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Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') No. 7

PubAddressLast Visit Seen
The River Ale HouseEast Greenwich, Greater London28 Jan 2024
Larkins' AlehouseCranbrook, Kent23 Dec 2023
Montefiore ArmsRamsgate, Kent16 Sep 2023
The HaywainBramling, Kent19 May 2023
Louis ArmstrongDover, Kent14 Apr 2023
Copper PottleBeltinge, Kent30 Mar 2023
Ship InnDeal, Kent25 Mar 2023
Carpenters ArmsColdred, Kent20 Feb 2022
The Bouncing BarrelHerne Bay, Kent21 Jan 2022
The Broken DrumBlackfen, Greater London11 Mar 2020
The Admiral's ArmQueenborough, Kent21 Jan 2020
The Red LionRamsgate, Kent18 Jan 2020
The New InnCanterbury, Kent29 Dec 2019
The Door HingeWelling, Greater London21 Sep 2019
The George InnBroadstairs, Kent18 Sep 2019
A New Day Festival 2019Mount Ephraim, Hernhill, Kent03 Aug 2019
Burrito Buoy (formerly Hog & Hop)Folkestone, Kent16 Jun 2019
The LanesDover, Kent01 Jun 2019
The Man of Kent Ale HouseRochester, Kent15 Feb 2019
The Paper MillSittingbourne, Kent14 Feb 2019
The Mash TunDover, Kent12 Jan 2019
The Pilots' Rest (formerly The Flying Sheep Micropub)Sheerness, Kent26 Sep 2018
Furlongs Ale HouseFaversham, Kent19 Sep 2018
Bell & CrownCanterbury, Kent07 Sep 2018
The Rusty BucketEltham, Greater London27 Jul 2018
The Milk HouseSissinghurst, Kent19 May 2018
Mind the GapBroadstairs, Kent17 May 2018
The Flower PotMaidstone, Kent17 May 2018
The White SwanReading Street, Kent17 May 2018
The Thirty-Nine Steps Brewhouse (formerly The Thirty-Nine Steps Alehouse)Broadstairs, Kent11 Apr 2018
The George & DragonSwanscombe, Kent07 Apr 2018
Donna's Ale HouseSittingbourne, Kent24 Mar 2018
The Tankerton ArmsTankerton, Kent10 Mar 2018
The Hovelling Boat InnRamsgate, Kent06 Nov 2017
The New InnMinster (Thanet), Kent28 Oct 2017
Bowl InnCharing, Kent13 Aug 2017
FezMargate, Kent19 Feb 2017
The Wig & PenMargate, Kent19 Feb 2017
Ale House in the Middle of our Street (formerly NauticAles)Ramsgate, Kent17 Jan 2017
The Conqueror AlehouseRamsgate, Kent17 Jan 2017
The DolphinBroadstairs, Kent17 Dec 2016
Hotel De VilleRamsgate, Kent10 Sep 2016
The Black RobinKingston, Kent04 Sep 2016
The Bowl InnHastingleigh, Kent31 Jul 2016
Two DovesCanterbury, Kent23 Jun 2016
The PullmanFolkestone, Kent19 Jun 2016
Captain DigbyBroadstairs, Kent13 Mar 2016
Live & Let LiveCambridge, Cambridgeshire28 Jan 2016
The HarpCharing Cross, Central London24 Jan 2016
The Prince AlbertWhitstable, Kent23 Jan 2016
The Tap RoomCliftonville, Kent21 Jan 2016
The Lifeboat Ale & Cider HouseMargate, Kent21 Jan 2016
The Cellars AlehouseMaidstone, Kent18 Dec 2015
The PhoenixCanterbury, Kent20 Nov 2015
