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Larkins' Alehouse (Free House)

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Beer (sort)Average Score (sort)No. Samples (sort)
Kent - Yule LogExceptional1
Iron Pier - BitterExcellent1
Goacher's - Gold StarExcellent1
Larkins - TraditionalExcellent1
Kent - Tropic AleExcellent1
Three Legs - Oatmeal StoutExcellent1
Angels & Demons (now uses McCanns branding not its own) - Hukin's PaleExcellent1
Iron Pier - PorterGood1
Gun - Scaramanga Extra Pale AleGood1
Bedlam - PorterGood1
Iron Pier - Perry St PaleGood1
Iron Pier - West Coast IPAGood1
Canterbury Ales (sometimes badged as Canterbrew) - The Pardoner's AleGood1
Pig & Porter - SkylarkingNot Tried0
Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - ÜberHopNot Tried0
Tonbridge - TraditionalNot Tried0
Only With Love - Yacht RockNot Tried0
Only With Love - Champion Big Session IPANot Tried0
Siren Craft - Broken Dream Breakfast StoutNot Tried0
Bedlam - ClemencyNot Tried0
Gun - Project Babylon Pale AleNot Tried0
Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - No. 3Not Tried0
Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - Little CrackerNot Tried0
Only With Love - High FivesNot Tried0
Only With Love - HallandNot Tried0
Kent - The Quiet AmericanNot Tried0
Canterbury Ales (sometimes badged as Canterbrew) - The Merchant'sNot Tried0
Picture 1. Larkins' Alehouse, Cranbrook, Kent
Linda Kilby

Visits Details

18 Feb 2023 (Wittenden)
Early doors on a cloudy Saturday lunchtime.
BeerABVScoreNotes
Canterbury Ales (sometimes badged as Canterbrew) - The Pardoner's Ale4.10GoodSweetish citrus led pale ale.
Larkins - Traditional3.40Not Tried
Three Legs - Oatmeal Stout4.50Not Tried
Only With Love - Champion Big Session IPA4.90Not Tried
11 Feb 2023 (Wittenden)
Lively on a gloomy Saturday lunchtime.I was the only clean-shaven bloke there.
BeerABVScoreNotes
Three Legs - Oatmeal Stout4.50ExcellentDry,black,oaty oiliness.
Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - ÜberHop5.20Not Tried
Tonbridge - Traditional3.60Not Tried
Only With Love - Yacht Rock3.80Not Tried
04 Feb 2023 (Wittenden)
Quiet on a mild but cloudy Saturday lunchtime.
BeerABVScoreNotes
Bedlam - Porter5.00GoodDark broon.Roast chocolate.Bit like a strong mild.
Larkins - Traditional3.40Not Tried
Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - No. 35.00Not Tried
Pig & Porter - Skylarking4.00Not Tried
28 Jan 2023 (Wittenden)
Filling up on a January Saturday lunchtime.
BeerABVScoreNotes
Kent - Tropic Ale4.90ExcellentFruit 'n'juice.
Larkins - Traditional3.40Not Tried
Kent - The Quiet American4.20Not Tried
Canterbury Ales (sometimes badged as Canterbrew) - The Merchant's4.00Not Tried
21 Jan 2023 (Wittenden)
Midday on a bright and frosty morning.
BeerABVScoreNotes
Goacher's - Gold Star5.10ExcellentElegant English Pale Ale.Spice.
Larkins - Traditional3.40Not Tried
Gun - Scaramanga Extra Pale Ale3.90Not Tried
Only With Love - Halland4.90Not Tried
14 Jan 2023 (Wittenden)
Halfway through January, and this is my first pub visit:must try harder.Quiet lunchtime on a noisome Saturday.
BeerABVScoreNotes
Iron Pier - Bitter4.00ExcellentTrad, delicious and spicy.
Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - No. 35.00Not TriedTempted.
Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - Little Cracker5.00Not Tried
Only With Love - High Fives4.20Not Tried
04 Jan 2023 (Magnus Greel)
Already a couple of chaps at the bar upon my 13.57 arrival at this friendly and welcoming micropub which got much busier as the afternoon progressed until my 16.45 departure for the bus back to Tenterden. My first and long overdue visit and I look forward to returning soon.
BeerABVScoreNotes
Kent - Yule Log4.50ExceptionalCreamy chocolate and hazelnut nectar with just a hint of roasted coffee.
Larkins - Traditional3.40ExcellentNot over malty crisp dry and nutty cooking bitter.
Gun - Scaramanga Extra Pale Ale3.90GoodHoppy with tropical fruits yet I found this lacking the expected punchiness hence a tad bland and watery.
Iron Pier - West Coast IPA5.20GoodFound this a tad sour with a hint of treacle aftertaste.
10 Dec 2022 (Wittenden)
Packed on a chilly Saturday lunchtime for a presentation from CAMRA to the Kent pub of the Year.Last time I attended a CAMRA event it was a youngsters' organisation! Well deserved.
BeerABVScoreNotes
Iron Pier - Porter5.30GoodBlack chocolate.Balsamic.
Larkins - Traditional3.40Not Tried
Gun - Scaramanga Extra Pale Ale3.90Not Tried
Gun - Project Babylon Pale Ale4.60Not Tried
03 Dec 2022 (Wittenden)
Busy on a raw December Saturday lunchtime. A Caledonian vibe.
BeerABVScoreNotes
Angels & Demons (now uses McCanns branding not its own) - Hukin's Pale4.10ExcellentHazy,spicy pale ale,stone fruit.4 1/2 star worthy. Delicious.
Siren Craft - Broken Dream Breakfast Stout6.50Not Tried
Iron Pier - West Coast IPA5.20Not Tried
Bedlam - Clemency4.20Not Tried
01 Dec 2022 (Wittenden)
Late afternoon,dusk visit.Folk were enjoying their pies 'n'mash.
BeerABVScoreNotes
Iron Pier - Perry St Pale3.70GoodNettley pale ale.On the thin side.
Larkins - Traditional3.40Not Tried
Goacher's - Gold Star5.10Not Tried
Siren Craft - Broken Dream Breakfast Stout6.50Not Tried

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About the Larkins' Alehouse

The pub sign. Larkins' Alehouse, Cranbrook, Kent

Summary of Beer Scores

 Total
Exceptional11
Excellent155
Good60
Acceptable2
Poor-

Website.

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 222 times, seen 321 different beers and tried 148 of them.

Map location

Postcode: TN17 3EB