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The Firkin Alehouse (Free House)
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| Beer (sort) | Average Score (sort) | No. Samples (sort) |
|---|---|---|
| Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - Oatmeal Stout |  | 1 |
| Franklins - Pudding Stout | | 1 |
| Potbelly - Made in England | | 1 |
| Dark Star - Hophead was 3.8% (some has also been brewed by Fuller's) | | 1 |
| Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - East Kent India Pale Ale | | 1 |
| Canterbury Brewers - Canterbury Haka | | 1 |
| Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - No. 7 | | 1 |
| Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - No. 5 | | 1 |
| Titanic - Iceberg |  | 1 |
| Old Dairy (being contract brewed after it closed) - Gold Top | | 1 |
| Canterbury Brewers - Stout Engenius | | 1 |
| Tonbridge - Rustic | | 1 |
| Brentwood - Hope & Glory | | 1 |
| Dark Star - Revelation | | 1 |
| Spencer's - Blonde Light Golden Ale | | 1 |
| Adventure - South |  | 1 |
| Hop Fuzz - Tomahawk | | 1 |
| Caveman (latterly a cuckoo at Leatherbritches) - Citra (brewed at Kent Brewery) | | 1 |
| Oakleaf (now see Fallen Acorn entries) - Quercus Folium | | 1 |
| Spencer's - Bitter | | 1 |
| Medieval - War of the Roses | | 1 |
| Canterbury Ales (sometimes badged as Canterbrew) - Sauvin | | 1 |
| Hop Fuzz - Steam Beer | | 1 |
| Tonbridge - Blonde Ambition | | 1 |
| Kent - Zingiber | Not Tried | 0 |
| Canterbury Brewers - Topaz | Not Tried | 0 |
| Hop Fuzz - Veteran | Not Tried | 0 |
| Wantsum - Yellow Tail | Not Tried | 0 |
| Hop Fuzz - Martello (superseded by 4.4% then 4.5% versions) | Not Tried | 0 |
| Old Dairy (being contract brewed after it closed) - Spring Top | Not Tried | 0 |
| Kent - Session Pale | Not Tried | 0 |
| Old Dairy (being contract brewed after it closed) - Red Top | Not Tried | 0 |
Michael Croxford. Photos are of the original site, not the later one or one after the second move.
Visits Details
28 Jun 2013 (Ian)
Friday afternoon and a bit quiet. Beer was in good nick as always.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tonbridge - Rustic | 4.00 | | Good dark best bitter |
| Oakleaf (now see Fallen Acorn entries) - Quercus Folium | 4.00 | | ok bitter |
| Medieval - War of the Roses | 4.60 | | Flowery hoppy golden ale. |
| Canterbury Ales (sometimes badged as Canterbrew) - Sauvin | 5.00 | | Quite hoppy. Some sweaty sox Sauvin flavour. |
21 Jun 2013 (Ian)
Late Friday afternoon. Sunny and they had 2 of my favourite beers on.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - No. 7 | 3.80 | | So drinkable |
| Tonbridge - Blonde Ambition | 4.20 | | Pale and hoppy |
| Adventure - South | 5.00 | | ok strong blonde ale |
| Old Dairy (being contract brewed after it closed) - Red Top | 3.80 | Not Tried |
19 Jun 2013 (Ian)
Quiet early evening on a hot stormy evening
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Old Dairy (being contract brewed after it closed) - Gold Top | 4.30 | | I keep forgetting how much I like this beer |
| Canterbury Brewers - Stout Engenius | 4.10 | | Good hoppy chocolaty stout |
| Spencer's - Bitter | 4.40 | | Bit flat in the condition. |
13 Jun 2013 (Ian)
Late afternoon quite quiet but a few locals and Neil the landlord always male this pub a winner.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - No. 5 | 4.40 | | Loved the malt the condition the white peppery hop finish |
| Old Dairy (being contract brewed after it closed) - Spring Top | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Kent - Session Pale | 3.70 | Not Tried |
08 May 2013 (Ian)
