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The Chambers (Free House)
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| Beer (sort) | Average Score (sort) | No. Samples (sort) |
|---|---|---|
| Westerham - Summer Perle |  | 2 |
| Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - DogBolter Dark Porter |  | 2 |
| Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - Storm Warning | | 3 |
| Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - No. 5 |  | 2 |
| Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - Little Cracker | | 1 |
| Ringwood - 78 |  | 1 |
| Batemans - Eggs B | | 1 |
| Hopdaemon - Haba Beer O | | 1 |
| Wickwar - Long John Silver | | 1 |
| Ringwood - Old Thumper (now superseded by 5.1% version - separate entry) | Not Tried | 0 |
| Dark Star - Festival | Not Tried | 0 |
| Adnams - Southwold Bitter | Not Tried | 0 |
| Hopdaemon - Skrimshander IPA | Not Tried | 0 |
| Westerham - Black Eagle Special Pale Ale "SPA" | Not Tried | 0 |
Visits Details
08 Sep 2008 (Ian)
This has won the local branch pub of the year and rightly so. Good beer, good music, good atmosphere and helpful and friendly staff.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - Storm Warning | 5.00 | | Probably my favourite Gadd's beer. |
| Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - No. 5 | 4.40 | Not Tried | |
| Westerham - Summer Perle | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
| Hopdaemon - Skrimshander IPA | 4.50 | Not Tried |
20 Aug 2008 (Ian)
Usual mix of people in at around 18.30. I sat and read Channel Draught from the Dover Deal and Sandwich Camra branch.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westerham - Summer Perle | 3.80 | | Yep, still a fantastic summer hoppy golden beer. |
| Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - No. 5 | 4.40 | Not Tried | |
| Ringwood - Old Thumper (now superseded by 5.1% version - separate entry) | 5.60 | Not Tried | |
| Hopdaemon - Skrimshander IPA | 4.50 | Not Tried |
31 Jul 2008 (Ian)
I got here early evening and there was a smattering of people in. Same beer line up as the last time I was in. I sat and read the Big Issue, which was pretty good.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westerham - Summer Perle | 3.80 | | Is this my favourite beer brewed in Kent at the moment? Yes, I think it probably is. Light, golden, hoppy, sherberty, stinging, drinkable, great condition, full in the mouth and full of flavour. The hops are stunning. Fresh, sherberty, grapefruity but still balanced with the rest of the beer. |
| Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - No. 5 | 4.40 | Not Tried | |
| Ringwood - Old Thumper (now superseded by 5.1% version - separate entry) | 5.60 | Not Tried | |
| Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - Storm Warning | 5.00 | Not Tried | |
| Hopdaemon - Skrimshander IPA | 4.50 | Not Tried |
24 Jul 2008 (Ian)
It was genuinely difficult to decide what to have. I wanted a Gadd's No 5, but then I saw the Westerham Summer Perle which is excellent, but Storm Warning is so rare I had to have it.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - Storm Warning | 5.00 | | Like many of the beers here, I think this could be overly vented and oxidised. I realise that now thanks to MagicDave6 from Ratebeer who now runs a 'Spoons in North London. A deliciously dark beer. Good earthy hop and rich rich malt. |
| Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - No. 5 | 4.40 | Not Tried | |
| Ringwood - Old Thumper (now superseded by 5.1% version - separate entry) | 5.60 | Not Tried | |
| Westerham - Summer Perle | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
| Hopdaemon - Skrimshander IPA | 4.50 | Not Tried |
05 Jun 2008 (Ian)
Well I had just had to fork out over £150 for repairs to my bike, so I thought "What the hell?" and popped into here for a couple. Ended up standing at the bar talking to Arthur about beer.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - No. 5 | 4.40 | | One of the best best bitters in the country. |
| Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - DogBolter Dark Porter | 5.60 | | Lots of flavour, good fruit, bit of sourness, but just lacked a bit of condition. The lines were cleaned soon after I had my pint. |
| Ringwood - Old Thumper (now superseded by 5.1% version - separate entry) | 5.60 | Not Tried | |
| Westerham - Black Eagle Special Pale Ale "SPA" | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
| Hopdaemon - Skrimshander IPA | 4.50 | Not Tried |
20 Mar 2008 (Ian)
10th Easter beer festival anniversary. Stillage in the rear basement room carries a dozen or so beers and some ciders. Excellent to pop in for a taste of a good range of beers.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hopdaemon - Haba Beer O | 4.10 | | Gold colour with lasting thin head. Chili and hop aroma. Quite subtle for a chili beer. It’s still silly, burns the mouth, ruins the tastebuds, but isn’t ridiculous. I’m guessing this is a blend of Golden Braid and Skrimshander with some chilis added. Good condition. I’m not a fan of chili beers, but this one was quite pleasant. |
| Wickwar - Long John Silver | 4.20 | | Chestnut colour with thin dark beige head. Some dry malt on aroma. Decent dark/red fruits in mouth. OK condition. Fruity best bitter with decent malts. Drinkable. |
| Ringwood - 78 | 4.20 | | Copper colour with lasting beige head. Soft bitter. Slightly creamy. Bit of farty yeast. As I say, soft in mouth. Some hop. It’s fine, good defined flavours, just not hugely exciting. |
| Batemans - Eggs B | 4.20 | | Copper colour with thin beige head. Slightly boiled sweet flavour. Very toasty malts, as you associate with the darker Bateman’s beers. Decent condition. Bit of fruit. Some odd, almost pasteurised boiled sweet. Some dryness on finish. Good toasty malt throughout. |
27 Feb 2008 (Ian)
Relaxed basement bar.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - Storm Warning | 5.00 | | Deep ruby, lasting dark beige head. Cracking condition. Amazingly complex malt with earthy hoppy finish. Rich malts are both juicy and dry. Christmas cake flavours and an almost sherry like quality. Earthy dry hoppiness on finsh balances the malt perfectly. Superb |
| Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - No. 5 | 4.40 | Not Tried | |
| Ringwood - Old Thumper (now superseded by 5.1% version - separate entry) | 5.60 | Not Tried | |
| Adnams - Southwold Bitter | 3.70 | Not Tried | |
| Hopdaemon - Skrimshander IPA | 4.50 | Not Tried |
24 Dec 2007 (Ian)
Left work early, popped in for one before meeting up with Andrew and Martin for the Wye crawl.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - Little Cracker | 5.00 | | Ruby/deep copper colour with lasting beige head. Rich malty aroma with earthy hops. Good condition in mouth, malt is a little syrupy, then soft earthy hops kick in . Bit of a sipper this one. Decent winter warmer. Fruits are juicy and the hop finish grows on you. Got better as the pint went down. |
02 Nov 2007 (Ian)
Friday evening early. Not too many people in, but just right for a quiet drink.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - No. 5 | 4.40 | | A little thin in the condition maybe. Otherwise a fairly ok bitter. |
| Ringwood - Old Thumper (now superseded by 5.1% version - separate entry) | 5.60 | Not Tried | |
| Dark Star - Festival | 5.00 | Not Tried | |
| Adnams - Southwold Bitter | 3.70 | Not Tried | |
| Hopdaemon - Skrimshander IPA | 4.50 | Not Tried |
15 Aug 2007 (Ian)
Here to meet Phil Lowry, quite quiet in the pub.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - DogBolter Dark Porter | 5.60 | | This was chocolatey and stunning. |
About The Chambers
Summary of Beer Scores
| Total | |
|---|---|
| 10 |
| 49 |
| 51 |
| 34 |
 | 5 |
The pub is found in Folkestone, Kent, CT20 2BB.
The pub is found down the stairs to the side of the building in Radnor Chambers, Cheriton Place. Its rooms were once the cellars of the buildings above. 6 handpumps adorn the bar counter. Good range of ciders always available. Regular live music for which an entrance fee is sometimes charged.
We have visited this pub 90 times, seen 117 different beers and tried 81 of them.
Postcode: CT20 2BB