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The Compass Alehouse (Free House)
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| Beer (sort) | Average Score (sort) | No. Samples (sort) |
|---|---|---|
| Woodforde's - Tap & Go |  | 1 |
| Pig & Porter - Penhurst Pale Ale | | 1 |
| Five Points - Railway Porter | | 1 |
| Caveman (latterly a cuckoo at Leatherbritches) - Cavedweller | | 1 |
| Saltaire - Hazelnut Coffee Porter | | 1 |
| Marble - Manchester Bitter | | 1 |
| Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - Black Pearl Oyster Stout | | 1 |
| Goacher's - 1066 Old Ale | | 1 |
| Burning Sky - Porter | | 1 |
| Burning Sky - Plateau (was 3.5%) | | 1 |
| Saltaire - Empress IPA | | 1 |
| Dark Star - American Pale Ale (some has also been brewed by Fuller's) | | 1 |
| Otter - Ale |  | 1 |
| Goacher's - Fine Light Ale | | 1 |
| XT Brewing - 13 | | 1 |
| Kent - Altered States | | 1 |
| Swannay (formerly Highland) - Scapa Special | Not Tried | 0 |
| Williams Brothers - Cock 'O' The Walk | Not Tried | 0 |
| Rudgate - Brew Moon | Not Tried | 0 |
| Orkney (Sinclair) - Northern Light | Not Tried | 0 |
| RCH - Steaming Santa | Not Tried | 0 |
| Rudgate - York Chocolate Stout | Not Tried | 0 |
| Adnams - Mosaic Pale Ale | Not Tried | 0 |
| Caveman (latterly a cuckoo at Leatherbritches) - Christmas Cave (collaboration with Truman's) | Not Tried | 0 |
| Everards (see entries against Joule's & Robinsons whilst its new brewery was being built) - Clock Tower | Not Tried | 0 |
| Salopian - Hop Twister | Not Tried | 0 |
| Goacher's - Real Mild Ale | Not Tried | 0 |
| Tiny Rebel - HANK | Not Tried | 0 |
| Dark Star - Partridge Best Bitter | Not Tried | 0 |
| Hammerpot - Bottle Wreck Porter | Not Tried | 0 |
| Prospect - Cascade Blonde | Not Tried | 0 |
| JW Lees (see also Lees) - MPA Manchester Pale Ale | Not Tried | 0 |
| Goacher's - Crown Imperial Stout | Not Tried | 0 |
| Caveman (latterly a cuckoo at Leatherbritches) - Neanderthal | Not Tried | 0 |
| Robinsons - Hartleys Cumbria Way | Not Tried | 0 |
| Mordue - Northumbrian Blonde | Not Tried | 0 |
| Goody Ales - Bleangate Brewery - Good Heavens | Not Tried | 0 |
| Caveman (latterly a cuckoo at Leatherbritches) - Citra (also badged as The Citra) | Not Tried | 0 |
| Brighton Bier - Red Dog (was 4.4%) | Not Tried | 0 |
| Leeds - Gathering Storm | Not Tried | 0 |
| Westerham - Gold Rush | Not Tried | 0 |
Visits Details
20 Feb 2016 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening until 10pm close. Welcomed by a sea of conversation. The pub is planning a minibus trip to a selection of north Kent Micropubs next month and I spoke to the local responsible for the recces beforehand. In addition to listed beers a Goacher's "Combo" was on sale being a Mild / 1066 mix.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goacher's - 1066 Old Ale | 6.70 | | A heady brew which leads one to float out into the Gravesend nighttime air |
| Saltaire - Empress IPA | 5.00 | | |
| Goacher's - Real Mild Ale | 3.40 | Not Tried | |
| Dark Star - Partridge Best Bitter | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Prospect - Cascade Blonde | 4.10 | Not Tried |
16 Jan 2016 (ChrisE)
Afternoon visit and almost full.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| XT Brewing - 13 | 4.50 | | |
| Rudgate - York Chocolate Stout | 5.00 | Not Tried | |
| Adnams - Mosaic Pale Ale | 4.10 | Not Tried | |
| Everards (see entries against Joule's & Robinsons whilst its new brewery was being built) - Clock Tower | 3.50 | Not Tried | A deep golden ale brewed for January and named after the Clock Tower at Leicester. |
28 Nov 2015 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening until close. This is a super Micropub that ticks all the Micropub purist's boxes.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dark Star - American Pale Ale (some has also been brewed by Fuller's) | 4.70 | | |
| Saltaire - Hazelnut Coffee Porter | 4.60 | | |
| Otter - Ale | 4.50 | | An exceedingly fruity example of this beer |
| Orkney (Sinclair) - Northern Light | 4.00 | Not Tried | Came on minutes before closing time |
14 Nov 2015 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening until close.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burning Sky - Porter | 4.80 | | In superb nick, a veritable meal |
