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The Compass Alehouse (Free House)
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| Beer (sort) | Average Score (sort) | No. Samples (sort) |
|---|---|---|
| Boutilliers - 1848 Porter |  | 1 |
| Bristol Beer Factory - Enigma | | 1 |
| Tonbridge - Countryman | | 1 |
| Kent - Old Jamaica | | 1 |
| 360° - Session IPA | | 1 |
| Skinner's (now brewed by Goodh) - Betty Stogs Bitter | | 1 |
| Tillingbourne - Hop Troll IPA | | 1 |
| Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - No. 5 | | 2 |
| Arbor Ales - Limelight | | 1 |
| TicketyBrew - Marmalade Pale Ale | | 1 |
| Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - DogBolter Dark Porter | | 1 |
| Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - ÜberHop | | 1 |
| Boutilliers - Smoked Oatmeal Stout | | 1 |
| Burning Sky - Porter | | 1 |
| Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - No. 3 |  | 1 |
| Long Man - Old Man | | 1 |
| Brass Castle - Misfit | Not Tried | 0 |
| Tonbridge - Old Chestnut | Not Tried | 0 |
| Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - She Sells Sea Shells | Not Tried | 0 |
| Adnams - Freewheel | Not Tried | 0 |
| Adnams - Broadside | Not Tried | 0 |
| Adnams - Mosaic Pale Ale | Not Tried | 0 |
| Gloucester - 01.Cascade | Not Tried | 0 |
| Thornbridge / Thornbridge Hall - Sequoia | Not Tried | 0 |
| Mallinsons - Mosaic | Not Tried | 0 |
| Mallinsons - Huell Melon | Not Tried | 0 |
| Rudgate - Ruby Mild | Not Tried | 0 |
| Tonbridge - Firebrick Red Ale | Not Tried | 0 |
| Tonbridge - Rustic | Not Tried | 0 |
| Salopian - Shropshire Gold | Not Tried | 0 |
| RedWillow - Smokeless | Not Tried | 0 |
| Dark Star - American Pale Ale (some has also been brewed by Fuller's) | Not Tried | 0 |
| Box Steam - Summer Buzz | Not Tried | 0 |
| Thornbridge / Thornbridge Hall - McConnel's | Not Tried | 0 |
| Hawkshead - Bitter | Not Tried | 0 |
| Mallinsons - Lockwood | Not Tried | 0 |
| Exeter - Darkness The Prince of Ales | Not Tried | 0 |
Visits Details
24 Jun 2017 (Philip Pirrip)
Caught in the first rain for ages betwixt Three Pillars and here for an evening visit until 10pm close.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Skinner's (now brewed by Goodh) - Betty Stogs Bitter | 4.00 | | |
| Arbor Ales - Limelight | 4.50 | | Really was limey's delight |
| Exeter - Darkness The Prince of Ales | 5.10 | Not Tried | |
| Tonbridge - Old Chestnut | 4.40 | Not Tried |
15 Jun 2017 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening until 9pm close.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tonbridge - Countryman | 4.00 | | |
| Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - No. 3 | 5.00 | | Great taste, lacking some head |
| Hawkshead - Bitter | 3.70 | Not Tried | |
| Long Man - Old Man | 4.30 | Not Tried | Ran out |
09 Jun 2017 (Philip Pirrip)
Change of trains mid evening visit.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Long Man - Old Man | 4.30 | | 1st out of new cask, fobbed a lot on dispense, a bit fresh |
| Dark Star - American Pale Ale (some has also been brewed by Fuller's) | 4.70 | Not Tried | |
| Tonbridge - Rustic | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| RedWillow - Smokeless | 5.70 | Not Tried | Ran out as I ordered |
| Box Steam - Summer Buzz | 3.80 | Not Tried |
02 Jun 2017 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening until 10pm close. Conversation can not be avoided here, good!
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tillingbourne - Hop Troll IPA | 4.80 | | |
| TicketyBrew - Marmalade Pale Ale | 4.00 | | A little bit of ginger |
| Rudgate - Ruby Mild | 4.40 | Not Tried | |
| Tonbridge - Firebrick Red Ale | 4.50 | Not Tried |
19 May 2017 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening until 10pm close with much standing in the aisles.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kent - Old Jamaica | 5.10 | | The purpose behind tonight's quest. Subtly ginger flavoured |
| Thornbridge / Thornbridge Hall - Sequoia | 4.50 | Not Tried | |
| Mallinsons - Mosaic | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Mallinsons - Huell Melon | 4.20 | Not Tried | Fresh on |
12 May 2017 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening until 10pm close. No seat until well after closing time.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boutilliers - 1848 Porter | 5.00 | | A heady flavoursome brew |
| Adnams - Broadside | 4.70 | Not Tried | |
| Adnams - Mosaic Pale Ale | 4.10 | Not Tried | |
| Gloucester - 01.Cascade | 4.20 | Not Tried |
05 May 2017 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening until 10pm close.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - No. 5 | 4.40 | | |
| Boutilliers - Smoked Oatmeal Stout | 4.40 | | Packed with hop oil which smeared the lips and palate |
| Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - She Sells Sea Shells | 4.70 | Not Tried | |
| Adnams - Freewheel | 3.60 | Not Tried |
08 Apr 2017 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening until 10pm close. One table only taken and a couple turned up as the clock struck 10. Gadds' beer excelled once more.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - No. 5 | 4.40 | | |
| Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - DogBolter Dark Porter | 5.60 | | Superb |
| Mallinsons - Lockwood | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
| Brass Castle - Misfit | 4.30 | Not Tried |
28 Jan 2017 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening until 10pm close. Standing room only when I first arrived.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bristol Beer Factory - Enigma | 4.40 | | New World Red in lovely nick |
| 360° - Session IPA | 4.30 | | Excellent condition but really was lemon juice in a glass masquerading as a beer, ready for use on pancake day |
| Dark Star - American Pale Ale (some has also been brewed by Fuller's) | 4.70 | Not Tried | |
| Thornbridge / Thornbridge Hall - McConnel's | 5.00 | Not Tried |
14 Jan 2017 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening until 10pm close.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - ÜberHop | 5.20 | | Intense lingering lip bitterness |
| Burning Sky - Porter | 4.80 | | Full bodied slow drinker |
| Salopian - Shropshire Gold | 3.80 | Not Tried |
About The Compass Alehouse
Summary of Beer Scores
| Total | |
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 | 1 |
| 78 |
| 49 |
 | 10 |
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The pub is found in Gravesend, Kent, DA12 1AA.
Micropub which opened at lunchtime on Friday 26th September 2014. Located in Manor Road just a couple of minutes from the railway station and town centre. A shop conversion from an old dairy which had, most recently, been an estate agency. Real ales and ciders sold on gravity dispense from a largish several tier stillage in a temperature controlled cold cellar room. High tables and bench seating (some incorporating wood from church pews) partition the floor space in the front room. There is further drinking space around the kitchen area and a small yard garden and smoking area at the very back. Unisex toilet. All glasses are lined measure. Closed on Mondays. Local CAMRA branch Pub of the Year 2022 and 2024.
We have visited this pub 77 times, seen 246 different beers and tried 114 of them.
Postcode: DA12 1AA