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The Flower Pot (Free House)
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| Beer (sort) | Average Score (sort) | No. Samples (sort) |
|---|---|---|
| Salopian - Kashmir |  | 1 |
| Fyne - Jarl |  | 1 |
| Tonbridge - Ebony Moon | | 1 |
| Oakham - The Racketeer | | 1 |
| Harbour - Light Ale | | 1 |
| Dark Star - Hophead was 3.8% (some has also been brewed by Fuller's) | | 1 |
| Upham - Stakes |  | 1 |
| Rother Valley - Copper Ale | | 1 |
| Blackwater (sub-brand of Salopian) - End of Days | | 1 |
| Goacher's - Gold Star | | 2 |
| Burton Bridge - Springtime Ale (aka Spring Ale) | | 1 |
| Nethergate (was Nethergate Growler for a while then name reverted) - IPA – Ian & Paul’s Ale | | 1 |
| Portobello - APA | | 1 |
| Kelham Island (probably brewed by Thornbridge now) - Hippy Chick | | 2 |
| Moorhouse's - Cold Spell | | 1 |
| Great Newsome - Pigs Ear | | 3 |
| Portobello - London Spring Ale |  | 1 |
| Arbor Ales - Why Kick a Moo Cow | | 1 |
| Maidstone - MBC-9 | | 1 |
| Dark Star - Six Hop | | 1 |
| Great Newsome - Ploughman's Pride | Not Tried | 0 |
| Portobello - Chestnut Ale | Not Tried | 0 |
| Great Newsome - Frothingham Best Bitter | Not Tried | 0 |
| Tavernale - India Brown Ale | Not Tried | 0 |
| Portobello - Star | Not Tried | 0 |
| Newby Wyke - Comet | Not Tried | 0 |
| Portobello - Market Porter | Not Tried | 0 |
| Sunny Republic - Full English | Not Tried | 0 |
| Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - No. 3 | Not Tried | 0 |
| Elland - White Prussian | Not Tried | 0 |
| Maidstone - MBC-10 | Not Tried | 0 |
| Kent - Session Pale | Not Tried | 0 |
| Rother Valley - RWB | Not Tried | 0 |
| Portobello - Northern Line Stout (collaboration with Camerons) | Not Tried | 0 |
| Rooster's - Cogburn | Not Tried | 0 |
| Nethergate (was Nethergate Growler for a while then name reverted) - GB Growler Bitter | Not Tried | 0 |
| Dark Star - Summer Meltdown | Not Tried | 0 |
| Maidstone - Eight | Not Tried | 0 |
| Old Dairy (being contract brewed after it closed) - Blue Top | Not Tried | 0 |
| Newby Wyke - USS Winston S Churchill | Not Tried | 0 |
| Grainstore - Springtime | Not Tried | 0 |
| Rockin Robin - RPA | Not Tried | 0 |
| Musket - Flintlock Best Bitter | Not Tried | 0 |
| Oakham - Citra | Not Tried | 0 |
| Upham - Tipster | Not Tried | 0 |
| Burning Sky - Plateau (was 3.5%) | Not Tried | 0 |
| Nethergate (was Nethergate Growler for a while then name reverted) - Growler Wheat | Not Tried | 0 |
| Arbor Ales - A Bomb | Not Tried | 0 |
| Great Newsome - Holderness Dark | Not Tried | 0 |
| Rockin Robin - Hoppin Robin | Not Tried | 0 |
| Rother Valley - Level Best | Not Tried | 0 |
| Portobello - Pale | Not Tried | 0 |
| Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - Seasider | Not Tried | 0 |
| Upham - Punter | Not Tried | 0 |
| Portobello - VPA | Not Tried | 0 |
| Arbor Ales - Motueka | Not Tried | 0 |
| Eagle (formerly Wells & Young's, formerly Charles Wells, formerly Wells) - Wells / Dogfish Head DNA | Not Tried | 0 |
| WharfeBank - Ryestone Cowboy | Not Tried | 0 |
| Moorhouse's - Old Boss | Not Tried | 0 |
Visits Details
17 Apr 2015 (Tobes)
Friday afternoon, after early finish for a meeting. busyish ok beer selection.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dark Star - Six Hop | 6.50 | | Not really for me. |
