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Larkins' Alehouse (Free House)
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| Beer (sort) | Average Score (sort) | No. Samples (sort) |
|---|---|---|
| Only With Love - Yacht Rock |  | 1 |
| Burning Sky - Aurora | | 1 |
| Three Acre - India Pale Ale | | 1 |
| Goacher's - Real Mild Ale | | 1 |
| Kent - Simply the Best | | 1 |
| Only With Love - Let's Go! IPA | | 1 |
| Bristol Beer Factory - White Milk Stout | | 1 |
| Iron Pier - Killick's Mill |  | 1 |
| Three Legs - Pale #4 | | 1 |
| Gun - Project Babylon Pale Ale | | 1 |
| Burning Sky - Plateau (was 3.5%) | | 1 |
| Salopian - Lemon Dream | Not Tried | 0 |
| Kent - The Quiet American | Not Tried | 0 |
| Tonbridge - Rustic | Not Tried | 0 |
| Gun - Scaramanga Extra Pale Ale | Not Tried | 0 |
| Tonbridge - Traditional | Not Tried | 0 |
| Kent - Zingiber | Not Tried | 0 |
| Two by Two - Snake Eyes | Not Tried | 0 |
| Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - No. 5 | Not Tried | 0 |
| Larkins - Traditional | Not Tried | 0 |
| Tonbridge - Coppernob | Not Tried | 0 |
| Hop Fuzz - The English | Not Tried | 0 |
| Pig & Porter - Whispering Grass | Not Tried | 0 |
| Pig & Porter - Got The Face On | Not Tried | 0 |
| Pig & Porter - Jumping Frog | Not Tried | 0 |
| Hop Fuzz - American | Not Tried | 0 |
| Goacher's - Fine Light Ale | Not Tried | 0 |
| Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - No. 3 | Not Tried | 0 |
Linda Kilby
Visits Details
19 Aug 2023 (Wittenden)
Quietish on a pleasant Saturday noon.There were a couple of other beers that I failed to note.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Only With Love - Let's Go! IPA | 5.20 | | Cracking plumptious IPA. |
| Kent - The Quiet American | 4.20 | Not Tried |
05 Aug 2023 (Wittenden)
Empty on a rain swept August Saturday noon.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goacher's - Real Mild Ale | 3.40 | | Earthy perfection. |
| Goacher's - Fine Light Ale | 3.70 | Not Tried | |
| Larkins - Traditional | 3.40 | Not Tried | |
| Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - No. 3 | 5.00 | Not Tried |
29 Jul 2023 (Wittenden)
Peaceful on a breezy pre-Lammas Saturday noon.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Three Acre - India Pale Ale | 5.00 | | Burnished resinous pale ale.Raspberries in the finish. |
| Goacher's - Real Mild Ale | 3.40 | Not Tried | |
| Larkins - Traditional | 3.40 | Not Tried | |
| Hop Fuzz - American | 4.20 | Not Tried |
22 Jul 2023 (Wittenden)
Lunchtime on a windy Saturday.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Only With Love - Yacht Rock | 3.80 | | Citrus-heavy session pale. |
| Larkins - Traditional | 3.40 | Not Tried | |
| Pig & Porter - Got The Face On | 4.50 | Not Tried | |
| Pig & Porter - Jumping Frog | 4.20 | Not Tried |
15 Jul 2023 (Wittenden)
Early afternoon on a windy July Saturday. A Chara' load of beer lovers were enjoying their day.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burning Sky - Plateau (was 3.5%) | 3.40 | | Quality pale from a solid brewery. |
| Tonbridge - Coppernob | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
| Hop Fuzz - The English | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Pig & Porter - Whispering Grass | 5.50 | Not Tried |
08 Jul 2023 (Wittenden)
A few in and out on a muggy Saturday lunchtime.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Three Legs - Pale #4 | 4.20 | | Hazy APA.Citrus-you know the score.Long bitter finish.Refreshing on a sticky day. |
| Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - No. 5 | 4.40 | Not Tried | |
| Larkins - Traditional | 3.40 | Not Tried | |
| Gun - Project Babylon Pale Ale | 4.60 | Not Tried |
01 Jul 2023 (Wittenden)
Quiet at noon.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kent - Simply the Best | 3.80 | | i.m. Tina Turner,so I'm told. Nostalgically bitter, smokey. Old schoolhouse outhouse. |
| Kent - Zingiber | 4.10 | Not Tried | |
| Gun - Scaramanga Extra Pale Ale | 3.90 | Not Tried | |
| Two by Two - Snake Eyes | 4.70 | Not Tried |
24 Jun 2023 (Wittenden)
Oneish on a humid Saturday.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iron Pier - Killick's Mill | 5.30 | | Very hazy,soft pale ale.Resinous,tropical fruit.Bitter finish. |
| Tonbridge - Traditional | 3.60 | Not Tried | |
| Burning Sky - Plateau (was 3.5%) | 3.40 | Not Tried | Tempted. |
| Bristol Beer Factory - White Milk Stout | 4.50 | Not Tried |
17 Jun 2023 (Wittenden)
A large group in on a muggy Saturday lunchtime.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burning Sky - Aurora | 5.60 | | Grand juicy Sussex Pale. Up there with Jaipur. |
| Salopian - Lemon Dream | 4.50 | Not Tried | |
| Tonbridge - Rustic | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Gun - Scaramanga Extra Pale Ale | 3.90 | Not Tried | |
| Bristol Beer Factory - White Milk Stout | 4.50 | Not Tried |
16 Jun 2023 (Dosser)
After a trip to Hastings and Eastbourne it was time for a pint in this classic micro. Not many in on a hot evening compared to usual. All prices are up since our last visit.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bristol Beer Factory - White Milk Stout | 4.50 | | Good condition. £4.50. |
| Gun - Project Babylon Pale Ale | 4.60 | | £4.60 a pint, fresh on but too warm and a little fresh. |
About the Larkins' Alehouse
Summary of Beer Scores
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 | 11 |
| 135 |
| 51 |
 | 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 193 times, seen 291 different beers and tried 133 of them.
Postcode: TN17 3EB