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The Brickfield Micropub (Free House)
| Beer (sort) | Average Score (sort) | No. Samples (sort) |
|---|---|---|
| Hop Fuzz - Hopstar |  | 1 |
| Kent - Session Pale | | 1 |
| Long Man - Rising Giant | | 1 |
| Goacher's - Green Hop | | 1 |
| Mad Cat - Crispin Amber | | 1 |
| Mad Cat - Pow Wow Session Pale Ale | | 1 |
| Tonbridge - Coppernob |  | 1 |
| Pig & Porter - Whispering Grass | | 1 |
| Pig & Porter - Cosmic Jive | | 1 |
| Shivering Sands - Golden Sands IPA | | 1 |
| Goacher's - Real Mild Ale | | 1 |
| Larkins - Green Hop Best | | 1 |
| Bexley - Bexley's Own Beer (BOB) | | 2 |
| Tonbridge - Rustic | | 1 |
| Kent - Drenched | | 1 |
| Mad Cat - Mild Disobedience | | 1 |
| Kent - Brewers Reserve | | 1 |
| Kent - Old Skool | Not Tried | 0 |
| Tonbridge - Countryman | Not Tried | 0 |
| Mighty Oak - Sou Wester | Not Tried | 0 |
| Hop Fuzz - Bullion Pale | Not Tried | 0 |
| Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - No. 3 | Not Tried | 0 |
| Wantsum - Black Prince | Not Tried | 0 |
| Westerham - 500 miles | Not Tried | 0 |
| Bexley - Golden Acre | Not Tried | 0 |
| Bexley - Anchor Bay IPA | Not Tried | 0 |
| Mighty Oak - Cascade IPA | Not Tried | 0 |
| Shivering Sands - Maunsell Bitter | Not Tried | 0 |
| Westerham - Light Ale | Not Tried | 0 |
| Shivering Sands - Searchlight IPA | Not Tried | 0 |
Visits Details
27 Sep 2024 (Andrew)
The rather wonderful "Real Ale Finder" app said that the Larkins Green hop was on at the Brickfield, so we headed over. It only came on yesterday but I think we got the last 2 pints! And then the Goachers Green Hop came on, so mustn't grumble. The pub was heaving when we arrived just after 7pm but empty when we left at 9pm. Our new skill: pub clearing. Great pub this.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goacher's - Green Hop | 3.90 | | Very pale gold (so can't work out what its base was as Fine Light is darker). Really earthy and toasted. Very drinkable. |
| Larkins - Green Hop Best | 4.00 | | Last couple of pints in the barrel so the condition was a little lacking, but still, it was a good pint. |
| Tonbridge - Rustic | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Long Man - Rising Giant | 4.80 | Not Tried | |
| Shivering Sands - Searchlight IPA | 4.20 | Not Tried |
07 Sep 2024 (Hogan Sampling)
Early afternoon and first visit to a very welcoming locals' micropub with a sizeable rear garden with bench seating. On the inside there is a mix of high and low seating.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tonbridge - Coppernob | 3.80 | | Fine head on this copper coloured ale. Fruit flavouring and a moreish hoppy aftertaste. |
| Shivering Sands - Golden Sands IPA | 5.20 | | Pump clip details this IPA is 4.5%. Good carbonation with a fruity, citrusy mouthfeel and a bitter, hoppy aftertaste. |
| Westerham - Light Ale | 3.20 | Not Tried |
08 Aug 2024 (Magnus Greel)
Basking in an oasis of good beer we spent a pleasant 45 minutes or so chatting to a couple of locals and enjoying our drinks in the sun out on the patio.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mad Cat - Pow Wow Session Pale Ale | 3.60 | | Hoppy dry and fruity, not as bitter as I expected. |
| Mighty Oak - Cascade IPA | 6.20 | Not Tried | |
| Shivering Sands - Maunsell Bitter | 4.00 | Not Tried |
02 Aug 2024 (Magnus Greel)
Convenient for lunchtime opening arriving on the 12.02 train at the nearby Hauptbahnhof our group of 10 easily settled down in this comfortable spacious micropub.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kent - Session Pale | 3.70 | | A light and hoppy session beer with hints of citrus and elderflower. |
