The Long Pond (Free House)
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Stephen Harris
Visits Details
07 Oct 2022 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening visit until close.
| Musket - Flash in the Pan | 4.00 |  | Most consistent of the Kentish green hoppers, probably as they stick to the same recipe each year |
| House Beer - Pond Life | 3.60 | | 4½* As near perfect as you'll get. One inch head above brim of glass |
| Tonbridge - Ebony Moon | 4.20 | Not Tried | |
| Mad Cat - Crispin Ale | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| BritHop (originally cuckoo or contract brewed at Franklins) - Sweet Symphony Mosaic Amber Ale | 4.20 | Not Tried | |
30 Sep 2022 (Philip Pirrip)
Late evening visit until close. The only punter in.
| Tonbridge - Ebony Moon | 4.20 | | Fine form |
| Musket - Flash in the Pan | 4.00 | | Professionally brewed green hop ale |
| House Beer - Pond Life | 3.60 | Not Tried | |
| Tonbridge - American Pale | 5.00 | Not Tried | |
| Tonbridge - Countryman | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
27 Sep 2022 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening visit until close.
| Wantsum - Imperium | 4.00 | | A basic best bitter with excellent head and mouthfeel |
| House Beer - Pond Life | 3.60 | | Only a small one but was clean, bitter and fresh |
| Mad Cat - Green & Gold | 4.10 |  | Good with a broken yeasty head |
| BritHop (originally cuckoo or contract brewed at Franklins) - Demons | 5.00 | Not Tried | |
21 Sep 2022 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening visit until close. 2 others in.
| Musket - Powder Burn | 5.00 | | Only a half but a tasty one |
| BritHop (originally cuckoo or contract brewed at Franklins) - Shakermaker | 4.80 | | In fine form |
| Musket - Flintlock Best Bitter | 4.20 | Not Tried | |
| House Beer - Pond Life | 3.60 | Not Tried | |
| Wantsum - Montgomery (was SS Richard Montgomery) | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
14 Sep 2022 (Philip Pirrip)
Last knockings visit until close.
| Wantsum - Turbulent Priest | 4.40 | | New cask on in superb condition. However not really a taste to my liking as a bit of a red ale style |
| Wantsum - Hengist | 5.00 | Not Tried | |
| Goody Ales - Bleangate Brewery - Good Lord | 5.00 | Not Tried | |
| Musket - Trigger | 3.60 | Not Tried | |
| House Beer - Pond Life | 3.60 | Not Tried | |
13 Sep 2022 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening visit until close. Only one in.
| Wantsum - Hengist | 5.00 | | Ideal condition - new cask on today |
| Goody Ales - Bleangate Brewery - Good Lord | 5.00 | | |
| Wantsum - Fortitude (was 4.2%) | 4.60 | Not Tried | |
| Mad Cat - Platinum Blonde (previously Meaney's Platinum Blonde Ale) | 4.20 | Not Tried | |
| House Beer - Pond Life | 3.60 | Not Tried | |
12 Sep 2022 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening visit until close. Usual Monday last knockings attendees.
| Goody Ales - Bleangate Brewery - Good Lord | 5.00 | | |
| Mad Cat - Platinum Blonde (previously Meaney's Platinum Blonde Ale) | 4.20 | | |
| Wantsum - Fortitude (was 4.2%) | 4.60 | Not Tried | |
| House Beer - Pond Life | 3.60 | Not Tried | |
| BritHop (originally cuckoo or contract brewed at Franklins) - Love is the Law | 4.50 | Not Tried | |
10 Sep 2022 (Philip Pirrip)
Late knockings visit until close.
| Wantsum - Fortitude (was 4.2%) | 4.60 | | Distinctly real wet dog tasting bitter |
| Goody Ales - Bleangate Brewery - Good Lord | 5.00 | Not Tried | |
| Mad Cat - Platinum Blonde (previously Meaney's Platinum Blonde Ale) | 4.20 | Not Tried | |
| House Beer - Pond Life | 3.60 | Not Tried | Just broken the £4 pp barrier |
| BritHop (originally cuckoo or contract brewed at Franklins) - Love is the Law | 4.50 | Not Tried | |
05 Sep 2022 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening visit until close. Only punter in throughout.
| Goody Ales - Bleangate Brewery - Good Lord | 5.00 | | Fine head on pouring |
| BritHop (originally cuckoo or contract brewed at Franklins) - Demons | 5.00 | | One of the most traditionally sharp hopped bitters I have had for a long time |
| Musket - Trigger | 3.60 | Not Tried | |
| House Beer - Pond Life | 3.60 | Not Tried | |
| Musket - Ball Puller | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
30 Aug 2022 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening visit until close. As I arrived a drinker was shaking his head as if rattling his teeth on a very tart prosecco I assume!
| Goody Ales - Bleangate Brewery - Good Lord | 5.00 | | New cask on today - one of the most beer smelling pints I have had for yonks. I suspect it will be even better tomorrow |
| Mad Cat - Emotional Blackmail | 4.50 | | Bitter, basic and sharp as it should be |
| Musket - Fife & Drum Golden Ale | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
| Goody Ales - Bleangate Brewery - Good Innings | 4.60 | Not Tried | |
| House Beer - Pond Life | 3.60 | Not Tried | |
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