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The Phoenix (Free House)
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| Beer (sort) | Average Score (sort) | No. Samples (sort) |
|---|---|---|
| Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - Summer's Day |  | 1 |
| Harviestoun - Good King Legless | | 1 |
| Wantsum - 1381 |  | 2 |
| Wantsum - Miller's Mirth | | 1 |
| Wantsum - Dynamo (superseded by 4.3% version) | | 1 |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - London Pride | | 1 |
| Whitstable - Renaissance Ruby Mild | | 1 |
| St Austell - Tinner's Ale | | 1 |
| Nelson - Master Mate Mild | | 1 |
| Wantsum - Black Pig |  | 1 |
| Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - No. 5 | | 1 |
| Theakston - Old Peculier | | 1 |
| Nelson - Santa's Salvo |  | 1 |
| Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - Little Cracker | | 1 |
| Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter | Not Tried | 0 |
| St Austell - Tribute | Not Tried | 0 |
| Eagle (formerly Wells & Young's, formerly Charles Wells, formerly Wells) - Wells Bombardier (now superseded by 4.1% version) | Not Tried | 0 |
| Wantsum - More's Head (previously 3.4% & 3.5%) | Not Tried | 0 |
| Timothy Taylor - Landlord | Not Tried | 0 |
| Wantsum - Turbulent Priest | Not Tried | 0 |
| Whitstable - East India Pale Ale (or EIPA) | Not Tried | 0 |
| Wantsum - Hengist | Not Tried | 0 |
| Nelson - Spanker | Not Tried | 0 |
| Banks's - Young's London Original (was Bitter) - previously brewed in Bedford and at Wychwood | Not Tried | 0 |
| Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - No. 3 | Not Tried | 0 |
| Brakspear (at Marston's Wychwood) - Oxford Gold | Not Tried | 0 |
| Adnams - Broadside | Not Tried | 0 |
| Sharp's - Doom Bar | Not Tried | 0 |
| Batemans - Rosey Nosey | Not Tried | 0 |
| Wantsum - Imperium | Not Tried | 0 |
Visits Details
27 Dec 2010 (Martin the Mildman)
I was the only person in for a while until a steady stream of locals turned up.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nelson - Santa's Salvo | 4.50 | | Ruby coloured but a bit hazy in true style for a Nelson beer. Hints of chocolate malt but a powdery, rubbery taste dominates. My score 13/20. |
| Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - Little Cracker | 5.00 | | Strong amber bitter with a little spiciness for extra bite. My score 14/20. |
| Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Theakston - Old Peculier | 5.60 | Not Tried | |
| Banks's - Young's London Original (was Bitter) - previously brewed in Bedford and at Wychwood | 3.70 | Not Tried |
17 Dec 2010 (Brian)
Dropped in at about 14:30. There were seven beers on at the bar plus another five pump clips stuck to the wall with these beers available out the back. Not all of the beers listed on the web site are available at the same time, but nevertheless there was plenty to choose from.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harviestoun - Good King Legless | 4.50 | | Stunning! A seasonal take on Bitter and Twisted I imagine but really superb. Amber colour, good lasting foam head. Huge front of the mouth hit of pear drops and citrus fruit, followed by a well balanced malt finish. There are definitely two separate aspects to this, so the flavours may not always be so intergrated, but this pint was great. |
| Theakston - Old Peculier | 5.60 | | Really good strong chocolate beer. Not a fruity as I remember and slightly milky. |
| Wantsum - Black Pig | 4.80 | | Nice black smokey beer. Probably my favourite from this brewer. |
| Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - No. 5 | 4.40 | Not Tried | |
| Adnams - Broadside | 4.70 | Not Tried | |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - London Pride | 4.10 | Not Tried | |
| Timothy Taylor - Landlord | 4.30 | Not Tried | |
| Sharp's - Doom Bar | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Batemans - Rosey Nosey | 4.90 | Not Tried | |
| Nelson - Santa's Salvo | 4.50 | Not Tried | |
| Wantsum - Imperium | 4.00 | Not Tried |
29 Oct 2010 (Andrew)
Ah I do like the Phoenix. Not many in but very pleasant.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whitstable - Renaissance Ruby Mild | 3.80 | | Excellent mild. Dark brown colour. Roasted malt, sharp edge to it and hint of caramel. Very drinkable low hopped pint. |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - London Pride | 4.10 | Not Tried | |
| Timothy Taylor - Landlord | 4.30 | Not Tried | |
| St Austell - Tinner's Ale | 3.70 | Not Tried | |
| Wantsum - 1381 | 3.80 | Not Tried |
09 Sep 2010 (Andrew)
Busy as it was Cricket Week. Sat outside and enjoyed the tail end of summer.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wantsum - 1381 | 3.80 | | Great condition. Bitter coffee, toasted peanuts, great stuff. |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - London Pride | 4.10 | Not Tried | |
| Timothy Taylor - Landlord | 4.30 | Not Tried | |
| Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - No. 3 | 5.00 | Not Tried | |
| Whitstable - East India Pale Ale (or EIPA) | 4.10 | Not Tried | |
| Brakspear (at Marston's Wychwood) - Oxford Gold | 4.00 | Not Tried |
27 Aug 2010 (Andrew)
A handful of folk at the bar. The barman is always friendly here and it's a good atmosphere. We sat at the rear of the pub and listened to the rock on the stereo (good stuff).
