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The Flower Pot (Free House)
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| Beer (sort) | Average Score (sort) | No. Samples (sort) |
|---|---|---|
| Dark Star - Smoked Porter |  | 4 |
| Rudgate - Ruby Mild | | 2 |
| Dark Star - American Pale Ale (some has also been brewed by Fuller's) | | 1 |
| Kent - Pale | | 5 |
| Wolf - Golden Jackal | | 1 |
| Dark Star - Critical Mass | | 2 |
| Goacher's - Gold Star | | 2 |
| Plain Ales - Innocence |  | 2 |
| Elgood's - Golden Newt | | 1 |
| Plain Ales - Inncognito | | 5 |
| Caledonian - Double Amber | | 1 |
| Warwickshire Beer Co. (Bakehouse) - Malt Loaf | | 2 |
| Burton Bridge - Match Maker | | 1 |
| Orkney (Sinclair) - Dark Munro | | 3 |
| Dark Star - Hophead was 3.8% (some has also been brewed by Fuller's) | | 1 |
| Harviestoun - Bitter & Twisted | | 2 |
| Hopdaemon - Golden Braid | Not Tried | 0 |
| Kent - Porter | Not Tried | 0 |
| Dark Star - Saison | Not Tried | 0 |
| Wychwood (now brewed at Banks's) - Dog's Bollocks (aka Mutt's Nuts) | Not Tried | 0 |
Visits Details
26 Nov 2011 (Alenomore)
1900. Steady crowd but by 2030 the pub was rammed! All crammed in to see/hear the Three Belles. A trio of lovely young ladies who model themselves on the WWII era Andrews Sisters. From the Leicester Square Theatre on Friday night to down town Maidstone! Their followers came from far and wide. They were very good too. And the Ale selection tonite, that was top class too. Kept me busy all night long....
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goacher's - Gold Star | 5.10 | | As ever, superb. |
| Rudgate - Ruby Mild | 4.40 | | Another delight. An award winning, superb Mild. |
| Dark Star - American Pale Ale (some has also been brewed by Fuller's) | 4.70 | | Another excellent, Hoppy, Pale offering. |
| Dark Star - Critical Mass | 7.80 | | Saved the best for last! A deeply complex winter warmer. Belgian style and very satisfying. |
| Kent - Pale | 4.00 | | Spot on again. |
| Caledonian - Double Amber | 4.60 | | Some deep, intense flavours from this excellent seasonal offering. |
| Burton Bridge - Match Maker | 4.10 | | A new ale. Some cloying notes but still very good. |
| Harviestoun - Bitter & Twisted | 3.80 |  | So so. Not my favourite brewer. |
| Plain Ales - Innocence | 4.00 | | An amber ale and fairly good. |
25 Nov 2011 (Pedro)
Evening
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rudgate - Ruby Mild | 4.40 | | |
| Harviestoun - Bitter & Twisted | 3.80 | | |
| Dark Star - Critical Mass | 7.80 | | |
| Plain Ales - Innocence | 4.00 | | |
| Goacher's - Gold Star | 5.10 | Not Tried | |
| Dark Star - American Pale Ale (some has also been brewed by Fuller's) | 4.70 | Not Tried | |
| Dark Star - Saison | 4.50 | Not Tried | |
| Kent - Pale | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Burton Bridge - Match Maker | 4.10 | Not Tried |
24 Nov 2011 (Pedro)
Late knockings for a quick one!
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plain Ales - Inncognito | 4.80 | | |
| Elgood's - Golden Newt | 4.10 | Not Tried | |
| Wychwood (now brewed at Banks's) - Dog's Bollocks (aka Mutt's Nuts) | 5.20 | Not Tried | |
| Dark Star - Saison | 4.50 | Not Tried | |
| Kent - Pale | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Warwickshire Beer Co. (Bakehouse) - Malt Loaf | 4.60 | Not Tried |
23 Nov 2011 (MattY1)
Late afternoon visit chat with Sharon and Peter.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kent - Pale | 4.00 | | Wonderful with high malty notes :) |
| Goacher's - Gold Star | 5.10 | Not Tried | |
| Elgood's - Golden Newt | 4.10 | Not Tried | |
| Dark Star - Saison | 4.50 | Not Tried | |
| Plain Ales - Inncognito | 4.80 | Not Tried | |
| Warwickshire Beer Co. (Bakehouse) - Malt Loaf | 4.60 | Not Tried |
23 Nov 2011 (Pedro)
Afternoon - Looking Forward to seeing The Three Belles on Sat eve (as reviewed in recent Kent Messenger !
