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The Black Lion (Free House)
| Beer (sort) | Average Score (sort) | No. Samples (sort) |
|---|---|---|
| Goacher's - Best Dark Ale (aka Original) |  | 7 |
| Goacher's - Fine Light Ale | | 7 |
| Goacher's - Crown Imperial Stout | | 1 |
| Goacher's - Real Mild Ale (now use separate 3.4% entry) | | 1 |
| Goacher's - Silver Star | | 1 |
| Goacher's - Real Mild Ale |  | 6 |
| Hopdaemon - Incubus | Not Tried | 0 |
| Shepherd Neame - Master Brew Bitter | Not Tried | 0 |
| Shepherd Neame - The Faversham Steam Brewery - Whitstable Bay Pale Ale | Not Tried | 0 |
Visits Details
13 Mar 2024 (Jack William)
Lunchtime - had a long cycle here. A few diners in, pleasant enough. Nice to see something other than Sheps in the countryside around here.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goacher's - Fine Light Ale | 3.70 | | Superb pint. Shame about the large head and the £5 price tag. |
| Goacher's - Best Dark Ale (aka Original) | 4.10 | Not Tried | |
| Shepherd Neame - The Faversham Steam Brewery - Whitstable Bay Pale Ale | 3.90 | Not Tried |
20 Jan 2024 (Andrew)
Ah the Black Lion. We'd done a nice little walk around the lanes and then come here. A loud group of dinners was in keeping the staff busy. Friendly staff.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goacher's - Fine Light Ale | 3.70 | | Fresh bitter oranges |
| Goacher's - Best Dark Ale (aka Original) | 4.10 | | Dark earthy roasted goodness. Goachers for the Goachers drinker. |
| Shepherd Neame - Master Brew Bitter | 3.70 | Not Tried |
29 Feb 2020 (Andrew)
The Goachers Mild was turned around so I guess it's usually on. Friendly staff and good food.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goacher's - Best Dark Ale (aka Original) | 4.10 |  | Rough earthy malt. Goachers for the Goachers drinker. |
| Goacher's - Fine Light Ale | 3.70 | | Orange peer and fresh. |
13 May 2017 (Andrew)
The main attraction of the day. The bar was busy when we arrived at about 3:30pm. We sat out in the garden for a bit which was enjoyable.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goacher's - Real Mild Ale | 3.40 | | Quite tight and in need of some air. I wonder if blanket pressure is being used. |
| Goacher's - Fine Light Ale | 3.70 | | After a few pints had been poured this was actually very nice but again it felt like it could have done with a bit more mellowing |
| Goacher's - Best Dark Ale (aka Original) | 4.10 |  | It was okay but the flavours hadn't come out to play yet. |
07 May 2017 (Andrew)
A good crowd in. The friendly lady who served me said the Goachers is a permanent feature which is superb news. Still a great pub!
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goacher's - Fine Light Ale | 3.70 | | Lovely rich orange. |
| Goacher's - Best Dark Ale (aka Original) | 4.10 | | Very good Dark. Roasted malt and deep Goachers excellence. |
| Goacher's - Real Mild Ale (now use separate 3.4% entry) | 3.60 | | Nice roasted toasted malt. |
| Hopdaemon - Incubus | 4.00 | Not Tried |
12 Sep 2015 (Andrew)
Cam and I got the train to Teynham and walked down along country lanes to the pub. When we arrived there was only one other person in and they were sitting at the bar. We sat by the fire place and drank Mr Goachers Beers
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goacher's - Fine Light Ale | 3.70 | | Fresh barrel so lots of orange flavours going on. |
| Goacher's - Best Dark Ale (aka Original) | 4.10 | | Less caramel and more toasted sugar than I recall but good enough to have 2 pints. |
| Goacher's - Real Mild Ale | 3.40 | | A touch sharp. Maybe it was fresh on. |
11 Nov 2014 (thebrewingman)
My first visit to this excellent pub. Early Tuesday evening with a few in. Fire blazing away and it felt comfortable.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goacher's - Real Mild Ale | 3.40 | | In excellent condition. |
| Goacher's - Fine Light Ale | 3.70 | | Drinking well. |
| Goacher's - Best Dark Ale (aka Original) | 4.10 | | Lighter than the title would suggest. |
| Goacher's - Crown Imperial Stout | 4.50 | | Nectar. |
18 May 2013 (Wittenden)
Lunchtime on a May Saturday:a small furry dog allegedly drank a lady's Fine Light Ale-I don't believe it!
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goacher's - Best Dark Ale (aka Original) | 4.10 | | Wonderful beer! Dark 'n ' earthy, with an underlying wealth of hops. I hadn't drunk this in years, but it is even better than it was in the Smarden Bell in the '80s. |
| Goacher's - Real Mild Ale | 3.40 | | The refreshing side of sharp. Selling well, so perhaps it was me. |
| Goacher's - Fine Light Ale | 3.70 | Not Tried | |
| Goacher's - Crown Imperial Stout | 4.50 | Not Tried |
20 Oct 2012 (Wittenden)
We'd been to check out an award winning butchers shop, and decided to come on here for a pie. Early on a warm October Saturday lunchtime, a few regulars enjoying their Goachers and talking about torque. Fine pub. We were intrigued by the gallows relaxing in the car park.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goacher's - Real Mild Ale | 3.40 | | A classic mild, one of my desert island beers. Dark and chocolatey;full of mystery. Should really have tried this before the Silver Star. |
| Goacher's - Silver Star | 4.20 | | Badged as a Green Hop Ale.As pale as something from Yorkshire, but with that wonderful earthy Goacher's character.A long aromatic hop finish. |
| Goacher's - Fine Light Ale | 3.70 | Not Tried | |
| Goacher's - Best Dark Ale (aka Original) | 4.10 | Not Tried |
29 Sep 2012 (Pedro)
Lunchtime - Lovely pub, must come back some time
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goacher's - Real Mild Ale | 3.40 | | |
| Goacher's - Fine Light Ale | 3.70 | Not Tried | |
| Goacher's - Best Dark Ale (aka Original) | 4.10 | Not Tried |
About The Black Lion
Summary of Beer Scores
| Total | |
|---|---|
| 12 |
| 28 |
| 7 |
| 3 |
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The pub is found in Lynsted, Kent, ME9 0RJ.
A beautifully maintained 2 room pub. The public bar is much smaller than the main room and contains a pool table. The main room is L-shaped and has wooden floors with an assortment of pews along one side.
We have visited this pub 23 times, seen 10 different beers and tried 6 of them.
Postcode: ME9 0RJ