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The Black Robin (Free House)
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| Beer (sort) | Average Score (sort) | No. Samples (sort) |
|---|---|---|
| Hopdaemon - Incubus |  | 2 |
| Hop Back - Summer Lightning | | 1 |
| Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - Seasider | | 1 |
| Old Dairy (being contract brewed after it closed) - Red Top | | 1 |
| Old Dairy (being contract brewed after it closed) - Blue Top | | 2 |
| Ripple Steam - Original Best Bitter | | 3 |
| Goody Ales - Bleangate Brewery - Good Heavens |  | 1 |
| Canterbury Ales (sometimes badged as Canterbrew) - The Friar's Ale | | 1 |
| Wantsum - Miller's Mirth | | 1 |
| Wantsum - Dynamo (superseded by 4.3% version) | | 1 |
| Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter | | 2 |
| Marston's - Wychwood Hobgoblin IPA (was Ruby Beer, was Hobgoblin) | Not Tried | 0 |
| Sharp's - Doom Bar | Not Tried | 0 |
Visits Details
30 Sep 2014 (Mick)
Chatted to Tom while watching the staff writing on the blackboard.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ripple Steam - Original Best Bitter | 4.10 | | Dark session bitter, strong malt with background hops |
| Old Dairy (being contract brewed after it closed) - Blue Top | 4.80 | | A bit sweet for an ipa but very nice |
| Sharp's - Doom Bar | 4.00 | Not Tried |
24 Sep 2014 (Mick)
A quick visit after a long drive.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Old Dairy (being contract brewed after it closed) - Blue Top | 4.80 | | Perfect condition, pale refreshing, hoppy, creamy. good citrus, a bit sweet for an IPA? Easy drinking. |
| Sharp's - Doom Bar | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Ripple Steam - Original Best Bitter | 4.10 | Not Tried |
21 Sep 2014 (Mick)
That lovely quiet Sunday period, lunch people gone, drinkers not yet in. Friendly pub.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ripple Steam - Original Best Bitter | 4.10 | | Good malt. Full bodied and well balanced hops. |
| Hop Back - Summer Lightning | 5.00 | Not Tried | |
| Sharp's - Doom Bar | 4.00 | Not 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
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hop Back - Summer Lightning | 5.00 | | Very nice pint of this pale hoppy beer. |
| Old Dairy (being contract brewed after it closed) - Red Top | 3.80 | | Good malt with some hops. |
| Sharp's - Doom Bar | 4.00 | Not 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.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - Seasider | 4.30 | | Pale gold, hoppy with a good mouth feel, it would be easy to drink several of these. |
| Ripple Steam - Original Best Bitter | 4.10 | | I like this beer, a distinctive taste, full bodied and well balanced |
| Wantsum - Dynamo (superseded by 4.3% version) | 4.60 | | Pale, fruity, good citrus, nice. |
| Goody Ales - Bleangate Brewery - Good Heavens | 4.10 | | A nice session bitter, pale amber with a good body. |
| Canterbury Ales (sometimes badged as Canterbrew) - The Friar's Ale | 4.30 | | A 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........
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter | 4.00 |  | Average pint of a beer which seems hard to find in really good condition lately. |
| Sharp's - Doom Bar | 4.00 | Not Tried |
19 Aug 2011 (Mick)
Busy with more diners than drinkers, friendly pub.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wantsum - Miller's Mirth | 4.20 | | Malty, hoppy, spicy. Nice |
| Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Sharp's - Doom Bar | 4.00 | Not Tried |
05 Jun 2011 (Mick)
Only a few in, preparations underway for a birthday party.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hopdaemon - Incubus | 4.00 | | Good stuff, good balance between the malt and cascade and challenger hops. |
| Sharp's - Doom Bar | 4.00 | Not Tried |
27 May 2011 (Mick)
Good bunch of locals in, a really good evening.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hopdaemon - Incubus | 4.00 | | Not usually my favourite Hopdaemon beer but this was excellent, malty rich and dark. |
| Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Sharp's - Doom Bar | 4.00 | Not Tried |
24 Sep 2010 (Mick)
Busy tonight, just had time for one.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter | 4.00 | | Very nice, good Harveys yeast edge and in good condition. |
| Marston's - Wychwood Hobgoblin IPA (was Ruby Beer, was Hobgoblin) | 4.50 | Not Tried | |
| Sharp's - Doom Bar | 4.00 | Not Tried |
About The Black Robin
Summary of Beer Scores
| Total | |
|---|---|
 | 2 |
| 67 |
| 69 |
| 3 |
 | 1 |
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 94 times, seen 57 different beers and tried 49 of them.
Postcode: CT4 6HS