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Artillery Arms (Free House)
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| Beer (sort) | Average Score (sort) | No. Samples (sort) |
|---|---|---|
| Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - Thoroughly Modern Mild |  | 1 |
| Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - She Sells Sea Shells |  | 1 |
| Dark Star - Original | | 1 |
| Teignworthy - Martha's Mild | | 1 |
| Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - DogBolter Dark Porter | | 1 |
| Kelham Island (probably brewed by Thornbridge now) - Pale Rider | | 2 |
| Dark Star - American Pale Ale (some has also been brewed by Fuller's) | | 1 |
| Bath Ales - Barnstormer | | 1 |
| RCH - East St Cream (was East Street Cream) | | 1 |
| Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - Oatmeal Stout | | 2 |
| Oakham - Bishops Farewell | | 1 |
| Beowulf - Dragonsmoke Stout | | 1 |
| Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - No. 3 |  | 1 |
| Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - No. 5 | | 2 |
| Crouch Vale - Hurricane | | 1 |
| Frome (formerly Milk Street) - The Usual (at one time 4.1%) | | 1 |
| Springhead - Roaring Meg | | 1 |
| Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - Strange Fish | | 1 |
| RCH - Pitchfork | Not Tried | 0 |
| Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - Dragon's Blood ESB | Not Tried | 0 |
| Whitstable - Oyster Stout | Not Tried | 0 |
| Eagle (formerly Wells & Young's, formerly Charles Wells, formerly Wells) - Young's London Special (was Special) | Not Tried | 0 |
| Dark Star - Sunburst | Not Tried | 0 |
| Downton - New Forest Ale | Not Tried | 0 |
| Hopdaemon - Incubus | Not Tried | 0 |
| Loddon - Gravesend Shrimpers Bitter | Not Tried | 0 |
| Whitstable - East India Pale Ale (or EIPA) | Not Tried | 0 |
| Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - Seasider | Not Tried | 0 |
| Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - No. 7 | Not Tried | 0 |
| Triple fff - Stairway To Heaven | Not Tried | 0 |
| Whitstable - Kentish Reserve | Not Tried | 0 |
| Whitstable - Winkle Picker | Not Tried | 0 |
| Sharp's - Doom Bar | Not Tried | 0 |
Visits Details
24 Oct 2009 (Blair)
I really fancied a drink and it had been a little while so decided to drop in for a couple. The usual suspects in tonight, plus many new faces. Good friendly atmosphere.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - DogBolter Dark Porter | 5.60 | | My first pint of dog in motnhs, it's been far too long. Lovely rich porter, lots of roasted malt and dark fruit with a lovely tartness. |
| Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - Oatmeal Stout | 4.60 | | Superb, rich, smooth and oaty stout. |
| Sharp's - Doom Bar | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Whitstable - Winkle Picker | 4.50 | Not Tried |
09 Oct 2009 (Blair)
Got here at around 11 after getting back from The Butchers. Relieved to find it still open and very busy. This pub is doing really well at the moment, seems to be busy all the time which is really good to see. Had a long chat with Steve from Gadds' brewery about beer related things.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - Oatmeal Stout | 4.60 | | A delicious and moreish stout, rich and creamy with a really satisfying flavour. |
| Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - Strange Fish | 5.20 | | An english strong ale made with a bavarian yeast apparently. Makes for a strange combination of an english ale mixed with a wheat beer. I kept switching between really liking it and then just finding it really weird. |
| Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - No. 7 | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
| Sharp's - Doom Bar | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Triple fff - Stairway To Heaven | 4.30 | Not Tried | |
| Whitstable - Kentish Reserve | 5.00 | Not Tried |
25 Sep 2009 (Blair)
Arrived at about 9 and it was heaving. Seems to be changing it's image slightly at the moment, rediscovering it's identity. The music has been turned up, and classic tunes from the likes of Led Zep and The Stones were blaring out. Had people dancing downstairs, great atmosphere.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dark Star - American Pale Ale (some has also been brewed by Fuller's) | 4.70 | | Deliciously light and hoppy ale, with a lovely grapefruit finish. |
| Crouch Vale - Hurricane | 4.20 | | Sweet bitter with a toffee apple like flavour to it. Another good beer from Crouch Vale. |
| Whitstable - East India Pale Ale (or EIPA) | 4.10 | Not Tried | |
| Sharp's - Doom Bar | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - Seasider | 4.30 | Not Tried |
06 Sep 2009 (Blair)
Once again it's been a while so I dragged myself out of the house and down my favourite pub. Surprised to find out Ross is no longer working here, he'll surely be missed. Quite busy with a large group of chaps having an excited chat about trains, each to their own I suppose.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - No. 3 | 5.00 | | Not at it's best but still an enjoyable pint. Sweet with lots of caramel and malt. |