The BedfordTunbridge Wells, Kent23 Oct 2015
Queens HeadRamsgate, Kent06 Aug 2015
The BerryWalmer, Kent24 Jun 2015
City ArmsCanterbury, Kent14 Mar 2015
The ChapelBroadstairs, Kent18 Feb 2015
Trafford ArmsNorwich, Norfolk12 Feb 2015
The Long PondEltham, Greater London16 Dec 2014
The Black HorseMonks Horton, Kent29 Nov 2014
Two SawyersCanterbury, Kent22 Nov 2014
One Inn The WoodPetts Wood, Greater London01 Nov 2014
Southampton ArmsGospel Oak, Greater London30 Sep 2014
The Compass AlehouseGravesend, Kent27 Sep 2014
The Wrong TurnBarfrestone, Kent21 Aug 2014
Past & Present (now use new entry after relocation)Gillingham, Kent14 Aug 2014
The Hop PocketBossingham, Kent10 Aug 2014
The Firkin FrogHerne Bay, Kent19 Jun 2014
Leyton TechnicalLeyton, Greater London22 Feb 2014
The HeritageHalfway (Sheppey), Kent08 Feb 2014
The Padwell ArmsSeal, Kent18 Oct 2013
Admiral OwenSandwich, Kent07 Sep 2013
Blakes of DoverDover, Kent14 Aug 2013
The Just ReproachDeal, Kent03 Jul 2013
The Firkin AlehouseFolkestone, Kent21 Jun 2013
5th K&ES Railway Beer Festival 2013Tenterden, Kent15 Jun 2013
Curiously Kentish (formerly Café Bee; Ash's Ale House {at Café Bee})Minnis Bay, Kent25 May 2013
Crabble Corn Mill Beer Festival 2013Dover, Kent24 May 2013
2nd Angelfest Music and Beer Festival 2013Tonbridge, Kent27 Apr 2013
Sheffield TapSheffield, South Yorkshire29 Jan 2013
Ye Olde Thirsty PigMaidstone, Kent30 Nov 2012
Catford Bridge TavernCatford, Greater London07 Oct 2012
Halfway HouseBrenchley, Kent27 Aug 2012
Black GriffinCanterbury, Kent04 Feb 2012
The Rose of EnglandRamsgate, Kent10 Jan 2012
The Great TreeRamsgate, Kent02 Nov 2011
The Churchill TavernRamsgate, Kent02 Nov 2011
The UnicornCanterbury, Kent13 Aug 2011
The Beer HallStaveley, Cumbria21 Jul 2011
The Bradstow MillBroadstairs, Kent07 Jul 2011
Bake & AlehouseWestgate-on-Sea, Kent07 Jun 2011
The Sir Stanley GrayRamsgate, Kent29 May 2011
The PloughStalisfield Green, Kent23 Mar 2011
The Brown JugBroadstairs, Kent22 Mar 2011
East Kent RailwayShepherdswell, Kent28 Aug 2010
2nd K&ES Railway Beer Festival 2010Tenterden, Kent12 Jun 2010
The Three MarinersHythe, Kent27 May 2010
The SwanCrawley, West Sussex04 Jan 2010
Artillery ArmsRamsgate, Kent31 Oct 2009
The BullHorton Kirby, Kent13 Aug 2009
The Yew Tree InnBarfrestone, Kent10 May 2008
Pearson's ArmsWhitstable, Kent05 May 2008
King Ethelbert InnReculver, Kent23 Sep 2007
Kent Beer Festival 2007Canterbury, Kent19 Jul 2007
Half Moon & Seven StarsPreston, Kent30 Jun 2007
The Old Brewery TavernCanterbury, Kent28 Oct 2006
Ramsgate Royal Harbour Brewhouse and BakeryRamsgate, Kent02 Feb 2006
Red LionSnargate, Kent07 May 2005
The Royal OakBrookland, Kent11 Dec 2004

