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The Flower Pot (Free House)
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| Beer (sort) | Average Score (sort) | No. Samples (sort) |
|---|---|---|
| BrewDog - Punk IPA |  | 1 |
| Dark Star - American Pale Ale (some has also been brewed by Fuller's) | | 1 |
| Kent - Pale | | 1 |
| Acorn - Old Moor Porter | | 1 |
| Swannay (formerly Highland) - Island Hopping | | 1 |
| Fyne - Avalanche |  | 1 |
| Kent - Black Gold | | 1 |
| Goacher's - Gold Star | | 3 |
| Dark Star - Hophead was 3.8% (some has also been brewed by Fuller's) | | 1 |
| Mighty Oak - Simply the Best | | 1 |
| Greene King - Sorcerer | | 1 |
| Keltek - Golden Lance | | 1 |
| Rudgate - Ruby Mild | | 2 |
| Wychwood (now brewed at Banks's) - Hot Choclate | | 1 |
| Swannay (formerly Highland) - Orkney IPA | | 2 |
| Three Tuns - Mild | | 3 |
| Wagglers (Weltons) - Best Bitter DB | | 1 |
| Royal Tunbridge Wells - RPA | | 2 |
| Skinner's (now brewed by Goodh) - Heligan Honey | Not Tried | 0 |
| Goddards - Fuggle (or Fuggle Dee-Dum) | Not Tried | 0 |
| Burton Bridge - Springtime Ale (aka Spring Ale) | Not Tried | 0 |
| RCH - PG Steam | Not Tried | 0 |
| Wantsum - Black Pig | Not Tried | 0 |
| Wantsum - More's Head (previously 3.4% & 3.5%) | Not Tried | 0 |
| Royal Tunbridge Wells - Golden Ticket | Not Tried | 0 |
| Triple fff - Alton's Pride | Not Tried | 0 |
| Swannay (formerly Highland) - Orkney Best | Not Tried | 0 |
| Mighty Oak - Captain Bob | Not Tried | 0 |
| Orkney (Sinclair) - Raven Ale | Not Tried | 0 |
| Old Dairy (being contract brewed after it closed) - Sun Top | Not Tried | 0 |
| Fyne - Maverick | Not Tried | 0 |
| Robinsons - Ginger Tom | Not Tried | 0 |
| BrewDog - Punk IPA | Not Tried | 0 |
| Old Dairy (being contract brewed after it closed) - Spring Top | Not Tried | 0 |
| Northumberland - Newcastle Pride | Not Tried | 0 |
| Three Tuns - XXX | Not Tried | 0 |
| Broughton - Merlin | Not Tried | 0 |
Visits Details
01 May 2011 (Dosser)
No wedding ales here. Royalty free zone this weekend. A few of us in enjoying a great range of ales.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dark Star - American Pale Ale (some has also been brewed by Fuller's) | 4.70 | | All loved this one. Ran out Sunday. |
| Swannay (formerly Highland) - Island Hopping | 3.90 | | Everyone thought this was the beer of the day |
| Goacher's - Gold Star | 5.10 | | lovely |
| Dark Star - Hophead was 3.8% (some has also been brewed by Fuller's) | 3.40 | | Well recieved |
| Keltek - Golden Lance | 3.80 | | Most enjoyed this |
| Mighty Oak - Simply the Best | 4.40 | Not Tried | Ran out |
| Old Dairy (being contract brewed after it closed) - Sun Top | 3.60 | Not Tried | |
| Robinsons - Ginger Tom | 4.30 | Not Tried | |
| Wychwood (now brewed at Banks's) - Hot Choclate | 3.90 | Not Tried | Ran out |
| Old Dairy (being contract brewed after it closed) - Spring Top | 4.00 | Not Tried | A new beer that went down well |
| Kent - Pale | 4.00 | Not Tried |
26 Apr 2011 (Pedro)
Evening for Jam session...very good !