| Hopdaemon - Incubus | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Sharp's - Doom Bar | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Loddon - Gravesend Shrimpers Bitter | 4.10 | Not Tried | |
| Eagle (formerly Wells & Young's, formerly Charles Wells, formerly Wells) - Young's London Special (was Special) | 4.50 | Not Tried |
29 Aug 2009 (Ian)
Really a very good pub indeed. Good range of clientele, good banter and a very good beer range.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oakham - Bishops Farewell | 4.60 | | Just a tad soapy on the hops, but so drinkable it is untrue. |
| Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - She Sells Sea Shells | 4.70 | | Just about my favourite Ramsgate beer now. Very good hops on this. |
| Sharp's - Doom Bar | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Dark Star - Sunburst | 4.80 | Not Tried | |
| Downton - New Forest Ale | 3.80 | Not Tried |
09 Aug 2009 (Blair)
Packed out tonight, great to see. Sat downstairs in the new flight lounge. A pleasure as always.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kelham Island (probably brewed by Thornbridge now) - Pale Rider | 5.20 | | Great beer. Lemony and fruity, easy to drink. |
| Frome (formerly Milk Street) - The Usual (at one time 4.1%) | 4.40 | | Malty best bitter with a pleasant orange flavour to it. |
| Eagle (formerly Wells & Young's, formerly Charles Wells, formerly Wells) - Young's London Special (was Special) | 4.50 | Not Tried |
25 Jun 2009 (Blair)
It's been a while but home at last. The usual characters. Sat up top, chatted to Ali for a while and got a bit tipsy, good stuff.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bath Ales - Barnstormer | 4.50 | | Apparently this is a premium bitter. Looks and tastes more like a porter to me. Either way I thought it was fantastic. Light with subtle flavours of coffee and chocolate. A very distinguished beer. |
| Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - No. 5 | 4.40 | | Malty and fruity, just a great bitter. |
| Kelham Island (probably brewed by Thornbridge now) - Pale Rider | 5.20 | | Not as good as I've had it previously for whatever reason, still a very tasty strong pale ale though. |
| Sharp's - Doom Bar | 4.00 | Not Tried |
23 May 2009 (Blair)
May have been a mistake to head here after already doing 2 beer festivals. Nevertheless I remember having a great time. Don't remember leaving so I hope I behaved myself...
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beowulf - Dragonsmoke Stout | 4.70 | | I loved this. Wonderfully rich and smoky stout. I had a fair few of them which I don't normally do, so it must say something. |
| Dark Star - Original | 5.00 | | Dark and roasty. A great old ale. |
| Springhead - Roaring Meg | 5.50 | | Light and fruity with hops and honey in there. I liked it. |
10 May 2009 (Blair)
It was a gorgeous day so I had to come to the pub. Not overly busy but a steady stream of people came in and out. Good relaxing atmosphere.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| RCH - East St Cream (was East Street Cream) | 5.00 | | I love this beer. Malty and creamy, a pleasure to drink. |
| Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - No. 5 | 4.40 | | Good malty best bitter. |
| Whitstable - Oyster Stout | 4.50 | Not Tried | |
| Sharp's - Doom Bar | 4.00 | Not Tried |
09 May 2009 (Blair)
Great beer lineup tonight and a great atmosphere to boot. Had a good chat with Ross the barman and of course Alistair.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - Thoroughly Modern Mild | 6.00 | | This was absolutely fantastic. A light amber colour but with the sort of chocolate malt flavour you'd associate with a dark mild. Really rich and incredibly interesting beer. |
| Teignworthy - Martha's Mild | 5.30 | | Dark and rich mild. Molasses, smoke and a bit of chocolate make up this beer. I really enjoyed it. |
| Sharp's - Doom Bar | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| RCH - East St Cream (was East Street Cream) | 5.00 | Not Tried | |
| RCH - Pitchfork | 4.30 | Not Tried | |
| Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - Dragon's Blood ESB | 5.20 | Not Tried |
About the Artillery Arms
Summary of Beer Scores
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| 33 |
| 405 |
| 296 |
 | 66 |
 | 6 |
The pub is found in Ramsgate, Kent, CT11 9JS.
A small corner pub on a hill, West Cliff Road, not far from the town centre. It has a rather rambling interior with the main seating area raised above the bar floor and a basement seating area too. Glorious stained glass street windows. 6 handpumps on the bar counter enhanced to make 9 in 2022.
We have visited this pub 537 times, seen 423 different beers and tried 332 of them.
Postcode: CT11 9JS