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The Black Robin (Free House)
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| Beer (sort) | Average Score (sort) | No. Samples (sort) |
|---|---|---|
| Wantsum - 1381 |  | 2 |
| Ripple Steam - Original Best Bitter | | 1 |
| Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - No. 5 | | 3 |
| Old Dairy (being contract brewed after it closed) - Copper Top |  | 3 |
| Old Dairy (being contract brewed after it closed) - Blue Top | | 3 |
| Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - No. 7 | | 1 |
| Sharp's - Doom Bar | Not Tried | 0 |
Visits Details
29 Jan 2015 (Mick)
Fairly quiet, chatted to Tom the landlord about beer and brewers.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wantsum - 1381 | 3.80 | | Nice pale session bitter. |
| Sharp's - Doom Bar | 4.00 | Not Tried |
18 Jan 2015 (Mick)
Surprisingly busy Sunday early evening.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Old Dairy (being contract brewed after it closed) - Copper Top | 4.10 | | Nice pint of this session bitter. |
| Sharp's - Doom Bar | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Wantsum - 1381 | 3.80 | Not Tried |
16 Jan 2015 (Jack William)
Mid evening, Friday. A good number of drinkers in both bars. Nice to see a busy country pub not dominated by diners.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wantsum - 1381 | 3.80 | | Lots of life, fresh and hoppy. |
| Old Dairy (being contract brewed after it closed) - Copper Top | 4.10 | | Smooth and malty - straight from the barrel in the cellar. |
| Sharp's - Doom Bar | 4.00 | Not Tried |
14 Jan 2015 (Mick)
first in, became busy later,
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Old Dairy (being contract brewed after it closed) - Copper Top | 4.10 | | Nice, good balance of hop and malt, good session beer. |
| Sharp's - Doom Bar | 4.00 | Not Tried |
20 Dec 2014 (Mick)
Getting busy for the carol singing at 19-30. We slipped out at about 19-29..
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - No. 7 | 3.80 | | This has replaced the No 5 which I prefer but this is a sound session beer. |
| Old Dairy (being contract brewed after it closed) - Blue Top | 4.80 | | Nice IPA but a bit sweet for my taste. |
| Sharp's - Doom Bar | 4.00 | Not Tried |
07 Dec 2014 (Mick)
Busy late afternoon.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - No. 5 | 4.40 | | Good condition, fresh. |
| Sharp's - Doom Bar | 4.00 | Not Tried |
03 Dec 2014 (Mick)
First in after a long drive home.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - No. 5 | 4.40 | | Top condition, good hop, malt and a touch of pepper. No3 would have been better but this was very nice. |
| Sharp's - Doom Bar | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Old Dairy (being contract brewed after it closed) - Blue Top | 4.80 | Not Tried |
28 Nov 2014 (Mick)
Returning from the New Inn, it's hard to resist the Robin when the bus stops opposite the door.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Old Dairy (being contract brewed after it closed) - Blue Top | 4.80 | | Nice pint |
| Sharp's - Doom Bar | 4.00 | Not Tried |
27 Nov 2014 (Mick)
Quiet early evening.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - No. 5 | 4.40 | | Perfect condition. Pale copper, good malt hops and spice. |
| Sharp's - Doom Bar | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Old Dairy (being contract brewed after it closed) - Blue Top | 4.80 | Not Tried |
30 Sep 2014 (Mick)
Chatted to Tom while watching the staff writing on the blackboard.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ripple Steam - Original Best Bitter | 4.10 | | Dark session bitter, strong malt with background hops |
| Old Dairy (being contract brewed after it closed) - Blue Top | 4.80 | | A bit sweet for an ipa but very nice |
| Sharp's - Doom Bar | 4.00 | Not Tried |
About The Black Robin
Summary of Beer Scores
| Total | |
|---|---|
 | 2 |
| 67 |
| 68 |
 | 3 |
 | 1 |
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 93 times, seen 57 different beers and tried 49 of them.
Postcode: CT4 6HS