Tasting Summary

These comments are the opinion of the individual reviewer and represent what they thought of the beer on a particular day in a particular pub. If a review is less favourable, it may be because the beer suffered somewhere in the supply chain between them and the brewery.

The River Ale House, East Greenwich, Greater London

WhoScoreWhenNotes
Philip PirripNot Tried28 Jan 2024
Philip PirripGood05 Nov 2023 Basic bitter, new cask on today
Philip PirripGood26 Oct 2023 Lost a little of its edge since yesterday
Philip PirripGood25 Oct 2023 Crisp and tasty
Philip PirripAcceptable04 May 2023 Uninspiring
Philip PirripNot Tried13 Mar 2023
Philip PirripGood12 Mar 2023 Basic quaffing bitter
Philip PirripNot Tried09 Jun 2022
Philip PirripGood08 Jun 2022
Philip PirripGood10 Feb 2022
Philip PirripNot Tried28 Dec 2021
Philip PirripExcellent24 Dec 2021 Usual Gadds' professional brew well kept here
Philip PirripNot Tried16 Oct 2021 Ran out
Philip PirripExcellent15 Oct 2021 Staple basic workhouse English bitter
Philip PirripGood09 Mar 2020
Philip PirripAcceptable12 May 2019 Rather flat on pour
Philip PirripNot Tried31 Dec 2018 Ran out
Philip PirripGood30 Dec 2018

