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The Black Robin (Free House)

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Beer (sort)Average Score (sort)No. Samples (sort)
Old Dairy (being contract brewed after it closed) - Red TopExcellent1
Old Dairy (being contract brewed after it closed) - Blue TopExcellent1
Ripple Steam - Original Best BitterExcellent2
Hopdaemon - IncubusExcellent2
Hop Back - Summer LightningExcellent1
Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - SeasiderExcellent1
Wantsum - Dynamo (superseded by 4.3% version)Good1
Harvey's - Sussex Best BitterGood3
Goody Ales - Bleangate Brewery - Good HeavensGood1
Canterbury Ales (sometimes badged as Canterbrew) - The Friar's AleGood1
Wantsum - Miller's MirthGood1
Marston's - Wychwood Hobgoblin IPA (was Ruby Beer, was Hobgoblin)Not Tried0
Eagle (formerly Wells & Young's, formerly Charles Wells, formerly Wells) - Wells Bombardier (now superseded by 4.1% version)Not Tried0
Sharp's - Doom BarNot Tried0
Picture 1. The Black Robin, Kingston, Kent

Visits Details

24 Sep 2014 (Mick)
A quick visit after a long drive.
BeerABVScoreNotes
Old Dairy (being contract brewed after it closed) - Blue Top4.80ExcellentPerfect condition, pale refreshing, hoppy, creamy. good citrus, a bit sweet for an IPA? Easy drinking.
Sharp's - Doom Bar4.00Not Tried
Ripple Steam - Original Best Bitter4.10Not Tried
21 Sep 2014 (Mick)
That lovely quiet Sunday period, lunch people gone, drinkers not yet in. Friendly pub.
BeerABVScoreNotes
Ripple Steam - Original Best Bitter4.10ExcellentGood malt. Full bodied and well balanced hops.
Hop Back - Summer Lightning5.00Not Tried
Sharp's - Doom Bar4.00Not Tried
15 Aug 2014 (Mick)
The Robin has been closed since December due to flood damage. Re opened this evening, very busy. Nice to be back
BeerABVScoreNotes
Hop Back - Summer Lightning5.00ExcellentVery nice pint of this pale hoppy beer.
Old Dairy (being contract brewed after it closed) - Red Top3.80ExcellentGood malt with some hops.
Sharp's - Doom Bar4.00Not Tried
28 Jul 2012 (Mick)
The poster said "Guest Ale Day and acoustic Music Event" worth a look surely. A great afternoon, good beer, live (not to loud) music and good food.
BeerABVScoreNotes
Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - Seasider4.30ExcellentPale gold, hoppy with a good mouth feel, it would be easy to drink several of these.
Ripple Steam - Original Best Bitter4.10ExcellentI like this beer, a distinctive taste, full bodied and well balanced
Wantsum - Dynamo (superseded by 4.3% version)4.60GoodPale, fruity, good citrus, nice.
Goody Ales - Bleangate Brewery - Good Heavens4.10GoodA nice session bitter, pale amber with a good body.
Canterbury Ales (sometimes badged as Canterbrew) - The Friar's Ale4.30GoodA real IPA, a little biscuit, some spice and good hops. Nice finish.
18 Oct 2011 (Mick)
We get of the bus here so it was inevitable we should call in for one........
BeerABVScoreNotes
Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter4.00AcceptableAverage pint of a beer which seems hard to find in really good condition lately.
Sharp's - Doom Bar4.00Not Tried
19 Aug 2011 (Mick)
Busy with more diners than drinkers, friendly pub.
BeerABVScoreNotes
Wantsum - Miller's Mirth4.20GoodMalty, hoppy, spicy. Nice
Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter4.00Not Tried
Sharp's - Doom Bar4.00Not Tried
05 Jun 2011 (Mick)
Only a few in, preparations underway for a birthday party.
BeerABVScoreNotes
Hopdaemon - Incubus4.00GoodGood stuff, good balance between the malt and cascade and challenger hops.
Sharp's - Doom Bar4.00Not Tried
27 May 2011 (Mick)
Good bunch of locals in, a really good evening.
BeerABVScoreNotes
Hopdaemon - Incubus4.00ExcellentNot usually my favourite Hopdaemon beer but this was excellent, malty rich and dark.
Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter4.00Not Tried
Sharp's - Doom Bar4.00Not Tried
24 Sep 2010 (Mick)
Busy tonight, just had time for one.
BeerABVScoreNotes
Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter4.00ExcellentVery nice, good Harveys yeast edge and in good condition.
Marston's - Wychwood Hobgoblin IPA (was Ruby Beer, was Hobgoblin)4.50Not Tried
Sharp's - Doom Bar4.00Not Tried
11 Sep 2010 (Mick)
Quiet early evening half a dozen people in.
BeerABVScoreNotes
Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter4.00ExcellentGood stuff but a tad to cold
Marston's - Wychwood Hobgoblin IPA (was Ruby Beer, was Hobgoblin)4.50Not Tried
Eagle (formerly Wells & Young's, formerly Charles Wells, formerly Wells) - Wells Bombardier (now superseded by 4.1% version)4.30Not Tried

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About The Black Robin

The pub sign. The Black Robin, Kingston, Kent

Summary of Beer Scores

 Total
Exceptional2
Excellent67
Good68
Acceptable3
Poor1

Website.

The pub is found in Kingston, Kent, CT4 6HS.

In Covet Lane, reopened after flooding in early 2014. There are three bars, one of which can act as a restaurant or function room or just as a drinking area. A gastro pub found on the outskirts of the village.

We have visited this pub 93 times, seen 57 different beers and tried 49 of them.

Map location

Postcode: CT4 6HS