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The Compass Alehouse (Free House)
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| Beer (sort) | Average Score (sort) | No. Samples (sort) |
|---|---|---|
| Kent - Old Jamaica |  | 1 |
| 360° - Session IPA | | 1 |
| Tillingbourne - Hop Troll IPA | | 1 |
| Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - No. 5 | | 2 |
| TicketyBrew - Marmalade Pale Ale | | 1 |
| Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - DogBolter Dark Porter | | 1 |
| Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - ÜberHop | | 1 |
| XT Brewing - No. 8 Dark Roast | | 1 |
| Boutilliers - Smoked Oatmeal Stout | | 1 |
| Burning Sky - Porter | | 1 |
| Boutilliers - 1848 Porter | | 1 |
| Bristol Beer Factory - Enigma | | 1 |
| Mauldons - Blackberry Porter |  | 1 |
| Kent - Session Pale | | 1 |
| St Austell - Big Job | | 1 |
| Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - No. 3 | | 1 |
| Robinsons - Trooper (superseded by 4.7% version) | Not Tried | 0 |
| Tonbridge - Firebrick Red Ale | Not Tried | 0 |
| Kent - Black Mirror | Not Tried | 0 |
| Salopian - Shropshire Gold | Not Tried | 0 |
| Dark Star - American Pale Ale (some has also been brewed by Fuller's) | Not Tried | 0 |
| Thornbridge / Thornbridge Hall - McConnel's | Not Tried | 0 |
| Mallinsons - Lockwood | Not Tried | 0 |
| Brass Castle - Misfit | 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 |
| RCH - East St Cream (was East Street Cream) | Not Tried | 0 |
| Gloucester - 01.Cascade | Not Tried | 0 |
| Long Man - American Pale Ale | Not Tried | 0 |
| Thornbridge / Thornbridge Hall - Sequoia | Not Tried | 0 |
| Whitstable - Kent Coast Hoppy Pale Ale | Not Tried | 0 |
| Mallinsons - Mosaic | Not Tried | 0 |
| Nethergate (was Nethergate Growler for a while then name reverted) - Suffolk County Best Bitter | Not Tried | 0 |
| Mallinsons - Huell Melon | Not Tried | 0 |
| Long Man - Long Blonde | Not Tried | 0 |
| Rudgate - Ruby Mild | Not Tried | 0 |
Visits Details
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 |
31 Dec 2016 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening until 10pm close. Busy with seasoned, not once a year, drinkers but not uncomfortably so.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kent - Session Pale | 3.70 | | |
| St Austell - Big Job | 7.20 | | I had a Big Big Job and a Small Big Job which made me sillier enough for later |
| Robinsons - Trooper (superseded by 4.7% version) | 4.80 | Not Tried | |
| Kent - Black Mirror | 4.50 | Not Tried |
29 Nov 2016 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening until 9pm close and a bit.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - No. 3 | 5.00 | | |
| Mauldons - Blackberry Porter | 4.80 | | Intense blackberry flavouring, felt it could have done with more natural carbonation |
| Nethergate (was Nethergate Growler for a while then name reverted) - Suffolk County Best Bitter | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Long Man - Long Blonde | 3.80 | Not Tried |
05 Nov 2016 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening until 10pm close.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| XT Brewing - No. 8 Dark Roast | 4.50 | | First rate porter |
| RCH - East St Cream (was East Street Cream) | 5.00 | Not Tried | |
| Long Man - American Pale Ale | 4.80 | Not Tried | |
| Whitstable - Kent Coast Hoppy Pale Ale | 3.90 | Not Tried | Ran out as I ordered it |
About The Compass Alehouse
Summary of Beer Scores
| Total | |
|---|---|
 | 1 |
| 78 |
| 46 |
 | 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 74 times, seen 242 different beers and tried 112 of them.
Postcode: DA12 1AA