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Red Lion (Free House)
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| Beer (sort) | Average Score (sort) | No. Samples (sort) |
|---|---|---|
| Goacher's - 1066 Old Ale |  | 1 |
| Moorhouse's - Witch Hunt | | 1 |
| BrewDog - The Physics | | 1 |
| Whitstable - Oyster Stout |  | 1 |
| Goacher's - Gold Star | | 1 |
| Westerham - Finchcocks Original | | 2 |
| Old Dairy (being contract brewed after it closed) - Silver Top | | 1 |
| Northumberland - Wacky Dracy | | 1 |
| Goacher's - Crown Imperial Stout | | 3 |
| Surrey Hills - Ranmore Ale | | 1 |
| Crouch Vale - Golden Duck | | 1 |
| Goacher's - Real Mild Ale | | 5 |
| Moorhouse's - Black Cat Mild | | 1 |
| Moorhouse's - Blond Witch | | 1 |
| BrewDog - Alpha Dog | | 1 |
| Acorn - 7th Noel | | 1 |
| Newmans - Wolvers Ale | | 1 |
| 1648 - Bee-Head |  | 1 |
| Goacher's - Fine Light Ale | | 1 |
| Goacher's - Best Dark Ale (aka Original) | | 1 |
| Westerham - Audit Ale | Not Tried | 0 |
| Northumberland - Jingle Balls | Not Tried | 0 |
| Hanlons (formerly O'Hanlon's) - Original Port Stout | Not Tried | 0 |
| Loddon - Hoppit | Not Tried | 0 |
| Whitstable - Bohemium Lager | Not Tried | 0 |
| Cotleigh - Seahawk Gold (formerly Golden Seahawk) | Not Tried | 0 |
| Rudgate - Jorvik Blonde | Not Tried | 0 |
| Whitstable - Renaissance Ruby Mild | Not Tried | 0 |
| 1648 - Lion Brew | Not Tried | 0 |
| Westerham - William Wilberforce Freedom Ale | Not Tried | 0 |
| Castle Rock - Harvest Pale | Not Tried | 0 |
| Whitstable - East India Pale Ale (or EIPA) | Not Tried | 0 |
| Westerham - Summer Perle | Not Tried | 0 |
| Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - She Sells Sea Shells | Not Tried | 0 |
Visits Details
25 Apr 2011 (Pedro)
Doris was looking very well
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goacher's - Real Mild Ale | 3.40 | | |
| Goacher's - Fine Light Ale | 3.70 | Not Tried | |
| Goacher's - Crown Imperial Stout | 4.50 | Not Tried | |
| Castle Rock - Harvest Pale | 3.80 | Not Tried |
09 Mar 2011 (ChrisE)
A group of eight of us spent the lunchtime session here enjoying the good ales, and the company of some characterful locals.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Surrey Hills - Ranmore Ale | 3.80 | | This replaced the mild. I rate the Surrey Hills Brewery very highly, and this was very good. |
| Goacher's - Real Mild Ale | 3.40 | | We finished off the polypin. |
| Goacher's - Fine Light Ale | 3.70 | Not Tried | |
| Goacher's - Crown Imperial Stout | 4.50 | Not Tried | |
| Westerham - William Wilberforce Freedom Ale | 4.00 | Not Tried |
27 Dec 2010 (ChrisE)
A very busy Monday lunchtime which went on for an hour so past the usual 3pm deadline. We enjoyed monkey nuts, biltong, cherry brandy, and some excellent beers.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goacher's - Real Mild Ale | 3.40 | | |
| Old Dairy (being contract brewed after it closed) - Silver Top | 4.50 | | Superb |
| Goacher's - 1066 Old Ale | 6.70 | Not Tried |
19 Oct 2010 (Collis)
Lunchtime visit to this excellent pub.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goacher's - Gold Star | 5.10 | | |
| Westerham - Finchcocks Original | 3.50 | | |
| Whitstable - Renaissance Ruby Mild | 3.80 | Not Tried |
17 Aug 2010 (ChrisE)
A busy Tuesday lunch time session. There were a couple of cyclists and another customer waiting for the pub to open when I arrived shortly before opening time. I met a group of friends here and had a very enjoyable session.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goacher's - Real Mild Ale | 3.40 | | |
| BrewDog - Alpha Dog | 4.50 | | I did not make a note of the ABV as I thought there would be a reference to this beer somewhere on the web, but I can'f find anything about it. It was a little over 4% and had a distinctive toffee taste. |
| 1648 - Lion Brew | 3.90 | Not Tried | I did not try this, but those who were drinking it said it was a good old fashioned bitter reminiscent of Fremlins. |
19 Jun 2010 (Ian)
Summer beer festival. I sat in the same chair for nigh on 6 hours enjoying the ebb and flow of customers, including Kevin the Pickle, some guy from Littlestone, Martin and Alistair. Good day out.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goacher's - 1066 Old Ale | 6.70 | | I mean what can I say? The most interesting and characterful beer here. Rich alcohol soaked fruit aroma. Full in mouth. Hint towards sour on the finish. Really amazing. |
