The Hovelling Boat Inn (Free House)
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Chris Excell
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14 Apr 2024 (Dosser)
6 beers on. Lots in waiting for the afternoon meat raffle. Not pleased seeing a bloke weeing against a shop door around the corner whilst his 2 mates were begging for money for burgers. Sadder to see a policeman walk in the opposite direction.
Oakham - Bishops Farewell | 4.60 | | Superb |
09 Apr 2024 (Dosser)
Did my duty with blood given for cancer research and then to the boat. 6 ales on all from Kent breweries.
Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - DogBolter Dark Porter | 5.60 | | Superb condition. |
03 Apr 2024 (Dosser)
Miserable day. 4 beers on which are different to the advertising board opposite the pub.
Kent - Caramel Latte | 5.20 | | Interesting flavours but a little thin for me. £4. |
26 Mar 2024 (Dosser)
6 beers on. Great choice after 3 weeks in moderately warm Tenerife. Wet. Like Tenerife for the past 4 days.
Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - DogBolter Dark Porter | 5.60 | | |
Kent - Beyond the Pale | 5.40 | | £4 a pint. |
27 Feb 2024 (Dosser)
5 beers on. Small but vocal crowd.
Northdown - Cali Ray | 5.50 | | Citrus sweetish but good beer. |
Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - Blarney Stone | 4.30 | | New stout for paddy's day. Not bad. |
21 Feb 2024 (Dosser)
4 beers on but I chose one that wasn't quite ready.
Northdown - Cali Ray | 5.50 | | This wasn't quite ready but still a good pint. Good value at £4 a pint. |
16 Feb 2024 (Dosser)
6 beers on, though one not quite ready. First real ale in 5 weeks since marriage and trip to India.
Northdown - Tidal Moon | 5.80 | | Unlike Philip pirip I found this a good stout and easy to drink. Maybe a different cask. |
13 Feb 2024 (Philip Pirrip)
Mid evening visit as only customer.
Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - DogBolter Dark Porter | 5.60 | | A fine porter |
Northdown - Tidal Moon | 5.80 | | Poured flat, making this thin gruel pint a chore to finish |
Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - No. 3 | 5.00 | Not Tried | |
Northdown - Pale Ale Mary | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - HPA Hoppy Pale Ale | 3.60 | Not Tried | |
31 Dec 2023 (Dosser)
New years eve pub crawl starts here. 4 beers on and a full pub at 7pm ish.
Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - DogBolter Dark Porter | 5.60 | | £4.40 for a good strong un here. |
28 Dec 2023 (Dosser)
Great selection this afternoon. 14 in here would make it a great place for a wedding reception. 5 ales on.
Twisted Oak - Slippery Slope | 5.30 | | Super porter. Smooth! |
Thornbridge / Thornbridge Hall - Jaipur | 5.90 | Not Tried | |
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