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The Windmill Inn (Ei Group (formerly Enterprise Inns))
| Beer (sort) | Average Score (sort) | No. Samples (sort) |
|---|---|---|
| Tonbridge - Blonde Ambition |  | 1 |
| Tonbridge - Ebony Moon | | 2 |
| Moorhouse's - Pride of Pendle | | 1 |
| Purity - Pure UBU | | 3 |
| Tonbridge - Coppernob | | 1 |
| Long Man - American Pale Ale | | 1 |
| Fuller's - American Fall | | 1 |
| Truman's - Runner | | 1 |
| Marston's - 61 Deep |  | 1 |
| Wickwar - BOB | | 1 |
| Hop Back - GFB (sometimes GB) | | 1 |
| Truman's - Lazarus | | 1 |
| Tonbridge - Golden Rule | | 1 |
| Adnams - Southwold Bitter | | 1 |
| Purity - Pure Gold | Not Tried | 0 |
| Adnams - Ghost Ship | Not Tried | 0 |
| Adnams - Lighthouse | Not Tried | 0 |
| Old Dairy - Up & Udder | Not Tried | 0 |
| Sharp's - Fathoms Deep Black IPA | Not Tried | 0 |
| Harviestoun - Bitter & Twisted | Not Tried | 0 |
| Long Man - Best Bitter | Not Tried | 0 |
| Moorhouse's - First Cut | Not Tried | 0 |
| Black Sheep - Rye Mild | Not Tried | 0 |
| Ringwood - Fortyniner | Not Tried | 0 |
| Sharp's - Atlantic | Not Tried | 0 |
| Tonbridge - Traditional | Not Tried | 0 |
Visits Details
15 May 2018 (Magnus Greel)
Late afternoon and a hive of activity with a dozen or so students unloading and setting up band equipment ready for tonight's live music.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tonbridge - Golden Rule | 3.50 | | Fresh cask and very lively. Wheaty caramel with a delicate floral and light citrus finish |
| Tonbridge - Traditional | 3.60 | Not Tried | |
| Sharp's - Atlantic | 4.20 | Not Tried |
16 Jan 2018 (ChrisE)
Afternoon visit, I was the only customer at first but was joined by a few more later on. I had a good chat with the landlady.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tonbridge - Coppernob | 3.80 | | |
| Ringwood - Fortyniner | 4.90 | Not Tried | |
| Sharp's - Atlantic | 4.20 | Not Tried |
02 Nov 2017 (Magnus Greel)
Early evening and busy around the bar. Better selection of beers since my last visit thanks to the new licensee.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tonbridge - Blonde Ambition | 4.20 | | Instant 4 star recognition, superb. |
| Marston's - 61 Deep | 3.80 | | |
| Black Sheep - Rye Mild | 4.10 | Not Tried |
06 Oct 2017 (ChrisE)
Friday evening with a very loud rock band playing. I had to order by pointing to the pump clip and using sign language as I could not make myself heard above the band. One pint and away.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tonbridge - Ebony Moon | 4.20 | | One of my favourite Tonbridge beers, a superb dark ale. |
| Harviestoun - Bitter & Twisted | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
| Tonbridge - Coppernob | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
| Long Man - Best Bitter | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Moorhouse's - First Cut | 4.20 | Not Tried |
28 Sep 2017 (ChrisE)
Lunchtime visit, I had a good chat with the representative from EI Group who was sitting at the bar. The landlady informed me that she intends to showcase Kent Green Hop Beers in the near future.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fuller's - American Fall | 4.00 | | |
| Adnams - Southwold Bitter | 3.70 | | |
| Old Dairy - Up & Udder | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Sharp's - Fathoms Deep Black IPA | 4.50 | Not Tried |
17 Sep 2017 (ChrisE)
Sunday evening and fairly quiet.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Purity - Pure UBU | 4.50 | | |
| Tonbridge - Ebony Moon | 4.20 | | Good dark ale with a nice flavour of chocolate malt. |
| Wickwar - BOB | 4.00 | | |
| Hop Back - GFB (sometimes GB) | 3.50 | |
12 Sep 2017 (ChrisE)
This pub is much improved under its new management. The landlady told me off for not immediately noticing that she had five brand new handpumps installed today, Three with swan necks and two with short spouts although she would have preferred them all to have short spouts. Three beers coming soon are Tonbridge Ebony Moon, Wickwar Bob and Hop Back GFB.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Truman's - Runner | 4.00 | | |
| Marston's - 61 Deep | 3.80 | Not Tried |
11 Aug 2017 (ChrisE)
Early Friday evening and rather noisy. Just two beers on today as one had recently run out and the lines were being flushed through.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Long Man - American Pale Ale | 4.80 | | |
| Adnams - Lighthouse | 3.40 | Not Tried |
20 Jul 2017 (ChrisE)
Lunchtime visit. I had a quick look at the menu and it appears to be good value for money, one to try at some time in the future. Camra magazines were being taken from the leaflet container at an alarming rate.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Purity - Pure UBU | 4.50 | | |
| Truman's - Lazarus | 4.20 | | |
| Adnams - Ghost Ship | 4.50 | Not Tried |
04 Jul 2017 (ChrisE)
Plan B had to be put in to operation as the bus to Shadoxhurst failed to appear. Deserted when I entered but a barman appeared from the cellar and apologised for keeping me waiting. The landlady arrived soon afterwards and informed that she has Taylors Golden Best, Boltmaker and Landlord in the cellar and some John Smiths Cask which I have been told to try when it is on.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moorhouse's - Pride of Pendle | 4.10 | | |
| Purity - Pure UBU | 4.50 | | |
| Purity - Pure Gold | 3.80 | Not Tried |
About The Windmill Inn
Summary of Beer Scores
| Total | |
|---|---|
 | - |
| 11 |
| 26 |
 | 12 |
 | - |
The pub is found in Willesborough, Kent, TN24 0QR.
The pub changed its name in 2009 from The Fox. On entry there is a bar area facing you with tables and chairs occupying most of the one large room. There is a spacious L-shaped area outside with benches, some of which are under a canopy.
We have visited this pub 42 times, seen 38 different beers and tried 23 of them.
Postcode: TN24 0QR