| BrewDog - The Physics | 5.00 | | Perfect condition, amazing toast on aroma and finish, but the fruit on the swallow was stunning. Ended up alternating between this and the Goachers Old. |
| Crouch Vale - Golden Duck | 3.80 | | Good nelson sauvin type hops with good sauvignon blanc type flavours, some lime, a little light in the mouth on the malts but then a good dry finish. |
| 1648 - Bee-Head | 4.60 | | Got this by mistake when ordering The Physics. Very drinkable well made beer. |
| Goacher's - Real Mild Ale | 3.40 | Not Tried | |
| Hanlons (formerly O'Hanlon's) - Original Port Stout | 4.80 | Not Tried | |
| Loddon - Hoppit | 3.50 | Not Tried | |
| Whitstable - Bohemium Lager | 4.90 | Not Tried | |
| Cotleigh - Seahawk Gold (formerly Golden Seahawk) | 4.20 | Not Tried | |
| Rudgate - Jorvik Blonde | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
| Whitstable - Renaissance Ruby Mild | 3.80 | Not Tried |
30 Jan 2010 (Ian)
Second stop on the cycle ride. Doris was behind the bar and I chatted with Roy about his beating at shoots. Really interesting. Out of all of the pubs I visited today, this was my favourite.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goacher's - Crown Imperial Stout | 4.50 | | Best pint I had all day. Brilliant and in perfect condition. Great malts, choc, touch of liquorice, good roasty burntness. |
| Goacher's - Real Mild Ale | 3.40 | Not Tried | |
| Whitstable - East India Pale Ale (or EIPA) | 4.10 | Not Tried |
28 Dec 2009 (ChrisE)
A warm welcome from Doris, Kate, and Rob.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goacher's - Real Mild Ale | 3.40 | | Superb. |
| Goacher's - Crown Imperial Stout | 4.50 | | This beer replaced the Fine Light which ran out. First beers from a new pin. |
| Acorn - 7th Noel | 5.40 | | Ruby coloured beer. Very flavoursome. |
| Goacher's - Fine Light Ale | 3.70 | | End of cask. This beer ran out after this round of drinks. |
| Northumberland - Jingle Balls | 4.20 | Not Tried |
31 Oct 2009 (Pedro)
Having a mini festival for Halloween, very busy!
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moorhouse's - Witch Hunt | 4.80 | | |
| Goacher's - Crown Imperial Stout | 4.50 | | |
| Moorhouse's - Black Cat Mild | 3.40 | | |
| Moorhouse's - Blond Witch | 4.40 | | |
| Newmans - Wolvers Ale | 4.10 | | |
| Northumberland - Wacky Dracy | 4.00 | |
01 Aug 2009 (Andrew)
What a great pub this is.We sat in the garden, all alone except for the exotic birds, and enjoyed to secluded sub-tropical atmosphere. I think the garden here is the best I've come across. When we were getting our drinks Doris chatted to us about the 8 beers she had on. She seemed very pleased they were all from Kent and that her locals had been enjoying them so much. Doris's; 8 Kent Beers; Jane driving - ace!
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whitstable - Oyster Stout | 4.50 | | Rich, burnt, oily, sooty, hint of tartness. Smelt of sour green appleskin (in a good way). Really very nice. |
| Goacher's - Best Dark Ale (aka Original) | 4.10 | | Good, malty, strong tasting Dark. Goachers for the Goachers drinker |
| Westerham - Finchcocks Original | 3.50 | | Hint of lime, bit of biscuit, herby. |
| Goacher's - Real Mild Ale | 3.40 | Not Tried | |
| Whitstable - East India Pale Ale (or EIPA) | 4.10 | Not Tried | |
| Westerham - Summer Perle | 3.80 | Not Tried | Had a sip of Jane's and it was lovely |
| Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - She Sells Sea Shells | 4.70 | Not Tried | |
| Westerham - Audit Ale | 6.20 | Not Tried |
About the Red Lion
Summary of Beer Scores
| Total | |
|---|---|
| 28 |
| 139 |
| 101 |
 | 48 |
 | 5 |
The pub is found in Snargate, Kent, TN29 9UQ.
One of the best pubs in England. It's in CAMRA's national pub inventory because it hasn't really changed much in the last 100 years. In fact in 2011 the Jemison family celebrated 100 years of running the pub. All beers are on gravity and Goacher's is a regular. It's locally known as Doris's after the last landlady. Before that it was Alf's. A 20 minute (no more no less) brisk walk from / to Appledore railway station. Local CAMRA branch Pub of the Year 2015. The handpumps atop the pewter bar counter were used once upon a time but not now. Extensive garden for fair-weather use. Regrettably Doris died in April 2016. The pub closed for some weeks as a result of the bereavement. Re-opened, hopefully forever, on Saturday 11th June 2016. Presume it will soon become known as Kate's! Card payments now accepted here.
We have visited this pub 141 times, seen 213 different beers and tried 128 of them.
Postcode: TN29 9UQ