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Halfway House (Free House)
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| Beer (sort) | Average Score (sort) | No. Samples (sort) |
|---|---|---|
| Moorhouse's - Black Panther |  | 1 |
| Goacher's - Crown Imperial Stout | | 1 |
| Rother Valley - Smild | | 2 |
| King Beer (formerly W.J. King) - Dragon's T'Ale | | 1 |
| Rooster's - Farmhouse |  | 1 |
| Larkins - Porter | | 2 |
| Rother Valley - Mild | | 1 |
| Larkins - Chiddingstone | | 1 |
| King Beer (formerly W.J. King) - Spring Ale |  | 1 |
| Harviestoun - Good King Legless | | 1 |
| Everards (see entries against Joule's & Robinsons whilst its new brewery was being built) - Old Original | | 1 |
| Everards (see entries against Joule's & Robinsons whilst its new brewery was being built) - Sunchaser | | 1 |
| Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter | Not Tried | 0 |
| Jennings (since closure now brewed at Marston's) - Cumberland Ale | Not Tried | 0 |
| Eagle (formerly Wells & Young's, formerly Charles Wells, formerly Wells) - Young's London Special (was Special) | Not Tried | 0 |
| Thwaites - Original Bitter | Not Tried | 0 |
| Westerham - Special Bitter Ale "1965" | Not Tried | 0 |
| Everards (see entries against Joule's & Robinsons whilst its new brewery was being built) - Beacon Hill (was Beacon) | Not Tried | 0 |
| Goacher's - Fine Light Ale | Not Tried | 0 |
Visits Details
13 Aug 2009 (Martin the Mildman)
A few locals in but would have been quiet if it wasn't for our coach party of mild drinkers.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rother Valley - Smild | 3.80 | | Smooth and fruity with a toasted malt background taste. My score 17/20. |
| Moorhouse's - Black Panther | 4.80 | | Smooth, well rounded and velvety with quite a sweet, malty taste. My score 16/20. |
16 May 2009 (JeffnJo)
Called in to get the beer list for next weekend's beer fest. The staple 5 beers were on offer plus 4 others. Time was when the guests were really good but recently not so. Time was when this pub won Camra plaudits - come on Richard re-inspire us with some more significant beers. We realise your desire to support local ales (why Doom Bar?) but surely 1 out of 9 or 10 could come from cutting edge brewers from afar. Alternatively how about Ansty?
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rother Valley - Mild | 3.60 | | This drank quite well. Distinct malt taste makes this little bro to Summertime Blues. Not sure i have the strength right. |
| Everards (see entries against Joule's & Robinsons whilst its new brewery was being built) - Old Original | 5.20 | | Once again, drank like a weaker beer, lacking in flavours but balanced. |
| Everards (see entries against Joule's & Robinsons whilst its new brewery was being built) - Sunchaser | 4.00 | | Crystal clear light ale well served but one dimensional, lacking complexity of flavour. More like a 3.4 |
| Thwaites - Original Bitter | 3.60 | Not Tried |
26 Apr 2009 (Dubbel)
A clear evening. We arrived late in the day. It's a shame the trees block the last hour of sun from every part of the huge back garden. I was tempted to drink my beer with the sheep in the field opposite. I love this pub, bugger to get to though.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| King Beer (formerly W.J. King) - Dragon's T'Ale | 6.10 | | Coarse and cloudy but a scrumptious tangy malt that totally redeems the scruffy appearance. Really quaffable. Loved it. |
| Rother Valley - Smild | 3.80 | | Dark, roasty and toasty. A permanent winner. |
| Rooster's - Farmhouse | 4.30 | | Fruity and quenching, a most enjoyable pint, as expected. |
| King Beer (formerly W.J. King) - Spring Ale | 4.10 | | Not cloudy but full of 'aledruff' so I didn't drink it all. Love the Kings malt but the hops need to be livelier here. |
| Goacher's - Fine Light Ale | 3.70 | Not Tried | Think Goachers may be behind the house ale "Halfway To Paradise" too but not sure. |
| Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Thwaites - Original Bitter | 3.60 | Not Tried | |
| Westerham - Special Bitter Ale "1965" | 5.00 | Not Tried | |
| Everards (see entries against Joule's & Robinsons whilst its new brewery was being built) - Beacon Hill (was Beacon) | 3.80 | Not Tried |
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 |
| 82 |
| 37 |
| 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 46 times, seen 179 different beers and tried 88 of them.
Postcode: TN12 7AX