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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 |
| Bristol Beer Factory - White Milk Stout |  | 1 |
| Only With Love - Yacht Rock | | 1 |
| Burning Sky - Aurora | | 1 |
| Kent - Simply the Best | | 1 |
| Kent - Kashmir IPA | | 1 |
| Three Legs - Pale #4 |  | 1 |
| Gun - Project Babylon Pale Ale | | 1 |
| Burning Sky - Plateau (was 3.5%) | | 1 |
| Iron Pier - Woodlands IPA | | 1 |
| Iron Pier - Killick's Mill | | 1 |
| Salopian - Lemon Dream | Not Tried | 0 |
| Tonbridge - Rustic | Not Tried | 0 |
| Gun - Scaramanga Extra Pale Ale | Not Tried | 0 |
| Tonbridge - Traditional | Not Tried | 0 |
| Kent - Zingiber | Not Tried | 0 |
| Two by Two - Snake Eyes | Not Tried | 0 |
| Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - No. 5 | Not Tried | 0 |
| Tonbridge - Coppernob | Not Tried | 0 |
| Hop Fuzz - The English | Not Tried | 0 |
| Larkins - Traditional | Not Tried | 0 |
| Pig & Porter - Whispering Grass | Not Tried | 0 |
| Kent - Session Pale | Not Tried | 0 |
| Pig & Porter - Got The Face On | Not Tried | 0 |
| Iron Pier - Milk Stout | Not Tried | 0 |
| Pig & Porter - Jumping Frog | Not Tried | 0 |
| Kent - Prohibition | Not Tried | 0 |
| Kent - The Quiet American | Not Tried | 0 |
| Only With Love - Bongo | Not Tried | 0 |
| Iron Pier - Summer Pale | Not Tried | 0 |
Linda Kilby
Visits Details
22 Jul 2023 (Wittenden)
Lunchtime on a windy Saturday.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Only With Love - Yacht Rock | 3.80 | | Citrus-heavy session pale. |
| Larkins - Traditional | 3.40 | Not Tried | |
| Pig & Porter - Got The Face On | 4.50 | Not Tried | |
| Pig & Porter - Jumping Frog | 4.20 | Not Tried |
15 Jul 2023 (Wittenden)
Early afternoon on a windy July Saturday. A Chara' load of beer lovers were enjoying their day.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burning Sky - Plateau (was 3.5%) | 3.40 | | Quality pale from a solid brewery. |
| Tonbridge - Coppernob | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
| Hop Fuzz - The English | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Pig & Porter - Whispering Grass | 5.50 | Not Tried |
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 |
About the Larkins' Alehouse
Summary of Beer Scores
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| 11 |
| 154 |
| 59 |
 | 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 220 times, seen 319 different beers and tried 147 of them.
Postcode: TN17 3EB