The Royston (Free House)
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31 Aug 2024 (Hogan Sampling)
Packed like the Four Candles and for this early evening visit but squeezed in and sat among the many, friendly clientele. The owner gave me a warm welcome and promptly served me.
JW Lees (see also Lees) - Founder's | 4.50 | | Fine head and a great bitter mouthfeel with chestnut flavouring. |
Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - Black Pearl Oyster Stout | 6.20 | Not Tried | |
Time and Tide - Spratwaffler Pale Ale | 3.70 | Not Tried | |
Bristol Beer Factory - High Ride | 5.50 | Not Tried | |
Elusive - American Red - Level 32 Citra and Centennial | 5.00 | Not Tried | |
17 Aug 2024 (Hogan Sampling)
Busy but again very prompt, friendly service.
Runaway - Northwest Pale | 4.20 | | Fine conditioning, fruity with a resinous, hoppy aftertaste. |
Siren Craft - Broken Dream Breakfast Stout | 6.50 | Not Tried | |
Kent - Sunset | 4.30 | Not Tried | |
Elusive - Oregon Trail | 5.80 | Not Tried | |
Two by Two - NZ Pale | 4.80 | Not Tried | |
03 Aug 2024 (Hogan Sampling)
Lunchtime visit and busy. Accompanied a dark chocolate ice-cream I brought in with a chocolate stout.
Dark Revolution - Velveteen | 4.80 | | Great head had this Milk Stout and chocolatey flavour to accompany my ice-cream. |
Anarchy - Citra Star | 4.10 | Not Tried | |
Arbor Ales - Blue Sky Drinking | 4.40 | Not Tried | |
Shiny - Disco Balls | 5.30 | Not Tried | |
Adnams - Dreamboat (collaboration with New Bristol) | 5.50 | Not Tried | |
26 Jul 2024 (Dosser)
Lynne fancies a pizza and a Broadstairs pub crawl for her birthday so that's what she will get. 4 ever changing beers and a huge crowd at 5pm.
Arbor Ales - This Time Next Year Rodney | 6.00 | | Caramel and sweetish stout in great condition and £4.80 a pint. |
Brew York - Juice forsyth | 5.00 | | Amazingly different beer. Pineapple, mango, tropical ipa. £4.40 a pop. Philip Pirrip would hate it!! |
21 Jul 2024 (Dosser)
4 beers on. Good temperature from cool chiller.
Elusive - Alone in the Dark | 5.80 | | In great condition at £4,60. |
20 Jul 2024 (Hogan Sampling)
Busy but found a seat near a friendly couple from just up the road in Dumpton Park and before my return train to London.
Arbor Ales - Mosaic | 4.00 | | Good refreshing hoppy taste, this single hop pale ale and in fine form. |
Only With Love - The O.G. Best Bitter | 4.20 | | Not as good as the chestnut bitter tasted earlier in the day but still a great bitter taste and in good shape. |
Downlands (formerly South Downs) - Devils Dyke Porter | 5.00 | Not Tried | Train to catch but was nearly tempted by this ruby red porter. Always next time. |
Elusive - Alone in the Dark | 5.80 | Not Tried | |
19 Jul 2024 (Philip Pirrip)
Late afternoon visit and just got a stool.
North Riding Brewery - Single Hop American Pale Ale Sabro | 4.30 | | Taste, temperature, condition excellent |
Elusive - Alone in the Dark | 5.80 | | Black IPA in lovely condition with ideal bitterness, head and lacing |
Marble - Manchester Bitter | 4.20 | Not Tried | |
Downlands (formerly South Downs) - Devils Dyke Porter | 5.00 | Not Tried | |
Brew York - Jolly Green Hazy IPA | 5.00 | Not Tried | |
16 Jul 2024 (Dosser)
East Kent poty time. Lots of cheese and nibbles. 30 mins of half price beer. Packed pub.
Black Storm - Eagerness for Wise Conversation | 6.00 | | Murky vegan style...4.80 but 2.40 on special. Nice. Cold. |
Brighton Bier - Niamh | 5.00 | | Nice stout at special price of 2.20. |
17 Jun 2024 (Dosser)
4 beers on and changing regularly
Elusive - Flintlock | 4.50 | | Lovely New Zealand IPA.£4.40 a pop. |
08 Jun 2024 (Dosser)
Afternoon pub crawl with camra Canterbury branch. 4 beers on between 4 and £5. Full pub and very noisy at 1pm.
Turning Point - Eyes on the Pies (collaboration with Neon Raptor) | 5.80 | | Baked apple stout. Most unusual. Wouldn't want another one. £4.80. |
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