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The Bowl Inn (Freehouse)
We believe this pub is CLOSED
| Beer (sort) | Average Score (sort) | No. Samples (sort) |
|---|---|---|
| Goody Ales - Bleangate Brewery - Genesis |  | 2 |
| Old Dairy - Red Top | | 1 |
| Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - Seasider | | 1 |
| Hopdaemon - Golden Braid | | 1 |
| Whitstable - East India Pale Ale | | 1 |
| Hopdaemon - Incubus | | 1 |
| Rockin Robin - RPA | | 1 |
| Rockin Robin - Robin Redbest |  | 1 |
| Whitstable - Centennial | | 1 |
| Hop Fuzz - 1914 Lest We Forget | | 1 |
| Ripple Steam - Classic IPA | | 1 |
| Old Dairy - Up & Udder | | 1 |
| Hopdaemon - Skrimshander IPA | | 3 |
| Tonbridge - Coppernob | | 1 |
| Whitstable - Native Bitter | Not Tried | 0 |
| Westerham - Bonfire Bitter | Not Tried | 0 |
| Old Dairy - Sun Top | Not Tried | 0 |
| Hop Fuzz - Yellow Zinger (superseded by 3.7% version) | Not Tried | 0 |
| Hop Fuzz - English | Not Tried | 0 |
| Ripple Steam - Original Best Bitter | Not Tried | 0 |
| Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - No. 7 | Not Tried | 0 |
| Hop Fuzz - Tomahawk | Not Tried | 0 |
Visits Details
31 Jul 2016 (Mick)
To long since I have been here. Excellent beer and company.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - Seasider | 4.30 | | Spot on condition. |
| Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - No. 7 | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
| Hop Fuzz - Tomahawk | 5.00 | Not Tried |
03 Jun 2016 (ChrisE)
A very interesting visit as usual. Ron showed us his newly acquired Harley Davidson motor cycle and a rare Breeds of Hastings brewery badge, Breeds ceased brewing in 1931 when they were taken over by George Beer & Rigden of Faversham.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rockin Robin - RPA | 3.90 | | |
| Rockin Robin - Robin Redbest | 4.00 | | |
| Hopdaemon - Incubus | 4.00 | Not Tried |
14 Feb 2016 (Mick)
Sunday lunchtime, usual regulars in.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whitstable - East India Pale Ale | 4.10 | | Very nice top condition, excellent IPA. |
| Ripple Steam - Classic IPA | 4.50 | | Nice IPA |
| Ripple Steam - Original Best Bitter | 4.10 | Not Tried |
16 Jan 2016 (Wittenden)
Sat by the fire on a bright but cold January Saturday midday.Very welcoming:the pub soon filled up.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hopdaemon - Golden Braid | 3.70 | | Great condition.Pale.Nettles and bitter herbs. |
| Hopdaemon - Skrimshander IPA | 4.50 | | Reassuring Kentish IPA;peppery,refreshing. |
| Hop Fuzz - English | 4.00 | Not Tried |
12 Jul 2015 (Mick)
First in at lunchtime. Good atmosphere.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goody Ales - Bleangate Brewery - Genesis | 3.50 | | Nice malty beer. |
| Hop Fuzz - Yellow Zinger (superseded by 3.7% version) | 4.00 | Not Tried |
30 Jun 2015 (ChrisE)
Ron made us very welcome, we had a good chat about the licensed trade in general.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Old Dairy - Red Top | 3.80 | | |
| Old Dairy - Sun Top | 3.60 | Not Tried |
08 Feb 2015 (Mick)
First in at lunchtime, rapidly became busy.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hopdaemon - Skrimshander IPA | 4.50 | | |
| Tonbridge - Coppernob | 3.80 | |
23 Nov 2014 (Mick)
A dark, wet and bleak Sunday afternoon but warm and friendly in here.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hopdaemon - Incubus | 4.00 | | Super pint of this dark ale. |
| Old Dairy - Up & Udder | 4.00 | | Average copper bitter. |
| Westerham - Bonfire Bitter | 4.00 | Not Tried |
02 Feb 2014 (Mick)
Typical Sunday lunchtime. Ron in good form
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whitstable - Centennial | 4.40 | | Pale gold, nice, would have liked a bit more hop. |
| Hop Fuzz - 1914 Lest We Forget | 4.50 | | Pump clip says it's a mild but it is a bit more than that. Solid malt rich and a touch sweet, but nicely so. |
| Whitstable - Native Bitter | 3.70 | Not Tried |
11 Jan 2014 (ChrisE)
Mid-day and the first pub on a tour with a mini-bus. Ron was on fine form and made us very welcome. The pub soon became quite busy with a good mix of clientele.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goody Ales - Bleangate Brewery - Genesis | 3.50 | | The best of this beer that I have had so far. |
| Hopdaemon - Skrimshander IPA | 4.50 | | |
| Hopdaemon - Incubus | 4.00 | Not Tried |
About The Bowl Inn
Summary of Beer Scores
| Total | |
|---|---|
 | 4 |
| 52 |
| 24 |
 | 2 |
 | - |
The pub is found in Hastingleigh, Kent, TN25 5HU.
A well proportioned 2 room pub with a long garden at the rear. The smaller of the 2 rooms is taken up with a pool table whilst the other room is larger and L-Shaped. The floors are bare board and the furniture is eclectic. Local CAMRA branch Pub of the Year 2017, 2018 and again in 2019.
We have visited this pub 48 times, seen 44 different beers and tried 30 of them.
Postcode: TN25 5HU