| Portobello - London Spring Ale | 4.10 | | |
| Goacher's - Gold Star | 5.10 | Not Tried | |
| Dark Star - Hophead was 3.8% (some has also been brewed by Fuller's) | 3.40 | Not Tried | |
| Dark Star - Summer Meltdown | 4.80 | Not Tried | |
| Newby Wyke - USS Winston S Churchill | 5.00 | Not Tried | |
| Musket - Flintlock Best Bitter | 4.20 | Not Tried | |
| Burning Sky - Plateau (was 3.5%) | 3.40 | Not Tried | |
| Maidstone - Eight | 4.50 | Not Tried |
11 Apr 2015 (Tobes)
9.20pm Busyish same old faces, not many watching the band. 8 of the 9 hand pumps in use.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harbour - Light Ale | 3.70 | | Very nice session beer. |
| Burton Bridge - Springtime Ale (aka Spring Ale) | 4.70 | | |
| Arbor Ales - Why Kick a Moo Cow | 5.50 | | Something didn't quite taste right with this, maybe it was just me? |
| Goacher's - Gold Star | 5.10 | Not Tried | |
| Newby Wyke - Comet | 4.10 | Not Tried | |
| Sunny Republic - Full English | 4.10 | Not Tried | |
| Maidstone - MBC-10 | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
| Portobello - Northern Line Stout (collaboration with Camerons) | 4.40 | Not Tried |
07 Apr 2015 (Dosser)
Packed pub
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salopian - Kashmir | 5.50 | | |
| Goacher's - Gold Star | 5.10 | | Quality |
| Dark Star - Hophead was 3.8% (some has also been brewed by Fuller's) | 3.40 | | Lovely |
| Upham - Stakes | 4.80 | | |
| Rockin Robin - Hoppin Robin | 3.70 | Not Tried | |
| Portobello - Pale | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Upham - Punter | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Arbor Ales - Motueka | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
| WharfeBank - Ryestone Cowboy | 5.00 | Not Tried | |
| Portobello - Chestnut Ale | 4.50 | Not Tried | Ran out |
| Tavernale - India Brown Ale | 5.10 | Not Tried |
30 Mar 2015 (Dosser)
Usual suspects in
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fyne - Jarl | 3.80 | | |
| Tonbridge - Ebony Moon | 4.20 | | |
| Portobello - APA | 5.00 | | |
| Kelham Island (probably brewed by Thornbridge now) - Hippy Chick | 8.00 | | Still going strong |
| Goacher's - Gold Star | 5.10 | Not Tried | |
| Old Dairy (being contract brewed after it closed) - Blue Top | 4.80 | Not Tried | |
| Rockin Robin - RPA | 3.90 | Not Tried | Also known as Rockin Roger |
| Upham - Tipster | 3.60 | Not Tried | |
| Arbor Ales - A Bomb | 4.70 | Not Tried |
22 Mar 2015 (Dosser)
Same beers as before, but 3 changes made
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kelham Island (probably brewed by Thornbridge now) - Hippy Chick | 8.00 | | A syrupy Belgium style beer. This will not be to everyone's taste |
| Maidstone - MBC-9 | 4.10 | | Daves latest brew. Angie didn't like this at all. I thought it was ok though. |
| Fyne - Jarl | 3.80 | Not Tried |
21 Mar 2015 (Dosser)
Maidstones runner up in POTY for the second year in a row. Had a sample of one of Daves latest brews which didn't have a name yet.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oakham - The Racketeer | 5.00 | | Superb |
| Goacher's - Gold Star | 5.10 | Not Tried | |
| Moorhouse's - Old Boss | 4.30 | Not Tried | |
| Great Newsome - Ploughman's Pride | 4.20 | Not Tried | |
| Oakham - Citra | 4.20 | Not Tried | |