| Swannay (formerly Highland) - Scapa Special | 4.20 | Not Tried | |
| Williams Brothers - Cock 'O' The Walk | 4.30 | Not Tried | |
| Rudgate - Brew Moon | 4.00 | Not Tried |
30 Oct 2015 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening until close. Good late political debate with a local UKIP candidate.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goacher's - Fine Light Ale | 3.70 | | Rather bland |
| Kent - Altered States | 4.70 | | Good hop bite |
| Leeds - Gathering Storm | 4.40 | Not Tried | |
| Westerham - Gold Rush | 5.00 | Not Tried |
19 Sep 2015 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening until close. Only regulars in having a good laugh about the world.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Five Points - Railway Porter | 4.80 | | I've had a week of this beer and this example was excellent and on gravity |
| Mordue - Northumbrian Blonde | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Caveman (latterly a cuckoo at Leatherbritches) - Citra (also badged as The Citra) | 4.10 | Not Tried | |
| Brighton Bier - Red Dog (was 4.4%) | 4.50 | Not Tried |
12 Sep 2015 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening until close. Conversation can not be avoided here.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burning Sky - Plateau (was 3.5%) | 3.40 | | Superb flavour for 3.5%. Ran out shortly after mine was poured |
| Woodforde's - Tap & Go | 5.00 | | Board said citrussy and spicy but I found it more a red ale style |
| Hammerpot - Bottle Wreck Porter | 4.70 | Not Tried | |
| JW Lees (see also Lees) - MPA Manchester Pale Ale | 3.70 | Not Tried | Came on to replace the Plateau |
| Caveman (latterly a cuckoo at Leatherbritches) - Neanderthal | 4.40 | Not Tried |
08 Aug 2015 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening until close. Unexpectedly easy to get a seat. There are plans to extend the pub to the rear. Some other enthusiastic Micropub tickers here tonight, between them they have quite a few other Kentish ones to visit yet.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marble - Manchester Bitter | 4.20 | | |
| Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - Black Pearl Oyster Stout | 6.20 | | A meal to feast on |
| Salopian - Hop Twister | 4.50 | Not Tried | |
| Tiny Rebel - HANK | 4.00 | Not Tried | Ran out |
28 Dec 2014 (Stephen Harris)
Lunchtime, with five or six other customers. Conversation in full swing around why it is that an otherwise world-leading city like London is so incapable of running a public transport system over the Christmas period.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caveman (latterly a cuckoo at Leatherbritches) - Cavedweller | 5.80 | | A really good, smooth, chocolate and coffee-flavoured Porter, served in perfect condition. Pushing 5 stars. |
| RCH - Steaming Santa | 4.50 | Not Tried | |
| Caveman (latterly a cuckoo at Leatherbritches) - Christmas Cave (collaboration with Truman's) | 4.80 | Not Tried | Brewed at Truman's I think. |
22 Nov 2014 (Magnus Greel)
Afternoon and a steady stream of customers popping in and out during our stay. My first visit to which I enjoyed the typical micropub atmosphere.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
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About The Compass Alehouse
Summary of Beer Scores
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| 78 |
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The pub is found in Gravesend, Kent, DA12 1AA.
Micropub which opened at lunchtime on Friday 26th September 2014. Located in Manor Road just a couple of minutes from the railway station and town centre. A shop conversion from an old dairy which had, most recently, been an estate agency. Real ales and ciders sold on gravity dispense from a largish several tier stillage in a temperature controlled cold cellar room. High tables and bench seating (some incorporating wood from church pews) partition the floor space in the front room. There is further drinking space around the kitchen area and a small yard garden and smoking area at the very back. Unisex toilet. All glasses are lined measure. Closed on Mondays. Local CAMRA branch Pub of the Year 2022 and 2024.
We have visited this pub 74 times, seen 242 different beers and tried 112 of them.
Postcode: DA12 1AA