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The Flower Pot (Free House)
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| Beer (sort) | Average Score (sort) | No. Samples (sort) |
|---|---|---|
| Thornbridge / Thornbridge Hall - Saint Petersburg Imperial Russian Stout (now superseded by 7.4% version) |  | 1 |
| Skinner's - Spriggan Ale | | 2 |
| Kent - Black Gold | | 2 |
| Kent - Pale | | 3 |
| Thornbridge / Thornbridge Hall - Yule | | 2 |
| Palmers - Tally Ho! |  | 2 |
| Goacher's - Gold Star | | 1 |
| Orkney (Sinclair) - 3 Sisters Scottish Ale (Atlas range) | | 1 |
| Theakston - Old Peculier | | 3 |
| Thornbridge / Thornbridge Hall - Jaipur | | 1 |
| Eagle (formerly Wells & Young's, formerly Charles Wells, formerly Wells) - Young's Winter Warmer |  | 1 |
| Tring - Side Pocket for a Toad | Not Tried | 0 |
| Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - Rye Pale Ale | Not Tried | 0 |
| Rudgate - Viking | Not Tried | 0 |
| Hop Back - GFB (Or Gilbert's First Brew) (superseded by 3.5% version from about 2010) | Not Tried | 0 |
| Sunny Republic - St Wite's Ale | Not Tried | 0 |
| North Yorkshire - Fools Gold | Not Tried | 0 |
| Thornbridge / Thornbridge Hall - Warp | Not Tried | 0 |
| Thornbridge / Thornbridge Hall - Wild Swan (was 3.5%) | Not Tried | 0 |
| Plain Ales - Inn The Sun | Not Tried | 0 |
| Skinner's - Ginger Tosser | Not Tried | 0 |
| Goody Ales - Bleangate Brewery - Good Sheppard | Not Tried | 0 |
| Kent - Enigma | Not Tried | 0 |
| Goody Ales - Bleangate Brewery - Genesis | Not Tried | 0 |
| Saltaire - Triple Choc (was Triple Chocoholic) | Not Tried | 0 |
| Sunny Republic - Amber | Not Tried | 0 |
| Mauldons - Christies Golden Ale | Not Tried | 0 |
| Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - No. 7 | Not Tried | 0 |
| Ringwood - 4X Porter | Not Tried | 0 |
| Triple fff - Alton's Pride | Not Tried | 0 |
Visits Details
30 Dec 2012 (Angie)
Late visit to this lively pub. Dave still getting through his 18 casks of Thornbridge. Several new ones will be on soon.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thornbridge / Thornbridge Hall - Saint Petersburg Imperial Russian Stout (now superseded by 7.4% version) | 7.70 | | Wow. Label says 7.4% |
| Kent - Pale | 4.00 | | This ladies favourite beer |
| Thornbridge / Thornbridge Hall - Jaipur | 5.90 | | |
| Theakston - Old Peculier | 5.60 | Not Tried | |
| Triple fff - Alton's Pride | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
| Tring - Side Pocket for a Toad | 3.60 | Not Tried | Ran out |
| Ringwood - 4X Porter | 4.70 | Not Tried | |
| Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - Rye Pale Ale | 4.00 | Not Tried | Ran out |
| Rudgate - Viking | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
| Sunny Republic - St Wite's Ale | 5.00 | Not Tried | |
| Thornbridge / Thornbridge Hall - Warp | 4.50 | Not Tried | |
| Plain Ales - Inn The Sun | 4.60 | Not Tried |
26 Dec 2012 (Pedro)
Afternoon
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theakston - Old Peculier | 5.60 | | |
| Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - No. 7 | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
| Goacher's - Gold Star | 5.10 | Not Tried | |
| Ringwood - 4X Porter | 4.70 | Not Tried | |
| Thornbridge / Thornbridge Hall - Saint Petersburg Imperial Russian Stout (now superseded by 7.4% version) | 7.70 | Not Tried | |
| Kent - Pale | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Sunny Republic - Amber | 4.20 | Not Tried |
26 Dec 2012 (Pedro)
Afternoon
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theakston - Old Peculier | 5.60 | | |
| Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - No. 7 | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
| Goacher's - Gold Star | 5.10 | Not Tried | |
| Ringwood - 4X Porter | 4.70 | Not Tried | |
| Thornbridge / Thornbridge Hall - Saint Petersburg Imperial Russian Stout (now superseded by 7.4% version) | 7.70 | Not Tried | |
| Kent - Pale | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Sunny Republic - Amber | 4.20 | Not Tried |
