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The Phoenix (Free House)
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| Beer (sort) | Average Score (sort) | No. Samples (sort) |
|---|---|---|
| Banks's - Young's London Original (was Bitter) - previously brewed in Bedford and at Wychwood |  | 2 |
| Dark Star - Old Ale (aka Old Chestnut) | | 1 |
| St Austell - Tinner's Ale |  | 1 |
| Ramsbury - Flint Knapper | | 1 |
| Taunton Brewing Co. - Phoenix | | 1 |
| Marston's - Bass | | 1 |
| Wantsum - More's Head (previously 3.4% & 3.5%) | | 1 |
| Wantsum - 1381 | | 2 |
| Moorhouse's - Wicked Witch | Not Tried | 0 |
| Skinner's - Betty Stogs Bitter | Not Tried | 0 |
| Wolf - Granny Wouldn't Like It !!! | Not Tried | 0 |
| Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - No. 5 | Not Tried | 0 |
| Springhead - Charlie's Angel | Not Tried | 0 |
| Loddon - Ferryman's Gold | Not Tried | 0 |
| Oakham - Beermonster | Not Tried | 0 |
| Loddon - Hullabaloo | Not Tried | 0 |
| Brewster's - Rutterkin (superseded by 5% version) | Not Tried | 0 |
| Blindmans - Mine Beer | Not Tried | 0 |
| Taunton Brewing Co. - Taunton Castle | Not Tried | 0 |
| Saltaire - Bavarian Gold | Not Tried | 0 |
| Timothy Taylor - Landlord | Not Tried | 0 |
| Eagle (formerly Wells & Young's, formerly Charles Wells, formerly Wells) - Young's London Special (was Special) | Not Tried | 0 |
| Moorhouse's - Pendle Witches Brew | Not Tried | 0 |
| White - Wizard Wand Waver | Not Tried | 0 |
| Hop Back - Summer Lightning | Not Tried | 0 |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - London Pride | Not Tried | 0 |
| Eagle (formerly Wells & Young's, formerly Charles Wells, formerly Wells) - Courage Directors (use Banks's entry now please) | Not Tried | 0 |
| Cotleigh - Seahawk Gold (formerly Golden Seahawk) | Not Tried | 0 |
| Brains - SA | Not Tried | 0 |
| Eagle (formerly Wells & Young's, formerly Charles Wells, formerly Wells) - Wells Bombardier (now superseded by 4.1% version) | Not Tried | 0 |
| Wadworth - 6X | Not Tried | 0 |
Visits Details
05 Jul 2010 (ChrisE)
This pub has changed hands again after another temporary closure. This former Enterprise Inns pub is now a genuine Free House. My visit was on a quiet Monday lunchtime so I was able to enjoy a good chat with the landlord (who has been here for about a fortnight), and the other customer. I did not eat here but the sandwiches and hot dogs appeared to be good value.
A supply of Wantsum beers was expected to be delivered later in the day.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Austell - Tinner's Ale | 3.70 | | A session beer, deep amber in colour, malty, nutty flavour. |
| Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - No. 5 | 4.40 | Not Tried | This ran out whilst my pint was being poured. |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - London Pride | 4.10 | Not Tried | |
| Banks's - Young's London Original (was Bitter) - previously brewed in Bedford and at Wychwood | 3.70 | Not Tried | |
| Eagle (formerly Wells & Young's, formerly Charles Wells, formerly Wells) - Wells Bombardier (now superseded by 4.1% version) | 4.30 | Not Tried |
29 Jun 2010 (Andrew)
What a scorcher. Sat out the back and roasted. The pub was quite busy inside which was good to see; as were the 2 Wantsum beers that were on.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wantsum - More's Head (previously 3.4% & 3.5%) | 3.70 | | Cloudy with bits floating in it but even still it was a tasty pint. It's has quite a rough, unsophisticated hop that I'm getting to like the taste of. |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - London Pride | 4.10 | Not Tried | |
| St Austell - Tinner's Ale | 3.70 | Not Tried | |
| Eagle (formerly Wells & Young's, formerly Charles Wells, formerly Wells) - Wells Bombardier (now superseded by 4.1% version) | 4.30 | Not Tried | |
| Wantsum - 1381 | 3.80 | Not Tried |
30 Apr 2010 (Andrew)
Handful of people in the pub but as it was quite warm we sat out the back.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marston's - Bass | 4.40 | | Good condition, tasty pint. |
| Hop Back - Summer Lightning | 5.00 | Not Tried | |
| Eagle (formerly Wells & Young's, formerly Charles Wells, formerly Wells) - Courage Directors (use Banks's entry now please) | 4.80 | Not Tried | |
| Brains - SA | 4.20 | Not Tried | |
| Wadworth - 6X | 4.10 | Not Tried | |
| Skinner's - Betty Stogs Bitter | 4.00 | Not Tried |
09 Apr 2010 (Andrew)
The pub has changed hands so it was interesting to see what beers they had on. The inside of the pub hadn't changed much. All the lager-taps were now back in use though and the piped music was a bit louder than usual. Anyway, we sat out the back over looking the railway and enjoyed the early spring sunshine.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wantsum - 1381 | 3.80 | | Not in fantastic condition but quite acceptable. Pale golden-brown colour with earthy citrus notes. |
