The Tankerton Arms (Free House)
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Visits Details
11 Apr 2015 (Jack William)
Saturday evening, comfortably busy. Met up with Andrew through a mutual friend. Good chat about the origins of this site and reminiscences about past and present pub gems. And if your ears were burning we also had a bit to say about a number of the P&B regulars - all respectful of course.
Frome (formerly Milk Street) - Funky Monkey (organic) | 4.00 |  | Very good body with a slight sweetness. |
Pig & Porter - Big K Irish Pale Ale | 5.20 |  | Very good, a bit fruity. |
Brighton Bier - Underdog | 4.20 |  | Landlord's recommendation - nice crisp dryness. |
Mighty Oak - Oscar Wilde Mild | 3.70 |  | Good smoky flavour but died a bit in the glass. |
03 Jan 2015 (Jack William)
Mid Saturday evening - packed. We took our dog - she is now eligible for the canine photo gallery in the toilet.
Time and Tide - Calista IPA | 6.10 |  | I could only have a taster of this but it was pure delight - great condition, full body and great bitter hoppy bite. |
Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - No. 7 | 3.80 |  | |
Mad Cat - Mild Disobedience | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
13 Dec 2014 (Jack William)
Sat evening - well patronised - Xmas jumpers have now even invaded micro pubs. Good buzz and I had a personal tour by landlord Nigel of the racking system. Bliss.
Springhead - Robin Hood | 4.00 |  | Good session beer - in excellent condition - my friend stayed on this all evening. |
Mad Cat - Golden IPA (previously Meaney's Golden India Pale Ale) | 4.20 |  | Excellent condition and a good body. |
Goacher's - Fine Light Ale | 3.70 |  | Light in name and flavour. |
Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - Dark Conspiracy | 4.90 |  | Thick, black and liquoricy. |
16 Aug 2014 (Jack William)
Very busy inside and out - nice atmosphere.
Dark Star - Hylder Blonde | 4.20 |  | Great beer - didn't discern the elderflowers of which it was supposed to have included though. |
Kent - Beyond the Pale | 5.40 |  | Wonderfully dry with a slightly nutty flavour and lingering bitter hoppy aftertaste.
Barrel finished shortly after - could well have rated 5 stars earlier? |
Kent - Session Pale | 3.70 |  | Zesty - went down very easily. |
Goody Ales - Bleangate Brewery - Good Heavens | 4.10 | Not Tried | |
03 Jul 2014 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening. Crowded and doing very well. My colleague had a good chat with the Turnstone brewer - an enthusiastic local home brewer who has recently advanced to limited commercial brewing in 36 pint brewlengths.
Turnstone - Two Seas Pale | 4.30 |  | Very full bodied for its abv. Fruity perhaps appley. Rather flat |
Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - Festiv'Ale | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
Hop Fuzz - English | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
Hanlons (formerly O'Hanlon's) - Port Stout | 4.80 | Not Tried | |
28 Jun 2014 (Jack William)
Saturday evening - moderately busy - friendly atmosphere as always
Oakham - JHB | 3.80 |  | Spot on. |
XT Brewing - No. 14 Saison Pale Ale | 4.50 |  | Also named "Saison Pale Ale" on the board. Belgian style beer - yeasty - good of its kind if you like that sort of thing. |
Canterbury Ales (sometimes badged as Canterbrew) - Single Hop Simcoe | 4.40 |  | Good body, malty. last one out of the barrel but still very drinkable. |
Adnams - Ghost Ship | 4.50 | Not Tried | |
Old Dairy (being contract brewed after it closed) - Silver Top | 4.50 | Not Tried | |
Hopdaemon - Skrimshander IPA | 4.50 | Not Tried | |
12 Jun 2014 (Baymart)
First time, and only a passing visit, good number of chairs and outside seats a bonus. Will most definitely return another time.
Turnstone - Columnial | 4.30 |  | |
Dark Star - Espresso Stout | 4.20 | Not Tried | |
Goody Ales - Bleangate Brewery - Genesis | 3.50 | Not Tried | |
Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - Time Ball Special | 3.90 | Not Tried | |
19 Apr 2014 (Jack William)
Evening - pretty full - nice vibe.
Cider on offer included an excellent Kentish Pip Ginger Cider - fresh ginger flavour to a good cloudy cider, 4.0%
Purple Moose - Dark Side of the Moose | 4.60 |  | Liquorice notes, great body. |
Kent - Simcoe | 4.50 |  | Great condition, dry bitterness with a good bite. |
Marble - Pint (was 3.9%) | 3.40 |  | Citrus flavours, light and very drinkable. |
Old Dairy (being contract brewed after it closed) - Red Top | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
13 Apr 2014 (Archie14)
Very busy lunch time visit.
Kent - Session Pale | 3.70 |  | Delicious session blonde ale, served here today in great condition with a nice head. A very polished pint and great lacing. |
Kent - Black Gold | 4.00 |  | Lovely dark ale. |
Mad Cat - Golden IPA (previously Meaney's Golden India Pale Ale) | 4.20 |  | |
Wantsum - Yellow Tail | 4.50 | Not Tried | |
08 Mar 2014 (Archie14)
Lunch time visit and a bust one it was too. Very friendly atmosphere, and a really nice couple running it. The beer quality served was excellent all in top condition :)
Goody Ales - Bleangate Brewery - Genesis | 3.50 |  | Wow! First pint of the day and what a great start, top condition, smooth and very quaffable, had only just spoken to Karen at the local farmers market :) |
Wantsum - One Hop First Gold | 4.50 |  | Very hoppy golden ale, very nice :) |
Wantsum - Black Prince | 3.90 | Not Tried | |
Old Dairy (being contract brewed after it closed) - Sitting Bull | 5.60 | Not Tried | |
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