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The Phoenix (Free House)
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| Beer (sort) | Average Score (sort) | No. Samples (sort) |
|---|---|---|
| Abigale - Samphire |  | 1 |
| Sunny Republic - St Wite's Ale | | 1 |
| Hopdaemon - Dominator | | 1 |
| Wantsum - One Hop Perle | | 1 |
| Triple fff - Comfortably Numb (was 5%) | | 1 |
| Whitstable - East India Pale Ale (or EIPA) | | 1 |
| Wantsum - Figgy Pudding | | 1 |
| Cottage - S&D | | 1 |
| Mauldons - Bah Humbug | | 1 |
| Batemans - Rosey Nosey | | 1 |
| Hopdaemon - Skrimshander IPA |  | 2 |
| Hop Fuzz - Veteran | | 1 |
| Marston Moor (brewed at Rudgate) - Mongrel's Wiser Kaiser | | 1 |
| Milestone - Loxley Ale | | 1 |
| Whitstable - Native Bitter |  | 1 |
| Wantsum - Imperium | | 1 |
| Wantsum - Fortitude (was 4.2%) | Not Tried | 0 |
| Wantsum - 1381 | Not Tried | 0 |
| Cottage - Full Steam Ahead | Not Tried | 0 |
| Arkell's - Wiltshire Gold | Not Tried | 0 |
| JW Lees (see also Lees) - Plum Pudding | Not Tried | 0 |
| Skinner's - Jingle Knocker | Not Tried | 0 |
| Oakleaf (now see Fallen Acorn entries) - Reindeer's Delight | Not Tried | 0 |
| Oakleaf (now see Fallen Acorn entries) - Quercus Folium | Not Tried | 0 |
| Cottage - Clifton Ale | Not Tried | 0 |
| Cottage - Esprite | Not Tried | 0 |
| Old Dairy (being contract brewed after it closed) - Blue Top | Not Tried | 0 |
| Wantsum - Green Hop Fuggles | Not Tried | 0 |
| Hopdaemon - Golden Braid | Not Tried | 0 |
| Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - No. 7 | Not Tried | 0 |
| Swannay (formerly Highland) - Scapa Special | Not Tried | 0 |
| Orkney (Sinclair) - Raven Ale | Not Tried | 0 |
| Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - No. 3 | Not Tried | 0 |
Visits Details
17 May 2013 (Andrew)
A group in front of me at the bar high lighted that they do CAMRA discounts here. Winner!
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Milestone - Loxley Ale | 4.20 | | Mid brown bitter. |
| Cottage - Clifton Ale | 4.40 | Not Tried | |
| Hopdaemon - Skrimshander IPA | 4.50 | Not Tried | |
| Cottage - Esprite | 4.10 | Not Tried |
16 May 2013 (Andrew)
Quiet to be fair.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hopdaemon - Skrimshander IPA | 4.50 | | A little lack lustre but a perfectly serviceable pint |
| Milestone - Loxley Ale | 4.20 | Not Tried | |
| Cottage - Clifton Ale | 4.40 | Not Tried | |
| Cottage - Esprite | 4.10 | Not Tried |
01 Feb 2013 (Andrew)
Not many in.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wantsum - Imperium | 4.00 | | Had a whiff of vinegar and was quiet sharp. Still I can't give it a 2 as I drank it all - so a 3, but only just |
| Oakleaf (now see Fallen Acorn entries) - Quercus Folium | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Wantsum - Fortitude (was 4.2%) | 4.60 | Not Tried |
11 Jan 2013 (Andrew)
Top pub this. Sat at the rear and the cat came over to join us. Nice fire on the go too.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whitstable - East India Pale Ale (or EIPA) | 4.10 | | Hints of Swale Indian Summer. Good condition. Probably the best pint I've had of this for years. |
| Milestone - Loxley Ale | 4.20 | Not Tried | |
| Wantsum - One Hop Perle | 4.50 | Not Tried | Very tempted to have this as I do like Perle |
23 Dec 2012 (Alenomore)
13:00 visit. We came back today to have a Roast lunch, which was very good, and to imbibe some more of the festive ales that were unsold from last week. Good crowd in and we had some interesting discussion on the thorny issue of the local CAMRA gbg selection process? And you'll be pleased to hear that landlord Bob is in the process of creating his own micro-brewery. Watch this space?
