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The Black Lion (Freehouse)
| Beer (sort) | Average Score (sort) | No. Samples (sort) |
|---|---|---|
| Goacher's - Crown Imperial Stout |  | 2 |
| Goacher's - Silver Star | | 1 |
| Goacher's - Real Mild Ale (now use separate 3.4% entry) | | 1 |
| Goacher's - Real Mild Ale | | 8 |
| Goacher's - Fine Light Ale | | 6 |
| Goacher's - Best Dark Ale (aka Original) |  | 6 |
| Hopdaemon - Incubus | Not Tried | 0 |
Visits Details
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 |
03 Mar 2012 (Andrew)
I'd been getting various texts from Ian raving about Goachers Old so I just have to have a Goachers beer. However, after being side-tracked into visiting the Ship at Conyer I was going to head off home. ...but Isabel insisted we came to the Black Lion for a packet of crisps. "Great idea", I said. Great pub this. A real gem.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goacher's - Real Mild Ale | 3.40 | | Excellent condition. Quite well balance and full of fresh flavours. |
| Goacher's - Fine Light Ale | 3.70 | Not Tried | |
| Goacher's - Best Dark Ale (aka Original) | 4.10 | Not Tried | |
| Goacher's - Crown Imperial Stout | 4.50 | Not Tried |
17 Aug 2010 (Ian)
Lovely pub in a lovely village. Could have stayed here ages, except we had to leave. The Pawley Farm apple juice is excellent for anyone having to drive.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goacher's - Fine Light Ale | 3.70 | | Very full, rich and marmalade-y, but just lacked some condition for me. |
17 Aug 2010 (Andrew)
The Black Lion. 4 Goachers beer; superb interior; proper landlord; great setting. As my friend Cam would say, "It doesn't get much better than that". Ian had kindly driven me to the pub and we got there about 7:30. Not many in but it was a Tuesday. We chatted about beer, and espcially Belgium beer which, as people who know me well can testify, is a subject close to my heart. Unfortunately Ian got a phone call that meant he needed to get back home swiftly so I hope all's well when he gets back. Top night; really enjoyed it.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goacher's - Fine Light Ale | 3.70 |  | Okay, Ian'll nit-pick about condition (yes it was a little warm and a little un-energised) but the flavours! The flavours were just great. Marmalade and toasted malt; superb. |
| Goacher's - Real Mild Ale | 3.40 | | Really good milky mild coffee beer. |
| Goacher's - Crown Imperial Stout | 4.50 | | Great beer with rich, well balanced, slightly acrid malt. Black and milky great. I love Goachers. |
| Goacher's - Best Dark Ale (aka Original) | 4.10 | | Nice toasted malts. Good Goacher's bitterness. Nice. |
About The Black Lion
Summary of Beer Scores
| Total | |
|---|---|
| 11 |
| 24 |
| 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 20 times, seen 7 different beers and tried 5 of them.
Postcode: ME9 0RJ