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wantsum - Dynamo (superseded by 4.3% version) | 4.60 | | Really good. Smooth and well rounded. Excellent condition. Had that toasted peanut flavour that seems to be the underlying flavour of nearly all their beers. Really enjoyed this. |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - London Pride | 4.10 | Not Tried | |
| Nelson - Spanker | 4.20 | Not Tried | |
| Banks's - Young's London Original (was Bitter) - previously brewed in Bedford and at Wychwood | 3.70 | Not Tried | |
| Eagle (formerly Wells & Young's, formerly Charles Wells, formerly Wells) - Wells Bombardier (now superseded by 4.1% version) | 4.30 | Not Tried | |
| Nelson - Master Mate Mild | 3.70 | Not Tried |
06 Aug 2010 (Andrew)
Sat out and dodged the 20 or so wasps that fancied a bit of my pint.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wantsum - Miller's Mirth | 4.20 | | Superb condition. Lovely fruity malty body with that signature earthy-reedy hop profile. Really good. |
| Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - No. 5 | 4.40 | Not Tried | |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - London Pride | 4.10 | Not Tried | |
| Whitstable - East India Pale Ale (or EIPA) | 4.10 | Not Tried | |
| Wantsum - Hengist | 5.00 | Not Tried | |
| Wantsum - More's Head (previously 3.4% & 3.5%) | 3.70 | Not Tried |
02 Aug 2010 (Andrew)
Nice little pub with friendly staff and good beer.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nelson - Master Mate Mild | 3.70 | | Good condition and lovely sweet-tartness with lots of roasted malt notes |
| Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - No. 5 | 4.40 | Not Tried | |
| St Austell - Tribute | 4.20 | Not Tried | |
| Eagle (formerly Wells & Young's, formerly Charles Wells, formerly Wells) - Wells Bombardier (now superseded by 4.1% version) | 4.30 | Not Tried | |
| Wantsum - 1381 | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
| Wantsum - More's Head (previously 3.4% & 3.5%) | 3.70 | Not Tried |
23 Jul 2010 (Alenomore)
1800 visit. Now being run by the landlord of the Rose & Crown in St Dunstans. Seems to be doing well with 7 decent ales on.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - Summer's Day | 4.30 | | |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - London Pride | 4.10 | | |
| St Austell - Tinner's Ale | 3.70 | | |
| Timothy Taylor - Landlord | 4.30 | Not Tried | |
| Eagle (formerly Wells & Young's, formerly Charles Wells, formerly Wells) - Wells Bombardier (now superseded by 4.1% version) | 4.30 | Not Tried | |
| Wantsum - Turbulent Priest | 4.40 | Not Tried | |
| Wantsum - More's Head (previously 3.4% & 3.5%) | 3.70 | Not Tried |
22 Jul 2010 (Ian)
First time here since being taken over again. 7 handpumps on, decent group of locals. Sat and drank my pint in peace. Quite a nice place to lose a few hours.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - No. 5 | 4.40 | | Very good malty bitter, maybe served a touch too cold and could have been in slightly better condition. Bloke sat at the bar said that it was very popular as lots had ordered it. |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - London Pride | 4.10 | Not Tried | |
| Timothy Taylor - Landlord | 4.30 | Not Tried | |
| St Austell - Tinner's Ale | 3.70 | Not Tried | |
| Wantsum - Turbulent Priest | 4.40 | Not Tried | |
| Wantsum - More's Head (previously 3.4% & 3.5%) | 3.70 | Not Tried |
09 Jul 2010 (Andrew)
Winner. Hot day, 2 Wantsum beers on, empty terrace, a pint. Doesn't get much better than that.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wantsum - 1381 | 3.80 | | Really very drinkable brown bitter. |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - London Pride | 4.10 | Not Tried | |
| St Austell - Tribute | 4.20 | Not Tried | |
| Eagle (formerly Wells & Young's, formerly Charles Wells, formerly Wells) - Wells Bombardier (now superseded by 4.1% version) | 4.30 | Not Tried | |
| Wantsum - More's Head (previously 3.4% & 3.5%) | 3.70 | Not Tried |
About The Phoenix
Summary of Beer Scores
| Total | |
|---|---|
| 12 |
| 66 |
| 67 |
| 38 |
 | 4 |
The pub is found in Canterbury, Kent, CT1 3DB.
Single roomed thin pub in Old Dover Road with excellent atmosphere and a great range of beers. Gets busy during cricket week when those who know, pack it out. 10% discount on real ale for CAMRA card carrying members.
We have visited this pub 140 times, seen 300 different beers and tried 140 of them.
Postcode: CT1 3DB