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The Flower Pot (Free House)
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| Beer (sort) | Average Score (sort) | No. Samples (sort) |
|---|---|---|
| Mauldons - Black Adder |  | 3 |
| Plain Ales - Inncognito | | 1 |
| Dark Star - Hophead was 3.8% (some has also been brewed by Fuller's) | | 1 |
| Orkney (Sinclair) - Dark Munro | | 1 |
| Caledonian - Autumn Red | | 1 |
| Orkney (Sinclair) - Dragonhead | | 3 |
| Wolf - Golden Jackal | | 1 |
| Swannay (formerly Highland) - Orkney Blast |  | 3 |
| JW Lees (see also Lees) - Hopmeister | | 2 |
| Kent - Porter | | 2 |
| Plain Ales - Arty Farty | | 1 |
| Dark Star - American Pale Ale (some has also been brewed by Fuller's) | | 3 |
| Warwickshire Beer Co. (Bakehouse) - Malt Loaf | | 2 |
| Thornbridge / Thornbridge Hall - Jaipur | | 2 |
| Kent - Pale | | 6 |
| Burton Bridge - Burton Porter | | 1 |
| Kent - Chilli Ginger | | 1 |
| Rudgate - Marston Moor Matchlock Mild | | 1 |
| Plain Ales - Sheep Dip |  | 1 |
| Old Mill - Liquid Gold | | 1 |
| Hopdaemon - Golden Braid | | 1 |
| St Austell - HSD | Not Tried | 0 |
| Goacher's - Gold Star | Not Tried | 0 |
| Harviestoun - Bitter & Twisted | Not Tried | 0 |
Visits Details
19 Nov 2011 (Ian)
Had a lie in, did some shopping at the new massive Sainsburys in Ashford, stopped for a pint at The Swan in Ashford, one in the Brickmakers in Maidstone and then came here to relax and use the PC. Friendly, lovely and welcoming. One of the best pubs in Kent.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dark Star - Hophead was 3.8% (some has also been brewed by Fuller's) | 3.40 | | And then Hophead came on and everything in the world suddenly became so much better. |
| Kent - Pale | 4.00 | | Really drinkable golden ale. |
| Warwickshire Beer Co. (Bakehouse) - Malt Loaf | 4.60 | | Fruity and malty. Life Soreen Malt Loaf. |
| Hopdaemon - Golden Braid | 3.70 | Not Tried | |
| Goacher's - Gold Star | 5.10 | Not Tried | |
| Wolf - Golden Jackal | 3.70 | Not Tried | |
| Kent - Porter | 5.50 | Not Tried | |
| Plain Ales - Inncognito | 4.80 | Not Tried | |
| Orkney (Sinclair) - Dark Munro | 4.00 | Not Tried |
18 Nov 2011 (Pedro)
Afternoon to get list - returned later
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wolf - Golden Jackal | 3.70 | | |
| Plain Ales - Inncognito | 4.80 | | |
| Orkney (Sinclair) - Dark Munro | 4.00 | | |
| Kent - Porter | 5.50 | | |
| Kent - Pale | 4.00 | | |
| Warwickshire Beer Co. (Bakehouse) - Malt Loaf | 4.60 | | But not the fruity taste I expected ! |
| Hopdaemon - Golden Braid | 3.70 | | |
| Plain Ales - Sheep Dip | 3.80 | | |
| Goacher's - Gold Star | 5.10 | Not Tried | |
| Harviestoun - Bitter & Twisted | 3.80 | Not Tried | Ran out |
15 Nov 2011 (Pedro)
Evening
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kent - Pale | 4.00 | | |
| Mauldons - Black Adder | 5.30 | | |
| Kent - Porter | 5.50 | | |
| Goacher's - Gold Star | 5.10 | Not Tried | |
| Rudgate - Marston Moor Matchlock Mild | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Kent - Chilli Ginger | 4.00 | Not Tried |
13 Nov 2011 (Pedro)
Evening late - mostly chatting by this stage
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kent - Pale | 4.00 | | |
| Thornbridge / Thornbridge Hall - Jaipur | 5.90 | | |
| Mauldons - Black Adder | 5.30 | Not Tried | |
| Dark Star - American Pale Ale (some has also been brewed by Fuller's) | 4.70 | Not Tried | |
| Burton Bridge - Burton Porter | 4.50 | Not Tried | |
| Rudgate - Marston Moor Matchlock Mild | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Caledonian - Autumn Red | 4.40 | Not Tried | |
| Kent - Chilli Ginger | 4.00 | Not Tried |
13 Nov 2011 (Dosser)
Fab selection of beers
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mauldons - Black Adder | 5.30 | | WWonderful |
| Dark Star - American Pale Ale (some has also been brewed by Fuller's) | 4.70 | | One of the best beers I have ever tasted. The hops just jump out at you. |
