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Old Bay Alehouse (Free House)
| Beer (sort) | Average Score (sort) | No. Samples (sort) |
|---|---|---|
| Shivering Sands - Spring Tide |  | 1 |
| Salopian - Shropshire Gold |  | 1 |
| Burning Sky - Plateau (was 3.5%) | | 1 |
| Gun - Chummy Bluster | | 1 |
| Bristol Beer Factory - Gambler | | 1 |
| Brighton Bier - Bier | | 1 |
| BritHop (originally cuckoo or contract brewed at Franklins) - Sweet Symphony Mosaic Amber Ale | | 1 |
| Bexley - Howbury Milk Stout | | 1 |
| Buxton - Bitter |  | 1 |
| Ascot - Little Giddy | | 1 |
| Bexley - BOB (Bexley's Own Beer) | | 3 |
| Framework - Fox Paw | | 1 |
| No Frills Joe - Joe English Green Hop |  | 1 |
| Fyne - Maverick | | 1 |
| Framework - Coffee on your Stout | | 1 |
| Wantsum - Black Pig | Not Tried | 0 |
| Moor - Raw | Not Tried | 0 |
| Gun - Scaramanga Extra Pale Ale | Not Tried | 0 |
| Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - Seasider | Not Tried | 0 |
| Koomor (contract brewed at Iron Pier) - Petal | Not Tried | 0 |
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.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buxton - Bitter | 4.30 | | Condition was okay. Nice red fruit. Hint of coffee grounds and of gooseberry |
| Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - Seasider | 4.30 | Not Tried | |
| Koomor (contract brewed at Iron Pier) - Petal | 4.80 | Not 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.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brighton Bier - Bier | 4.00 | | Lovely flavour. |
| Bexley - BOB (Bexley's Own Beer) | 4.20 | | I'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.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shivering Sands - Spring Tide | 3.80 | | Pale hoppy with a bitter kick for this outstanding nectar in faultless condition! |
| Salopian - Shropshire Gold | 3.80 | | Golden, with a flora aroma and a full hoppy flavour that is balanced by a crisp dry maltiness and a rich finish |
| Gun - Chummy Bluster | 4.40 | | A 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.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| BritHop (originally cuckoo or contract brewed at Franklins) - Sweet Symphony Mosaic Amber Ale | 4.20 | | Very nice |
| Ascot - Little Giddy | 3.60 | | Good 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.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bexley - BOB (Bexley's Own Beer) | 4.20 | | Quite 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.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bristol Beer Factory - Gambler | 4.20 | | Excellent golden ale |
| Framework - Coffee on your Stout | 4.10 | | Rather thin and lifeless. |
| Moor - Raw | 4.30 | Not Tried | |
| Gun - Scaramanga Extra Pale Ale | 3.90 | Not Tried |
16 Feb 2020 (Dosser)
Good lunchtime crowd, all of a certain age. 4 beers on at £3.20.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fyne - Maverick | 4.20 | | This 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.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| No Frills Joe - Joe English Green Hop | 5.00 | | I didnt like this |
21 Jun 2019 (Dosser)
Few in on a sunny afternoon including dark side dave. 4 ales available.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bexley - Howbury Milk Stout | 5.00 | | Very 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..
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burning Sky - Plateau (was 3.5%) | 3.40 | | My expectations satisfied |
| Bexley - BOB (Bexley's Own Beer) | 4.20 | | Described as a pale ale I found it to be more of a typical English bitter |
| Framework - Fox Paw | 4.00 | | Another typical bitter with a peppery twang. Nice |
| Wantsum - Black Pig | 4.80 | Not Tried |
About the Old Bay Alehouse
Summary of Beer Scores
| Total | |
|---|---|
| 2 |
| 21 |
| 15 |
| 7 |
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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.
Postcode: CT7 9NS