| Timothy Taylor - Landlord | 4.30 | Not Tried | |
| Moorhouse's - Pendle Witches Brew | 5.10 | Not Tried |
21 Dec 2009 (Andrew)
Wow I've not been to a pub in over 3 weeks! ...and this is a good pub to break the fast. Met my now ex-boss here for a swift one. There was one other customer in sitting at the bar.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taunton Brewing Co. - Phoenix | 3.60 | | Light sandy-brown coloured beer with a slightly apply flavour to it. A refreshing session beer. |
| Brewster's - Rutterkin (superseded by 5% version) | 4.60 | Not Tried | |
| Blindmans - Mine Beer | 4.20 | Not Tried | |
| Banks's - Young's London Original (was Bitter) - previously brewed in Bedford and at Wychwood | 3.70 | Not Tried | |
| Taunton Brewing Co. - Taunton Castle | 4.30 | Not Tried | |
| Saltaire - Bavarian Gold | 4.20 | Not Tried |
21 Nov 2009 (Blair)
Me and my dad fancied a trip to Canterbury and this ended up being our first port of call. I really like this pub, very chilled out and relaxing. Perfect place to while away a few hours, just a shame it's so far from the station.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ramsbury - Flint Knapper | 4.20 | | Nice fruity bitter with a little caramel. Maybe a little coffee, actually quite a complex beer. I rather liked it. |
| Springhead - Charlie's Angel | 4.50 | Not Tried | |
| Loddon - Hullabaloo | 4.20 | Not Tried |
20 Nov 2009 (Andrew)
A few people were in eating. We sat at the back on the comfy sofas and enjoyed our beer. Well I enjoyed my beer; my companions enjoyed their real-cider. There were 6 beers on but I can't remember the other 2
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Banks's - Young's London Original (was Bitter) - previously brewed in Bedford and at Wychwood | 3.70 | | Bit of caramel in it this time. Well balanced, refreshing light brown bitter. |
| Loddon - Ferryman's Gold | 4.40 | Not Tried | |
| Loddon - Hullabaloo | 4.20 | Not Tried | |
| Oakham - Beermonster | 4.80 | Not Tried |
13 Nov 2009 (Andrew)
A swift visit for a quick pint. Quite a few people in which kept Linda busy on the food front.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Banks's - Young's London Original (was Bitter) - previously brewed in Bedford and at Wychwood | 3.70 | | Just what I wanted. I often overlook this because I can get it more or less anywhere. It's an excellent light-brown session bitter. Hints of syrupy malt and earthy hops. Ace. |
| Wolf - Granny Wouldn't Like It !!! | 4.80 | Not Tried | |
| Springhead - Charlie's Angel | 4.50 | Not Tried | |
| Loddon - Ferryman's Gold | 4.40 | Not Tried | |
| Oakham - Beermonster | 4.80 | Not Tried |
30 Oct 2009 (Andrew)
Sat at the back on the sofa and enjoyed my pint.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wantsum - 1381 | 3.80 | | Brown beer with earthy hop bite - quite pronounced bite on the finish |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - London Pride | 4.10 | Not Tried | |
| Cotleigh - Seahawk Gold (formerly Golden Seahawk) | 4.20 | Not Tried | |
| Banks's - Young's London Original (was Bitter) - previously brewed in Bedford and at Wychwood | 3.70 | Not Tried | |
| Eagle (formerly Wells & Young's, formerly Charles Wells, formerly Wells) - Wells Bombardier (now superseded by 4.1% version) | 4.30 | Not Tried | |
| Dark Star - Old Ale (aka Old Chestnut) | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Moorhouse's - Wicked Witch | 4.40 | Not Tried |
23 Oct 2009 (Andrew)
Only a couple of other people in which gave the pub a very relaxed feel. We sat on the comfy sofas at the back and talked about this and that.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dark Star - Old Ale (aka Old Chestnut) | 4.00 | | Proper old fashioned beer. Light, gravelly, mellow. Dark-dark brown-black in colour. Good stuff |
| Banks's - Young's London Original (was Bitter) - previously brewed in Bedford and at Wychwood | 3.70 | Not Tried | |
| Eagle (formerly Wells & Young's, formerly Charles Wells, formerly Wells) - Young's London Special (was Special) | 4.50 | Not Tried | |
| White - Wizard Wand Waver | 4.50 | Not Tried |
About The Phoenix
Summary of Beer Scores
| Total | |
|---|---|
 | 12 |
| 66 |
| 67 |
 | 38 |
 | 4 |
The pub is found in Canterbury, Kent, CT1 3DB.
Single roomed thin pub in Old Dover Road with excellent atmosphere and a great range of beers. Gets busy during cricket week when those who know, pack it out. 10% discount on real ale for CAMRA card carrying members.
We have visited this pub 140 times, seen 300 different beers and tried 140 of them.
Postcode: CT1 3DB