Hair of the Dog (Free House)
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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.
Wantsum - 1381 | 3.80 |  | But disappointed with this, lifeless and stale. |
Wantsum - More’s Head | 3.70 | Not Tried | This 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.
Wantsum - Dynamo | 4.30 |  | Really liked this - a sparkling blonde with great body. |
Wantsum - 1381 | 3.80 |  | |
Wantsum - More’s Head | 3.70 | Not 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.
Wantsum - Hurricane | 4.50 |  | Fresh on and very good. The Single Hop made way for this thankfully. |
Wantsum - 1381 | 3.80 |  | |
Wantsum - More’s Head | 3.70 | Not Tried | |
13 Nov 2024 (Jack William)
Lunchtime, good thirst from cycling there. Nicely busy. Good chat with some regulars including Kev the Pickle.
Wantsum - 1381 | 3.80 |  | |
Wantsum - Fortitude (was 4.2%) | 4.60 |  | Marked up at 4.3%. Very good condition. |
Wantsum - Poppy | 3.70 | Not 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.
Wantsum - 1381 | 3.80 |  | |
Wantsum - More’s Head | 3.70 | Not Tried | |
30 Jul 2024 (Jack William)
Pit stop mid afternoon on a long cycle. Jolly welcome and a good chat with Kev the Pickle.
Wantsum - 1381 | 3.80 |  | |
Wantsum - Hurricane | 4.50 | Not Tried | |
Wantsum - More’s Head | 3.70 | Not 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.
Wantsum - One Hop Columbus | 4.00 |  | Not impressed, a bit bland and little life. |
Wantsum - Imperium | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
Wantsum - Hurricane | 4.50 | Not Tried | |
31 May 2024 (Dosser)
3 weak wantsum beers on this wet, windy miserable lunchtime. All £4.
Wantsum - Imperium | 4.00 |  | Caramel notes and quite fresh. |
Wantsum - 1381 | 3.80 |  | Quite ordinary with no distinct flavours. |
25 Apr 2024 (Jack William)
Mid afternoon. Buzzy.
Dark Star - Hophead was 3.8% (some has also been brewed by Fuller's) | 3.40 |  | |
Wantsum - Miller's Mirth | 4.20 | Not Tried | |
Wantsum - Imperium | 4.00 | Not 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.
Wantsum - Beer Day Special | 5.00 |  | A fine best bitter |
Wantsum - One Hop | 4.50 |  | One Hop Crystal at 4.2.
Pleasant enough. |
Wantsum - Imperium | 4.00 | Not Tried | Is this becoming a Wantsum unofficial tie? |
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