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The Little Black Dog (formerly The Hoodener's Horse) (Punch Taverns)
| Beer (sort) | Average Score (sort) | No. Samples (sort) |
|---|---|---|
| Dark Star - Hophead was 3.8% (some has also been brewed by Fuller's) |  | 2 |
| Hobsons - Dog Of Two Head | | 1 |
| Oakham - Scarlet Macaw | | 1 |
| Rother Valley - Level Best |  | 1 |
| St Austell - Liquid Sunshine | | 1 |
| Adnams - Broadside | | 1 |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - London Pride | | 1 |
| Sharp's - Doom Bar |  | 1 |
| Adnams - Ghost Ship | | 1 |
| Caledonian - Lions Share |  | 1 |
| Black Sheep - Best Bitter | | 1 |
| Otter - Poppy Otter | Not Tried | 0 |
| Springhead - Outlawed | Not Tried | 0 |
| Lancaster - Gold | Not Tried | 0 |
Visits Details
12 Feb 2020 (ChrisE)
Recently reopened under new management after a three week closure.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharp's - Doom Bar | 4.00 | | A half pint as this is not my favourite beer. |
30 Apr 2019 (ChrisE)
Early evening visit, two of us caught a taxi to here as it normally has a good range of ales on. Fairly busy tonight but only one cask ale on so we left.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharp's - Doom Bar | 4.00 | Not Tried |
25 Jan 2018 (Magnus Greel)
Late afternoon visit and friendly welcome as always here, a few gathered around the entrance area but free space at the bar so we plonked ourselves there.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - London Pride | 4.10 | | Replaced the Level Best but still lacking the flavour expected. |
| Rother Valley - Level Best | 4.00 | | This was coming to the end of the barrel but still in good nick. |
| Sharp's - Doom Bar | 4.00 | Not Tried |
11 Aug 2017 (ChrisE)
Packed. One of the bar staff produced some of her home made bar nibbles which included cheese and marmite twists and another one that had more than a hint of chili and was delicious.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dark Star - Hophead was 3.8% (some has also been brewed by Fuller's) | 3.40 | | |
| Black Sheep - Best Bitter | 3.80 | | Returned as past its best and changed with good grace but the clip was not turned round. |
20 Jul 2017 (ChrisE)
Late afternoon visit, Je T'aime...Moi Non Plus by Jane Birkin and Serge Gainsbourg was playing on the juke box which caused some interesting reactions from those who had not heard it before. I had a good chat with the girl behind the bar.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dark Star - Hophead was 3.8% (some has also been brewed by Fuller's) | 3.40 | | |
| Lancaster - Gold | 4.00 | Not Tried |
14 Jul 2017 (Magnus Greel)
Early evening and busy, crowded around the bar area so I sat out the front. Friendly welcome from the bar girl who offered my a taster without prompting.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Austell - Liquid Sunshine | 3.90 | | Should be called Fairy Liquid Sunshine not sure if it should taste like that. |
| Caledonian - Lions Share | 4.40 | | Toffee sweet, sour and cloying. |
| Sharp's - Doom Bar | 4.00 | Not Tried | Soo tempted.. |
02 Dec 2016 (ChrisE)
Busy afternoon with some very nice home made cheese straws as nibbles on the bar.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oakham - Scarlet Macaw | 4.40 | | |
| Sharp's - Doom Bar | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Springhead - Outlawed | 3.80 | Not Tried |
17 Oct 2016 (Magnus Greel)
Not been here for a few years and good to see is still the same albeit for a lick of brighter paint during a recent refurb. Busy with the early evening crowds.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hobsons - Dog Of Two Head | 4.20 | | Malty yeasty brew inspired by Status Quo's Francis Rossi |
| Sharp's - Doom Bar | 4.00 | Not Tried | So pleased to see this in a local pub |
| Otter - Poppy Otter | 4.00 | Not Tried |
19 Nov 2015 (ChrisE)
Just one other customer in the pub. Friendly bar staff.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adnams - Broadside | 4.70 | |
05 Aug 2015 (ChrisE)
Fairly quiet but a group of people were sitting outside at the front by an open window and smoking which meant that the fumes came inside the pub. I drank up and left.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adnams - Ghost Ship | 4.50 | | |
| Adnams - Broadside | 4.70 | Not Tried | |
| Sharp's - Doom Bar | 4.00 | Not Tried |
About The Little Black Dog (formerly The Hoodener's Horse)
Summary of Beer Scores
| Total | |
|---|---|
 | - |
| 10 |
| 13 |
| 7 |
| 2 |
The pub is found in Great Chart, Kent, TN23 3AN.
Located in The Street in the middle of the village. Originally called The Black Dog then The Hooden Horse then The Hoodener's Horse and most recently named The Little Black Dog from June 2017 where new tenants have reverted nearly to the original but added little, perhaps out of respect for their own dog!
We have visited this pub 27 times, seen 39 different beers and tried 20 of them.
Postcode: TN23 3AN