Larkins' Alehouse, Cranbrook, Kent

WhoScoreWhenNotes
WittendenNot Tried23 Dec 2023
WittendenNot Tried18 Nov 2023
WittendenNot Tried09 Apr 2022
WittendenNot Tried21 Sep 2019
WittendenNot Tried29 Sep 2018

Montefiore Arms, Ramsgate, Kent

WhoScoreWhenNotes
AndrewExceptional16 Sep 2023 Really very good indeed. Exceptional in fact
DosserNot Tried01 Jan 2022 £3 a pint
ChrisENot Tried15 Oct 2021
Jack WilliamNot Tried22 Sep 2021
AndrewExcellent29 Aug 2021 Excellent condition.
AndrewExcellent09 Feb 2019
ChrisEExcellent25 Sep 2018 In top condition as usual in here and good value at £2.70 per pint.
ChrisEExcellent25 Aug 2018 A good session beer, and very good value at £2.70 per pint.
AndrewExcellent22 Jun 2018
Jack WilliamNot Tried29 May 2018
Magnus GreelExcellent01 Mar 2018
AndrewExcellent10 Feb 2018
beery steveNot Tried15 Jan 2018
ChrisEExcellent06 Nov 2017
DosserExcellent20 Jul 2017 Fine ale
AndrewExcellent03 Jun 2017
IanExceptional18 Mar 2017 I have never given this a 5 i think but this was a perfect session bitter. Blend of malt and hops was excellent. But it was the condition and mouthfeel that made it a 5.
IanNot Tried31 Dec 2016
AndrewExcellent17 Dec 2016
ChrisEExcellent29 Nov 2016 A good tasty traditional bitter in excellent condition and good value at £2.50 per pint.
AndrewExceptional11 Nov 2016 The best no. 7 there is.
AndrewExceptional29 Oct 2016 Ha ha ha ha ha, superb!
AndrewExceptional10 Sep 2016
Jack WilliamNot Tried23 Dec 2015
AndrewExceptional12 Dec 2015 Best I've probably ever had.
Jack WilliamNot Tried22 Nov 2015 Just £2.50 a pint this.
Vacuous Good11 Aug 2015 average pint, but cant complain at the price
DosserNot Tried24 Jul 2015
ChrisEExcellent21 Jun 2015
IanNot Tried13 Jun 2015
DosserNot Tried22 May 2015 Only £2.50 a pint
ChrisEExcellent10 Apr 2015
IanGood07 Mar 2015 Dry grassy hoppy. Cracking condition
ChrisEExcellent18 Nov 2014 Very good and excellent value at £2.50 per pint.
Philip PirripNot Tried24 Sep 2014
IanGood03 Sep 2014 Biscuity session bitter
ChrisENot Tried24 Mar 2014
ChrisEExcellent15 Jul 2013
ChrisEExcellent13 Oct 2012
BlairNot Tried27 Sep 2012
BlairNot Tried28 Mar 2012
BlairNot Tried03 Mar 2012
BlairGood21 Jun 2011
BlairNot Tried20 Apr 2011
PedroExcellent25 Mar 2011
ChrisENot Tried22 Mar 2011
BlairNot Tried13 Feb 2011
BlairNot Tried24 Jan 2011
BlairExcellent08 Nov 2010 Possibly my favourite session beer, this is just so drinkable. Light, hoppy and incredibly refreshing.
ChrisEExcellent09 Sep 2010 A superb pint of Gadds'.
AndrewExceptional20 Aug 2010 This was in perfect condition and tasted like liquefied Yorkshire Pudding. Superb beer.
ChrisEExcellent24 Jun 2010 A good session beer.
ChrisEExcellent05 Jun 2010 No. 7 is my favourite of Gadd's regular beers, and it is always good in here.
BlairNot Tried14 Mar 2010
BlairNot Tried17 Feb 2010
BlairExcellent09 Feb 2010 Light, crisp and very refreshing. A top notch pale ale.
BlairNot Tried03 Feb 2010
BlairNot Tried17 Jan 2010
BlairNot Tried06 Sep 2009
IanAcceptable29 Aug 2009 Maybe getting a little tired.
BlairNot Tried25 Jun 2009
BlairGood13 May 2009 Light, hoppy and incredibly drinkable.
BlairNot Tried10 May 2009
BlairExcellent25 Mar 2009 I always forget just how good this beer is. Only a couple of years ago I found it to be pretty mediocre. Sweet and lightly hopped. Exceptionally smooth, just a top beer.
IanGood21 Mar 2009 Good drinking bitter. I agree with others that this is now more a distinctive Gadd's beer
AndrewExcellent21 Mar 2009 Darker colour than I remember. Tart slight gooseberry flavour with hints of dark fruit
BlairNot Tried11 Mar 2009
BlairExcellent25 Feb 2009 An ever reliable beer these day. Dry and very hoppy, also very refreshing. Great session beer.
BlairNot Tried31 Jan 2009
IanGood22 Nov 2008 Flavoursome session bitter. Good fullish mouthfeel, good pale malts and then a drying finish. Good flavour and just the right balance for a 3.8% session bitter.
BlairNot Tried13 Nov 2008
BlairNot Tried07 Nov 2008
BlairNot Tried19 Oct 2008
BlairNot Tried12 Oct 2008
BlairNot Tried05 Oct 2008
BlairNot Tried03 Oct 2008
BlairExcellent28 Sep 2008 This beer seems to be on top form at the moment. Really hoppy with some nice malt. Tasty.
BlairNot Tried06 Sep 2008
AndrewExcellent21 Aug 2008 Succulent golden beer with a drying grapefruit (hint of pink grapefruit) finish. One of Kent’s best in my opinion.
BlairNot Tried17 Aug 2008
BlairNot Tried03 Aug 2008
BlairNot Tried04 Jul 2008
BlairNot Tried04 Jun 2008
BlairNot Tried14 May 2008
BlairNot Tried10 May 2008
BlairNot Tried09 May 2008
BlairNot Tried07 May 2008
BlairNot Tried28 Apr 2008
BlairNot Tried23 Apr 2008
BlairGood10 Apr 2008 Light, hoppy and refreshing.
BlairGood03 Apr 2008 Light refreshing bitter, quite hoppy, very easy drinking.
BlairNot Tried10 Mar 2008
BlairNot Tried24 Feb 2008
BlairNot Tried22 Feb 2008
BlairNot Tried17 Feb 2008
BlairGood10 Jan 2008 Tasty session bitter on good form.

