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The Black Robin (Free House)

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Beer (sort)Average Score (sort)No. Samples (sort)
Kent - Beyond the PaleExceptional2
Hop Back - Summer LightningExcellent2
Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - She Sells Sea ShellsExcellent2
Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - No. 3Excellent1
Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - No. 7Excellent2
Canterbury Ales (sometimes badged as Canterbrew) - The Merchant's AleExcellent2
Hopdaemon - IncubusExcellent4
Mad Cat - Special Relationship Anglo-American Pale AleExcellent2
Nelson - Friggin in the RigginGood1
Musket - TriggerGood2
Hopdaemon - Green DaemonGood1
Musket - MuzzleloaderGood1
Old Dairy (being contract brewed after it closed) - Summer TopGood1
Old Dairy (being contract brewed after it closed) - Copper TopGood1
Westerham - Grasshopper Kentish BitterGood1
Sharp's - Doom BarNot Tried0
Old Dairy (being contract brewed after it closed) - Blue TopNot Tried0
Picture 1. The Black Robin, Kingston, Kent

Visits Details

04 Jul 2015 (Brian)
"Kingstonbury" music and beer festival. Bands on in the garden, we sat on the decking out the back in the sun.
BeerABVScoreNotes
Kent - Beyond the Pale5.40ExceptionalI agree with Mick, the best beer on show - a bit of a cross between Hophead and Jaipur.
Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - She Sells Sea Shells4.70ExcellentExcellent summer ale
Canterbury Ales (sometimes badged as Canterbrew) - The Merchant's Ale4.00ExcellentReally good stout
Mad Cat - Special Relationship Anglo-American Pale Ale4.80ExcellentAlso excellent. Fruity with sherbet hop.
Musket - Trigger3.60GoodFresh and hoppy. All the beers I had were in excellent condition
03 Jul 2015 (Mick)
Here for the beer festival. Sat in the sunshine and sampled the beers, all from Kent. Splendid afternoon.
BeerABVScoreNotes
Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - No. 35.00ExcellentI love this beer.
Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - She Sells Sea Shells4.70ExcellentPale and so fresh.
Kent - Beyond the Pale5.40ExcellentExcellent, pale and very hoppy. Best beer of the day for me.
Canterbury Ales (sometimes badged as Canterbrew) - The Merchant's Ale4.00ExcellentEverything you expect from a stout.
Westerham - Grasshopper Kentish Bitter3.80Good
Nelson - Friggin in the Riggin4.70Good
Hopdaemon - Green Daemon5.00Good
Mad Cat - Special Relationship Anglo-American Pale Ale4.80GoodAnother nice pale ale.
Musket - Trigger3.60Good
Old Dairy (being contract brewed after it closed) - Summer Top3.60Good
25 Jun 2015 (Mick)
Quick visit on the way home.
BeerABVScoreNotes
Hop Back - Summer Lightning5.00Goodpale, hoppy and refreshing.
Old Dairy (being contract brewed after it closed) - Copper Top4.10GoodNice copper bitter, pepper and spice.
09 Jun 2015 (Mick)
Quick visit.
BeerABVScoreNotes
Hop Back - Summer Lightning5.00ExcellentFresh and crisp.
Musket - Muzzleloader4.50GoodHad a taster. Good condition but not to my taste.
Sharp's - Doom Bar4.00Not Tried
29 May 2015 (Mick)
A few Friday afternoon drinkers in.
BeerABVScoreNotes
Hopdaemon - Incubus4.00GoodTo me one of those beers where you have to drink half a pint before it tastes at its best
Sharp's - Doom Bar4.00Not Tried
Old Dairy (being contract brewed after it closed) - Blue Top4.80Not Tried
24 May 2015 (Mick)
Quick pint after an afternoons brewing.
BeerABVScoreNotes
Hopdaemon - Incubus4.00GoodNice pint of this copper coloured bitter.
Sharp's - Doom Bar4.00Not Tried
Old Dairy (being contract brewed after it closed) - Blue Top4.80Not Tried
17 May 2015 (Mick)
Late Sunday afternoon, only us in. Talked to Tom about his beer festival in July.
BeerABVScoreNotes
Hopdaemon - Incubus4.00ExcellentI like this beer, very distinctive. In very good condition tonight.
Sharp's - Doom Bar4.00Not Tried
Old Dairy (being contract brewed after it closed) - Blue Top4.80Not Tried
10 May 2015 (Mick)
Quiet late Sunday afternoon, chatted to Tom and suggested beers for the July beerfest.
BeerABVScoreNotes
Hopdaemon - Incubus4.00ExcellentSuper pint of this peppery, spicy full bodied ale.
Sharp's - Doom Bar4.00Not Tried
Old Dairy (being contract brewed after it closed) - Blue Top4.80Not Tried
24 Apr 2015 (Jack William)
Earlyish evening - a few in - staff getting ready for diners. Felt a little out of place in Lycra.
BeerABVScoreNotes
Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - No. 73.80Excellentspot on
Sharp's - Doom Bar4.00Not Tried
Old Dairy (being contract brewed after it closed) - Copper Top4.10Not Tried
21 Apr 2015 (Mick)
Quiet drink on the way home.
BeerABVScoreNotes
Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - No. 73.80GoodRefreshing pint after a long day.
Sharp's - Doom Bar4.00Not Tried

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About The Black Robin

The pub sign. The Black Robin, Kingston, Kent

Summary of Beer Scores

 Total
Exceptional2
Excellent68
Good71
Acceptable3
Poor1

Website.

The pub is found in Kingston, Kent, CT4 6HS.

In Covet Lane, reopened after flooding in early 2014. There are three bars, one of which can act as a restaurant or function room or just as a drinking area. A gastro pub found on the outskirts of the village.

We have visited this pub 97 times, seen 59 different beers and tried 51 of them.

Map location

Postcode: CT4 6HS