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The Flower Pot (Free House)
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| Beer (sort) | Average Score (sort) | No. Samples (sort) |
|---|---|---|
| Old Dairy (being contract brewed after it closed) - Silver Top |  | 3 |
| Burton Bridge - Top Dog Stout | | 1 |
| Goacher's - Gold Star | | 2 |
| Acorn - Warrior IPA | | 1 |
| Kent - Cobnut | | 3 |
| Kent - Pale |  | 3 |
| Shepherd Neame - Bishops Finger | | 1 |
| St Austell - HSD | | 2 |
| Wantsum - Fortitude (was 4.2%) | | 1 |
| Oakham - Bishops Farewell | | 2 |
| Oakham - Mompesson's Gold (superseded by 5.2% version - see separate entry) | | 2 |
| Wantsum - More's Head (previously 3.4% & 3.5%) | | 1 |
| Beer Rocks - Scary | | 2 |
| Canterbury Ales (sometimes badged as Canterbrew) - The Miller's Ale (originally 4.5%) | | 2 |
| Adnams - Ghost Ship | | 1 |
| Rudgate - Marynka | | 1 |
| Hogs Back - Tongham TEA (previously T.E.A.) | | 1 |
| Harviestoun - Bitter & Twisted |  | 1 |
| Hopdaemon - Green Daemon | | 1 |
| Hopdaemon - Skrimshander IPA | | 1 |
| Hogs Back - Autumn Seer | | 1 |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - Gale's HSB | Not Tried | 0 |
| Hogs Back - Autumn Ale | Not Tried | 0 |
| Orkney (Sinclair) - Raven Ale | Not Tried | 0 |
| Ilkley - Stout Mary | Not Tried | 0 |
Visits Details
28 Oct 2011 (Alenomore)
1930 visit. Busy and a noisy crowd in, log fire a blazing, and 9 delightful ales to choose from. Went through the card on halves to start off!
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burton Bridge - Top Dog Stout | 5.00 | | Another genuine 5* dark un'. And even more of this later too. |
| Kent - Cobnut | 4.10 | | A top dark un'. More of this later. |
| Goacher's - Gold Star | 5.10 | | In good nick tonite. |
| Wantsum - Fortitude (was 4.2%) | 4.60 | | My third new ale tonite. This was very good too. And this is why the Pot is the current Kent poty? |
| Beer Rocks - Scary | 4.40 | | From some info on Google, this is some sort of irregular "test brewer". If you know more let me know and I'll update the info. The beer was actually very good, a dark red ale. |
| Rudgate - Marynka | 4.00 | | A new ale and fairly good too. |
| Harviestoun - Bitter & Twisted | 3.80 | | |
| Hogs Back - Autumn Seer | 4.80 | | I'm assuming the Autumn Ale here is one and the same ale! |
| Hopdaemon - Skrimshander IPA | 4.50 | |
27 Oct 2011 (Pedro)
Evening
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beer Rocks - Scary | 4.40 | | |
| Goacher's - Gold Star | 5.10 | Not Tried | |
| Hopdaemon - Green Daemon | 5.00 | Not Tried | |
| Kent - Cobnut | 4.10 | Not Tried | |
| Kent - Pale | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Hogs Back - Autumn Ale | 4.80 | Not Tried |
26 Oct 2011 (Pedro)
Lunchtime
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shepherd Neame - Bishops Finger | 5.00 | | |
| Kent - Pale | 4.00 | | |
| Goacher's - Gold Star | 5.10 | Not Tried | |
| Hopdaemon - Green Daemon | 5.00 | Not Tried | |
| Kent - Cobnut | 4.10 | Not Tried | |
| Hogs Back - Autumn Ale | 4.80 | Not Tried |
25 Oct 2011 (Pedro)
Evening
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oakham - Bishops Farewell | 4.60 | | |
| Kent - Cobnut | 4.10 | | |
| Goacher's - Gold Star | 5.10 | Not Tried | |
| Hopdaemon - Green Daemon | 5.00 | Not Tried | |
| Kent - Pale | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Hogs Back - Autumn Ale | 4.80 | Not Tried |
25 Oct 2011 (thebrewingman)
Lunchtime. Fairly quiet.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oakham - Bishops Farewell | 4.60 | | |
| Kent - Pale | 4.00 | | |
| Goacher's - Gold Star | 5.10 | Not Tried | |
| Hopdaemon - Green Daemon | 5.00 | Not Tried | |
| Kent - Cobnut | 4.10 | Not Tried | My wife scored this excellent. |
| Hogs Back - Autumn Ale | 4.80 | Not Tried | My wife thought this beer to be exceptional. |
24 Oct 2011 (Alenomore)
1915 and a rare Monday visit for me. A few locals in and some fine ales on too!
