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Old Bay Alehouse (Free House)

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Beer (sort)Average Score (sort)No. Samples (sort)
Shivering Sands - Spring TideExceptional1
Salopian - Shropshire GoldExcellent1
Burning Sky - Plateau (was 3.5%)Excellent1
Gun - Chummy BlusterExcellent1
Bristol Beer Factory - GamblerExcellent1
Brighton Bier - BierExcellent1
BritHop (originally cuckoo or contract brewed at Franklins) - Sweet Symphony Mosaic Amber AleExcellent1
Bexley - Howbury Milk StoutExcellent1
Ascot - Little GiddyGood1
Bexley - BOB (Bexley's Own Beer)Good3
Framework - Fox PawGood1
Buxton - BitterGood1
No Frills Joe - Joe English Green HopAcceptable1
Fyne - MaverickAcceptable1
Framework - Coffee on your StoutAcceptable1
Wantsum - Black PigNot Tried0
Moor - RawNot Tried0
Gun - Scaramanga Extra Pale AleNot Tried0
Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - SeasiderNot Tried0
Koomor (contract brewed at Iron Pier) - PetalNot Tried0
Picture 1. Old Bay Alehouse, Minnis Bay, Kent
Picture 2. Old Bay Alehouse, Minnis Bay, Kent

Visits Details

13 Sep 2023 (Andrew)
I was presented with the opportunity of a lift to and from Birchington, with an hour inbetween. I've never been here before so after a 12 minute swift walk I arived just before 8pm. Quite a few people in, which was good because I'd feared it would be empty and he'd have closed before I arrived. Nice pub. £4.20 a pint.
BeerABVScoreNotes
Buxton - Bitter4.30GoodCondition was okay. Nice red fruit. Hint of coffee grounds and of gooseberry
Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - Seasider4.30Not Tried
Koomor (contract brewed at Iron Pier) - Petal4.80Not Tried
06 Aug 2023 (Dosser)
Surprised to find this open early on a Sunday. 3 beers on, all at £4 a pint. And the rain has stopped.
BeerABVScoreNotes
Brighton Bier - Bier4.00ExcellentLovely flavour.
Bexley - BOB (Bexley's Own Beer)4.20GoodI'm not a fan of this brewery but this was a fine drop of beer.
21 Apr 2023 (Magnus Greel)
Not long after 16.00 opening and already a few in with many more arriving during our couple of houurs stay. We perched at the bar chatting to Kirsty who my friend knew well.
BeerABVScoreNotes
Shivering Sands - Spring Tide3.80ExceptionalPale hoppy with a bitter kick for this outstanding nectar in faultless condition!
Salopian - Shropshire Gold3.80ExcellentGolden, with a flora aroma and a full hoppy flavour that is balanced by a crisp dry maltiness and a rich finish
Gun - Chummy Bluster4.40ExcellentA gentle, fruity, well rounded ale, with just the right amount of bitterness
21 Sep 2022 (Dosser)
After several attempts to drink here but failing due to the limited opening hours, we finally found it open. The pub is closed Monday and Tuesday so we found fresh beers on today. £4 all beers.
BeerABVScoreNotes
BritHop (originally cuckoo or contract brewed at Franklins) - Sweet Symphony Mosaic Amber Ale4.20ExcellentVery nice
Ascot - Little Giddy3.60GoodGood condition but not that tasty.
15 Aug 2021 (Dosser)
Only 2 beers on and open just 16 hours per week. Ring ahead if you are planning a visit.
BeerABVScoreNotes
Bexley - BOB (Bexley's Own Beer)4.20GoodQuite a nice pint. £3.60.
12 Mar 2020 (Jack William)
Just made it minutes before 2, closing. They happily stayed open until gone 3 for the nine of us (and a good number of regulars as well). Good session.
BeerABVScoreNotes
Bristol Beer Factory - Gambler4.20ExcellentExcellent golden ale
Framework - Coffee on your Stout4.10AcceptableRather thin and lifeless.
Moor - Raw4.30Not Tried
Gun - Scaramanga Extra Pale Ale3.90Not Tried
16 Feb 2020 (Dosser)
Good lunchtime crowd, all of a certain age. 4 beers on at £3.20.
BeerABVScoreNotes
Fyne - Maverick4.20AcceptableThis beer was called robust at 4.2%. First time I've had a Fynes ale that I didn't enjoy.
20 Oct 2019 (Dosser)
4 beers on. Quiet.
BeerABVScoreNotes
No Frills Joe - Joe English Green Hop5.00AcceptableI didnt like this
21 Jun 2019 (Dosser)
Few in on a sunny afternoon including dark side dave. 4 ales available.
BeerABVScoreNotes
Bexley - Howbury Milk Stout5.00ExcellentVery nice stout
14 Jun 2019 (Magnus Greel)
Mid evening until close busy with many regulars, friendly welcome we sat at the bar and chatted to Kirsty and Phil whom my friend knew well. Despite being full of curry I managed to enjoy 3 of the 4 beers on offer..
BeerABVScoreNotes
Burning Sky - Plateau (was 3.5%)3.40ExcellentMy expectations satisfied
Bexley - BOB (Bexley's Own Beer)4.20GoodDescribed as a pale ale I found it to be more of a typical English bitter
Framework - Fox Paw4.00GoodAnother typical bitter with a peppery twang. Nice
Wantsum - Black Pig4.80Not Tried

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About the Old Bay Alehouse

The pub sign. Old Bay Alehouse, Minnis Bay, Kent

Summary of Beer Scores

 Total
Exceptional2
Excellent21
Good15
Acceptable7
Poor-

Website.

The pub is found in Minnis Bay, Kent, CT7 9NS.

Shop conversion in classic micropub style, that opened on March 24th 2017 in Minnis Road. 3 real ales (5 at weekends) and cider sold on gravity dispense from a smart temperature controlled cellar room. Seating is at a mix of wall mounted benches and high tables and low tables and chairs and several low armchairs in the front window. Run by Phil and Kirsty a very enthusiastic couple.

We have visited this pub 27 times, seen 54 different beers and tried 40 of them.

Map location

Postcode: CT7 9NS