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The Hovelling Boat Inn (Free House)
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| Beer (sort) | Average Score (sort) | No. Samples (sort) |
|---|---|---|
| Double Top - Madhouse Porter |  | 1 |
| Elgood's - Apocalypse Cow | | 1 |
| Kirkby Lonsdale - Jubilee Stout | | 1 |
| Turners - American Pale Ale | | 1 |
| Dunscar (formerly Dunscar Bridge) - Porters Black | | 1 |
| Blindmans - Jack | | 1 |
| Purple Moose - Snowdonia Ale (Cwrw Eryri) |  | 1 |
| Elland - Lambo First Pint | | 1 |
| Blackhill - Tilley | | 1 |
| Pig & Porter - Crab & Winkle | | 1 |
| Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - Cobnut Brown Ale | | 1 |
| Derventio - Feast | | 1 |
| Elland - Pilot IPA | | 1 |
| Empire - Robohop |  | 1 |
| Binghams - Space Hoppy | Not Tried | 0 |
| Springhead - Outlawed | Not Tried | 0 |
| Bank Top - Gold Digger | Not Tried | 0 |
| Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - Dark Conspiracy | Not Tried | 0 |
| Exeter - Darkness The Prince of Ales | Not Tried | 0 |
| Hanlons (formerly O'Hanlon's) - Copper Glow | Not Tried | 0 |
| Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - Seasider | Not Tried | 0 |
| Oakham - Inferno | Not Tried | 0 |
| Potbelly - Hop Trotter | Not Tried | 0 |
| Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - Magical Mystery Mild | Not Tried | 0 |
| Strathbraan - True North | Not Tried | 0 |
| Redemption - Fellowship Porter | Not Tried | 0 |
| Georges - Excalibur | Not Tried | 0 |
| Geltsdale - Hell Beck | Not Tried | 0 |
| Weltons - Headless Horseman | Not Tried | 0 |
Chris Excell
Visits Details
25 May 2015 (ChrisE)
I had been to Margate earlier but the place was extremely busy so I hopped on a bus to Ramsgate, my first stop was here, all the tables were occupied so I shared with a couple that had recently moved in to the area and chatted about Manston airport.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kirkby Lonsdale - Jubilee Stout | 5.50 | | |
| Blindmans - Jack | 3.60 | | |
| Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - Seasider | 4.30 | Not Tried |
22 May 2015 (Dosser)
Few in
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elland - Pilot IPA | 5.20 | |
05 Mar 2015 (Dosser)
First visit. Very clean but less chatty bar compared to other micros
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - Cobnut Brown Ale | 4.90 | | Not our sort of beer. Landlord very helpful in pointing out the possible peanut allergies this beer could affect. |
29 Jan 2015 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening. First time I have had a good chat with the Guv about his Kentish brewery artefacts. His old Tomson & Wotton lorry dray Allbright 3D smiling face must be rarer than hens' teeth.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Purple Moose - Snowdonia Ale (Cwrw Eryri) | 3.60 | | |
| Blackhill - Tilley | 3.90 | | |
| Exeter - Darkness The Prince of Ales | 5.10 | Not Tried | |
| Hanlons (formerly O'Hanlon's) - Copper Glow | 4.20 | Not Tried |
18 Nov 2014 (ChrisE)
Second pub of the day, I noted that an enamel Tomson & Wotton advertising sign has recently appeared in the bar. We could not stay as long as we would have liked because we needed to get to the next pub before afternoon closing time.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turners - American Pale Ale | 4.70 | | |
| Bank Top - Gold Digger | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - Dark Conspiracy | 4.90 | Not Tried |
31 May 2014 (Ian)
Saturday early evening. Few groups in drinking beer.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Empire - Robohop | 4.00 | | Clean slightly ascetic golden ale |
| Binghams - Space Hoppy | 5.00 | Not Tried | |
| Springhead - Outlawed | 3.80 | Not Tried |
29 May 2014 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening. Only 3 others in so good for conversation. The collection of Tomson & Wotton Brewery artifacts gets better.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pig & Porter - Crab & Winkle | 3.00 | | |
| Derventio - Feast | 4.80 | | |
| Weltons - Headless Horseman | 6.00 | Not Tried |
16 May 2014 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening. Just about secured a corner seat. Busier than on any previous visit. Some familiar faces from the Conqueror here too. Noted no Kentish beers on offer, bottled Magners cider on offer!
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elland - Lambo First Pint | 4.00 | | American hops influence |
| Redemption - Fellowship Porter | 5.10 | Not Tried | |
| Georges - Excalibur | 5.40 | Not Tried | |
| Geltsdale - Hell Beck | 4.20 | Not Tried |
24 Mar 2014 (ChrisE)
A very pleasant place to enjoy a pint in a relaxing atmosphere.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dunscar (formerly Dunscar Bridge) - Porters Black | 5.00 | | Smooth dark ale with a taste of plums, |
| Potbelly - Hop Trotter | 4.10 | Not Tried | |
| Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - Magical Mystery Mild | 4.20 | Not Tried | |
| Strathbraan - True North | 4.40 | Not Tried |
19 Dec 2013 (ChrisE)
The number 42 bus leaves goes past the Hair of the Dog at six minutes past closing time and takes you straight to the Hovelling Boat (well almost) so it would be rude not to do it. An excellent welcome and good service on a busy Thursday afternoon.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Double Top - Madhouse Porter | 5.20 | | |
| Elgood's - Apocalypse Cow | 3.70 | | |
| Oakham - Inferno | 4.00 | Not Tried |
About The Hovelling Boat Inn
Summary of Beer Scores
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 | 37 |
| 252 |
| 159 |
| 22 |
 | 5 |
The pub is found in Ramsgate, Kent, CT11 9DS.
Micropub in York Street that opened on Good Friday 2013 on the site of the Hovelling Boat pub which closed in 1909 (and re-opened 104 years later). No lager or keg beers are sold here. Other past lives of the building have been as a florist's shop and a fancy gift shop. A menu of the beer and cider on offer is shown on a wall blackboard then your drink is fetched (with table service) from a back room having been served on gravity dispense there. Under new ownership in spring 2018.
We have visited this pub 381 times, seen 407 different beers and tried 283 of them.
Postcode: CT11 9DS