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kent - Cobnut | 4.10 | | Cant fault this top dark un'. |
| Kent - Pale | 4.00 | | A fresh barrel on. |
| Hopdaemon - Green Daemon | 5.00 | | Slightly thin. |
| Goacher's - Gold Star | 5.10 | Not Tried | |
| Oakham - Bishops Farewell | 4.60 | Not Tried | |
| Hogs Back - Autumn Seer | 4.80 | Not Tried |
22 Oct 2011 (Pedro)
Evening
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goacher's - Gold Star | 5.10 | | |
| Hogs Back - Tongham TEA (previously T.E.A.) | 4.20 | | |
| St Austell - HSD | 5.00 | | |
| Oakham - Mompesson's Gold (superseded by 5.2% version - see separate entry) | 5.00 | | |
| Old Dairy (being contract brewed after it closed) - Silver Top | 4.50 | | |
| Wantsum - More's Head (previously 3.4% & 3.5%) | 3.70 | Not Tried | |
| Canterbury Ales (sometimes badged as Canterbrew) - The Miller's Ale (originally 4.5%) | 4.20 | Not Tried | |
| Kent - Pale | 4.00 | Not Tried |
22 Oct 2011 (Ian)
There aren't too many pubs that I would happily spend a few hours drinking beer than here. After cycling up from Marden to here, I was in need of a refreshing beverage. The person behind the bar was fantastic and put on an Oakham beer just because I asked. Good pub.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oakham - Mompesson's Gold (superseded by 5.2% version - see separate entry) | 5.00 | | The woman behind the bar kindly put this on for me as I had requested an Oakham beer. It was in exquisite condition. Some tea flavour but quickly settled down into a really good slightly citrusy strong golden ale. |
| Canterbury Ales (sometimes badged as Canterbrew) - The Miller's Ale (originally 4.5%) | 4.20 | | A really good brown bitter in excellent condition. |
| Goacher's - Gold Star | 5.10 | Not Tried | |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - Gale's HSB | 4.80 | Not Tried | |
| Adnams - Ghost Ship | 4.50 | Not Tried | |
| Old Dairy (being contract brewed after it closed) - Silver Top | 4.50 | Not Tried | |
| Kent - Pale | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Acorn - Warrior IPA | 5.00 | Not Tried |
21 Oct 2011 (Pedro)
Evening
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Old Dairy (being contract brewed after it closed) - Silver Top | 4.50 | | |
| Acorn - Warrior IPA | 5.00 | | |
| St Austell - HSD | 5.00 | | |
| Wantsum - More's Head (previously 3.4% & 3.5%) | 3.70 | | |
| Adnams - Ghost Ship | 4.50 | | |
| Goacher's - Gold Star | 5.10 | Not Tried | |
| Old Dairy (being contract brewed after it closed) - Silver Top | 4.50 | Not Tried | |
| Canterbury Ales (sometimes badged as Canterbrew) - The Miller's Ale (originally 4.5%) | 4.20 | Not Tried |
21 Oct 2011 (Pedro)
Lunchtime
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Old Dairy (being contract brewed after it closed) - Silver Top | 4.50 | | |
| Canterbury Ales (sometimes badged as Canterbrew) - The Miller's Ale (originally 4.5%) | 4.20 | | |
| Goacher's - Gold Star | 5.10 | Not Tried | |
| Orkney (Sinclair) - Raven Ale | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
| St Austell - HSD | 5.00 | Not Tried | |
| Wantsum - More's Head (previously 3.4% & 3.5%) | 3.70 | Not Tried | |
| Adnams - Ghost Ship | 4.50 | Not Tried | |
| Ilkley - Stout Mary | 4.50 | Not Tried | ran out |
| Kent - Pale | 4.00 | Not Tried | ran out |
| Acorn - Warrior IPA | 5.00 | Not Tried | |
| Beer Rocks - Scary | 4.40 | 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