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The Firkin Alehouse (Free House)
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| Beer (sort) | Average Score (sort) | No. Samples (sort) |
|---|---|---|
| Goacher's - 1066 Old Ale |  | 1 |
| Time and Tide - Spratwaffler Pale Ale | | 1 |
| Oakham - Bishops Farewell | | 1 |
| Hop Fuzz - Old American Pale |  | 1 |
| Arundel - Castle | | 1 |
| Burning Sky - Plateau (was 3.5%) | | 1 |
| Pig & Porter - Neither Nor | | 1 |
| Kent - Session Pale |  | 1 |
| Tonbridge - Rustic | | 1 |
| Tiny Rebel - Cwtch | | 1 |
| Canterbury Brewers - Stout Engenius |  | 1 |
| Tonbridge - Alsace Gold | | 3 |
| Potbelly - Crazy Daze | | 1 |
| Musket - Fife & Drum Golden Ale | | 2 |
| Hop Fuzz - Triumph | Not Tried | 0 |
| 360° - West Coast IPA | Not Tried | 0 |
| Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - Seasider | Not Tried | 0 |
| Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - DogBolter Dark Porter | Not Tried | 0 |
| Canterbury Brewers - Kentish Pale Ale | Not Tried | 0 |
| Goddards - Scrumdiggity | Not Tried | 0 |
| Hop Fuzz - Goldsmith | Not Tried | 0 |
| Canterbury Brewers - Street Light Porter | Not Tried | 0 |
| Old Dairy (being contract brewed after it closed) - Red Top | Not Tried | 0 |
| Oakham - Citra | Not Tried | 0 |
| Goldmark - American Hop Idol APA | Not Tried | 0 |
| Dark Star - Hophead was 3.8% (some has also been brewed by Fuller's) | Not Tried | 0 |
Michael Croxford. Photos are of the original site, not the later one or one after the second move.
Visits Details
05 Jun 2014 (Philip Pirrip)
Afternoon. Always feel some more soft furnishing is needed here to dampen sound.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tonbridge - Alsace Gold | 4.00 | | Flat, no condition, chore to drink |
| Musket - Fife & Drum Golden Ale | 3.80 | | Flat, no condition, chore to drink |
| Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - Seasider | 4.30 | Not Tried |
05 Jun 2014 (ChrisE)
Afternoon visit, the landlord was on holiday and Steve was running the bar.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tonbridge - Alsace Gold | 4.00 | | |
| Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - Seasider | 4.30 | Not Tried | |
| Musket - Fife & Drum Golden Ale | 3.80 | Not Tried |
05 Jun 2014 (HSB)
14:30 The seven of us plus the other drinkers filled the room. Chris E appeared to know everyone. Good atmosphere.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tonbridge - Alsace Gold | 4.00 | | No condition, flat. |
| Musket - Fife & Drum Golden Ale | 3.80 | | No condition, flat. |
| Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - Seasider | 4.30 | Not Tried |
09 May 2014 (Ian)
Friday after work. Sun happy weekend to look forward to.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oakham - Bishops Farewell | 4.60 | | Arse achingly beautiful. Perfect condition aroma flavour finish |
| Dark Star - Hophead was 3.8% (some has also been brewed by Fuller's) | 3.40 | Not Tried | Had it last night and not quite at it's best |
| Hop Fuzz - Triumph | 4.80 | Not Tried | |
| 360° - West Coast IPA | 5.60 | Not Tried |
29 Apr 2014 (Ian)
Fantastic late afternoon session. The blue cheese was excellent.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goacher's - 1066 Old Ale | 6.70 | | Is there a better beer brewed in Kent? Over 20 years I would have to say no. Massive thanks to Neil for keeping this cask since the winter. Amazing liquorice port flavours some hop dryness on the finish. Can still taste it on the finish on the train half an hour later. Just a touch of sourness. But like sour dark plums. Awesome. |
| Old Dairy (being contract brewed after it closed) - Red Top | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
| Oakham - Citra | 4.20 | Not Tried | I liked the Goachers so much I did not have one of my favourite beers. |
| Goldmark - American Hop Idol APA | 4.40 | Not Tried |
24 Apr 2014 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening until close. Very quiet but gets echoey when emptier! Surprised when a lady customer said that Hawkwind and Juicy Lucy, groups of my yoof, are still performing.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hop Fuzz - Old American Pale | 4.20 | | On the board as O.A.P. |
| Tiny Rebel - Cwtch | 4.60 | | |
| Canterbury Brewers - Street Light Porter | 5.80 | Not Tried |
07 Apr 2014 (ChrisE)
Normally closed on a Monday evening but open and busy tonight for the presentation of the local CAMRA branch pub of the year certificate.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arundel - Castle | 3.80 | | |
| Pig & Porter - Neither Nor | 5.00 | | |
| Goddards - Scrumdiggity | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Hop Fuzz - Goldsmith | 4.00 | Not Tried |
25 Mar 2014 (Ian)
Tuesday afternoon quiet but I had a great time. Relaxed. Great cheese.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Time and Tide - Spratwaffler Pale Ale | 3.70 | | One of the best golden ales I've had |
| Musket - Fife & Drum Golden Ale | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
| Canterbury Brewers - Kentish Pale Ale | 5.00 | Not Tried |
18 Mar 2014 (Ian)
Tuesday evening quality banter.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kent - Session Pale | 3.70 | | Best I have had it for some time. |
| Potbelly - Crazy Daze | 5.50 | | Some hop strong |
| Canterbury Brewers - Stout Engenius | 4.10 | | Bit watery but ok |
26 Feb 2014 (Brian)
Mid afternoon visit after a working lunch near the harbour.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burning Sky - Plateau (was 3.5%) | 3.40 | | Real nice golden session ale. Big taste for the strength. |
| Tonbridge - Rustic | 4.00 | | Really good. Excellent condition, some smoky malt and black fruit. |
| Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - DogBolter Dark Porter | 5.60 | Not Tried |
About The Firkin Alehouse
Summary of Beer Scores
| Total | |
|---|---|
| 26 |
| 79 |
| 67 |
| 42 |
 | 2 |
The pub is found in Folkestone, Kent, CT20 2AY.
Micropub close to Folkestone bus station which opened in November 2012, no music or slot machines and the use of mobile phones is banned with a fine imposed for disturbing the peace. Same level gravity stillage for real ales and ciders from a separate temperature controlled cellar room. Usually at seat service. In its original location had an impressive pumpclip display of beers sold to date in the unisex toilet all laid out by brewery! Ashford, Folkestone & Romney Marsh CAMRA Branch Pub of the Year 2014. Moved overnight 24/25 September 2017 from 18 to 20 Cheriton Place into new premises and now with a bar counter to obtain service. Moved a second time to No 21 other side of street in December 2022 now with high stools and tables at front and lower sofas and seating in a snug area towards the rear.
We have visited this pub 115 times, seen 244 different beers and tried 162 of them.
Postcode: CT20 2AY