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mauldons - Bah Humbug | 4.90 | | Good, dark and spicy. |
| Sunny Republic - St Wite's Ale | 5.00 | | Nice to get this again. A top tasting Belgium style ale. |
| Wantsum - One Hop Perle | 4.50 | | Another top ale. |
| JW Lees (see also Lees) - Plum Pudding | 4.80 | Not Tried | |
| Skinner's - Jingle Knocker | 5.50 | Not Tried | |
| Oakleaf (now see Fallen Acorn entries) - Reindeer's Delight | 4.50 | Not Tried |
16 Dec 2012 (Alenomore)
14:00 visit. This was the one "must do" today, for the anuual Winter Ales mini b/f. Bob mentioned he's been very quiet this week because of the bad weather, with most ales still waiting to go on. Today, the sun is blazing, the cat is sitting next to me, the fire crackling away and a decent crowd in. Had an excellant Roast Beef dinner which, be warned, is a very generous portion, and good value. And the ales were top class too.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cottage - S&D | 4.40 | | Good nick. |
| Batemans - Rosey Nosey | 4.90 | | Spot on. |
| Hopdaemon - Dominator | 5.10 | | Again, in top condition. |
| Triple fff - Comfortably Numb (was 5%) | 5.40 | | Another decent big un'. |
| Wantsum - Figgy Pudding | 4.50 | | Very nice. Went through the pumps, but came back for more of this dark, fruity, spicy delight... |
| Marston Moor (brewed at Rudgate) - Mongrel's Wiser Kaiser | 3.60 | | A new one on me. |
07 Dec 2012 (Andrew)
Very quiet.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whitstable - Native Bitter | 3.70 | | Ever such a hint of sharpness too it but otherwise it was okay |
| Wantsum - 1381 | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
| Cottage - Full Steam Ahead | 4.20 | Not Tried | |
| Arkell's - Wiltshire Gold | 4.00 | Not Tried |
16 Nov 2012 (Andrew)
Quite busy, which was good to see.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hop Fuzz - Veteran | 4.20 | | Light, mildly fruity, slightly dry too |
| Orkney (Sinclair) - Raven Ale | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
| Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - No. 3 | 5.00 | Not Tried | |
| Wantsum - Fortitude (was 4.2%) | 4.60 | Not Tried |
10 Nov 2012 (Brian)
Just a few in at around 13:00.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hopdaemon - Skrimshander IPA | 4.50 | | OK, good pint. Clear mid brown, quite malty some fruit and hop |
| Hopdaemon - Golden Braid | 3.70 | Not Tried | |
| Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - No. 7 | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
| Swannay (formerly Highland) - Scapa Special | 4.20 | Not Tried |
12 Oct 2012 (Andrew)
Quiet today. Sat at the back and chatted to a friend.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abigale - Samphire | 4.10 | | Excellent Samphire. Good condition with that hint of apple and signature dryness |
| Whitstable - East India Pale Ale (or EIPA) | 4.10 | Not Tried | |
| Old Dairy (being contract brewed after it closed) - Blue Top | 4.80 | Not Tried | |
| Wantsum - Green Hop Fuggles | 4.50 | Not Tried |
About The Phoenix
Summary of Beer Scores
| Total | |
|---|---|
 | 12 |
| 66 |
| 67 |
| 38 |
 | 4 |
The pub is found in Canterbury, Kent, CT1 3DB.
Single roomed thin pub in Old Dover Road with excellent atmosphere and a great range of beers. Gets busy during cricket week when those who know, pack it out. 10% discount on real ale for CAMRA card carrying members.
We have visited this pub 140 times, seen 300 different beers and tried 140 of them.
Postcode: CT1 3DB