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Ales of the Unexpected (Free House)
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| Beer (sort) | Average Score (sort) | No. Samples (sort) |
|---|---|---|
| Saltaire - Saltaire Blonde |  | 1 |
| Oakham - Green Devil IPA | | 1 |
| Oakham - Citra | | 3 |
| Oakham - Bishops Farewell | | 1 |
| Whitstable - Kentish Reserve | | 1 |
| Wantsum - Green Hop Bramling Cross | | 1 |
| Phoenix - White Tornado |  | 1 |
| Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - No. 5 |  | 1 |
| Downton - Quadhop | | 2 |
| Great Corby (formerly Cumberland) - Corby Fox |  | 1 |
| Hop Back - Summer Lightning | Not Tried | 0 |
| Dark Star - Hophead was 3.8% (some has also been brewed by Fuller's) | Not Tried | 0 |
| Altarnum (formerly Penpont) - Cornish Arvor | Not Tried | 0 |
| Saltaire - Triple Choc (was Triple Chocoholic) | Not Tried | 0 |
| Saltaire - Hazelnut Coffee Porter | Not Tried | 0 |
| Wold Top - Anglers Reward Pale Ale | Not Tried | 0 |
| Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - Magical Mystery Mild | Not Tried | 0 |
| Weltons - 100 Ltr Sprint | Not Tried | 0 |
| Cottage - Apollo | Not Tried | 0 |
Visits Details
26 Jul 2014 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening. Superb welcome from Carl.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Downton - Quadhop | 3.90 | | Hazy not right |
| Weltons - 100 Ltr Sprint | 4.20 | Not Tried | Weltons is a another off limits beer for me |
| Cottage - Apollo | 5.00 | Not Tried | Cottage no go for me |
26 Jul 2014 (ChrisE)
A complete contrast to the Bake & Alehouse a short distance away, this pub was pretty quiet, at least until Philip Pirrip turned up. A good welcome from the landlord who chatted with us about beers.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Downton - Quadhop | 3.90 | | |
| Weltons - 100 Ltr Sprint | 4.20 | Not Tried | |
| Cottage - Apollo | 5.00 | Not Tried |
31 May 2014 (Ian)
Fantastic warm welcome talking about Oakham beers with the landlord. Will be back
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix - White Tornado | 4.30 | | Good blond hoppy ale |
| Great Corby (formerly Cumberland) - Corby Fox | 4.70 | | Brown bitter with green apple flavour |
02 Apr 2014 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening. Superb welcome for our party. Guv Carl lured us towards the Oakham 6%er like a siren would towards the rocks.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oakham - Green Devil IPA | 6.00 | | Full hop smacks with every sip |
| Wold Top - Anglers Reward Pale Ale | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - Magical Mystery Mild | 4.20 | Not Tried | Apparently various casks have been craftily infused with various flavours but this one was the basic jobbie |
20 Nov 2013 (ChrisE)
A group of seven of us arrived soon after opening time.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saltaire - Saltaire Blonde | 4.00 | | |
| Saltaire - Triple Choc (was Triple Chocoholic) | 4.80 | Not Tried | |
| Saltaire - Hazelnut Coffee Porter | 4.60 | Not Tried |
01 Oct 2013 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening. Autumnal feeling to Margate - seaside towns are always better as the weather becomes less clement. Most customers seated at the bar. Conversation covered fishing and a possible Micropub in Hastings.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whitstable - Kentish Reserve | 5.00 | | |
| Wantsum - Green Hop Bramling Cross | 4.50 | | Distinctive green hop taste |
| Altarnum (formerly Penpont) - Cornish Arvor | 4.00 | Not Tried |
26 Aug 2013 (ChrisE)
My first visit here, a very good welcome and I was shown the cellar area. A good micro-pub.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oakham - Bishops Farewell | 4.60 | | |
| Oakham - Citra | 4.20 | | |
| Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - No. 5 | 4.40 | Not Tried |
24 Aug 2013 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening. Second day of opening yet already seemed like it had always been there. Enthusiastic owners and all the family mucking in. Most welcome addition to real ale scene this (west) side of Margate and with Harbour Arms in the east makes a good reason to promenade the sea front. Maybe Sophie Dahl to make a respectful guest appearance but she let me down! Left into a right squally rainstorm to round off a most enjoyable evening here.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oakham - Citra | 4.20 | | Stuck on this one as full on flavour and right temperature |
| Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - No. 5 | 4.40 | Not Tried | |
| Hop Back - Summer Lightning | 5.00 | Not Tried | Ran out mid evening |
| Dark Star - Hophead was 3.8% (some has also been brewed by Fuller's) | 3.40 | Not Tried |
23 Aug 2013 (beery steve)
Busy as this was the opening night
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oakham - Citra | 4.20 | | |
| Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - No. 5 | 4.40 | | |
| Hop Back - Summer Lightning | 5.00 | Not Tried | |
| Dark Star - Hophead was 3.8% (some has also been brewed by Fuller's) | 3.40 | Not Tried |
About the Ales of the Unexpected
Summary of Beer Scores
| Total | |
|---|---|
 | 1 |
| 22 |
| 23 |
| 11 |
| 1 |
The pub is found in Westbrook, Kent, CT9 5AX.
Another Thanet Micropub opened on the evening of Friday 23rd August 2013 in Canterbury Road. Originally run by Carl and Nancy but subsequently sold on by them. Near the former Royal Sea Bathing Hospital site - a brisk 7 minutes walk from Margate railway station and on bus routes. A shop conversion from previous use as an antiques shop and before that a fishmonger. At the street end of the building the layout is normal height tables, chairs and benches. The bar counter is at the back in a more sparsely furnished area where the unisex toilet is also located. Real ale, cider and wine are sold. Real ale and cider are dispensed on gravity from casks set up on a fixed wooden stillage in a back room behind the bar counter, in a temperature controlled daylightless room.
We have visited this pub 39 times, seen 80 different beers and tried 54 of them.
Postcode: CT9 5AX