| Mad Cat - Crispin Amber | 4.00 | | A dark amber malty ale balanced with a gentle hoppiness |
| Bexley - Anchor Bay IPA | 4.80 | Not Tried |
25 Jul 2024 (ChrisatSturry)
Clean decore, converted shop (ex-takeaway) but comfortable and chatter doesn't seem to resonate.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bexley - Bexley's Own Beer (BOB) | 4.20 | | Amber, malty with pear drop tone, nice. |
| Bexley - Golden Acre | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Long Man - Rising Giant | 4.80 | Not Tried |
28 Mar 2024 (Jack William)
Pre-arranged early opening at noon for our cycling group. 8 of us made it despite the weather. Really helpful here and a good session enjoyed by all.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hop Fuzz - Hopstar | 4.00 | | Marked up as a golden session ale - but more strawlike in colour. Bright and very easy drinking. |
| Tonbridge - Rustic | 4.00 | | Good trad ale. |
| Mad Cat - Mild Disobedience | 4.00 | | |
| Pig & Porter - Whispering Grass | 5.50 | | A little murky but very tasty. |
28 Feb 2024 (Jack William)
Mid afternoon- swift visit to check that they can open at noon for our cycling group on Maundy Thursday. They can and they will. A few in.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bexley - Bexley's Own Beer (BOB) | 4.20 |  | Good full pint as is the norm here. Nothing special flavour wise. |
| Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - No. 3 | 5.00 | Not Tried | |
| Wantsum - Black Prince | 3.90 | Not Tried | |
| Westerham - 500 miles | 3.60 | Not Tried |
03 Feb 2024 (Andrew)
We came for the Goachers Mild and unfortunately there were only 2 pints left - which we had. Busy with the rugby on.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goacher's - Real Mild Ale | 3.40 | | Second to last pint in the barrel but perfectly drinkable. |
| Tonbridge - Countryman | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Mighty Oak - Sou Wester | 3.90 | Not Tried | |
| Hop Fuzz - Bullion Pale | 5.00 | Not Tried |
30 Jan 2024 (Andrew)
Having seen Jack's reviews this was on my list of pubs to visit. Nicely done out pub. For those likely to visit this weekend they apparently have two firkins of Goachers Mild on!
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kent - Brewers Reserve | 5.00 | | Well served. Pale straw colour. ESB flavour |
| Pig & Porter - Cosmic Jive | 3.40 | | Nice reedy pale yellow-brown bitter with rich notes |
| Kent - Old Skool | 4.10 | Not Tried |
16 Jan 2024 (Jack William)
Liked this so much last week I cycled back in the sunshine today. Quiet but welcoming just after 1pm opening.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Long Man - Rising Giant | 4.80 | | Superb pint. |
| Kent - Drenched | 3.00 | | A blonde ale with good citrus flavour. Brewed especially low to tempt those wavering about dry January I believe. |
| Tonbridge - Coppernob | 3.80 | Not Tried |
About The Brickfield Micropub
Summary of Beer Scores
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| 9 |
| 12 |
| 1 |
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The pub is found in Swalecliffe, Kent, CT5 2LX.
High quality shop conversion in the micropub style in Herne Bay Road - but a good size with seating for at least 30 people. Enclosed outside garden yet to be fully developed (January 2024). Temperature controlled taproom. Brick flooring throughout with underfloor heating. Half-height wooden and stained glass screens on the entrance. Some low seating a plus a couple of high tables. Opened in December 2023. Sister pub to The Handsome Sam in Whitstable.
We have visited this pub 11 times, seen 34 different beers and tried 20 of them.
Postcode: CT5 2LX