The Haywain, Bramling, Kent

WhoScoreWhenNotes
Jack WilliamNot Tried19 May 2023
ChrisENot Tried25 Feb 2020
IanGood26 Sep 2009 My idea of a session beer. Good biscuit
AndrewGood27 Sep 2008 "The beer wot I saved". Good condition. Rich and syrupy with sharpish hop finish

Louis Armstrong, Dover, Kent

WhoScoreWhenNotes
Philip PirripGood14 Apr 2023 Impressed when ale pulled off before mine served as first out since previous evening
ChrisEGood04 Mar 2016

Copper Pottle, Beltinge, Kent

WhoScoreWhenNotes
Jack WilliamNot Tried30 Mar 2023
Jack WilliamNot Tried12 Aug 2021
Philip PirripGood13 Feb 2020
Jack WilliamNot Tried03 Oct 2019
AndrewExcellent20 Apr 2018 Excellent No.7. This ran out soon after our pints too.
AndrewExceptional16 Jun 2017 Top notch no.7
AndrewAcceptable29 Jun 2016

Ship Inn, Deal, Kent

WhoScoreWhenNotes
Jack WilliamNot Tried25 Mar 2023
ChrisENot Tried20 Jan 2022
ChrisENot Tried02 Nov 2019
AndrewExceptional18 Oct 2019 Outstanding
AndrewExcellent24 Aug 2019
ChrisEGood19 Sep 2017
AndrewExceptional05 Aug 2017 Just great. And only £2.40 a pint (well, except at happy half hour when it's £1.20).
AndrewExceptional26 Nov 2016 Outrageously good.
ChrisENot Tried02 Feb 2016
ChrisENot Tried28 Jan 2016
MickNot Tried23 Dec 2015
Vacuous Good22 May 2015 Not the best I've had but quite drinkable all the same. £2.40 a pint.
Vacuous Excellent21 Feb 2015 Hoppy, biscuity and dangerously drinkable
Vacuous Exceptional27 Nov 2014 Great condition. Hoppy biscuity cooking bitter. Delicious and dangerously drinkable. Yum yum.
AndrewGood22 Dec 2012 My Gadd's of choice. Touch too warm and on the edge of condition but still good.
Stephen HarrisNot Tried11 Aug 2012
IanExcellent17 Feb 2012 Drank 2 and a half pints of this and thought it was amazingly good.
BlairNot Tried16 Mar 2011
Magnus GreelGood25 Sep 2010 Standard session beer with a subtle hint of digestive biscuit flavour, served at an acceptable temperature.
BlairExcellent20 Mar 2010 Mine was excellent. Light malt and hops, nothing too overpowering just a great beer. However, my dads was poured off first and it was definitely too warm.
BlairNot Tried19 Sep 2009
BrianNot Tried08 Aug 2009
AndrewExcellent28 Jul 2009 Rich, succulent, tangy. A roast-beef-dinner of a pint.
IanNot Tried12 Jul 2008
AndrewExcellent05 Jun 2005 This is the best pint of Gadds No. 7 I have ever had. Very hoppy, agressively so, with the underlying sweet malt I associate with Gadds
AndrewNot Tried16 Apr 2005

Carpenters Arms, Coldred, Kent

WhoScoreWhenNotes
Jack WilliamAcceptable20 Feb 2022 Rather bland. One of Gadd’s weakest, a while since I had this. Underwhelmed.
Jack WilliamAcceptable31 Dec 2020 Bit weak to see off 2020 - but ok.
Jack WilliamNot Tried28 Jun 2019
Jack WilliamNot Tried22 Feb 2019
Jack WilliamNot Tried08 Aug 2018 Barrel just finished and replaced by a Gadd’s special.
Jack WilliamGood09 May 2018 Nice session ale.
Jack WilliamNot Tried07 May 2018

The Bouncing Barrel, Herne Bay, Kent

WhoScoreWhenNotes
Jack WilliamNot Tried21 Jan 2022
Pete RevellExcellent19 Jun 2013 Another perfect session ale that is full of flavour.

The Broken Drum, Blackfen, Greater London

WhoScoreWhenNotes
Philip PirripNot Tried11 Mar 2020
Philip PirripGood30 May 2019

The Admiral's Arm, Queenborough, Kent

WhoScoreWhenNotes
Archie14Excellent21 Jan 2020 Stunning condition, lovely malt and hop balance making for a very moorish pint, great head retention with lacing till the final drop. A most excellent pint, so close to a 5* mark.
Archie14Excellent13 Dec 2019 Wonderful easy drinking beer, lots of malt and well balanced hops, sign of an expert brewer.

The Red Lion, Ramsgate, Kent

WhoScoreWhenNotes
ChrisENot Tried18 Jan 2020
BlairNot Tried06 Jan 2012

The New Inn, Canterbury, Kent

WhoScoreWhenNotes
Jack WilliamNot Tried29 Dec 2019
Jack WilliamExcellent06 Jan 2019 Perfect pint.
Jack WilliamGood29 Aug 2017
MitchExcellent06 Jun 2015
AndrewExcellent07 Jun 2014

The Door Hinge, Welling, Greater London

WhoScoreWhenNotes
Philip PirripGood21 Sep 2019 Rather yeasty with a yeasty broken head
Philip PirripGood28 Jun 2019
Philip PirripNot Tried28 Mar 2019
Philip PirripNot Tried01 Nov 2014
Philip PirripNot Tried10 May 2014

The George Inn, Broadstairs, Kent

WhoScoreWhenNotes
DosserNot Tried18 Sep 2019

A New Day Festival 2019, Mount Ephraim, Hernhill, Kent

WhoScoreWhenNotes
AndrewNot Tried03 Aug 2019

Burrito Buoy (formerly Hog & Hop), Folkestone, Kent

WhoScoreWhenNotes
Jack WilliamNot Tried16 Jun 2019

The Lanes, Dover, Kent

WhoScoreWhenNotes
Philip PirripExcellent01 Jun 2019 4½* Gadds' 7 at its very best
Jack WilliamNot Tried17 Oct 2018
Jack WilliamNot Tried14 Dec 2017
Jack WilliamNot Tried07 Jan 2015

