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The Flower Pot (Free House)
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| Beer (sort) | Average Score (sort) | No. Samples (sort) |
|---|---|---|
| Oakham - Citra |  | 1 |
| Elland - 1872 Porter | | 1 |
| Oakham - The Forger | | 1 |
| Saltaire - Amarillo (was Amarillo Gold) |  | 1 |
| Kent - Prohibition | | 2 |
| Goacher's - Gold Star | | 4 |
| Tiny Rebel - Loki Light | | 1 |
| St Austell - Proper Job | | 1 |
| Dark Star - American Pale Ale (some has also been brewed by Fuller's) |  | 1 |
| Burning Sky - Plateau (was 3.5%) | | 1 |
| Brighton Bier - Red Dog (was 4.4%) | | 1 |
| Burton Bridge - Burton Ale | | 1 |
| Kelham Island (probably brewed by Thornbridge now) - Sons of Conformity | | 1 |
| Fyne - Hurricane Jack | | 1 |
| Ilkley - Olicana Gold | | 1 |
| Dark Star - Six Hop | | 1 |
| Rudgate - Chocolate Orange Mild | | 1 |
| Rudgate - SIFA Goddess of the Grain | | 1 |
| Newby Wyke - HMS Warrior | | 1 |
| Springhead - Argenta |  | 1 |
| Rudgate - Battle Axe | | 1 |
| Country Life - Reef Break | Not Tried | 0 |
| Rudgate - Stars & Stripes | Not Tried | 0 |
| Maidstone - MBC-9 | Not Tried | 0 |
| Goacher's - Best Dark Ale (aka Original) | Not Tried | 0 |
| Saltaire - Citra Pale | Not Tried | 0 |
| Beartown (latterly part of Manning Brewers) - Bearskinful (aka Premium or SB) | Not Tried | 0 |
| Newby Wyke - Kingston Topaz | Not Tried | 0 |
| Salopian - Hop Twister | Not Tried | 0 |
| RCH - Hewish IPA | Not Tried | 0 |
| Oakleaf (now see Fallen Acorn entries) - Quercus Folium | Not Tried | 0 |
| Country Life - Golden Pig | Not Tried | 0 |
| Brighton Bier - The Grand Porter | Not Tried | 0 |
| Rockin Robin - Rock A Hula | Not Tried | 0 |
| White Horse - Tap (Tenth Anniversary Pale Ale) | Not Tried | 0 |
| Harviestoun - Bitter & Twisted | Not Tried | 0 |
| Rockin Robin - Mildly Rockin | Not Tried | 0 |
| Newby Wyke - Bear Island | Not Tried | 0 |
| Portobello - VPA | Not Tried | 0 |
| Newby Wyke - USS Winston S Churchill | Not Tried | 0 |
| Kent - Simcoe | Not Tried | 0 |
| Musket - Flintlock Best Bitter | Not Tried | 0 |
| Musket - Muzzleloader | Not Tried | 0 |
| Portobello - London Spring Ale | Not Tried | 0 |
| Rudgate - Ruby Mild | Not Tried | 0 |
| Maidstone - Eight | Not Tried | 0 |
| Banks's - Ringwood Fortyniner | Not Tried | 0 |
| Loddon - Gorgeous George | Not Tried | 0 |
| Brewster's - Marquis Bitter | Not Tried | 0 |
| Rudgate - Hop and Glory | Not Tried | 0 |
| Kent - Session Pale | Not Tried | 0 |
| Brighton Bier - Dealer’s Choice #1 (abv may vary) | Not Tried | 0 |
| Kent - Brewers Reserve | Not Tried | 0 |
Visits Details
13 Jun 2015 (Tobes)
Band on so very busy, took a seat outside on the wall.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brighton Bier - Red Dog (was 4.4%) | 4.50 | | |
| Burton Bridge - Burton Ale | 4.80 | | |
| Rudgate - Battle Axe | 4.20 | | Really not to my taste. Struggle to get on with Rudgate beers. |
| Goacher's - Best Dark Ale (aka Original) | 4.10 | Not Tried | |
| Goacher's - Gold Star | 5.10 | Not Tried | |
| Oakham - Citra | 4.20 | Not Tried | |
| Rockin Robin - Mildly Rockin | 3.70 | Not Tried | |
| Maidstone - MBC-9 | 4.10 | Not Tried |
06 Jun 2015 (Tobes)
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tiny Rebel - Loki Light | 4.50 | | |
| Rudgate - Chocolate Orange Mild | 4.30 | | |
| Goacher's - Best Dark Ale (aka Original) | 4.10 | Not Tried | |
| Goacher's - Gold Star | 5.10 | Not Tried | |
| Beartown (latterly part of Manning Brewers) - Bearskinful (aka Premium or SB) | 4.20 | Not Tried | |
| Salopian - Hop Twister | 4.50 | Not Tried | |
| Oakleaf (now see Fallen Acorn entries) - Quercus Folium | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Brighton Bier - The Grand Porter | 5.20 | Not Tried | |
| White Horse - Tap (Tenth Anniversary Pale Ale) | 4.60 | Not Tried |
23 May 2015 (Tobes)
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kelham Island (probably brewed by Thornbridge now) - Sons of Conformity | 3.40 | | |
| Springhead - Argenta | 4.20 | | Really sweet, almost cider like. |
| Goacher's - Gold Star | 5.10 | Not Tried | |
| Rudgate - Ruby Mild | 4.40 | Not Tried | |
| Banks's - Ringwood Fortyniner | 4.90 | Not Tried | |
| Brewster's - Marquis Bitter | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
| Kent - Session Pale | 3.70 | Not Tried | |
