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The Firkin Alehouse (Free House)
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| Beer (sort) | Average Score (sort) | No. Samples (sort) |
|---|---|---|
| Oakham - JHB |  | 1 |
| Oakham - Bishops Farewell | | 1 |
| Dark Star - Hophead was 3.8% (some has also been brewed by Fuller's) | | 1 |
| Thornbridge / Thornbridge Hall - Jaipur | | 1 |
| Dark Star - American Pale Ale (some has also been brewed by Fuller's) | | 1 |
| Arbor Ales - Sorachi | | 1 |
| Burning Sky - Plateau (was 3.5%) | | 1 |
| Salopian - Vortex |  | 1 |
| Goacher's - 1066 Old Ale | | 1 |
| Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - Rye Pale Ale | | 1 |
| Old Dairy (being contract brewed after it closed) - Silver Top | | 1 |
| Tonbridge - Traditional | | 1 |
| Oakham - Citra |  | 1 |
| Canterbury Ales (sometimes badged as Canterbrew) - Single Hop Agnus | | 1 |
| Canterbury Brewers - West Coast IPA |  | 1 |
| Goacher's - Fine Light Ale | Not Tried | 0 |
| Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - She Sells Sea Shells | Not Tried | 0 |
| Arbor Ales - Beech Blonde | Not Tried | 0 |
| Plain Ales - Arty Farty | Not Tried | 0 |
| Goldmark - Warrior | Not Tried | 0 |
| Canterbury Brewers - Foundry Man's Gold | Not Tried | 0 |
| Time and Tide - Smugglers Stout | Not Tried | 0 |
| Nelson - Press Gang | Not Tried | 0 |
| First Chop Brewing Arm - AVA | Not Tried | 0 |
| Rooster's - YPA (Yorkshire Pale Ale) | Not Tried | 0 |
| Plain Ales - Inn The Sun | Not Tried | 0 |
| 360° - Pacific Red #45 | Not Tried | 0 |
| Musket - Fife & Drum Golden Ale | Not Tried | 0 |
| Mad Squirrel (formerly Red Squirrel) - Legally Blonde | Not Tried | 0 |
| Hop Fuzz - Anniv3rsary | Not Tried | 0 |
| Hop Fuzz - Yellow Zinger | Not Tried | 0 |
| Kent - Beyond the Pale | Not Tried | 0 |
| Pig & Porter - Starvation Point | Not Tried | 0 |
Michael Croxford. Photos are of the original site, not the later one or one after the second move.
Visits Details
21 Mar 2015 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening until close. The Micropub culture of strangers talking was rife tonight.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goacher's - 1066 Old Ale | 6.70 | | Say no more! The devil's brew tonight |
| Canterbury Ales (sometimes badged as Canterbrew) - Single Hop Agnus | 5.20 | | Bit flat but also had little nose or bitterness from this Polish hop |
| Mad Squirrel (formerly Red Squirrel) - Legally Blonde | 4.00 | Not Tried | Blackboarded as "Hazy". A taster I found to be very sharp |
| Hop Fuzz - Yellow Zinger | 3.70 | Not Tried |
25 Nov 2014 (ChrisE)
Early afternoon and just a few in.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salopian - Vortex | 4.00 | | A superb pint. |
| Oakham - JHB | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
| 360° - Pacific Red #45 | 4.50 | Not Tried |
20 Nov 2014 (ChrisE)
The final pub of a tour of pubs from Hythe to Folkestone. A good micro-pub.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tonbridge - Traditional | 3.60 | | |
| Rooster's - YPA (Yorkshire Pale Ale) | 4.10 | Not Tried | |
| Plain Ales - Inn The Sun | 4.60 | Not Tried |
02 Nov 2014 (Ian)
Relaxed Sunday lunchtime. Newspapers. Jaipur. Heaven
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thornbridge / Thornbridge Hall - Jaipur | 5.90 | | Unbelievable condition perfect flavours good bitterness looks perfect. Just the best. |
| Nelson - Press Gang | 4.30 | Not Tried | |
| First Chop Brewing Arm - AVA | 3.50 | Not Tried |
17 Oct 2014 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening. Pretty much heaving and the Guv doing a great solo job with table service around the human obstructions. Found a seat after an uncomfortable period standing at the high barrel table top.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - Rye Pale Ale | 4.00 | | Great condition |
| Canterbury Brewers - West Coast IPA | 5.60 | | Seemed a rather sour sweet incomplete brew with little condition. Flat |
| Old Dairy (being contract brewed after it closed) - Silver Top | 4.50 | Not Tried | Ran out |
| Canterbury Brewers - Foundry Man's Gold | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Time and Tide - Smugglers Stout | 5.20 | Not Tried |
17 Sep 2014 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oakham - Citra | 4.20 | | A bit flat so not the normal zest |
| Plain Ales - Arty Farty | 3.90 | Not Tried | |
| Goldmark - Warrior | 4.60 | Not Tried |
05 Sep 2014 (Ian)
Friday evening and chat about bicycles, speed dating and beer. Magic
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dark Star - American Pale Ale (some has also been brewed by Fuller's) | 4.70 | | Perfect. Couldn't believe how good it was |
| Arbor Ales - Sorachi | 4.70 | | Sorachi ace hops. Pineapple and coconut milk. Pina colada flavour. An amazing body sensation. |
| Oakham - JHB | 3.80 | Not Tried | A sign of how good the other beers were, I didn't have this |
| Arbor Ales - Beech Blonde | 4.90 | Not Tried |
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 |
About The Firkin Alehouse
Summary of Beer Scores
| Total | |
|---|---|
| 26 |
| 87 |
 | 77 |
| 43 |
| 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 125 times, seen 269 different beers and tried 177 of them.
Postcode: CT20 2AY