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Larkins' Alehouse (Free House)
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| Beer (sort) | Average Score (sort) | No. Samples (sort) |
|---|---|---|
| Goacher's - Real Mild Ale |  | 1 |
| Long Man - Rising Giant |  | 1 |
| Bristol Beer Factory - White Milk Stout | | 1 |
| Burning Sky - Aurora | | 1 |
| Kent - Simply the Best | | 1 |
| Kent - Kashmir IPA | | 1 |
| Iron Pier - Perry St Pale |  | 1 |
| Iron Pier - Woodlands IPA | | 1 |
| Iron Pier - Killick's Mill | | 1 |
| Three Legs - Pale #4 | | 1 |
| Gun - Project Babylon Pale Ale | | 1 |
| Bexley - BOB (Bexley's Own Beer) | Not Tried | 0 |
| Kent - Prohibition | Not Tried | 0 |
| Pig & Porter - Caravan (was 3.6%) | Not Tried | 0 |
| Larkins - Traditional | Not Tried | 0 |
| Kent - Session Pale | Not Tried | 0 |
| Iron Pier - Milk Stout | Not Tried | 0 |
| Kent - The Quiet American | Not Tried | 0 |
| Only With Love - Bongo | Not Tried | 0 |
| Iron Pier - Summer Pale | Not Tried | 0 |
| Salopian - Lemon Dream | Not Tried | 0 |
| Tonbridge - Rustic | Not Tried | 0 |
| Gun - Scaramanga Extra Pale Ale | Not Tried | 0 |
| Burning Sky - Plateau (was 3.5%) | Not Tried | 0 |
| Goacher's - Crown Imperial Stout | Not Tried | 0 |
| Kent - Zingiber | Not Tried | 0 |
| Tonbridge - Traditional | Not Tried | 0 |
| Two by Two - Snake Eyes | Not Tried | 0 |
| Bexley - Hills & Holes Kent Hop Pale | Not Tried | 0 |
| Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - No. 5 | Not Tried | 0 |
Linda Kilby
Visits Details
08 Jul 2023 (Wittenden)
A few in and out on a muggy Saturday lunchtime.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Three Legs - Pale #4 | 4.20 | | Hazy APA.Citrus-you know the score.Long bitter finish.Refreshing on a sticky day. |
| Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - No. 5 | 4.40 | Not Tried | |
| Larkins - Traditional | 3.40 | Not Tried | |
| Gun - Project Babylon Pale Ale | 4.60 | Not Tried |
01 Jul 2023 (Wittenden)
Quiet at noon.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kent - Simply the Best | 3.80 | | i.m. Tina Turner,so I'm told. Nostalgically bitter, smokey. Old schoolhouse outhouse. |
| Kent - Zingiber | 4.10 | Not Tried | |
| Gun - Scaramanga Extra Pale Ale | 3.90 | Not Tried | |
| Two by Two - Snake Eyes | 4.70 | Not Tried |
24 Jun 2023 (Wittenden)
Oneish on a humid Saturday.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iron Pier - Killick's Mill | 5.30 | | Very hazy,soft pale ale.Resinous,tropical fruit.Bitter finish. |
| Tonbridge - Traditional | 3.60 | Not Tried | |
| Burning Sky - Plateau (was 3.5%) | 3.40 | Not Tried | Tempted. |
| Bristol Beer Factory - White Milk Stout | 4.50 | Not Tried |
17 Jun 2023 (Wittenden)
A large group in on a muggy Saturday lunchtime.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burning Sky - Aurora | 5.60 | | Grand juicy Sussex Pale. Up there with Jaipur. |
| Salopian - Lemon Dream | 4.50 | Not Tried | |
| Tonbridge - Rustic | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Gun - Scaramanga Extra Pale Ale | 3.90 | Not Tried | |
| Bristol Beer Factory - White Milk Stout | 4.50 | Not Tried |
16 Jun 2023 (Dosser)
After a trip to Hastings and Eastbourne it was time for a pint in this classic micro. Not many in on a hot evening compared to usual. All prices are up since our last visit.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bristol Beer Factory - White Milk Stout | 4.50 | | Good condition. £4.50. |
| Gun - Project Babylon Pale Ale | 4.60 | | £4.60 a pint, fresh on but too warm and a little fresh. |
10 Jun 2023 (Wittenden)
Romantically crepuscular, owing to an unplanned powercut on a hot Saturday noon.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kent - Kashmir IPA | 5.00 | | Hazy IPA.Tropical fruit,herbal lemon,spice.In great condition. |
| Larkins - Traditional | 3.40 | Not Tried | |
| Only With Love - Bongo | 5.00 | Not Tried | |
| Iron Pier - Summer Pale | 4.20 | Not Tried |
03 Jun 2023 (Wittenden)
Early noon time ; a large family group enjoying their visit.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goacher's - Real Mild Ale | 3.40 | | In superlative condition. Chocolate, berry fruits with entrancing hop acidity to lead you on. |
| Larkins - Traditional | 3.40 | Not Tried | |
| Kent - Prohibition | 4.80 | Not Tried | |
| Kent - The Quiet American | 4.20 | Not Tried |
13 May 2023 (Wittenden)
Quiet on a sunny May Saturday noontime. More people outside than in.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iron Pier - Woodlands IPA | 4.80 | | Badged as Woodlands IPA.Bronze, arboreal.Hedge and stone fruit. |
| Larkins - Traditional | 3.40 | Not Tried | |
| Kent - Session Pale | 3.70 | Not Tried | |
| Iron Pier - Milk Stout | 4.40 | Not Tried |
15 Apr 2023 (Wittenden)
Busy on a suddenly spring like April Saturday noon.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iron Pier - Perry St Pale | 3.70 | | Nettley,light pale ale. |
| Bexley - BOB (Bexley's Own Beer) | 4.20 | Not Tried | |
| Kent - Prohibition | 4.80 | Not Tried | |
| Pig & Porter - Caravan (was 3.6%) | 3.40 | Not Tried |
01 Apr 2023 (Wittenden)
Some verbose company this morning.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Long Man - Rising Giant | 4.80 | | Zesty hops.Long bitter finish.Transcendental. |
| Goacher's - Crown Imperial Stout | 4.50 | Not Tried | |
| Tonbridge - Traditional | 3.60 | Not Tried | |
| Bexley - Hills & Holes Kent Hop Pale | 3.80 | Not Tried |
About the Larkins' Alehouse
Summary of Beer Scores
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| 11 |
| 144 |
| 57 |
 | 2 |
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The pub is found in Cranbrook, Kent, TN17 3EB.
Long awaited micropub in a former florist's shop in the High Street. Long narrow room,with servery bar counter to the back. Beers served on gravity dispense from a cool room to the rear. Some tables and chairs to the front. Opened on Friday 6th October 2017. Unisex toilet. Local CAMRA branch Pub of the Year 2019, 2020, 2022 and 2024. CAMRA West Kent Pub of the Year 2022. CAMRA Kent Regional Pub of the Year 2022.
We have visited this pub 208 times, seen 307 different beers and tried 142 of them.
Postcode: TN17 3EB