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The Old Brewery Tavern (Michael Caines Taverns)
We believe this building is NO LONGER a pub
| Beer (sort) | Average Score (sort) | No. Samples (sort) |
|---|---|---|
| Wantsum - More's Head (previously 3.4% & 3.5%) |  | 1 |
| Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - She Sells Sea Shells | | 2 |
| Wantsum - Black Prince | | 1 |
| Wantsum - One Hop Willamette | | 1 |
| Wantsum - Black Pig |  | 1 |
| Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - No. 5 | | 1 |
| Marston's - Revisionist Salted Caramel Tawny Ale | | 1 |
| Wychwood (now brewed at Banks's) - Hayburner |  | 1 |
| Marston's - Ugly Sisters |  | 1 |
| Ringwood - Red Boar | Not Tried | 0 |
| Whitstable - East India Pale Ale (or EIPA) | Not Tried | 0 |
| Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - Seasider | Not Tried | 0 |
| Banks's - Fine Fettle | Not Tried | 0 |
| Marston's - Wychwood Hobgoblin IPA (was Ruby Beer, was Hobgoblin) | Not Tried | 0 |
| Wantsum - Dynamo (superseded by 4.3% version) | Not Tried | 0 |
| Whitstable - Renaissance Ruby Mild | Not Tried | 0 |
| Marston's - Marynka | Not Tried | 0 |
| Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - Common Conspiracy | Not Tried | 0 |
| Marston's - East Kent Golding | Not Tried | 0 |
| Wychwood (now brewed at Banks's) - Bountiful | Not Tried | 0 |
| Jennings (since closure now brewed at Marston's) - Crag Rat | Not Tried | 0 |
| Wantsum - Ravening Wolf | Not Tried | 0 |
| Banks's - Black Diamond | Not Tried | 0 |
| Hopdaemon - Golden Braid | Not Tried | 0 |
| Banks's - Ringwood Fortyniner | Not Tried | 0 |
| Banks's - Sunbeam | Not Tried | 0 |
Visits Details
18 Feb 2017 (Andrew)
Last stop before Ian and I parted ways. Very quiet but then I don't know how people find out it's here.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - She Sells Sea Shells | 4.70 | | |
| Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - Seasider | 4.30 | Not Tried |
21 Oct 2016 (Magnus Greel)
Came in here after a meal mid evening hardly anyone here, quietest Friday evening I've seen in Canterbury
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marston's - Revisionist Salted Caramel Tawny Ale | 4.30 | | Toffee and Caramel with sweet-salty note. What will they think of next?? |
| Ringwood - Red Boar | 3.90 | Not Tried |
06 Sep 2014 (Jack William)
Just after noon - a few early diners in. Good sanctuary from the shops.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wychwood (now brewed at Banks's) - Hayburner | 4.20 | | First pint poured of the day I suspect and just a hint of staleness. Pump clip claimed pine aroma - but I couldn't discern that. Fairly ordinary. Pump clip included the additional name "Hoppy Little Warrior" |
| Hopdaemon - Golden Braid | 3.70 | Not Tried | |
| Banks's - Ringwood Fortyniner | 4.90 | Not Tried | |
| Banks's - Sunbeam | 4.20 | Not Tried |
23 Sep 2013 (Alenomore)
15:00 visit. Just the two of us in at this time and one on duty.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jennings (since closure now brewed at Marston's) - Crag Rat | 4.30 | Not Tried | |
| Wantsum - Ravening Wolf | 5.90 | Not Tried | |
| Banks's - Black Diamond | 4.00 | Not Tried |
15 Sep 2013 (Andrew)
No one in, including staff. Very odd. Anyway, someone turned up and served me.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - No. 5 | 4.40 | | Solid stuff from a solid brewer. |
| Wychwood (now brewed at Banks's) - Bountiful | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Wantsum - Dynamo (superseded by 4.3% version) | 4.60 | Not Tried |
27 Apr 2013 (Andrew)
Jane and I had a night out in Canterbury. Canterbury at 6pm is an odd mix of tourist stragglers and weird locals. Off the beaten track its just weird locals. The pub was fairly busy and highlights of the days football was on the tele.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wantsum - Black Pig | 4.80 | | Good beer. Bit cold though. |
| Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - Common Conspiracy | 4.80 | Not Tried | |
| Marston's - East Kent Golding | 4.00 | Not Tried |
30 Dec 2012 (Ken)
Very quiet. Welcome was good but that's as good as it got. We tried a couple of Marston's ales and, regrettably, chose this one. Considering the name over the door, Michael Caine, Chef and proprietor of high renown, it was extremely disappointing to drink a Marston's ale of such poor quality. Needless to say we didn't finish our drinks and when we took our glasses back to the bar to complain there was no one there. So we left.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marston's - Ugly Sisters | 4.50 | | Flat. Dead. Metallic taste. Not recommended. |
04 Aug 2012 (Martin the Mildman)
Dining area and garden area full, but inside the pub seating area it was quiet with the Olympics on TV.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wantsum - Black Prince | 3.90 | | All set to get this at the SE SIBA festival, glad to catch up with it here. A dark brown mild with a toasty malt character and some fruit in the finish. My score 16/20. |
| Wantsum - One Hop Willamette | 4.50 | | Amazingly smooth tasting beer with a luscious fruity hop character with citrus notes. Restores my faith in Wantsum after one or two ropey beers. My score 16/20. |
| Marston's - Marynka | 4.00 | Not Tried | Unfortunately finished before I got to it. |
23 Jun 2012 (Ian)
Mid afternoon and not very busy
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - She Sells Sea Shells | 4.70 | | My favourite Gadds beer |
| Marston's - Wychwood Hobgoblin IPA (was Ruby Beer, was Hobgoblin) | 4.50 | Not Tried | |
| Wantsum - Dynamo (superseded by 4.3% version) | 4.60 | Not Tried | |
| Whitstable - Renaissance Ruby Mild | 3.80 | Not Tried |
04 Feb 2012 (Andrew)
Not very busy but then it was only 5pm. Stood at the bar and had a swift half.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wantsum - More's Head (previously 3.4% & 3.5%) | 3.70 | | |
| Whitstable - East India Pale Ale (or EIPA) | 4.10 | Not Tried | |
| Banks's - Fine Fettle | 4.20 | Not Tried |
About The Old Brewery Tavern
Summary of Beer Scores
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| 11 |
| 19 |
| 6 |
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The pub is found in Canterbury, Kent, CT1 2RX.
A long large pub in Stour Street, with modern fittings and furnishings. One half of the building is given up for food but there remains plenty of drinking areas. There are at least 2 large screen TVs showing sport. Part of Abode Hotel and closed for other use.
We have visited this pub 37 times, seen 46 different beers and tried 25 of them.
Postcode: CT1 2RX