The Magnet (formerly The Magnet Micropub) (Free House)
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22 Feb 2025 (Dosser)
4 beers on, all at 4.70. Packed out again with blues fans and dogs. Beers only sold in purple plastic glasses at £1 deposit. We sat outside to escape the crowds.
Goody Ales - Bleangate Brewery - Good Lord | 5.00 |  | A very short pint even after a top-up. Hard to tell when you can't see through the plastic. Watery taste with little flavour. |
05 Oct 2024 (Hogan Sampling)
Quiet on the inside but only very early afternoon with the sun blazing outside. Warm friendly welcome and very prompt service.
Mad Cat - Green & Gold | 4.10 |  | Superb head and lacing. A fresh, hoppy mouthfeel from virgin green hops. |
Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - No. 5 | 4.40 | Not Tried | |
Wantsum - Heart of Darkness | 4.50 | Not Tried | |
Lister's (latterly brewed at Wantsum) - Golden Retriever | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
31 Aug 2024 (Hogan Sampling)
Quiet for early afternoon visit but a warm welcome and quick, friendly service.
Goffs - Black Knight | 5.30 |  | Very creamy head and reminds me of those ferocious waves hitting over the harbour quay. A lovely dark ruby red with chocolatey, dry malt flavours with a hint of hoppiness. |
Wantsum - Hengist | 5.00 | Not Tried | |
Canterbury Ales (sometimes badged as Canterbrew) - The Miller's Ale (originally 4.5%) | 4.20 | Not Tried | |
Westerham - Light Ale | 3.20 | Not Tried | |
17 Aug 2024 (Hogan Sampling)
Very busy but a bar stool at side window to be had. Quick service from attentive barmaid.
Shivering Sands - Ribersborg Stout | 4.70 |  | Very moreish with a dry aftertaste and in perfect condition. If you like liquorice and charred toast flavourings, you are in for a treat. |
Wantsum - 1381 | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
Kent - Prohibition | 4.80 | Not Tried | |
Romney Marsh - Best Bitter | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
26 Jul 2024 (Dosser)
Came here after not so hot pizza in prezzo. £30 for proccecco. Lol. 4 beers on. Not too exciting.
Bexley - Black Prince Porter | 4.60 |  | £4.50 a pop. Good but not exciting. |
21 Jul 2024 (Dosser)
4 beers on, everchanging.
Three Acre - Cloud Drifter | 5.30 |  | Cloudy but great condition and temperature. |
Bexley - Mocha Stout | 5.50 |  | Nice pint but too large a head . |
Dorking - Five Claw | 5.10 |  | Last one out again. Poor condition. |
16 Jul 2024 (Dosser)
4 beers on, all at 4.50, 4.5% top strength
Muirhouse - Magnum Mild | 4.50 |  | Huge creamy head and a beer you will need to get used to. |
08 Jun 2024 (Dosser)
4 beers on at £4.50. Packed again.
Westerham - 1965 Special Bitter Ale | 4.80 |  | Very good. Took a while to pour. |
01 Jun 2024 (Dosser)
4 beers on, all £4.50. Decent Saturday afternoon crowd waiting for the music.
Iron Pier - Cast Iron Stout | 4.70 |  | Giant head but topped up. Good condition. Little wattery. |
25 Apr 2024 (Dosser)
4 beers on, all 4% and under. Prices up to £4.50. Camra presentation for poty runner up.
Wantsum - Black Prince | 3.90 |  | Good condition but not particularly enjoyable. |
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