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The Flower Pot (Free House)
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| Beer (sort) | Average Score (sort) | No. Samples (sort) |
|---|---|---|
| Hop Back - Summer Lightning |  | 2 |
| Old Dairy (being contract brewed after it closed) - Copper Top | | 2 |
| Goddards - Winter Warmer | | 1 |
| Kent - KGB or Kent Golding Bitter | | 1 |
| Hop Back - Elderquad |  | 2 |
| Westerham - Grasshopper Kentish Bitter | | 2 |
| Kent - Pale | | 2 |
| Westerham - God's Wallop (see now 4% entry) | | 1 |
| Oakleaf (now see Fallen Acorn entries) - Nuptu'ale | | 2 |
| Canterbury Ales (sometimes badged as Canterbrew) - The Miller's Ale (originally 4.5%) | | 1 |
| Williams Brothers - Fraoch Heather Ale | | 2 |
| Westerham - Black Eagle Special Pale Ale "SPA" | | 1 |
| Kent - Cobnut | | 2 |
| Canterbury Ales (sometimes badged as Canterbrew) - The Reeve's Ale | | 2 |
| Timothy Taylor - Landlord | | 1 |
| Rockin Robin - Hoppin Robin | | 2 |
| Goacher's - Gold Star | Not Tried | 0 |
| Mauldons - Suffolk Pride (aka Suffolk Punch) | Not Tried | 0 |
| Belhaven - EPA (Edinburgh Brewing Co.) | Not Tried | 0 |
| Moorhouse's - Lap Prancer | Not Tried | 0 |
| Canterbury Ales (sometimes badged as Canterbrew) - The Wife of Bath's Ale | Not Tried | 0 |
| Old Dairy (being contract brewed after it closed) - Snow Top | Not Tried | 0 |
| Wapping - KGB | Not Tried | 0 |
| Westerham - God's Wallop (see now 4% entry) | Not Tried | 0 |
Visits Details
19 Dec 2011 (Pedro)
Lunchtime
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kent - Cobnut | 4.10 | | |
| Goacher's - Gold Star | 5.10 | Not Tried | |
| Oakleaf (now see Fallen Acorn entries) - Nuptu'ale | 4.20 | Not Tried | |
| Williams Brothers - Fraoch Heather Ale | 4.10 | Not Tried | |
| Canterbury Ales (sometimes badged as Canterbrew) - The Miller's Ale (originally 4.5%) | 4.20 | Not Tried | |
| Kent - Pale | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Westerham - God's Wallop (see now 4% entry) | 4.30 | Not Tried | |
| Rockin Robin - Hoppin Robin | 3.70 | Not Tried |
18 Dec 2011 (Pedro)
Afternoon
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rockin Robin - Hoppin Robin | 3.70 | | |
| Goacher's - Gold Star | 5.10 | Not Tried | |
| Oakleaf (now see Fallen Acorn entries) - Nuptu'ale | 4.20 | Not Tried | |
| Williams Brothers - Fraoch Heather Ale | 4.10 | Not Tried | |
| Old Dairy (being contract brewed after it closed) - Copper Top | 4.10 | Not Tried | |
| Canterbury Ales (sometimes badged as Canterbrew) - The Miller's Ale (originally 4.5%) | 4.20 | Not Tried | |
| Kent - Cobnut | 4.10 | Not Tried | |
| Kent - Pale | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Westerham - God's Wallop (see now 4% entry) | 4.30 | Not Tried |
18 Dec 2011 (Alenomore)
1930 and not too crowded tonite.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westerham - God's Wallop (see now 4% entry) | 4.50 | | Nice to see this ale again. Very good. |
| Canterbury Ales (sometimes badged as Canterbrew) - The Miller's Ale (originally 4.5%) | 4.20 | | In good nick. |
| Kent - Cobnut | 4.10 | | A top ale. |
| Rockin Robin - Hoppin Robin | 3.70 | | A new ale, and not bad too, from a chap who's gone "commercial" in the Loose Valley area I hear. |
| Goacher's - Gold Star | 5.10 | Not Tried | |
| Oakleaf (now see Fallen Acorn entries) - Nuptu'ale | 4.20 | Not Tried | |
| Williams Brothers - Fraoch Heather Ale | 4.10 | Not Tried | |
| Old Dairy (being contract brewed after it closed) - Copper Top | 4.10 | Not Tried | |
| Kent - Pale | 4.00 | Not Tried |
17 Dec 2011 (Pedro)
Early visit, don't remember much about evening return to mark anything more !
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Old Dairy (being contract brewed after it closed) - Copper Top | 4.10 | | |
| Hop Back - Summer Lightning | 5.00 | Not Tried | |
| Westerham - Grasshopper Kentish Bitter | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
| Oakleaf (now see Fallen Acorn entries) - Nuptu'ale | 4.20 | Not Tried | |
| Williams Brothers - Fraoch Heather Ale | 4.10 | Not Tried | |
| Canterbury Ales (sometimes badged as Canterbrew) - The Reeve's Ale | 4.10 | Not Tried | |
| Kent - KGB or Kent Golding Bitter | 4.10 | Not Tried | |
| Kent - Pale | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Hop Back - Elderquad | 4.00 | Not Tried |
16 Dec 2011 (Pedro)
Evening become very busy !
