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The Phoenix (Freehouse)
| Beer (sort) | Average Score (sort) | No. Samples (sort) |
|---|---|---|
| Old Dairy - Red Top |  | 2 |
| Angels & Demons (also uses McCanns branding) - Evil Thieves Batch A |  | 2 |
| Hop Fuzz - The English | | 1 |
| Pig & Porter - Stone Free | | 1 |
| Tonbridge - Countryman Green Hop | | 1 |
| Dark Star - Hophead (some has also been brewed by Fuller's) | | 1 |
| Wantsum - Montgomery (was SS Richard Montgomery) | | 1 |
| St Austell - Proper Job |  | 1 |
| Springhead - Fallen Angel | | 1 |
| Whitstable - Christmas Spirit |  | 1 |
| Springhead - Surrender | | 1 |
| Old Dairy - Greenhorn Green Hop Bullion IPA | Not Tried | 0 |
| Sharp's - Doom Bar | Not Tried | 0 |
| Wantsum - Green Hop Bullion | Not Tried | 0 |
| Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - No. 5 | Not Tried | 0 |
| Hop Fuzz - Fallout | Not Tried | 0 |
| G2 - Southern Cross | Not Tried | 0 |
| Wantsum - Five Gold Grains | Not Tried | 0 |
| Hopdaemon - Incubus | Not Tried | 0 |
| Rockin Robin - Reckless Robin | Not Tried | 0 |
| Angels & Demons (also uses McCanns branding) - Goldilocks is Dead | Not Tried | 0 |
| 3D (a brand of Epic Beers) - Goalski | Not Tried | 0 |
| Hop Fuzz - Martello (superseded by 4.4% version) | Not Tried | 0 |
| Titanic - Steerage | Not Tried | 0 |
| Old Dairy - Silver Top | Not Tried | 0 |
| Pig & Porter - Slave to the Money | Not Tried | 0 |
| Pig & Porter - Red Spider Rye (superseded by 5.5% version) | Not Tried | 0 |
| Hop Fuzz - American | Not Tried | 0 |
| Pig & Porter - Whispering Bob APA | Not Tried | 0 |
| Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - Seasider | Not Tried | 0 |
| Hop Fuzz - Bullion Bomb | Not Tried | 0 |
| Angels & Demons (also uses McCanns branding) - A.D.H. ME | Not Tried | 0 |
Visits Details
01 Jan 2022 (Jack William)
Early evening - a surprising number of pubs in Canterbury choosing to close today. A warm welcome here with a few customers in. I had a good chat with an ex-colleague about walking, cycling and holidays - no shop talk at all.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dark Star - Hophead (some has also been brewed by Fuller's) | 3.80 | | |
| St Austell - Proper Job | 4.50 | | |
| Sharp's - Doom Bar | 4.00 | Not Tried |
10 Dec 2021 (Jack William)
Lunchtime- popped in to see how the ales are being rotated - and for a decent pint, obviously.
Chatted with an interesting retired couple at the bar - previously landlord and landlady of the Red Lion in Shooters Hill and he had previously worked as security for the band Squeeze.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Angels & Demons (also uses McCanns branding) - Evil Thieves Batch A | 5.10 | | |
| Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - No. 5 | 4.40 | Not Tried | |
| Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - Seasider | 4.30 | Not Tried | |
| Angels & Demons (also uses McCanns branding) - A.D.H. ME | 5.20 | Not Tried |
02 Dec 2021 (Jack William)
Mid afternoon, just one other customer in. Interesting range of ales. I forgot to claim my CAMRA discount.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pig & Porter - Stone Free | 4.30 | | A very good pale ale. |
| Hop Fuzz - Fallout | 3.60 | Not Tried | |
| Pig & Porter - Slave to the Money | 4.10 | Not Tried | |
| Hop Fuzz - American | 4.20 | Not Tried |
04 Nov 2021 (Jack William)
Forced visit - I was cycling home, had a puncture and had to walk - needed the loo but would have been rude not to have had a pint as well. Bumped into and old work colleague. Surprised at the price of a pint here now - £4.80 for the Evil Thieves.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Angels & Demons (also uses McCanns branding) - Evil Thieves Batch A | 5.10 | | First time I’ve seen this on a pump since the Dover winter beer festival 2020. Delicious. |
| Hop Fuzz - Martello (superseded by 4.4% version) | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
| Titanic - Steerage | 3.80 | Not Tried |
10 Jul 2018 (Andrew)
Relaxed communal pub.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Old Dairy - Red Top | 3.80 | | Best pint of this I've had to date. |
| Hopdaemon - Incubus | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Rockin Robin - Reckless Robin | 4.50 | Not Tried | |
| Angels & Demons (also uses McCanns branding) - Goldilocks is Dead | 5.30 | Not Tried | |
| 3D (a brand of Epic Beers) - Goalski | 4.50 | Not Tried |
22 Dec 2017 (Jack William)
Mid evening. Only a handful in despite a duo playing live music.
6 of 7 ales on, but didn’t note them all.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Springhead - Fallen Angel | 4.50 | | Lively with a hint of lemons. |
| Whitstable - Christmas Spirit | 4.60 | | Little life in it. |
| Wantsum - Five Gold Grains | 5.00 | Not Tried |
08 Dec 2017 (Andrew)
Christmas tree was up. Nice.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Old Dairy - Red Top | 3.80 | | My kind of low hop sweet Brown bitter |
| Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - No. 5 | 4.40 | Not Tried | |
| Hop Fuzz - Fallout | 3.60 | Not Tried | |
| G2 - Southern Cross | 4.80 | Not Tried |
13 Oct 2017 (Andrew)
Nice and relaxing.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tonbridge - Countryman Green Hop | 4.00 | | Top stuff. |
| Hop Fuzz - Bullion Bomb | 5.00 | Not Tried | |
| Old Dairy - Greenhorn Green Hop Bullion IPA | 6.50 | Not Tried | |
| Wantsum - Green Hop Bullion | 4.20 | Not Tried |
12 Sep 2017 (Andrew)
Great little pub.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hop Fuzz - The English | 4.00 | | Earthy brown bitter. |
| Pig & Porter - Red Spider Rye (superseded by 5.5% version) | 4.80 | Not Tried | |
| Pig & Porter - Whispering Bob APA | 6.50 | Not Tried |
20 Nov 2016 (Jack William)
Early lunchtime - I was the only customer - shame, a good freehouse with interesting ales. I was offered a CAMRA discount without asking - bringing a pint to £3.24 - probably the cheapest in Canterbury outside a 'spoons.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wantsum - Montgomery (was SS Richard Montgomery) | 4.00 | | Really tasty - good balance of malt and "American hopped" flavour without being OTT. |
| Springhead - Surrender | 4.80 | | A bit whiffy to start unfortunately. Fine as it went on. |
| Old Dairy - Silver Top | 4.50 | Not Tried |
About The Phoenix
Summary of Beer Scores
| Total | |
|---|---|
| 12 |
| 66 |
| 66 |
| 37 |
 | 3 |
The pub is found in Canterbury, Kent, CT1 3DB.
Single roomed thin pub in Old Dover Road with excellent atmosphere and a great range of beers. Gets busy during cricket week when those who know, pack it out. 10% discount on real ale for CAMRA card carrying members.
We have visited this pub 138 times, seen 296 different beers and tried 137 of them.
Postcode: CT1 3DB