The Butchers Arms (Free House)
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23 Oct 2014 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening until close. Never known so few in, one customer when we arrived and he left soon afterwards (nothing we said I hope). Good chance to talk Micropubs and people gossip with Gavin.
| Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - No. 5 | 4.40 |  | |
| Adnams - Broadside | 4.70 | | Gavin cajoled me to try this beer which I normally avoid. This was in excellent condition but still more malty than I really like |
| Old Dairy (being contract brewed after it closed) - Copper Top | 4.10 | | |
| Kent - Session Pale | 3.70 | | |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - ESB | 5.50 | Not Tried | |
21 Aug 2014 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening. Not overcrowded tonight. We had some good beer, cheese, nuts, pickles, wallies and banter.
| JW Lees (see also Lees) - Harvest Ale | 11.50 |  | Just a sip taster but lethal and just potentially moreish |
| Old Dairy (being contract brewed after it closed) - Copper Top | 4.10 | | |
| Time and Tide - Spratwaffler Pale Ale | 3.70 |  | |
| Turners - Ruby Mild | 4.60 |  | |
| Adnams - Broadside | 4.70 | Not Tried | |
07 Aug 2014 (ChrisE)
Lunchtime with a group of friends, I sat in the corner and read the book on boring postcards. Various breweries seemed to be turning up with supplies at frequent intervals and I began to wonder if there would be room for it all in the pub.
| Kent - Session Pale | 3.70 | | As its name suggests, a good session ale. |
| Turners - East Sussex Bitter | 3.90 | | Dark in colour, I think this cask was even darker than usual. A good traditional bitter/brown ale. |
24 Jul 2014 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening. The usual good but unwinnable adversarial banter.
| Old Dairy (being contract brewed after it closed) - Blue Top | 4.80 | | Fine full bodied form |
| Hopdaemon - Incubus | 4.00 | | |
| Kent - Session Pale | 3.70 | | Seemed a bit fresh |
| Adnams - Broadside | 4.70 | Not Tried | |
05 Jul 2014 (Mick)
First in at 18-00. Soon became busy.
| Adnams - Broadside | 4.70 | | A favourite beer in excellent condition. |Full bodied and rich. |
| Kent - Session Pale | 3.70 | | Nice pint of this pale hoppy beer. |
| Old Dairy (being contract brewed after it closed) - Copper Hopper | 4.10 | | Another nice pint, malty and well balanced. |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - ESB | 5.50 | Not Tried | |
| Adnams - Topaz Gold | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
21 Jun 2014 (Mick)
Early Saturday evening, busy as always.
| Adnams - Broadside | 4.70 | | I love this dark beer. |
| Kent - Session Pale | 3.70 | | Perhaps better than Wednesday, Very good condition. |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - ESB | 5.50 | Not Tried | |
21 Jun 2014 (Dosser)
After 2 previous visits found it open! Tiny bar with 24 inside and out- I managed to count them! Very friendly pub with good atmosphere.
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - ESB | 5.50 | | |
| Kent - Session Pale | 3.70 | | |
| Adnams - Broadside | 4.70 | Not Tried | |
19 Jun 2014 (Mick)
First in lunchtime, soon became busy. Chatted to Martyn about micropubs, beers, brewers and the GBBF. Splendid lunch session.
| Adnams - Broadside | 4.70 | | A long time favourite and served here in excellent condition. |
| Kent - Session Pale | 3.70 | | A super pint of this pale hoppy beer, super condition. |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - ESB | 5.50 | Not Tried | |
05 Apr 2014 (Mick)
Like I had never been away, all the old locals in. Splendid evening
| Adnams - Broadside | 4.70 | | Amazing, absolutely superb, possibly the best pint(s) of broadside I have had. |
| Time and Tide - Spratwaffler Pale Ale | 3.70 | | Super hops, with an excellent finish. |
| Time and Tide - Smugglers Stout | 5.20 | | Everything a stout should be. |
| Old Dairy (being contract brewed after it closed) - Copper Top | 4.10 | Not Tried | |
08 Mar 2014 (Jack William)
Late lunchtime - packed, must have been nearly twenty in. Good buzz.
| Kent - Session Pale | 3.70 | | Bright and lively - well named. |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - ESB | 5.50 | | Not quite in top condition - but very acceptable none the less.
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| Adnams - Broadside | 4.70 | Not Tried | |
| Old Dairy (being contract brewed after it closed) - Copper Top | 4.10 | Not Tried | |
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