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Hair of the Dog (Free House)

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Beer (sort)Average Score (sort)No. Samples (sort)
Wantsum - HurricaneExcellent1
Wantsum - DynamoExcellent1
Wantsum - Beer Day SpecialExcellent1
Dark Star - Hophead was 3.8% (some has also been brewed by Fuller's)Good1
Wantsum - 1381Good7
Wantsum - ImperiumGood1
Wantsum - One HopGood1
Wantsum - Fortitude (was 4.2%)Good1
Wantsum - One Hop ColumbusAcceptable1
Wantsum - Miller's MirthNot Tried0
Wantsum - More’s HeadNot Tried0
Wantsum - PoppyNot Tried0
Picture 1. Hair of the Dog, Minster (Thanet), Kent
Picture 2. Hair of the Dog, Minster (Thanet), Kent

Visits Details

23 Jan 2025 (Jack William)
Post cycle meet pint. Kev the Pickle recognised by one of my Dover chums. Reminiscences all round. One other Wantsum brew on as well as those listed.
BeerABVScoreNotes
Wantsum - 13813.80PoorBut disappointed with this, lifeless and stale.
Wantsum - More’s Head3.70Not TriedThis was in good nick apparently.
11 Dec 2024 (Jack William)
Dry day for a cycle so I came here. Good conversation with some Thanet folk - they asked if my bike was electric, “of course not, I’m only 70 you know” I replied.
BeerABVScoreNotes
Wantsum - Dynamo4.30ExcellentReally liked this - a sparkling blonde with great body.
Wantsum - 13813.80Good
Wantsum - More’s Head3.70Not Tried
05 Dec 2024 (Jack William)
Two visits today, either side of Xmas meal over the road at the New Inn. First at noon and second about 3 - it either wasn't very busy today or we missed the rush. There’s was a single hop “Galaxy” at 4.1 ABV., but it was undrinkable. Pint refused and a new ale put on with good grace.
BeerABVScoreNotes
Wantsum - Hurricane4.50ExcellentFresh on and very good. The Single Hop made way for this thankfully.
Wantsum - 13813.80Good
Wantsum - More’s Head3.70Not Tried
13 Nov 2024 (Jack William)
Lunchtime, good thirst from cycling there. Nicely busy. Good chat with some regulars including Kev the Pickle.
BeerABVScoreNotes
Wantsum - 13813.80Excellent
Wantsum - Fortitude (was 4.2%)4.60GoodMarked up at 4.3%. Very good condition.
Wantsum - Poppy3.70Not Tried
18 Aug 2024 (Jack William)
Heaving Sunday lunchtime session. Loads of free nibbles on offer. Ales at £4, soft drink just £3 (£2.60 cheaper than over the road). Really like this micro, apart from the exclusively Wantsum ale menu. Strata One Hop IPA at 4.2 was in fine condition but rather lacking in body.
BeerABVScoreNotes
Wantsum - 13813.80Excellent
Wantsum - More’s Head3.70Not Tried
30 Jul 2024 (Jack William)
Pit stop mid afternoon on a long cycle. Jolly welcome and a good chat with Kev the Pickle.
BeerABVScoreNotes
Wantsum - 13813.80Good
Wantsum - Hurricane4.50Not Tried
Wantsum - More’s Head3.70Not Tried
16 Jun 2024 (Jack William)
Lunchtime, about 1:30; as many in here as in the New Inn. Freebie roasties and sausages went down well., as did the price of a pin, £4. . Still majoring on Wantsum ales.
BeerABVScoreNotes
Wantsum - One Hop Columbus4.00AcceptableNot impressed, a bit bland and little life.
Wantsum - Imperium4.00Not Tried
Wantsum - Hurricane4.50Not Tried
31 May 2024 (Dosser)
3 weak wantsum beers on this wet, windy miserable lunchtime. All £4.
BeerABVScoreNotes
Wantsum - Imperium4.00GoodCaramel notes and quite fresh.
Wantsum - 13813.80AcceptableQuite ordinary with no distinct flavours.
25 Apr 2024 (Jack William)
Mid afternoon. Buzzy.
BeerABVScoreNotes
Dark Star - Hophead was 3.8% (some has also been brewed by Fuller's)3.40Good
Wantsum - Miller's Mirth4.20Not Tried
Wantsum - Imperium4.00Not Tried
07 Apr 2024 (Jack William)
Early afternoon. Kev the Pickle holding court. Landlord and landlady in. We got some gratis roasties and sausage bits. Great ambience.
BeerABVScoreNotes
Wantsum - Beer Day Special5.00ExcellentA fine best bitter
Wantsum - One Hop4.50GoodOne Hop Crystal at 4.2. Pleasant enough.
Wantsum - Imperium4.00Not TriedIs this becoming a Wantsum unofficial tie?

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About the Hair of the Dog

The pub sign. Hair of the Dog, Minster (Thanet), Kent

Summary of Beer Scores

 Total
Exceptional-
Excellent19
Good43
Acceptable17
Poor2

Website.

The pub is found in Minster (Thanet), Kent, CT12 4AB.

Micropub in the High Street - a conversion from a hairdresser's shop, Ian Barrie Hair Stylists. Opened for business on Friday 6th December 2013. Initial opening hours are Mon-Sat 12-3 & 5-9; Sun 12-3. Real ales, ciders and wines are on offer served from an airtight cooled room behind the small bar counter. The room has room for 4 or 5 casks of real ale and some cider boxes on gravity stillage. Brightly decorated pub with lots of reclaimed scrap wood for high and low tables and wall coverings. Unisex toilet through an arch to the side. Beware of limited rail and bus timetables after an evening session.

We have visited this pub 49 times, seen 83 different beers and tried 61 of them.

Map location

Postcode: CT12 4AB