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The Compass Alehouse (Free House)
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| Beer (sort) | Average Score (sort) | No. Samples (sort) |
|---|---|---|
| Five Points - Railway Porter |  | 1 |
| Caveman (latterly a cuckoo at Leatherbritches) - Cavedweller | | 1 |
| Marble - Manchester Bitter | | 1 |
| Burning Sky - Porter | | 1 |
| Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - Black Pearl Oyster Stout | | 1 |
| Goody Ales - Bleangate Brewery - Genesis | | 1 |
| Burning Sky - Plateau (was 3.5%) | | 1 |
| Kent - Altered States | | 2 |
| Woodforde's - Tap & Go | | 1 |
| Pig & Porter - Penhurst Pale Ale | | 2 |
| Goacher's - Fine Light Ale |  | 1 |
| Old Dairy (being contract brewed after it closed) - Gold Top | | 1 |
| Goacher's - Real Mild Ale | | 1 |
| Caveman (latterly a cuckoo at Leatherbritches) - Barnfield Red | | 1 |
| Wantsum - 1381 |  | 1 |
| Goody Ales - Bleangate Brewery - Good Heavens | Not Tried | 0 |
| RCH - Steaming Santa | Not Tried | 0 |
| Caveman (latterly a cuckoo at Leatherbritches) - Christmas Cave (collaboration with Truman's) | Not Tried | 0 |
| Salopian - Hop Twister | Not Tried | 0 |
| Tiny Rebel - HANK | Not Tried | 0 |
| Hammerpot - Bottle Wreck Porter | Not Tried | 0 |
| JW Lees (see also Lees) - MPA Manchester Pale Ale | Not Tried | 0 |
| Caveman (latterly a cuckoo at Leatherbritches) - Neanderthal | Not Tried | 0 |
| Mordue - Northumbrian Blonde | Not Tried | 0 |
| Caveman (latterly a cuckoo at Leatherbritches) - Citra (also badged as The Citra) | Not Tried | 0 |
| Brighton Bier - Red Dog (was 4.4%) | Not Tried | 0 |
| Leeds - Gathering Storm | Not Tried | 0 |
| Kent - Pale | Not Tried | 0 |
| Westerham - Gold Rush | Not Tried | 0 |
| Caveman (latterly a cuckoo at Leatherbritches) - Compass Light Ale | Not Tried | 0 |
| Swannay (formerly Highland) - Scapa Special | Not Tried | 0 |
| Goacher's - Crown Imperial Stout | Not Tried | 0 |
| Williams Brothers - Cock 'O' The Walk | Not Tried | 0 |
| Robinsons - Hartleys Cumbria Way | Not Tried | 0 |
| Rudgate - Brew Moon | Not Tried | 0 |
Visits Details
14 Nov 2015 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening until close.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burning Sky - Porter | 4.80 | | In superb nick, a veritable meal |
| Swannay (formerly Highland) - Scapa Special | 4.20 | Not Tried | |
| Williams Brothers - Cock 'O' The Walk | 4.30 | Not Tried | |
| Rudgate - Brew Moon | 4.00 | Not Tried |
30 Oct 2015 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening until close. Good late political debate with a local UKIP candidate.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goacher's - Fine Light Ale | 3.70 | | Rather bland |
| Kent - Altered States | 4.70 | | Good hop bite |
| Leeds - Gathering Storm | 4.40 | Not Tried | |
| Westerham - Gold Rush | 5.00 | Not Tried |
19 Sep 2015 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening until close. Only regulars in having a good laugh about the world.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Five Points - Railway Porter | 4.80 | | I've had a week of this beer and this example was excellent and on gravity |
| Mordue - Northumbrian Blonde | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Caveman (latterly a cuckoo at Leatherbritches) - Citra (also badged as The Citra) | 4.10 | Not Tried | |
| Brighton Bier - Red Dog (was 4.4%) | 4.50 | Not Tried |
12 Sep 2015 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening until close. Conversation can not be avoided here.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burning Sky - Plateau (was 3.5%) | 3.40 | | Superb flavour for 3.5%. Ran out shortly after mine was poured |
| Woodforde's - Tap & Go | 5.00 | | Board said citrussy and spicy but I found it more a red ale style |
| Hammerpot - Bottle Wreck Porter | 4.70 | Not Tried | |
| JW Lees (see also Lees) - MPA Manchester Pale Ale | 3.70 | Not Tried | Came on to replace the Plateau |
| Caveman (latterly a cuckoo at Leatherbritches) - Neanderthal | 4.40 | Not Tried |