| Great Newsome - Frothingham Best Bitter | 4.30 | Not Tried | |
| Portobello - Star | 4.30 | Not Tried | |
| Portobello - Market Porter | 4.60 | Not Tried | |
| Elland - White Prussian | 3.90 | Not Tried | |
| Rother Valley - RWB | 4.40 | Not Tried | |
| Kelham Island (probably brewed by Thornbridge now) - Hippy Chick | 8.00 | Not Tried | Will have to try this tomorrow |
15 Mar 2015 (Dosser)
Cold
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Great Newsome - Pigs Ear | 5.20 | | |
| Goacher's - Gold Star | 5.10 | | Disappointing |
| Rother Valley - Level Best | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - Seasider | 4.30 | Not Tried | |
| Oakham - Citra | 4.20 | Not Tried | |
| Portobello - VPA | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Eagle (formerly Wells & Young's, formerly Charles Wells, formerly Wells) - Wells / Dogfish Head DNA | 4.50 | Not Tried | |
| Maidstone - Eight | 4.50 | Not Tried |
13 Mar 2015 (Tobes)
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rother Valley - Copper Ale | 4.10 | | |
| Great Newsome - Pigs Ear | 5.20 | | |
| Goacher's - Gold Star | 5.10 | Not Tried | |
| Grainstore - Springtime | 4.50 | Not Tried | |
| Oakham - Citra | 4.20 | Not Tried | |
| Nethergate (was Nethergate Growler for a while then name reverted) - GB Growler Bitter | 3.90 | Not Tried | |
| Maidstone - Eight | 4.50 | Not Tried |
13 Mar 2015 (Dosser)
An ever-changing selection of beers
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Great Newsome - Pigs Ear | 5.20 | | |
| Blackwater (sub-brand of Salopian) - End of Days | 4.90 | | |
| Goacher's - Gold Star | 5.10 | Not Tried | |
| Grainstore - Springtime | 4.50 | Not Tried | |
| Rother Valley - Copper Ale | 4.10 | Not Tried | |
| Oakham - Citra | 4.20 | Not Tried | |
| Nethergate (was Nethergate Growler for a while then name reverted) - Growler Wheat | 4.10 | Not Tried | |
| Great Newsome - Holderness Dark | 4.30 | Not Tried | went off |
| Maidstone - Eight | 4.50 | Not Tried |
06 Mar 2015 (Tobes)
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nethergate (was Nethergate Growler for a while then name reverted) - IPA – Ian & Paul’s Ale | 3.50 | | |
| Moorhouse's - Cold Spell | 3.60 | | |
| Goacher's - Gold Star | 5.10 | Not Tried | |
| Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - No. 3 | 5.00 | Not Tried | |
| Kent - Session Pale | 3.70 | Not Tried | |
| Rooster's - Cogburn | 4.30 | Not Tried | |
| Maidstone - Eight | 4.50 | Not Tried |
About The Flower Pot
Summary of Beer Scores
| Total | |
|---|---|
| 777 |
| 2492 |
| 583 |
| 84 |
 | 10 |
The pub is found in Maidstone, Kent, ME14 2RJ.
Excellent non tied pub in Sandling Road, run by Dave and Julie serving 9 real ales from local and far flung breweries. Regular live music nights and food on offer everyday. Always at least one local ale on offer. Real fire and computer. Maidstone and Mid Kent CAMRA branch Pub of the Year 2009, 2010, 2011, 2013 and 2017. Also voted West Kent Pub of the Year, 2010, 2011 and 2017. Voted Kent Pub of the Year, 2010, 2011 and 2017. 9 handpumps are all located on the upper level bar counter. The current cask ales range and prices are always listed on an overhead computer screen too.
We have visited this pub 1259 times, seen 1529 different beers and tried 1165 of them.
Postcode: ME14 2RJ