The Man of Kent Ale House, Rochester, Kent

WhoScoreWhenNotes
AndrewGood15 Feb 2019 Nice to find a Gadds on.
Philip PirripNot Tried22 Apr 2012

The Paper Mill, Sittingbourne, Kent

WhoScoreWhenNotes
Jack WilliamGood14 Feb 2019
Archie14Exceptional14 Sep 2018 Delicious Session ale displaying all the classic characteristics of a classic top quality Bitter, nice well balanced Hop & malt. Just the way I like it.
Archie14Excellent13 Mar 2018 My favourite of this brewery, superb!
ChrisEExcellent03 Jun 2017

The Mash Tun, Dover, Kent

WhoScoreWhenNotes
Philip PirripNot Tried12 Jan 2019

The Pilots' Rest (formerly The Flying Sheep Micropub), Sheerness, Kent

WhoScoreWhenNotes
Archie14Excellent26 Sep 2018 Delicious pale bitter with just the right bitternes, just slightly less malt than usual? Traditional bitter at its best.
Archie14Excellent28 Aug 2018 Just about as good as it gets, stunning.

Furlongs Ale House, Faversham, Kent

WhoScoreWhenNotes
Jack WilliamNot Tried19 Sep 2018
Philip PirripExcellent24 Aug 2016

Bell & Crown, Canterbury, Kent

WhoScoreWhenNotes
AndrewNot Tried07 Sep 2018
AndrewExcellent31 Oct 2014 A meal in a pint glass.

The Rusty Bucket, Eltham, Greater London

WhoScoreWhenNotes
Philip PirripExcellent27 Jul 2018 Excellent session bitter, had to have a second one

The Milk House, Sissinghurst, Kent

WhoScoreWhenNotes
WittendenExcellent19 May 2018 Reassuring.
WittendenExcellent29 Jul 2017 On the turn:replaced with good grace.First pint out, a cracking delight.
WittendenAcceptable15 Jul 2017 Getting towards the end of the barrel.
WittendenExcellent05 Aug 2016 Good to see a Gadd's beer in this part of Kent.Excellent session beer:lightly herbaceous,grassy hops.

Mind the Gap, Broadstairs, Kent

WhoScoreWhenNotes
Philip PirripAcceptable17 May 2018 Broken yeasty head, not at its peak

The Flower Pot, Maidstone, Kent

WhoScoreWhenNotes
Archie14Excellent17 May 2018
PedroNot Tried26 Dec 2012
PedroNot Tried26 Dec 2012
PedroNot Tried25 Dec 2012
PedroNot Tried16 Sep 2012
DosserNot Tried15 Sep 2012
ChrisENot Tried15 Sep 2012
AlenomoreNot Tried15 Sep 2012
PedroNot Tried14 Sep 2012
DosserNot Tried29 May 2012
PedroExcellent05 May 2011
PedroNot Tried09 May 2009
DosserExcellent09 May 2009
PedroNot Tried08 May 2009
PedroGood07 May 2009 in the bar

The White Swan, Reading Street, Kent

WhoScoreWhenNotes
Philip PirripGood17 May 2018
ChrisEExcellent16 May 2018
ChrisENot Tried04 Jul 2015
ChrisENot Tried06 Jun 2015

The Thirty-Nine Steps Brewhouse (formerly The Thirty-Nine Steps Alehouse), Broadstairs, Kent

WhoScoreWhenNotes
Philip PirripGood11 Apr 2018

The George & Dragon, Swanscombe, Kent

WhoScoreWhenNotes
ChrisENot Tried07 Apr 2018
thebrewingmanNot Tried25 Apr 2013

Donna's Ale House, Sittingbourne, Kent

WhoScoreWhenNotes
ChrisENot Tried24 Mar 2018

The Tankerton Arms, Tankerton, Kent

WhoScoreWhenNotes
AndrewGood10 Mar 2018 A nice no 7
Jack WilliamGood03 Jan 2015
AndrewNot Tried08 Jun 2013
Philip PirripExcellent20 Mar 2013 In prime condition