| Caledonian - Autumn Red | 4.40 | | |
| Kent - Pale | 4.00 | | |
| Thornbridge / Thornbridge Hall - Jaipur | 5.90 | | |
| Swannay (formerly Highland) - Orkney Blast | 6.00 | | Ran out |
| Burton Bridge - Burton Porter | 4.50 | Not Tried | |
| Rudgate - Marston Moor Matchlock Mild | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Kent - Chilli Ginger | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| JW Lees (see also Lees) - Hopmeister | 3.60 | Not Tried | |
| Old Mill - Liquid Gold | 3.70 | Not Tried | Ran out |
12 Nov 2011 (Pedro)
Late knockings
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dark Star - American Pale Ale (some has also been brewed by Fuller's) | 4.70 | | |
| Rudgate - Marston Moor Matchlock Mild | 4.00 | | |
| Mauldons - Black Adder | 5.30 | Not Tried | |
| Thornbridge / Thornbridge Hall - Jaipur | 5.90 | Not Tried | |
| Burton Bridge - Burton Porter | 4.50 | Not Tried | |
| Caledonian - Autumn Red | 4.40 | Not Tried | |
| Kent - Pale | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Kent - Chilli Ginger | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| JW Lees (see also Lees) - Hopmeister | 3.60 | Not Tried |
11 Nov 2011 (Alenomore)
1830 visit and very busy/noisy up the back with the rugby crowd in. Sat at the front until the band kicked off.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mauldons - Black Adder | 5.30 | | Another excellent dark un'. Perfect condition. |
| Orkney (Sinclair) - Dragonhead | 4.00 | | In contrast, a top dark un'. Proper, thick creamy head, deep roasted notes, delicious and in top condition. |
| Swannay (formerly Highland) - Orkney Blast | 6.00 | | Deep red and tasty. Lots going on. A real winter warmer. |
| JW Lees (see also Lees) - Hopmeister | 3.60 | | Nice to see a Lee's ale this far South, but not one of there best efforts. |
| Old Mill - Liquid Gold | 3.70 | | Thin and uninspiring, no real taste, temperature wrong. |
| Dark Star - Hophead was 3.8% (some has also been brewed by Fuller's) | 3.40 | Not Tried | |
| Burton Bridge - Burton Porter | 4.50 | Not Tried | |
| Kent - Pale | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Kent - Chilli Ginger | 4.00 | Not Tried |
11 Nov 2011 (Pedro)
Late afternoon- alas couldn't wait to find out what the ninth beer would be
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Swannay (formerly Highland) - Orkney Blast | 6.00 | | Extremely interesting ! |
| Mauldons - Black Adder | 5.30 | Not Tried | |
| Dark Star - Hophead was 3.8% (some has also been brewed by Fuller's) | 3.40 | Not Tried | |
| Burton Bridge - Burton Porter | 4.50 | Not Tried | |
| Orkney (Sinclair) - Dragonhead | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Kent - Chilli Ginger | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| JW Lees (see also Lees) - Hopmeister | 3.60 | Not Tried | |
| Old Mill - Liquid Gold | 3.70 | Not Tried |
10 Nov 2011 (Pedro)
Evening which went on very late !
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Orkney (Sinclair) - Dragonhead | 4.00 | | Still super ! |
| Dark Star - American Pale Ale (some has also been brewed by Fuller's) | 4.70 | | Ran out |
| Kent - Pale | 4.00 | | |
| Kent - Chilli Ginger | 4.00 | | |
| Burton Bridge - Burton Porter | 4.50 | Not Tried | |
| JW Lees (see also Lees) - Hopmeister | 3.60 | Not Tried | |
| Old Mill - Liquid Gold | 3.70 | Not Tried |
09 Nov 2011 (Pedro)
Evening and on to a late one
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Orkney (Sinclair) - Dragonhead | 4.00 | | Couldn't believe this wasn't 5%+, absolutely superb! |
| Burton Bridge - Burton Porter | 4.50 | | |
| JW Lees (see also Lees) - Hopmeister | 3.60 | | |
| Plain Ales - Arty Farty | 3.90 | | |
| Dark Star - American Pale Ale (some has also been brewed by Fuller's) | 4.70 | Not Tried | |
| St Austell - HSD | 5.00 | Not Tried | |
| Kent - Pale | 4.00 | 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