You know when you go into a pub for a pint and then the beer and the company are so good that you loose all sense of time and how many pints you've drunk? Well this afternoon was like that. I love that this pub is now open all afternoon, check the website for listings. Good people, good beer.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dark Star - Revelation | 5.70 | | Aroma wasn't perfect, but the condition was outstanding and so was the mouthfeel. The hop finish made up for the aroma. A very drinkable strong blond beer. |
| Wantsum - Yellow Tail | 4.50 | Not Tried | |
| Hop Fuzz - Martello (superseded by 4.4% then 4.5% versions) | 3.80 | Not Tried |
02 May 2013 (Ian)
I had a great time here this afternoon. Good beers in great condition and ended up reminiscing about Liverpool pubs.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Franklins - Pudding Stout | 4.20 | | One of the best stouts I've had in ages. Choc, not roasted or overly dry and good blackcurrant and blackberry flavours. |
| Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - East Kent India Pale Ale | 6.50 | | Brilliant condition, good malts, building hops on the finish. Spectacular. |
| Hop Fuzz - Tomahawk | 5.00 | | A bit of rubber on the flavour, good hop aroma, the crystal malt is a bit sweet. OK. |
| Kent - Zingiber | 4.10 | Not Tried |
16 Apr 2013 (ChrisE)
Early evening visit, two of us popped in here whilst waiting for a departure from the nearby bus station.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Titanic - Iceberg | 4.10 | | Had that typical Titanic burnt taste. |
| Hop Fuzz - Veteran | 4.20 | Not Tried |
15 Mar 2013 (ChrisE)
Early afternoon, we popped in for a couple of pints whilst on our way to the Leas Lift Beer Festival. Neil told us that he no longer closes during the afternoons.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Potbelly - Made in England | 4.40 | | |
| Brentwood - Hope & Glory | 4.50 | | |
| Spencer's - Blonde Light Golden Ale | 4.20 | | |
| Canterbury Brewers - Topaz | 4.70 | Not Tried | Some people on the opposite table said this was very good and well worth trying. Unfortunately we did not have time. |
07 Mar 2013 (Ian)
Nicely chatty evening where I could just sit and drink my beer
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - Oatmeal Stout | 4.60 | | Lovely full tasting stout |
| Caveman (latterly a cuckoo at Leatherbritches) - Citra (brewed at Kent Brewery) | 4.10 | | Its ok quite hoppy but after the Gadds stout just a bit not sure maybe not as full in the mouth. Slight sulphur on aroma and flavour. Hoppy finish |
| Kent - Zingiber | 4.10 | Not Tried |
05 Mar 2013 (ChrisE)
Afternoon visit with a friend. We had a good chat with the landlord who informed us that he has recently taken another delivery from Spencer's of Ashford which should be on sale soon.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dark Star - Hophead was 3.8% (some has also been brewed by Fuller's) | 3.40 | | |
| Canterbury Brewers - Canterbury Haka | 4.10 | | |
| Hop Fuzz - Steam Beer | 4.40 | |
About The Firkin Alehouse
Summary of Beer Scores
| Total | |
|---|---|
 | 26 |
| 82 |
| 74 |
| 42 |
 | 2 |
The pub is found in Folkestone, Kent, CT20 2AY.
Micropub close to Folkestone bus station which opened in November 2012, no music or slot machines and the use of mobile phones is banned with a fine imposed for disturbing the peace. Same level gravity stillage for real ales and ciders from a separate temperature controlled cellar room. Usually at seat service. In its original location had an impressive pumpclip display of beers sold to date in the unisex toilet all laid out by brewery! Ashford, Folkestone & Romney Marsh CAMRA Branch Pub of the Year 2014. Moved overnight 24/25 September 2017 from 18 to 20 Cheriton Place into new premises and now with a bar counter to obtain service. Moved a second time to No 21 other side of street in December 2022 now with high stools and tables at front and lower sofas and seating in a snug area towards the rear.
We have visited this pub 120 times, seen 252 different beers and tried 170 of them.
Postcode: CT20 2AY