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Halfway House (Free House)
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| Beer (sort) | Average Score (sort) | No. Samples (sort) |
|---|---|---|
| Goacher's - Crown Imperial Stout |  | 1 |
| Larkins - Chiddingstone |  | 1 |
| Larkins - Porter | | 2 |
| Harviestoun - Good King Legless |  | 1 |
| Goacher's - Fine Light Ale | Not Tried | 0 |
| Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter | Not Tried | 0 |
| Jennings (since closure now brewed at Marston's) - Cumberland Ale | Not Tried | 0 |
| Rother Valley - Smild | Not Tried | 0 |
| Eagle (formerly Wells & Young's, formerly Charles Wells, formerly Wells) - Young's London Special (was Special) | Not Tried | 0 |
Visits Details
10 Feb 2007 (Ian)
I'm pleased Andrew liked this pub too. I love the interior all wood and beams and different rooms. Good beer line up too if you like Kent microbrews.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Larkins - Porter | 5.20 | | Decent porter with some choc and coffee. Bit watery and not as grainy as it could be. Reasonably full. |
10 Feb 2007 (Andrew)
Kent pub of the year. Lovely interior with lots of nooks and crannies. Good beer line up too.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goacher's - Crown Imperial Stout | 4.50 | | Full bodied with hints of smoak and lots of acrid burntness. |
| Larkins - Porter | 5.20 | | Rich burnt malt with silky body and subtle burnt finish. Not as good as it was at the Rock though |
| Goacher's - Fine Light Ale | 3.70 | Not Tried | |
| Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Larkins - Chiddingstone | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Rother Valley - Smild | 3.80 | Not Tried |
14 Jan 2007 (Ian)
Sunday evening and I came here with Phil (thanks for the lift). Reasonably busy, but there is plenty of seating in the lower room. A good mix of locals with some sat at the bar. I can see myself coming here again in the better weather when I can cycle from Paddock Wood station. Lovely location and building.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Larkins - Chiddingstone | 4.00 | | Copper coloured bitter which I thought had a bit of nuttiness to it. Very drinkable best bitter. |
| Harviestoun - Good King Legless | 4.50 | | Copper colour, disappearing head. Just a bit dull on the aroma. Biscuity malt, some toffee, some sharp hop that is a bit sherberty. Not as intense as I would expect a Harviestoun beer to be. Reasonable fullness in mouth, some nuttiness. Dryish finish. |
| Goacher's - Fine Light Ale | 3.70 | Not Tried | |
| Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Jennings (since closure now brewed at Marston's) - Cumberland Ale | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Rother Valley - Smild | 3.80 | Not Tried | Had a sip of Phil's and this was excellent. Wish I had had it. In very good condition. |
| Eagle (formerly Wells & Young's, formerly Charles Wells, formerly Wells) - Young's London Special (was Special) | 4.50 | Not Tried |
About the Halfway House
Summary of Beer Scores
| Total | |
|---|---|
 | 4 |
| 77 |
| 28 |
| 10 |
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The pub is found in Brenchley, Kent, TN12 7AX.
This is a beautiful pub set in the heart of the Garden of England and is in Horsmonden Road. Winner of the CAMRA Kent Pub of the Year in 2006. It has a multi-room interior with lots or wooden beams, wood floors and furniture. This is how you would expect a country pub to be, full of nooks and crannies. All real ale is served on gravity from casks behind the single wooden bar. There is a large garden at the rear. Runner up CAMRA Kent Pub of the Year 2012.
We have visited this pub 43 times, seen 169 different beers and tried 80 of them.
Postcode: TN12 7AX