The Hovelling Boat Inn, Ramsgate, Kent

WhoScoreWhenNotes
ChrisENot Tried06 Nov 2017
AndrewNot Tried10 Sep 2016

The New Inn, Minster (Thanet), Kent

WhoScoreWhenNotes
DosserGood28 Oct 2017 In good nick

Bowl Inn, Charing, Kent

WhoScoreWhenNotes
Jack WilliamNot Tried13 Aug 2017

Fez, Margate, Kent

WhoScoreWhenNotes
Stephen HarrisNot Tried19 Feb 2017
Philip PirripGood22 Dec 2015

The Wig & Pen, Margate, Kent

WhoScoreWhenNotes
Stephen HarrisNot Tried19 Feb 2017

Ale House in the Middle of our Street (formerly NauticAles), Ramsgate, Kent

WhoScoreWhenNotes
ChrisEExcellent17 Jan 2017

The Conqueror Alehouse, Ramsgate, Kent

WhoScoreWhenNotes
ChrisENot Tried17 Jan 2017
Philip PirripNot Tried02 Oct 2015
DosserNot Tried16 Jul 2015
Philip PirripGood24 Sep 2014
Philip PirripExcellent04 Dec 2012 Full flavoured and refreshing
PedroGood29 Apr 2012 £2-50/pint
BlairExcellent08 Feb 2011 Just a top notch session pale ale.
IanNot Tried04 Dec 2010

The Dolphin, Broadstairs, Kent

WhoScoreWhenNotes
AndrewAcceptable17 Dec 2016 A very tired outing for this usually stunning beer
DosserNot Tried18 Jul 2015 £2.50 a pint
BlairGood05 Sep 2012 First one had obviously been sat in the lines and wasn't all that pleasant but the second was superb so I'm averaging the two out at 'good'.
BlairGood04 Jul 2012 Got better with each pint, perfectly good.
BlairGood03 Nov 2011 Solid pint of No. 7.
BlairGood29 Jun 2011 Perfectly good if a tad warm.
BlairExcellent14 Apr 2011 A surprisingly great pint of this. Light, hoppy and very refreshing.

Hotel De Ville, Ramsgate, Kent

WhoScoreWhenNotes
Philip PirripGood10 Sep 2016 Bittersweet, often Gadds' best beer
Philip PirripGood28 Mar 2015
Philip PirripPoor27 Sep 2013 Slight acetic qualities. A dash of lemonade made it go down

The Black Robin, Kingston, Kent

WhoScoreWhenNotes
MickNot Tried04 Sep 2016
MickNot Tried16 Jan 2016
MickGood29 Nov 2015 I love all Gadds beers, this is perhaps my least favourite but good tonight.
Jack WilliamGood28 Nov 2015 Pleasant enough.
MickNot Tried18 Oct 2015
MickNot Tried11 Sep 2015
Jack WilliamExcellent24 Apr 2015 spot on
MickGood21 Apr 2015 Refreshing pint after a long day.
MickGood08 Apr 2015 Good. I like all the gadds beer but the No 7 is a bit wishy washy.
MickGood20 Dec 2014 This has replaced the No 5 which I prefer but this is a sound session beer.

The Bowl Inn, Hastingleigh, Kent

WhoScoreWhenNotes
MickNot Tried31 Jul 2016
MickExcellent25 Aug 2012 Good pint of this session bitter, perfect condition.
IanGood03 Jun 2007 I had a half which I thought was great and then a pint which was also good, but not as good as I had first thought. Still very good session bitter.
IanNot Tried28 May 2007 Nice to see this on though.

Two Doves, Canterbury, Kent

WhoScoreWhenNotes
Jack WilliamAcceptable23 Jun 2016
ChrisEExcellent22 Oct 2014 In very good condition today.
AndrewExcellent17 May 2014 Meaty. Quality beer. No messing around.

The Pullman, Folkestone, Kent

WhoScoreWhenNotes
ChrisENot Tried19 Jun 2016

Captain Digby, Broadstairs, Kent

WhoScoreWhenNotes
AndrewExcellent13 Mar 2016 Very nice.

