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Larkins' Alehouse (Free House)
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| Beer (sort) | Average Score (sort) | No. Samples (sort) |
|---|---|---|
| Goacher's - Real Mild Ale |  | 1 |
| Bristol Beer Factory - White Milk Stout |  | 1 |
| Burning Sky - Aurora | | 1 |
| Three Legs - Pale #3 | | 1 |
| Kent - Kashmir IPA | | 1 |
| Three Legs - India Black Ale | | 1 |
| Long Man - Rising Giant | | 1 |
| Iron Pier - Perry St Pale |  | 1 |
| Iron Pier - Woodlands IPA | | 1 |
| Only With Love - Halland | | 1 |
| Gun - Project Babylon Pale Ale | | 1 |
| Bexley - Hills & Holes Kent Hop Pale | Not Tried | 0 |
| Bexley - BOB (Bexley's Own Beer) | Not Tried | 0 |
| Kent - Prohibition | Not Tried | 0 |
| Pig & Porter - Caravan (was 3.6%) | Not Tried | 0 |
| Kent - Session Pale | Not Tried | 0 |
| Iron Pier - Milk Stout | Not Tried | 0 |
| Tonbridge - Blonde Ambition | Not Tried | 0 |
| Kent - The Quiet American | Not Tried | 0 |
| Bexley - Anchor Bay IPA | Not Tried | 0 |
| Only With Love - Bongo | Not Tried | 0 |
| Bexley - Bursted Session Bitter (was 3.8%) | Not Tried | 0 |
| Iron Pier - Summer Pale | Not Tried | 0 |
| Larkins - Traditional | Not Tried | 0 |
| Salopian - Lemon Dream | Not Tried | 0 |
| Tonbridge - IPA | Not Tried | 0 |
| Tonbridge - Rustic | Not Tried | 0 |
| Hop Fuzz - Martello (superseded by 4.5% version) | Not Tried | 0 |
| Gun - Scaramanga Extra Pale Ale | Not Tried | 0 |
| Goacher's - Gold Star | Not Tried | 0 |
| Long Man - Long Blonde | Not Tried | 0 |
| Goacher's - Crown Imperial Stout | Not Tried | 0 |
| Tonbridge - Traditional | Not Tried | 0 |
Linda Kilby
Visits Details
17 Jun 2023 (Wittenden)
A large group in on a muggy Saturday lunchtime.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burning Sky - Aurora | 5.60 | | Grand juicy Sussex Pale. Up there with Jaipur. |
| Salopian - Lemon Dream | 4.50 | Not Tried | |
| Tonbridge - Rustic | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Gun - Scaramanga Extra Pale Ale | 3.90 | Not Tried | |
| Bristol Beer Factory - White Milk Stout | 4.50 | Not Tried |
16 Jun 2023 (Dosser)
After a trip to Hastings and Eastbourne it was time for a pint in this classic micro. Not many in on a hot evening compared to usual. All prices are up since our last visit.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bristol Beer Factory - White Milk Stout | 4.50 | | Good condition. £4.50. |
| Gun - Project Babylon Pale Ale | 4.60 | | £4.60 a pint, fresh on but too warm and a little fresh. |
10 Jun 2023 (Wittenden)
Romantically crepuscular, owing to an unplanned powercut on a hot Saturday noon.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kent - Kashmir IPA | 5.00 | | Hazy IPA.Tropical fruit,herbal lemon,spice.In great condition. |
| Larkins - Traditional | 3.40 | Not Tried | |
| Only With Love - Bongo | 5.00 | Not Tried | |
| Iron Pier - Summer Pale | 4.20 | Not Tried |
03 Jun 2023 (Wittenden)
Early noon time ; a large family group enjoying their visit.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goacher's - Real Mild Ale | 3.40 | | In superlative condition. Chocolate, berry fruits with entrancing hop acidity to lead you on. |
| Larkins - Traditional | 3.40 | Not Tried | |
| Kent - Prohibition | 4.80 | Not Tried | |
| Kent - The Quiet American | 4.20 | Not Tried |
13 May 2023 (Wittenden)
Quiet on a sunny May Saturday noontime. More people outside than in.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iron Pier - Woodlands IPA | 4.80 | | Badged as Woodlands IPA.Bronze, arboreal.Hedge and stone fruit. |
| Larkins - Traditional | 3.40 | Not Tried | |
| Kent - Session Pale | 3.70 | Not Tried | |
| Iron Pier - Milk Stout | 4.40 | Not Tried |
15 Apr 2023 (Wittenden)
Busy on a suddenly spring like April Saturday noon.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iron Pier - Perry St Pale | 3.70 | | Nettley,light pale ale. |
| Bexley - BOB (Bexley's Own Beer) | 4.20 | Not Tried | |
| Kent - Prohibition | 4.80 | Not Tried | |
| Pig & Porter - Caravan (was 3.6%) | 3.40 | Not Tried |
01 Apr 2023 (Wittenden)
Some verbose company this morning.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Long Man - Rising Giant | 4.80 | | Zesty hops.Long bitter finish.Transcendental. |
| Goacher's - Crown Imperial Stout | 4.50 | Not Tried | |
| Tonbridge - Traditional | 3.60 | Not Tried | |
| Bexley - Hills & Holes Kent Hop Pale | 3.80 | Not Tried |
25 Mar 2023 (Wittenden)
Midday on a gustily Lenten Saturday. A few in.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Three Legs - India Black Ale | 4.30 | | Black coffee,arboreal hops, pleasantly astringent dry finish. |
| Larkins - Traditional | 3.40 | Not Tried | |
| Goacher's - Gold Star | 5.10 | Not Tried | |
| Long Man - Long Blonde | 3.80 | Not Tried |
18 Mar 2023 (Wittenden)
Quiet on a sunny March Saturday lunchtime.Prices raised noticeably.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Three Legs - Pale #3 | 3.70 | | Flavoursome pale ale.Citrus, with hedge fruits to the finish. |
| Larkins - Traditional | 3.40 | Not Tried | |
| Tonbridge - IPA | 4.80 | Not Tried | |
| Hop Fuzz - Martello (superseded by 4.5% version) | 4.40 | Not Tried |
11 Mar 2023 (Wittenden)
Quiet on a lenten Saturday noon.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Only With Love - Halland | 4.90 | | Unassuming oatmeal stout. |
| Tonbridge - Blonde Ambition | 4.20 | Not Tried | |
| Bexley - Anchor Bay IPA | 4.80 | Not Tried | |
| Bexley - Bursted Session Bitter (was 3.8%) | 3.40 | Not Tried |
About the Larkins' Alehouse
Summary of Beer Scores
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|---|---|
| 12 |
| 163 |
| 64 |
 | 2 |
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The pub is found in Cranbrook, Kent, TN17 3EB.
Long awaited micropub in a former florist's shop in the High Street. Long narrow room,with servery bar counter to the back. Beers served on gravity dispense from a cool room to the rear. Some tables and chairs to the front. Opened on Friday 6th October 2017. Unisex toilet. Local CAMRA branch Pub of the Year 2019, 2020, 2022 and 2024. CAMRA West Kent Pub of the Year 2022. CAMRA Kent Regional Pub of the Year 2022.
We have visited this pub 235 times, seen 329 different beers and tried 155 of them.
Postcode: TN17 3EB