Don't know if this was the 'barrel' that was tapped for me Tuesday, but if so just goes to show Martyn knows how to keep beer in excellent condition |
28 Jan 2009 (Glyn)
The 18.25 bus took me to the award winning pub in 12 minutes, cost £1.Blutto and Ulster Ken were already there, soon to be joined by KB(63), and our resident librarian, Hugh.Good beer and banter enjoyed by all.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dark Star - Over The Moon | 3.80 | | Really tasty dark session beer, lots of flavours but dont know which ones |
| Dark Star - Porter (aka City) | 5.50 | Not Tried |
27 Jan 2009 (Conan the Librarian)
As stated by Glyn I did indeed visit this award winning pub Tuesday night, unlike him I did try the excellent Dark Star Porter, and found it (as I would expect) to be in wonderful condition and very flavoursome - hints of smokiness hidden in its darkness. Like Glyn I enjoyed the company and chat
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dark Star - Porter (aka City) | 5.50 | | Superb condition - great taste |
27 Jan 2009 (Glyn)
Last saturday saw a raid on the pub by some jolly nice folk from Folkestone. One of them, Mrs Miggins, brought the most splendid home made pork pie and divided amongst those present. Complete with golden pastry and hot water crust, it is without doubt the finest pie ever! Thank you Mrs Miggins.
Sunday lunch saw a special guest appearance behind the ramp, Simon (Blutto) was at the helm as Martyn had a well deserved day off with his boys.
Another Butchers Arms away day is in the offing although in its embryonic stage, but early April is looking good. Previous away day veterans will be given priority, strictly no Splitters. Further details coming soon.
Last week saw many special offers including cut price roofing materials, this week bathroom fittings(see Ian).
As usual in this award winning pub beer in tip top condition, as are the regulars who use it. Not seen anyone from Fannit for while though so where are you Blair and CO
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hook Norton - Old Hooky | 4.60 | | Brings back memories of my student days,inspired choice to put it back on the menu. |
24 Jan 2009 (Mick)
Called in with Rosemary for a beer before dinner intending to try the Old Hooky, I then found out Over the Moon was on so had that instead. Andrew put in a brief appearence and the pub quickly filled with locals. I would have liked to have stayed longer.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dark Star - Over The Moon | 3.80 | | What more can I say about this beer? It is superb and in excellent condition tonight. |
| Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Hook Norton - Old Hooky | 4.60 | Not Tried | |
| Dark Star - Hophead was 3.8% (some has also been brewed by Fuller's) | 3.40 | Not Tried |
24 Jan 2009 (Andrew)
I'd been away too long. Cam was down and we needed some beer to go with our take-away curry. I had orders not to dilly-dally at the pub so we didn't have much time. I think I threw back the pint of Old Hooky, half of Hop Head and the last quarter of Cam's Over the Moon in less than 10 minute. Rock 'n' Roll. We were there at 6pm and Mick was in before us. Within the space of 10 minutes the pub was full. Great pub.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dark Star - Over The Moon | 3.80 | | We were going to get a 3.5 pt take-out of the Hop Head but after Cam had this in the pub we changed our minds. This was great. Smooth roasted, slightly sweet, malt with a mellow 'hop head' hop signature. Just great. As Cam rightly pointed out this was very similar to Nottingham Brewery's Rock Mild. |
| Dark Star - Hophead was 3.8% (some has also been brewed by Fuller's) | 3.40 | | I've missed you. Rounded and fuller bodied than I recall but with a sublime grapefruit hop character. |
| Hook Norton - Old Hooky | 4.60 | | This was great. Tawny brown in colour with hints of red fruit and a great subtle, slightly dry, malt body. Very drinkable |
| Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter | 4.00 | Not Tried |
18 Jan 2009 (KB)
What a one off pub this is. The beer is first class and the locals/regulars are the same. I visited last Friday evening and Sunday lunchtime.The beers available were excellent and the chat/banter was friendly and entertaining. Someones grandchildren even turned up to drag grandad off home for his dinner because he was enjoying himself too much or was it because he was a nice "Guy"? I cant understand why anyone would want to go to another pub!
If this review inspires you to visit why not ask for me and perhaps buy me a pint.Look forward to seeing you
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hook Norton - Old Hooky | 4.60 | | |
| Dark Star - Over The Moon | 3.80 | |
16 Jan 2009 (Ken)
First taste of Old Hooky in a long time, and it didn't dissapoint.
Did you know the Butcher's Arms has it's own site on Facebook. In its embryo stage at the moment but, as the word spreads, who knows?
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hook Norton - Old Hooky | 4.60 | |
14 Jan 2009 (Glyn)
Popped in with Kev the Screw. Good crowd in last night all waiting for the return of Old Hooky. This was only available when the HSB had been finished,we duly obliged, and we were not dissapointed.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hook Norton - Old Hooky | 4.60 | | One of my favourites,great to have it back. |
10 Jan 2009 (Glyn)
Despite freezing temperatures -8c, it was well worth visiting the award winning public front room! Weather must have detered some as only a handfull of people in, however they were mainly quality which made for a pleasant hour. New barrel of Harveys is excellent and how nice to see the return of Gales HSB. And the really good news is Hook Norton Old Hookey is on this week, dont miss it!!
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - Gale's HSB | 4.80 | |
About The Butchers Arms
Summary of Beer Scores
| Total | |
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| 239 |
| 424 |
 | 92 |
 | 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.
We have visited this pub 378 times, seen 164 different beers and tried 135 of them.
Postcode: CT6 7HL