08 Aug 2015 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening until close. Unexpectedly easy to get a seat. There are plans to extend the pub to the rear. Some other enthusiastic Micropub tickers here tonight, between them they have quite a few other Kentish ones to visit yet.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marble - Manchester Bitter | 4.20 | | |
| Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - Black Pearl Oyster Stout | 6.20 | | A meal to feast on |
| Salopian - Hop Twister | 4.50 | Not Tried | |
| Tiny Rebel - HANK | 4.00 | Not Tried | Ran out |
28 Dec 2014 (Stephen Harris)
Lunchtime, with five or six other customers. Conversation in full swing around why it is that an otherwise world-leading city like London is so incapable of running a public transport system over the Christmas period.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caveman (latterly a cuckoo at Leatherbritches) - Cavedweller | 5.80 | | A really good, smooth, chocolate and coffee-flavoured Porter, served in perfect condition. Pushing 5 stars. |
| RCH - Steaming Santa | 4.50 | Not Tried | |
| Caveman (latterly a cuckoo at Leatherbritches) - Christmas Cave (collaboration with Truman's) | 4.80 | Not Tried | Brewed at Truman's I think. |
22 Nov 2014 (Magnus Greel)
Afternoon and a steady stream of customers popping in and out during our stay. My first visit to which I enjoyed the typical micropub atmosphere.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pig & Porter - Penhurst Pale Ale | 4.50 | | Moderate to heavy zesty citrus flavour although sweet and bitter with a long duration. |
| Goacher's - Real Mild Ale | 3.40 | Not Tried | |
| Goacher's - Crown Imperial Stout | 4.50 | Not Tried | |
| Robinsons - Hartleys Cumbria Way | 4.10 | Not Tried | |
| Goody Ales - Bleangate Brewery - Good Heavens | 4.10 | Not Tried |
22 Nov 2014 (ChrisE)
Early afternoon and a good throughput of customers popping in for a quick one or two.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goacher's - Real Mild Ale | 3.40 | | |
| Pig & Porter - Penhurst Pale Ale | 4.50 | | |
| Goacher's - Crown Imperial Stout | 4.50 | Not Tried | A new cask put on shortly before we moved on to the next pub. |
| Robinsons - Hartleys Cumbria Way | 4.10 | Not Tried | |
| Goody Ales - Bleangate Brewery - Good Heavens | 4.10 | Not Tried |
05 Nov 2014 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening until close. My colleague and I were easily able to take up seats.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goody Ales - Bleangate Brewery - Genesis | 3.50 | | A flavoursome drop |
| Old Dairy (being contract brewed after it closed) - Gold Top | 4.30 | | |
| Wantsum - 1381 | 3.80 | | Rather metallic - seemed too fresh |
10 Oct 2014 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening until close. Recent departures had made a table available. The "kitchen" area is becoming a popular vertical drinking place.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kent - Altered States | 4.70 | | |
| Caveman (latterly a cuckoo at Leatherbritches) - Barnfield Red | 4.40 | | |
| Kent - Pale | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Caveman (latterly a cuckoo at Leatherbritches) - Compass Light Ale | 3.50 | Not Tried |
About The Compass Alehouse
Summary of Beer Scores
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 | 1 |
| 82 |
| 50 |
| 10 |
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The pub is found in Gravesend, Kent, DA12 1AA.
Micropub which opened at lunchtime on Friday 26th September 2014. Located in Manor Road just a couple of minutes from the railway station and town centre. A shop conversion from an old dairy which had, most recently, been an estate agency. Real ales and ciders sold on gravity dispense from a largish several tier stillage in a temperature controlled cold cellar room. High tables and bench seating (some incorporating wood from church pews) partition the floor space in the front room. There is further drinking space around the kitchen area and a small yard garden and smoking area at the very back. Unisex toilet. All glasses are lined measure. Closed on Mondays. Local CAMRA branch Pub of the Year 2022 and 2024.
We have visited this pub 81 times, seen 256 different beers and tried 118 of them.
Postcode: DA12 1AA