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Old Dairy (being contract brewed after it closed) - Copper Top | 4.10 | | |
| Hop Back - Summer Lightning | 5.00 | | |
| Westerham - Grasshopper Kentish Bitter | 3.80 | | |
| Oakleaf (now see Fallen Acorn entries) - Nuptu'ale | 4.20 | | |
| Williams Brothers - Fraoch Heather Ale | 4.10 | | |
| Canterbury Ales (sometimes badged as Canterbrew) - The Reeve's Ale | 4.10 | | |
| Hop Back - Elderquad | 4.00 | | |
| Kent - KGB or Kent Golding Bitter | 4.10 | Not Tried | |
| Kent - Pale | 4.00 | Not Tried | ran out |
16 Dec 2011 (Alenomore)
2130. End of my working week. 8 decent ales noted. And a fair crowd in too.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hop Back - Summer Lightning | 5.00 | | Another stunningly good beer. |
| Kent - KGB or Kent Golding Bitter | 4.10 | | Stunningly good. |
| Oakleaf (now see Fallen Acorn entries) - Nuptu'ale | 4.20 | | |
| Williams Brothers - Fraoch Heather Ale | 4.10 | | |
| Westerham - Grasshopper Kentish Bitter | 3.80 |  | |
| Canterbury Ales (sometimes badged as Canterbrew) - The Reeve's Ale | 4.10 | | |
| Hop Back - Elderquad | 4.00 | | |
| Old Dairy (being contract brewed after it closed) - Copper Top | 4.10 | Not Tried |
14 Dec 2011 (Pedro)
Evening - Noticed Dosser chosen the wrong K G B !
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Timothy Taylor - Landlord | 4.30 | | |
| Westerham - Black Eagle Special Pale Ale "SPA" | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
| Goddards - Winter Warmer | 5.20 | Not Tried | |
| Canterbury Ales (sometimes badged as Canterbrew) - The Reeve's Ale | 4.10 | Not Tried | |
| Kent - KGB or Kent Golding Bitter | 4.10 | Not Tried | |
| Kent - Pale | 4.00 | Not Tried |
14 Dec 2011 (Dosser)
Just great
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goddards - Winter Warmer | 5.20 | | Luved it |
| Kent - Pale | 4.00 | | |
| Timothy Taylor - Landlord | 4.30 | Not Tried | |
| Westerham - Black Eagle Special Pale Ale "SPA" | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
| Wapping - KGB | 4.20 | Not Tried | |
| Canterbury Ales (sometimes badged as Canterbrew) - The Reeve's Ale | 4.10 | Not Tried |
13 Dec 2011 (Pedro)
Evening flying visit
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westerham - Black Eagle Special Pale Ale "SPA" | 3.80 | | |
| Timothy Taylor - Landlord | 4.30 | Not Tried | |
| Canterbury Ales (sometimes badged as Canterbrew) - The Reeve's Ale | 4.10 | Not Tried | |
| Kent - KGB or Kent Golding Bitter | 4.10 | Not Tried | |
| Kent - Pale | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Old Dairy (being contract brewed after it closed) - Snow Top | 6.00 | Not Tried |
12 Dec 2011 (Pedro)
Evening
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kent - Pale | 4.00 | | |
| Goacher's - Gold Star | 5.10 | Not Tried | |
| Mauldons - Suffolk Pride (aka Suffolk Punch) | 4.80 | Not Tried | |
| Belhaven - EPA (Edinburgh Brewing Co.) | 3.40 | Not Tried | |
| Moorhouse's - Lap Prancer | 4.20 | Not Tried | |
| Canterbury Ales (sometimes badged as Canterbrew) - The Wife of Bath's Ale | 3.90 | Not Tried | |
| Old Dairy (being contract brewed after it closed) - Snow Top | 6.00 | Not Tried |
About The Flower Pot
Summary of Beer Scores
| Total | |
|---|---|
| 777 |
| 2492 |
| 583 |
 | 84 |
 | 10 |
The pub is found in Maidstone, Kent, ME14 2RJ.
Excellent non tied pub in Sandling Road, run by Dave and Julie serving 9 real ales from local and far flung breweries. Regular live music nights and food on offer everyday. Always at least one local ale on offer. Real fire and computer. Maidstone and Mid Kent CAMRA branch Pub of the Year 2009, 2010, 2011, 2013 and 2017. Also voted West Kent Pub of the Year, 2010, 2011 and 2017. Voted Kent Pub of the Year, 2010, 2011 and 2017. 9 handpumps are all located on the upper level bar counter. The current cask ales range and prices are always listed on an overhead computer screen too.
We have visited this pub 1259 times, seen 1529 different beers and tried 1165 of them.
Postcode: ME14 2RJ