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kent - Pale | 4.00 | | |
| Elgood's - Golden Newt | 4.10 | | |
| Goacher's - Gold Star | 5.10 | Not Tried | |
| Dark Star - Saison | 4.50 | Not Tried | |
| Plain Ales - Inncognito | 4.80 | Not Tried | |
| Warwickshire Beer Co. (Bakehouse) - Malt Loaf | 4.60 | Not Tried |
22 Nov 2011 (Alenomore)
1800 visit. A good few in and the lovely Sharon on duty too? Tried all bar one.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dark Star - Smoked Porter | 5.40 | | Another excellent ale. |
| Kent - Pale | 4.00 | | A1. |
| Plain Ales - Inncognito | 4.80 | | Still in stunningly good nick. A proper, deep roasted Porter. Brought my Brewdog "growler" down tonite and filled it with two pints of this Nectar for later! |
| Goacher's - Gold Star | 5.10 | | |
| Orkney (Sinclair) - Dark Munro | 4.00 | | An excellent Mild. |
| Warwickshire Beer Co. (Bakehouse) - Malt Loaf | 4.60 | Not Tried |
20 Nov 2011 (Pedro)
Afternoon onto evening having a fine old chin-wag !
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Orkney (Sinclair) - Dark Munro | 4.00 | | |
| Dark Star - Smoked Porter | 5.40 | | |
| Kent - Pale | 4.00 | | |
| Plain Ales - Inncognito | 4.80 | | |
| Goacher's - Gold Star | 5.10 | Not Tried | |
| Dark Star - Hophead was 3.8% (some has also been brewed by Fuller's) | 3.40 | Not Tried | |
| Wolf - Golden Jackal | 3.70 | Not Tried | |
| Warwickshire Beer Co. (Bakehouse) - Malt Loaf | 4.60 | Not Tried |
20 Nov 2011 (Alenomore)
1700 visit and a good few in.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plain Ales - Inncognito | 4.80 | | This seems to taste even better today. Very deep roasted flavours. |
| Orkney (Sinclair) - Dark Munro | 4.00 | | A half decent Mild. |
| Warwickshire Beer Co. (Bakehouse) - Malt Loaf | 4.60 | | Not bad but nothing special. |
| Hopdaemon - Golden Braid | 3.70 | Not Tried | |
| Goacher's - Gold Star | 5.10 | Not Tried | |
| Wolf - Golden Jackal | 3.70 | Not Tried | |
| Dark Star - Smoked Porter | 5.40 | Not Tried | |
| Kent - Pale | 4.00 | Not Tried |
19 Nov 2011 (Alenomore)
1600, and final stop for me and my two visitors today. A "first" for both and they were not disappointed either?? All ales were on top form and served by the lovely Sharon...
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dark Star - Smoked Porter | 5.40 | | Stunningly good? |
| Plain Ales - Inncognito | 4.80 | | An excellent Porter. Lots of deep roasted notes. |
| Warwickshire Beer Co. (Bakehouse) - Malt Loaf | 4.60 | | A new ale. Some fruit hints. |
| Hopdaemon - Golden Braid | 3.70 | Not Tried | |
| Goacher's - Gold Star | 5.10 | Not Tried | |
| Dark Star - Hophead was 3.8% (some has also been brewed by Fuller's) | 3.40 | Not Tried | |
| Wolf - Golden Jackal | 3.70 | Not Tried | |
| Kent - Porter | 5.50 | Not Tried | |
| Orkney (Sinclair) - Dark Munro | 4.00 | Not Tried |
19 Nov 2011 (MattY1)
Late afternoon into evening visit busy with nice crowed and chat at the bar :)
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wolf - Golden Jackal | 3.70 | | I loved this :) nice session beer with lots of Flowery notes |
| Dark Star - Smoked Porter | 5.40 | | Marking this as a 5x because it was in tip top condition and full of flavour although not too my taste, reminded me of Bavarian cheese :) but an excellent example of a beer on top form ... |
| Dark Star - Hophead was 3.8% (some has also been brewed by Fuller's) | 3.40 | | Yum Yum! :) |
| Hopdaemon - Golden Braid | 3.70 | Not Tried | |
| Goacher's - Gold Star | 5.10 | Not Tried | |
| Kent - Porter | 5.50 | Not Tried | |
| Kent - Pale | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Orkney (Sinclair) - Dark Munro | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Warwickshire Beer Co. (Bakehouse) - Malt Loaf | 4.60 | 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