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The Woolpack Inn (Shepherd Neame)

Beer (sort)Average Score (sort)No. Samples (sort)
Shepherd Neame - Spitfire (or Spitfire Amber Ale)Excellent2
Shepherd Neame - Old SmokeyGood1
Shepherd Neame - Hop CountyGood1
Shepherd Neame - DragonfireGood1
Shepherd Neame - Hog Island East Coast Pale Ale (No. 18 Yard Brewhouse)Acceptable1
Shepherd Neame - Spitfire Gold (or Spitfire Golden Ale)Not Tried0
Shepherd Neame - Master Brew BitterNot Tried0
Picture 1. The Woolpack Inn, Chilham, Kent

Visits Details

01 May 2023 (Jack William)
Very pleasant in the patio area on a sunny bank holiday afternoon.
BeerABVScoreNotes
Shepherd Neame - Dragonfire4.50GoodI thought that this was a new Shep’s brew for me - but this site knows better! The pump clip said “malty, citrus, hoppy” trying to cover all bases it seems. I got citrus and hoppy, in a well kept pint. I’m sure the recipe has changed since the pint I had in the Shakespeare in 2015.
Shepherd Neame - Master Brew Bitter3.70Not Tried
01 Apr 2019 (Magnus Greel)
Late afternoon a family group in ordering a meal, one other chap at the bar soon joined by another who made more loud noise than the baby with the family.
BeerABVScoreNotes
Shepherd Neame - Hop County4.80GoodDescribed as caramel with tropical notes yet I found this sweet, tart more marzipan flavoured.
Shepherd Neame - Master Brew Bitter3.70Not Tried
Shepherd Neame - Spitfire Gold (or Spitfire Golden Ale)4.10Not Tried
19 Mar 2017 (Jack William)
Sunday evening - more staff than customers. Looks pleasant enough.
BeerABVScoreNotes
Shepherd Neame - Hog Island East Coast Pale Ale (No. 18 Yard Brewhouse)4.80AcceptableNo Shep's provenance on the pump clip - bland. The marketeers have spent more time on this than the master brewers.
Shepherd Neame - Master Brew Bitter3.70Not Tried
19 May 2012 (Ian)
They had the Old Smokey on from the pilot brewery so I had to go.
BeerABVScoreNotes
Shepherd Neame - Old Smokey4.20GoodMore peaty smoke than like a bacon smoke decent smoked beer. Could have had a slightly better carbonation
Shepherd Neame - Master Brew Bitter3.70Not Tried
19 Mar 2009 (Michael)
Log Fire in the Bar welcomes the visitor at this time of year
BeerABVScoreNotes
Shepherd Neame - Spitfire (or Spitfire Amber Ale)4.20ExcellentMalt and Kentish Hops flavour provides a refreshing smooth bitter
01 Jan 2007 (Trevor)
Lunchtime arrival. Warm friendly atmosphere
BeerABVScoreNotes
Shepherd Neame - Spitfire (or Spitfire Amber Ale)4.20Excellent
Shepherd Neame - Master Brew Bitter3.70Not Tried

About The Woolpack Inn

The pub sign. The Woolpack Inn, Chilham, Kent

Summary of Beer Scores

 Total
Exceptional-
Excellent2
Good3
Acceptable1
Poor-

Website.

The pub is found in Chilham, Kent, CT4 8DL.

One roomed pub in The Street, with a warm open-hearthed fireplace. Re-opened Tuesday 21st November 2023 after long period of closure for a refurbishment. Has accommodation too.

We have visited this pub 6 times, seen 7 different beers and tried 5 of them.

Map location

Postcode: CT4 8DL