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Blacksmiths Arms (Ei Group (formerly Enterprise Inns))
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| Beer (sort) | Average Score (sort) | No. Samples (sort) |
|---|---|---|
| Otter - Ale |  | 1 |
| Moorhouse's - Pride of Pendle |  | 1 |
| White - Brighton Rocks | | 1 |
| Hop Back - GB (sometimes GFB) | | 1 |
| Caledonian - Flying Scotsman (superseded by 3.5% version) | | 1 |
| Woodforde's - Wherry | | 1 |
| Timothy Taylor - Havercake Ale | | 1 |
| Purity - Mad Goose | | 1 |
| Marston's - Wychwood Hobgoblin IPA (was Ruby Beer, was Hobgoblin) |  | 1 |
| Shepherd Neame - Master Brew Bitter | Not Tried | 0 |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - London Pride | Not Tried | 0 |
| Eagle (formerly Wells & Young's, formerly Charles Wells, formerly Wells) - Wells Bombardier (now superseded by 4.1% version) | Not Tried | 0 |
| Whitstable - Native Bitter | Not Tried | 0 |
| White - Franklins Dry Hop | Not Tried | 0 |
| Westerham - Oxney Ale (house beer) | Not Tried | 0 |
| Banks's - Ringwood Fortyniner | Not Tried | 0 |
| Adnams - Lighthouse | Not Tried | 0 |
| Greene King - Morland Old Speckled Hen | Not Tried | 0 |
| Old Dairy (being contract brewed after it closed) - Gold Top | Not Tried | 0 |
| Skinner's - Betty Stogs Bitter | Not Tried | 0 |
Visits Details
23 Jun 2014 (Trevor)
Busy in both the bar and restaurant areas when we went for our lunchtime meal which we enjoyed. The service was pleasant and the atmosphere friendly.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Woodforde's - Wherry | 3.80 | | Good condition with hint of citrus flavour. |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - London Pride | 4.10 | Not Tried | |
| Banks's - Ringwood Fortyniner | 4.90 | Not Tried | |
| Skinner's - Betty Stogs Bitter | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Adnams - Lighthouse | 3.40 | Not Tried |
21 Apr 2014 (ChrisE)
Afternoon on a Bank Holiday Monday, the landlord told me that he has just received Cask Mark accreditation and that he has some Old Dairy beers in the cellar waiting to go on.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Otter - Ale | 4.50 | | |
| Moorhouse's - Pride of Pendle | 4.10 | | First pint from a new cask. |
| Hop Back - GB (sometimes GFB) | 3.50 | | |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - London Pride | 4.10 | Not Tried | |
| Adnams - Lighthouse | 3.40 | Not Tried |
03 Apr 2014 (ChrisE)
Thursday evening and very busy with a good mix of diners and drinkers. We had a good chat with the landlord who told us that he keeps four cask ales on during the week, and five at weekends. He plans to source some of his beers through the SIBA direct delivery scheme.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Purity - Mad Goose | 4.20 | | |
| Greene King - Morland Old Speckled Hen | 4.50 | Not Tried | |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - London Pride | 4.10 | Not Tried | |
| Adnams - Lighthouse | 3.40 | Not Tried | |
| Old Dairy (being contract brewed after it closed) - Gold Top | 4.30 | Not Tried |
21 Oct 2013 (Trevor)
Not many in when we went for a lunch. Under new management there were 4 real ales on offer. We had a good meal with pleasant service.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Timothy Taylor - Havercake Ale | 4.70 | | An amber hoppy ale. |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - London Pride | 4.10 | Not Tried | |
| Banks's - Ringwood Fortyniner | 4.90 | Not Tried | |
| Adnams - Lighthouse | 3.40 | Not Tried |
22 Nov 2011 (Trevor)
Lunchtime visit. Fairly busy in the restaurant area in which the the 2 main course for the price of 1 promotion was still running. Good value offer and we had the wild boar which was very pleasant.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caledonian - Flying Scotsman (superseded by 3.5% version) | 4.00 | | Pleasant ale with hint of citrus. |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - London Pride | 4.10 | Not Tried | |
| Westerham - Oxney Ale (house beer) | 4.00 | Not Tried |
14 Nov 2011 (Trevor)
Only a few in when we went, at lunchtime, with some friends to sample the 2 main course for price of 1. The range of options was good although one we chose was unavailable. However we enjoyed our meal.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| White - Brighton Rocks | 4.00 | | An interesting ale ,slightly hoppy with a hint of honey. The pump label had the brewer as a Franklin. |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - London Pride | 4.10 | Not Tried | |
| Whitstable - Native Bitter | 3.70 | Not Tried | |
| White - Franklins Dry Hop | 3.60 | Not Tried | Label had the brewer as a Franklin. |
06 Oct 2007 (Ian)
Early Saturday evening. Blackboard advertises the normal beer line up of Bombadier, Greene King IPA, Fullers London Pride and Shepherd Neame Master Brew. However, they had Hobgoblin on from Wychwood for the run up to Halloween instead of the GK IPA. Some people just in for a drink, some people ordering food. A nice enough pub and I will come back to see what the London Pride is like.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marston's - Wychwood Hobgoblin IPA (was Ruby Beer, was Hobgoblin) | 4.50 | | Initially I thought the malts were a little disengaged from the rest of the pint, but the aroma was quite good with dry malt and fruit. Malts are ok in mouth, bit perfumed even. Fine. |
| Shepherd Neame - Master Brew Bitter | 3.70 | Not Tried | |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - London Pride | 4.10 | Not Tried | |
| Eagle (formerly Wells & Young's, formerly Charles Wells, formerly Wells) - Wells Bombardier (now superseded by 4.1% version) | 4.30 | Not Tried |
About the Blacksmiths Arms
Summary of Beer Scores
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| 26 |
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| 9 |
 | 1 |
The pub is found in Willesborough, Kent, TN24 0NA.
Lovely low ceilinged old pub in The Street, in a pretty part of Willesborough, not far from William Harvey Hospital. Central dark wood bar serves large single room. Large fireplace to one side. Original wood beams add character. Quirky split level garden at rear. Cosy pub with 5 handpumps.
We have visited this pub 47 times, seen 97 different beers and tried 51 of them.
Postcode: TN24 0NA