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The Butchers Arms (Free House)
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| Beer (sort) | Average Score (sort) | No. Samples (sort) |
|---|---|---|
| Adnams - Broadside |  | 1 |
| Dark Star - Hophead was 3.8% (some has also been brewed by Fuller's) | | 5 |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - ESB | | 1 |
| Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter | | 3 |
| Dark Star - Over The Moon | | 1 |
| Adnams - Old Ale | | 2 |
| Brains - SA Gold (now 4.3% see separate entry) | | 1 |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - Gale's HSB |  | 1 |
| Dark Star - Original | Not Tried | 0 |
Visits Details
29 Nov 2008 (Ian)
Came here with Andrew for a pint at lunchtime before going back to his for something to eat. Martyn thought both of us had been hit by the stupid stick. Which was fine, because we were being a bit thick. New visitor to the pub from Aylesham was in plus Dominic with some extra hot pickled onions.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter | 4.00 | | Solid best bitter as always. |
| Dark Star - Hophead was 3.8% (some has also been brewed by Fuller's) | 3.40 | | Given the high standards Dark Star/Martyn has set, this wasn't quite as good as it had been, but still a good beer. The hops didn't sing in the way they can when it's at its best. |
| Dark Star - Original | 5.00 | Not Tried | |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - Gale's HSB | 4.80 | Not Tried |
29 Nov 2008 (Andrew)
Met up with Ian at lunchtime for a pint or 2 before going back to mine. There were a couple of folk in. Martyn showed us a copy of London CAMRA Regional Director's blogg (http://beerjustice.blogspot.com/2008/10/butchers-arms.html) that described his visit to the 16 regional Pubs of The Year. You can make your own mind up about his opinion. Just before we left I asked Martyn which Harvey’s he had in the pin by the till. I recommend you ask too if you’re interested in Martyn’s opinion of your intellect. Great pub.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dark Star - Hophead was 3.8% (some has also been brewed by Fuller's) | 3.40 | | Slightly earthier than usual and without the same level of floral hop hit. But it was still in good condition and very drinkable. |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - Gale's HSB | 4.80 | | Apparently it was once brewed at Horndean, but not the one in Essex! Not my usual beer but I liked it. Lots of wood resins and slightly vinous. |
| Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Dark Star - Original | 5.00 | Not Tried |
27 Nov 2008 (Mick)
The usual Thursday night crowd were in, everybody talking to each other, wonderful atmosphere.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter | 4.00 |  | Perfect pint of Harvey's, absolutely sublime with that unmistakeable Harvey's taste. |
| Dark Star - Hophead was 3.8% (some has also been brewed by Fuller's) | 3.40 | Not Tried | |
| Dark Star - Original | 5.00 | Not Tried | |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - Gale's HSB | 4.80 | Not Tried |
21 Nov 2008 (Glyn)
Made two visits to the award winning pub this weekend, Martyn was his usual self sort of polite and kind of helpful. Many of the regulars in and some strange faces, including one chap who has friends in Switzerland, or so he says! What a wonderful thing public transport is, door to door for £1.Broadside was on but not for long, had to finish the evening on ESB,what a shame!!
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adnams - Broadside | 4.70 | | Excellent taste, good nose, |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - ESB | 5.50 | | Be careful with this one,it gets the job done mighty quickly. |
18 Nov 2008 (Glyn)
Another visit to the award winning pub. A fine atmosphere full of Herne Bay people having intellectual conversation, Gary was not present!Our host Martyn announced the winner of the sunday roast potatoes was Sandra, bad luck Ken.All beers in tip top condition as ever, well done landlord.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dark Star - Hophead was 3.8% (some has also been brewed by Fuller's) | 3.40 | | refreshing light session beer, uncomplicated, great nose |
14 Nov 2008 (Glyn)
The locals were in good form last night as I paid a visit to this Award winning pub. Martyn orchestrated procedings in his usual way careful not to offend or upset.Scotty, dressed by his wife was resplendent in pink and looking forward to doing the roast pots on sunday.SN Ken and the boys (including the favourite one) were enjoying the banter and the Old. Dave, Dee etc filed in and ordered 93 inch stuffed crust.Christmas trees now available from Wyevale Woman, orders taken next wednesday. All the regulars from the Award winning pub wish Ralph a speedy recovery. Another good evening can not wait for the next.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adnams - Old Ale | 4.10 | | Good dark session beer |
| Brains - SA Gold (now 4.3% see separate entry) | 4.70 | Not Tried |
10 Nov 2008 (Glyn)
Popped in for a couple of early pints, but beaten to it by Irish Ken and Splitter. Gary the One tried to beat the radar by coming in totally unshaven! As ever beer excellent, tried Adnams Old and Brains. No one from Ffanit in either!
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adnams - Old Ale | 4.10 | | |
| Brains - SA Gold (now 4.3% see separate entry) | 4.70 | |
06 Nov 2008 (Mick)
First customer in tonight, had a chat with Martyn, Kevin and Dave the Wave.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dark Star - Over The Moon | 3.80 | | Very nice, very complex for a 3.8% beer, a favorite of mine and in excellent condition tonight. |
| Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - ESB | 5.50 | Not Tried | |
| Dark Star - Hophead was 3.8% (some has also been brewed by Fuller's) | 3.40 | Not Tried |
18 Oct 2008 (Ian)
Congratulations to Martyn for the pub awards. Kevin the Pickle gets special mention for organising the food, the cheese, the pickles etc. Great to meet Lofty again and his family, Alistair and Willie were there too from Ramsgate. A great night with good food and outstanding beer.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter | 4.00 | | This runs the pint at The Harp in Chandos Place in London very close as the best pint of Harvey's I've ever had. |
| Dark Star - Hophead was 3.8% (some has also been brewed by Fuller's) | 3.40 | | This is again just about the best I've ever had this beer. I took 2 litres home and drank it. So drinkable, so hoppy, so 3.8% ABV |
| Adnams - Broadside | 4.70 | Not Tried | |
| Dark Star - Original | 5.00 | Not Tried |
18 Oct 2008 (Andrew)
It was the Butcher's Arms Pickle Festival and I got there 15 minutes before it opened. 15 minutes later I walked in to find that Ian was already sitting there with a pint. Within 15 minutes the pub was packed with various pickles and cheeses being passed around. We chatted to Mick and James quite a bit and then, 5 pints after arriving, I left to get my bus home. It was a very good evening.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dark Star - Hophead was 3.8% (some has also been brewed by Fuller's) | 3.40 | | In stunning condition. This is my kind of session beer. The hops were just outstanding. |
| Adnams - Broadside | 4.70 | Not Tried | |
| Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Dark Star - Original | 5.00 | Not Tried |
About The Butchers Arms
Summary of Beer Scores
| Total | |
|---|---|
| 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