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goacher's - Gold Star | 5.10 | | |
| Mighty Oak - Simply the Best | 4.40 | | |
| Wychwood (now brewed at Banks's) - Hot Choclate | 3.90 | | |
| Wagglers (Weltons) - Best Bitter DB | 4.00 | | |
| Kent - Black Gold | 4.00 | | |
| Triple fff - Alton's Pride | 3.80 | Not Tried | ran out |
| Mighty Oak - Captain Bob | 3.80 | Not Tried | ran out |
25 Apr 2011 (Dosser)
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kent - Pale | 4.00 | | |
| Goacher's - Gold Star | 5.10 | | |
| Royal Tunbridge Wells - RPA | 5.20 |  | |
| Triple fff - Alton's Pride | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
| Swannay (formerly Highland) - Orkney Best | 3.60 | Not Tried | Ran out |
| Mighty Oak - Captain Bob | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
| Wychwood (now brewed at Banks's) - Hot Choclate | 3.90 | Not Tried | |
| Wagglers (Weltons) - Best Bitter DB | 4.00 | Not Tried |
21 Apr 2011 (Pedro)
Late
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Swannay (formerly Highland) - Orkney IPA | 4.80 | | |
| Goacher's - Gold Star | 5.10 | Not Tried | |
| Royal Tunbridge Wells - RPA | 5.20 | Not Tried |
20 Apr 2011 (Pedro)
Evening
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Swannay (formerly Highland) - Orkney IPA | 4.80 | | |
| Three Tuns - Mild | 3.40 | | |
| Royal Tunbridge Wells - RPA | 5.20 | | |
| Goacher's - Gold Star | 5.10 | Not Tried | |
| Goddards - Fuggle (or Fuggle Dee-Dum) | 4.80 | Not Tried | |
| RCH - PG Steam | 3.90 | Not Tried | |
| Kent - Pale | 4.00 | Not Tried |
18 Apr 2011 (Pedro)
Early evening
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Three Tuns - Mild | 3.40 | | Superb taste for a beer of this strength ! |
| Goddards - Fuggle (or Fuggle Dee-Dum) | 4.80 | Not Tried | |
| Burton Bridge - Springtime Ale (aka Spring Ale) | 4.70 | Not Tried | |
| RCH - PG Steam | 3.90 | Not Tried | |
| Wantsum - Black Pig | 4.80 | Not Tried | |
| Wantsum - More's Head (previously 3.4% & 3.5%) | 3.70 | Not Tried | |
| Royal Tunbridge Wells - Golden Ticket | 5.00 | Not Tried | Pump clip says Spa Brewery but told sent by RTW so may revise when i find more info ! |
11 Apr 2011 (Pedro)
Took afternoon off to enjoy the last of the sunshine !
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acorn - Old Moor Porter | 4.40 | | |
| Greene King - Sorcerer | 4.50 | | |
| Goacher's - Gold Star | 5.10 | Not Tried | |
| Orkney (Sinclair) - Raven Ale | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
| Fyne - Maverick | 4.20 | Not Tried | |
| Kent - Pale | 4.00 | Not Tried |
09 Apr 2011 (Dosser)
Avalache is on again, just for Ian. 9 beers onto night. Dave has completed the new wooden floor and oversized pint glasses including 1/3 of a pint measures are on the way. Another late night with a full pub of real ale drinkers.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| BrewDog - Punk IPA | 5.40 | | Out of this world |
| Fyne - Avalanche | 4.50 | | Great condition |
| Rudgate - Ruby Mild | 4.40 | Not Tried | |
| Orkney (Sinclair) - Raven Ale | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
| Acorn - Old Moor Porter | 4.40 | Not Tried | |
| Fyne - Maverick | 4.20 | Not Tried | |
| Northumberland - Newcastle Pride | 4.30 | Not Tried | |
| Three Tuns - XXX | 4.30 | Not Tried | Very popular |
| Kent - Pale | 4.00 | Not Tried |
08 Apr 2011 (Pedro)
Afternoon
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rudgate - Ruby Mild | 4.40 | | |
| Orkney (Sinclair) - Raven Ale | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
| Fyne - Maverick | 4.20 | Not Tried | |
| BrewDog - Punk IPA | 6.00 | Not Tried | |
| Northumberland - Newcastle Pride | 4.30 | Not Tried | |
| Three Tuns - XXX | 4.30 | Not Tried | |
| Kent - Pale | 4.00 | Not Tried |
07 Apr 2011 (Pedro)
Morning returned later
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rudgate - Ruby Mild | 4.40 | | |
| Three Tuns - Mild | 3.40 | | |
| Goacher's - Gold Star | 5.10 | Not Tried | |
| Broughton - Merlin | 4.20 | Not Tried | |
| Skinner's (now brewed by Goodh) - Heligan Honey | 4.20 | Not Tried | |
| Fyne - Maverick | 4.20 | Not Tried | |
| BrewDog - Punk IPA | 6.00 | Not Tried | |
| Northumberland - Newcastle Pride | 4.30 | 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