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The Unicorn (Free House)
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| Beer (sort) | Average Score (sort) | No. Samples (sort) |
|---|---|---|
| Dark Star - Hophead was 3.8% (some has also been brewed by Fuller's) |  | 2 |
| Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - No. 7 | | 1 |
| Caledonian - Flying Scotsman (superseded by 3.5% version) | | 1 |
| Ringwood - Razorback |  | 2 |
| Banks's - Bitter | | 1 |
| Surrey Hills - Shere Drop | | 2 |
| Abigale - Samphire | | 1 |
| Whitstable - Pearl of Kent | | 1 |
| Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - Seasider | Not Tried | 0 |
| Shepherd Neame - Master Brew Bitter | Not Tried | 0 |
| Sharp's - Doom Bar | Not Tried | 0 |
| Hopdaemon - Golden Braid | Not Tried | 0 |
| Whitstable - East India Pale Ale (or EIPA) | Not Tried | 0 |
Visits Details
04 Feb 2012 (Andrew)
Last pub of the night and one John had had his eye on from the beginning. Sat at the bar and swayed a bit (a theme that came back later on when I walked into a tree on the way home).
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dark Star - Hophead was 3.8% (some has also been brewed by Fuller's) | 3.40 | | Burton snatch on every sip but then replaced by classic Hophead grapefruit hoppyness. Dare I say it but take the Burton snatch flavour away and this was nearly as good as at the Butchers. |
| Banks's - Bitter | 3.80 | | Creamy red fruit. Nothing like the bottle version I can get from Aldi for a quid. Bottle version is better I think. |
| Shepherd Neame - Master Brew Bitter | 3.70 | Not Tried | |
| Sharp's - Doom Bar | 4.00 | Not Tried |
24 Dec 2011 (Martin the Mildman)
Busy late lunchtime on Christmas Eve.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dark Star - Hophead was 3.8% (some has also been brewed by Fuller's) | 3.40 | | Obviously a well cellared example of this beer as there was not only the excellent citrus hop flavour but also a well defined underlying malt character adding extra depth and smoothness to the beer. Best sample I've had in a long time - my score 16/20. |
18 Dec 2011 (Alenomore)
1800 and a good few in. A proper local feel to this pub. And having spent a small fortune in the excellent Canterbury Bottle Shop, visited the German Xmas market and the superb Foundry Tap, we all met here for one more ale before leaving for home.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caledonian - Flying Scotsman (superseded by 3.5% version) | 4.00 | | On good form here today. |
| Shepherd Neame - Master Brew Bitter | 3.70 | Not Tried | |
| Sharp's - Doom Bar | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - Seasider | 4.30 | Not Tried |
13 Aug 2011 (Martin the Mildman)
Had a little while before my train so called in here for a quick half. Very quiet and relaxing in here with most patrons in the back garden.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - No. 7 | 3.80 | | Long time since I had sampled this, a classic English quaffing bitter, dark amber with good bicuity malt character and a little background hop bitterness. My score 16/20. |
19 Jun 2011 (Blair)
I'd love to see a bit more variety with the ales in here. However, it is still a charming pub that you know you can get a decent pint of beer in.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ringwood - Razorback | 3.80 | | Solid best bitter. |
| Shepherd Neame - Master Brew Bitter | 3.70 | Not Tried | |
| Whitstable - East India Pale Ale (or EIPA) | 4.10 | Not Tried | |
| Sharp's - Doom Bar | 4.00 | Not Tried |
11 Jun 2011 (Ian)
Saturday lunchtime and quiet except for the conversation about the Simpsons and the knifey spoony skit.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abigale - Samphire | 4.10 | | Looked perfect. Brown bitter with a touch of gooseberry on the hops. |
| Hopdaemon - Golden Braid | 3.70 | Not Tried | |
| Shepherd Neame - Master Brew Bitter | 3.70 | Not Tried | |
| Sharp's - Doom Bar | 4.00 | Not Tried |
27 Dec 2010 (Martin the Mildman)
Unfortunately the Shere Drop ran out as it was being poured. I think the Canterbury Ales was going to come on next but I left to get an earlier train home.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Surrey Hills - Shere Drop | 4.20 | Not Tried | Ran out halfway through pouring. |
27 Dec 2010 (Ian)
Decent set of locals in. You can follow the beers at the pub on Twitter @unicorninn. Canterbury Ales Reeves Ale appearing as soon as the Doom Bar runs out.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Surrey Hills - Shere Drop | 4.20 | | Decent best bitter |
| Shepherd Neame - Master Brew Bitter | 3.70 | Not Tried | |
| Sharp's - Doom Bar | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Ringwood - Razorback | 3.80 | Not Tried |
11 Dec 2010 (Ian)
Quiet Saturday lunchtime
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Surrey Hills - Shere Drop | 4.20 | | Tasty hoppy bitter |
| Shepherd Neame - Master Brew Bitter | 3.70 | Not Tried | |
| Sharp's - Doom Bar | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Ringwood - Razorback | 3.80 | Not Tried |
10 Jul 2010 (Ian)
Yes I like this place, proper pub rather than the tourists you get in the centre
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whitstable - Pearl of Kent | 4.50 | | Funny, I went through a period of not liking these beers from this brewery, but the last 2 I have had have been good. Lovely rose petal citrus notes |
| Ringwood - Razorback | 3.80 |  | Very malty bitter |
About The Unicorn
Summary of Beer Scores
| Total | |
|---|---|
 | 1 |
| 56 |
| 45 |
| 19 |
 | 1 |
The pub is found in Canterbury, Kent, CT2 8BS.
Tudor style, low ceilinged pub with U-shaped bar counter which is close to Canterbury West railway station. A corridor leads to the toilets and then a well appointed garden. Good selection of beers and a cider served in good condition. 5 handpumps. CAMRA Canterbury, Herne Bay and Whitstable Branch Pub of the Year 2014.
We have visited this pub 96 times, seen 127 different beers and tried 83 of them.
Postcode: CT2 8BS