PubsandBeer
The Star (Free House)
| Beer (sort) | Average Score (sort) | No. Samples (sort) |
|---|---|---|
| Harvey's - Old Ale (or Sussex XXXX Old Ale) |  | 2 |
| Three Legs - Amber | | 2 |
| Old Dairy (being contract brewed after it closed) - Red Top | | 2 |
| Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter | | 2 |
| Old Dairy (being contract brewed after it closed) - Blue Top | Not Tried | 0 |
| Harvey's - IPA | Not Tried | 0 |
| Belhaven - Caledonian Deuchars IPA | Not Tried | 0 |
| Greene King - IPA (was 3.6%) | Not Tried | 0 |
| Rother Valley - Wealden Bitter | Not Tried | 0 |
| Greene King - Ruddles County | Not Tried | 0 |
| Old Dairy (being contract brewed after it closed) - Copper Top | Not Tried | 0 |
| Eagle (formerly Wells & Young's, formerly Charles Wells, formerly Wells) - Courage Best Bitter (use Marston's entry now please) | Not Tried | 0 |
Visits Details
11 Feb 2017 (ChrisE)
Evening visit until 22:46 before catching the very last 22:49 bus from the nearby bus stop, unfortunately this service has fallen victim to funding cuts and will not run any more. In addition to the beers listed was something called Kentish Hop Pickers Ale which I was told was Caledonian Flying Scotsman rebadged as that beer has evidently been de-listed by Heineken.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter | 4.00 |  | |
| Harvey's - Old Ale (or Sussex XXXX Old Ale) | 4.30 | | |
| Belhaven - Caledonian Deuchars IPA | 3.80 | Not Tried |
21 Nov 2015 (Wittenden)
Following ChrisE's post I thought I'd look in as I was passing. Realised that I'd never been in before:odd that, as we don't live far afield.Midday on a cold Saturday lunchtime. One other in. Friendly welcome.Good range of Kent and Sussex beers.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Three Legs - Amber | 4.80 | | Dark amber,toffee.Ardent:is this the "American " influence? A new brewery for me, based at Brede. |
| Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Harvey's - Old Ale (or Sussex XXXX Old Ale) | 4.30 | Not Tried | Very tempting. |
| Old Dairy (being contract brewed after it closed) - Red Top | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
| Harvey's - IPA | 3.50 | Not Tried |
19 Nov 2015 (ChrisE)
Lunchtime visit which should have been longer but my bus ran 24 minutes late which cut down my drinking time. I found out after my visit that they give 30p discount for anyone who can produce a valid bus ticket to the pub, I can only hope that this was applied automatically after my rant about the bus. An enjoyable visit with a good selection of ales, I shall return.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harvey's - Old Ale (or Sussex XXXX Old Ale) | 4.30 | | |
| Three Legs - Amber | 4.80 | | A new brewery for me. Toffee and caramel taste. |
| Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Old Dairy (being contract brewed after it closed) - Red Top | 3.80 | Not Tried |
18 Sep 2013 (ChrisE)
An unplanned visit, as a bus to Rolvenden appeared just as I was passing a bus stop in Tenterden. This is now a Free House with Old Dairy beers a regular feature.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter | 4.00 |  | |
| Greene King - IPA (was 3.6%) | 3.40 | Not Tried | |
| Eagle (formerly Wells & Young's, formerly Charles Wells, formerly Wells) - Courage Best Bitter (use Marston's entry now please) | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Old Dairy (being contract brewed after it closed) - Red Top | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
| Old Dairy (being contract brewed after it closed) - Blue Top | 4.80 | Not Tried |
12 Mar 2011 (Ian)
After an excellent tour of the Ola Dairy btrwery with the local Camra branch we came here to wait for the bus. We were joined by the Rolvenden football club and the whole feel was of a really vibrant village local. Sat with Chris at the bar
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Old Dairy (being contract brewed after it closed) - Red Top | 3.80 | | Chocy best bitter |
| Greene King - IPA (was 3.6%) | 3.40 | Not Tried | |
| Greene King - Ruddles County | 4.30 | Not Tried | |
| Old Dairy (being contract brewed after it closed) - Copper Top | 4.10 | Not Tried |
03 Mar 2010 (ChrisE)
A quiet lunch time. It was good to see both the local micro-brewers represented in this pub
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Old Dairy (being contract brewed after it closed) - Red Top | 3.80 | | A copper coloured best bitter full of flavour, tasting much stronger than 3.8% |
| Greene King - IPA (was 3.6%) | 3.40 | Not Tried | |
| Rother Valley - Wealden Bitter | 3.70 | Not Tried |
About The Star
Summary of Beer Scores
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| 1 |
| 6 |
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The pub is found in Rolvenden, Kent, TN17 4LN.
A popular village local in High Street.
We have visited this pub 6 times, seen 12 different beers and tried 4 of them.
Postcode: TN17 4LN