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The Firkin Alehouse (Free House)
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| Beer (sort) | Average Score (sort) | No. Samples (sort) |
|---|---|---|
| Dark Star - Hophead was 3.8% (some has also been brewed by Fuller's) |  | 1 |
| Burning Sky - Plateau (was 3.5%) | | 1 |
| Goacher's - 1066 Old Ale | | 1 |
| Oakham - JHB | | 1 |
| Oakham - Bishops Farewell | | 2 |
| Pig & Porter - Neither Nor |  | 1 |
| Old Dairy (being contract brewed after it closed) - Silver Top | | 1 |
| Hop Fuzz - Old American Pale | | 1 |
| Arundel - Castle | | 1 |
| Tiny Rebel - Cwtch |  | 1 |
| Tonbridge - Alsace Gold |  | 3 |
| Musket - Fife & Drum Golden Ale | | 2 |
| 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 |
| Hop Fuzz - Triumph | Not Tried | 0 |
| 360° - West Coast IPA | Not Tried | 0 |
| Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - Seasider | Not Tried | 0 |
| Hop Fuzz - Anniv3rsary | Not Tried | 0 |
| Kent - Beyond the Pale | Not Tried | 0 |
| Pig & Porter - Starvation Point | Not Tried | 0 |
| Goacher's - Fine Light Ale | Not Tried | 0 |
| Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - She Sells Sea Shells | Not Tried | 0 |
| Goddards - Scrumdiggity | Not Tried | 0 |
Michael Croxford. Photos are of the original site, not the later one or one after the second move.
Visits Details
29 Aug 2014 (Ian)
Friday late afternoon. The subject of the Folkestone Triennial art festival was in the air. Beer was excellent
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oakham - Bishops Farewell | 4.60 | | Perfect condition. Perfect hops |
| Dark Star - Hophead was 3.8% (some has also been brewed by Fuller's) | 3.40 | | Last couple of casks I've had it's a little bit more bitter than before and maybe a touch less fruity but the condition and flavour and impact on me was flawless |
| Goacher's - Fine Light Ale | 3.70 | Not Tried | |
| Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - She Sells Sea Shells | 4.70 | Not Tried |
22 Jul 2014 (Ian)
My birthday. And what beer did they have on ? Oakham JHB the beer that turned me on to great beer. And then who should walk in ? Charlie and Frank from the Mogul, the pub where I drank JHB for the first time 14 years ago. Unbelievable. What a day
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oakham - JHB | 3.80 | | Unbelievable. My favourite beer in the UK |
| Kent - Beyond the Pale | 5.40 | Not Tried | |
| Pig & Porter - Starvation Point | 4.50 | Not Tried |
06 Jun 2014 (Ian)
Friday early evening lovely sunshine and a great beer on.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burning Sky - Plateau (was 3.5%) | 3.40 | | Fantastic easy drinking beer. |
| Old Dairy (being contract brewed after it closed) - Silver Top | 4.50 | | Had it yesterday and mixed it with the cherry cider. Lovely |
| Musket - Fife & Drum Golden Ale | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
| Hop Fuzz - Anniv3rsary | 4.20 | Not Tried |
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 |
About The Firkin Alehouse
Summary of Beer Scores
| Total | |
|---|---|
| 26 |
| 81 |
| 71 |
| 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 118 times, seen 250 different beers and tried 167 of them.
Postcode: CT20 2AY