| Kent - Brewers Reserve | 5.00 | Not Tried | |
| Rudgate - Stars & Stripes | 5.20 | Not Tried |
09 May 2015 (Tobes)
Great to see another fine offering from Oakham.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oakham - The Forger | 3.50 | | Loved it, Oakham at its best. |
| St Austell - Proper Job | 4.50 | | |
| Rudgate - SIFA Goddess of the Grain | 4.30 | | |
| Goacher's - Gold Star | 5.10 | Not Tried | |
| Harviestoun - Bitter & Twisted | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
| Portobello - VPA | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Kent - Simcoe | 4.50 | Not Tried | |
| Maidstone - MBC-9 | 4.10 | Not Tried | |
| Musket - Muzzleloader | 4.50 | Not Tried |
04 May 2015 (Dosser)
Fringe festival weekend continues. Heard Elsie at Cowden Pound had died from the Rabbi. http://www.elsiesband.com/
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goacher's - Gold Star | 5.10 | |
02 May 2015 (Dosser)
Crowded. Possibly our last visit to the Pot before the move to Thanet next week.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saltaire - Amarillo (was Amarillo Gold) | 4.50 | | Best beer tonight |
| Goacher's - Gold Star | 5.10 | | |
| Dark Star - American Pale Ale (some has also been brewed by Fuller's) | 4.70 | | Didn't taste like APA. |
| Fyne - Hurricane Jack | 4.40 | | |
| Newby Wyke - Kingston Topaz | 4.20 | Not Tried | |
| RCH - Hewish IPA | 3.60 | Not Tried | |
| Country Life - Golden Pig | 4.70 | Not Tried | |
| Country Life - Reef Break | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Rockin Robin - Rock A Hula | 4.00 | Not Tried | New beer from Big Robin |
26 Apr 2015 (Dosser)
Big noisy crowd
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oakham - Citra | 4.20 | | Quality |
| Elland - 1872 Porter | 6.50 | | Wonderful |
| Goacher's - Gold Star | 5.10 | Not Tried | |
| Newby Wyke - Bear Island | 4.60 | Not Tried | |
| Loddon - Gorgeous George | 4.30 | Not Tried | |
| Rudgate - Hop and Glory | 3.70 | Not Tried | |
| Brighton Bier - Dealer’s Choice #1 (abv may vary) | 5.50 | Not Tried | Clip says 4.5% |
| Country Life - Reef Break | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Maidstone - MBC-9 | 4.10 | Not Tried | |
| Saltaire - Citra Pale | 4.20 | Not Tried | Ran out |
20 Apr 2015 (Dosser)
Packed
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goacher's - Gold Star | 5.10 | | |
| Kent - Prohibition | 4.80 | | |
| Burning Sky - Plateau (was 3.5%) | 3.40 | | |
| Newby Wyke - Bear Island | 4.60 | Not Tried | |
| Ilkley - Olicana Gold | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Newby Wyke - USS Winston S Churchill | 5.00 | Not Tried | |
| Musket - Flintlock Best Bitter | 4.20 | Not Tried | |
| Portobello - London Spring Ale | 4.10 | Not Tried | |
| Maidstone - Eight | 4.50 | Not Tried |
18 Apr 2015 (Tobes)
rammed & hot
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kent - Prohibition | 4.80 | | |
| Ilkley - Olicana Gold | 4.00 | | |
| Goacher's - Gold Star | 5.10 | Not Tried | |
| Newby Wyke - Bear Island | 4.60 | Not Tried | |
| Newby Wyke - USS Winston S Churchill | 5.00 | Not Tried | |
| Musket - Flintlock Best Bitter | 4.20 | Not Tried | |
| Burning Sky - Plateau (was 3.5%) | 3.40 | Not Tried | |
| Portobello - London Spring Ale | 4.10 | Not Tried | |
| Maidstone - Eight | 4.50 | Not Tried |
18 Apr 2015 (Dosser)
Packed out
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goacher's - Gold Star | 5.10 | | Superb pint |
| Dark Star - Six Hop | 6.50 | | Last pint out |
| Newby Wyke - HMS Warrior | 5.00 | |
About The Flower Pot
Summary of Beer Scores
| Total | |
|---|---|
| 777 |
| 2492 |
| 583 |
| 84 |
 | 10 |
The pub is found in Maidstone, Kent, ME14 2RJ.
Excellent non tied pub in Sandling Road, run by Dave and Julie serving 9 real ales from local and far flung breweries. Regular live music nights and food on offer everyday. Always at least one local ale on offer. Real fire and computer. Maidstone and Mid Kent CAMRA branch Pub of the Year 2009, 2010, 2011, 2013 and 2017. Also voted West Kent Pub of the Year, 2010, 2011 and 2017. Voted Kent Pub of the Year, 2010, 2011 and 2017. 9 handpumps are all located on the upper level bar counter. The current cask ales range and prices are always listed on an overhead computer screen too.
We have visited this pub 1259 times, seen 1529 different beers and tried 1165 of them.
Postcode: ME14 2RJ