25 Dec 2012 (Pedro)
Afternoon
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theakston - Old Peculier | 5.60 | | |
| Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - No. 7 | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
| Goacher's - Gold Star | 5.10 | Not Tried | |
| Ringwood - 4X Porter | 4.70 | Not Tried | |
| Thornbridge / Thornbridge Hall - Saint Petersburg Imperial Russian Stout (now superseded by 7.4% version) | 7.70 | Not Tried | Think it's badged now as 7.4% |
| Kent - Pale | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Sunny Republic - Amber | 4.20 | Not Tried |
22 Dec 2012 (Dosser)
Drinking well past midnight. Pub packed all evening mainly with lady rugby players.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thornbridge / Thornbridge Hall - Yule | 7.40 | | |
| Goacher's - Gold Star | 5.10 | | Reminded me of gold star from several years ago. |
| Skinner's - Spriggan Ale | 3.80 | | |
| Kent - Pale | 4.00 | | |
| Eagle (formerly Wells & Young's, formerly Charles Wells, formerly Wells) - Young's Winter Warmer | 5.00 | | Not what it used to be |
| Hop Back - GFB (Or Gilbert's First Brew) (superseded by 3.5% version from about 2010) | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
| North Yorkshire - Fools Gold | 4.60 | Not Tried | |
| Thornbridge / Thornbridge Hall - Wild Swan (was 3.5%) | 3.40 | Not Tried | Ran out |
| Skinner's - Ginger Tosser | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
| Goody Ales - Bleangate Brewery - Good Sheppard | 4.50 | Not Tried |
21 Dec 2012 (Pedro)
Evening
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kent - Black Gold | 4.00 | | |
| Goacher's - Gold Star | 5.10 | Not Tried | |
| Hop Back - GFB (Or Gilbert's First Brew) (superseded by 3.5% version from about 2010) | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
| Skinner's - Spriggan Ale | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
| North Yorkshire - Fools Gold | 4.60 | Not Tried | |
| Eagle (formerly Wells & Young's, formerly Charles Wells, formerly Wells) - Young's Winter Warmer | 5.00 | Not Tried | |
| Kent - Pale | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Goody Ales - Bleangate Brewery - Good Sheppard | 4.50 | Not Tried | |
| Thornbridge / Thornbridge Hall - Yule | 7.40 | Not Tried |
20 Dec 2012 (Pedro)
Late
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Skinner's - Spriggan Ale | 3.80 | | |
| Kent - Pale | 4.00 | | |
| Kent - Black Gold | 4.00 | | |
| Thornbridge / Thornbridge Hall - Yule | 7.40 | | But far too strong to down more than one ! |
| Goacher's - Gold Star | 5.10 | Not Tried | |
| Thornbridge / Thornbridge Hall - Wild Swan (was 3.5%) | 3.40 | Not Tried | |
| Mauldons - Christies Golden Ale | 3.90 | Not Tried |
18 Dec 2012 (Pedro)
Evening
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palmers - Tally Ho! | 5.50 | | |
| Goacher's - Gold Star | 5.10 | Not Tried | |
| Skinner's - Ginger Tosser | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
| Kent - Pale | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Kent - Enigma | 5.50 | Not Tried | |
| Goody Ales - Bleangate Brewery - Genesis | 3.50 | Not Tried |
17 Dec 2012 (Pedro)
Evening
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palmers - Tally Ho! | 5.50 | | Stayed on it! |
| Goacher's - Gold Star | 5.10 | Not Tried | |
| Orkney (Sinclair) - 3 Sisters Scottish Ale (Atlas range) | 4.20 | Not Tried | |
| Saltaire - Triple Choc (was Triple Chocoholic) | 4.80 | Not Tried | |
| Goody Ales - Bleangate Brewery - Genesis | 3.50 | Not Tried | |
| Sunny Republic - Amber | 4.20 | Not Tried |
16 Dec 2012 (Pedro)
Evening
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Orkney (Sinclair) - 3 Sisters Scottish Ale (Atlas range) | 4.20 | | |
| Goacher's - Gold Star | 5.10 | Not Tried | |
| Palmers - Tally Ho! | 5.50 | Not Tried | |
| Saltaire - Triple Choc (was Triple Chocoholic) | 4.80 | Not Tried | |
| Goody Ales - Bleangate Brewery - Genesis | 3.50 | Not Tried | |
| Sunny Republic - Amber | 4.20 | Not Tried |
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