Artillery Arms (Free House)
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13 Jul 2008 (Blair)
Usual bunch of locals, Alistair was here so chatted to him about the upcoming beer festivals.
Sharp's - Special | 5.00 | | Really good ESB, creamy and malty with a certain breadiness. Good stuff. |
Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - Seasider | 4.30 | Not Tried | |
Loddon - Gravesend Shrimpers Bitter | 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Eagle (formerly Wells & Young's, formerly Charles Wells, formerly Wells) - Wells Bombardier (now superseded by 4.1% version) | 4.30 | Not Tried | |
Whitstable - Kentish Reserve | 5.00 | Not Tried | |
05 Jul 2008 (Blair)
Empty as all the ale drinkers were rightfully drinking in Eddie's ale tent at the 'Powerboat' festival.
Triple fff - Stairway To Heaven | 4.30 | | I was very drunk by this point. Can't say I remember all that much about this beer. I remember liking it though. |
Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - Seasider | 4.30 | Not Tried | |
Loddon - Gravesend Shrimpers Bitter | 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Eagle (formerly Wells & Young's, formerly Charles Wells, formerly Wells) - Wells Bombardier (now superseded by 4.1% version) | 4.30 | Not Tried | |
Wadworth - Horizon | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
27 Jun 2008 (Blair)
Good atmosphere tonight, the girls still aren't sure about it in here though. May be a little too 'blokish' for them.
Dark Star - Sunburst | 4.80 | | Really nice, bursting with fruit and hops. Really good summer ale. |
Cottage - Paws | 4.90 | | Quite dark, almost porter like. Lovely chocolate and fruit flavour. Good interesting beer. |
Batemans - Summer Swallow | 3.90 | | Malty bitter. Good condition but pretty bland and certainly not exciting. |
Loddon - Gravesend Shrimpers Bitter | 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Eagle (formerly Wells & Young's, formerly Charles Wells, formerly Wells) - Wells Bombardier (now superseded by 4.1% version) | 4.30 | Not Tried | |
20 Jun 2008 (Blair)
Pretty quiet for a friday night. Few lecherous old men at the bar who took a shine to the girls I was with, they were just about harmless though.
Oakham - Mompesson's Gold (superseded by 5.2% version - see separate entry) | 5.00 | | This was a stunning pint, hoppy with lovely sweet malt. Bags of flavour. If only all summer ales were this good. |
Grainstore - Pride of Scotgate | 4.30 | | This wasn't great, quite fruity. Grew on me slightly but not particularly enjoyable. |
Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - Seasider | 4.30 | Not Tried | |
Loddon - Gravesend Shrimpers Bitter | 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 | |
16 Jun 2008 (Blair)
Only one other person in tonight, but the beer line-up was great so I'm not going to complain.
White Horse - Black Horse Porter | 5.00 | | This porter is outstanding. Lots of chocolate with a slightly smoky background. This almost gets 5 stars. |
Fyne - Highlander | 4.80 | | Pretty good ESB, lacks a little character but enjoyable nonetheless. |
Acorn - Navigator | 4.80 | | Very well rounded strong bitter. |
Eagle (formerly Wells & Young's, formerly Charles Wells, formerly Wells) - Wells Bombardier (now superseded by 4.1% version) | 4.30 | Not Tried | |
Whitstable - Pearl of Kent | 4.50 | Not Tried | |
05 Jun 2008 (Blair)
Very busy so had to sit downstairs in the 'dungeon'. Managed to get two lager drinkers to try a gadds' beer and they liked it so that's my good deed for the day.
Hepworth - Iron Horse | 4.80 | | Surprised me at first but it won me over. Really good strong bitter. |
Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - Dr Sunshine's Special Friendly English Wheat Ale | 4.20 | | I've been looking forward to this. Really tasty, not my normal kind of beer. |
Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - Seasider | 4.30 | Not Tried | |
Loddon - Gravesend Shrimpers Bitter | 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 | |
04 Jun 2008 (Blair)
Stop number 2. Pretty busy round the bar, managed to grab a seat up top. Great atmosphere as always.
Archers - Strong Dark Mild | 5.00 | | I can't believe I'm giving an Archers' beer 5 stars but this one really was stunning. The aroma is fantastic with a little coffee then the taste is full of chocolate and coffee with a nice viscosity. Gorgeous stuff. |
Matthew's - Tims Bier | 4.60 | | A little different but quite nice. Continental style ale, quite sweet and malty. |
Loddon - Gravesend Shrimpers Bitter | 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 | |
21 May 2008 (Blair)
Busy with a great lively atmosphere. A couple of the regulars were entertaining everyone with their fantastic karaoke skills!
Crouch Vale - Oregon Best | 4.20 | | Sweet floral flavour, with plenty of american hops. Pretty good and easy to drink. |
Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - Seasider | 4.30 | Not Tried | |
Loddon - Gravesend Shrimpers Bitter | 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 | |
Whitstable - Pearl of Kent | 4.50 | Not Tried | |
28 Apr 2008 (Blair)
Pretty quiet, around half a dozen people in. Had one then moved along.
Milestone - Loxley Ale | 4.20 | | Bit of fruit and caramel, but this really is a dull pint. Not much to it. |
Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - Seasider | 4.30 | Not Tried | |
Eagle (formerly Wells & Young's, formerly Charles Wells, formerly Wells) - Wells Bombardier (now superseded by 4.1% version) | 4.30 | Not Tried | |
23 Apr 2008 (Blair)
Met some mates in here, love the bucket of strange hats. Good atmosphere if a little quiet considering it was St Georges Day.
Potbelly - Beijing Black | 4.40 | | One of my favourites, always overjoyed when I see it. Black mild, with no hops apparently. Really good. |
Eagle (formerly Wells & Young's, formerly Charles Wells, formerly Wells) - Young's London Special (was Special) | 4.50 | | Quite sweet and malty, little hoppiness. Pretty good bitter. |
Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - Seasider | 4.30 | Not Tried | |
Loddon - Gravesend Shrimpers Bitter | 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 | |
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