Live & Let Live, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire

WhoScoreWhenNotes
HSBGood28 Jan 2016

The Harp, Charing Cross, Central London

WhoScoreWhenNotes
Philip PirripNot Tried24 Jan 2016
Philip PirripNot Tried02 Sep 2015

The Prince Albert, Whitstable, Kent

WhoScoreWhenNotes
WittendenGood23 Jan 2016 Workmanlike East Kent pale ale.Salty tang.I should really have tried it before the Stout.

The Tap Room, Cliftonville, Kent

WhoScoreWhenNotes
ChrisEExcellent21 Jan 2016 The best No.7 that I have had for some time.
Philip PirripGood14 Jan 2016
DosserNot Tried13 Jan 2016

The Lifeboat Ale & Cider House, Margate, Kent

WhoScoreWhenNotes
ChrisENot Tried21 Jan 2016
John BNot Tried03 Aug 2013
PedroNot Tried22 Jan 2011

The Cellars Alehouse, Maidstone, Kent

WhoScoreWhenNotes
TobesGood18 Dec 2015

The Phoenix, Canterbury, Kent

WhoScoreWhenNotes
AndrewExcellent20 Nov 2015 A very good pint of 7
AndrewNot Tried05 Dec 2014
AndrewExcellent18 Oct 2013 Excellent No.7
BrianNot Tried10 Nov 2012
AndrewAcceptable12 Jul 2012 This was much darker than I remember. Tasted more malty too. Not sure what was going on here.
AndrewGood18 May 2012 A tasty pint of No. 7
AndrewAcceptable20 May 2011 Good soft mouth feel. Nice astringent metallic hop bite. A touch too warm and, as a result, a bit lack lustre.
AndrewNot Tried19 May 2011

The Bedford, Tunbridge Wells, Kent

WhoScoreWhenNotes
HSBNot Tried23 Oct 2015
thebrewingmanNot Tried15 Jan 2015 Came on as we were going.

Queens Head, Ramsgate, Kent

WhoScoreWhenNotes
DosserNot Tried06 Aug 2015

The Berry, Walmer, Kent

WhoScoreWhenNotes
thebrewingmanExcellent24 Jun 2015
ChrisENot Tried12 Jul 2012
PedroNot Tried29 Apr 2012

City Arms, Canterbury, Kent

WhoScoreWhenNotes
Jack WilliamNot Tried14 Mar 2015
oz11Good25 Feb 2012
Martin the MildmanNot Tried26 Mar 2011

The Chapel, Broadstairs, Kent

WhoScoreWhenNotes
AndrewExcellent18 Feb 2015
John BNot Tried06 Jul 2013
AndrewNot Tried03 Aug 2012

Trafford Arms, Norwich, Norfolk

WhoScoreWhenNotes
HSBNot Tried12 Feb 2015

The Long Pond, Eltham, Greater London

WhoScoreWhenNotes
Philip PirripNot Tried16 Dec 2014

The Black Horse, Monks Horton, Kent

WhoScoreWhenNotes
ChrisENot Tried29 Nov 2014
Jack WilliamGood29 Nov 2014 Good flavour but not much life - may have been the first one out.
ChrisENot Tried19 Jul 2014 Served but returned and exchanged for Whitstable EIPA. Pump Clip was turned round immediately.
TrevorNot Tried02 Jul 2014

Two Sawyers, Canterbury, Kent

WhoScoreWhenNotes
Jack WilliamExcellent22 Nov 2014
MickNot Tried27 Jun 2014
Jack WilliamExcellent21 Jun 2014 Excellent condition - lively.
AndrewExcellent07 Jun 2014 Top stuff. Clinical and yet yeasty Sunday lunch.

One Inn The Wood, Petts Wood, Greater London

WhoScoreWhenNotes
oz11Good01 Nov 2014 Last one out the cask.
oz11Not Tried26 Jun 2014

Southampton Arms, Gospel Oak, Greater London

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Archie14Exceptional30 Sep 2014 Stunning! Served in top condition with a delicious smooth finish.

The Compass Alehouse, Gravesend, Kent

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Philip PirripAcceptable27 Sep 2014 Fresh on and maybe a bit fresh too. Consequently rather flat

The Wrong Turn, Barfrestone, Kent

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ChrisEGood21 Aug 2014

Past & Present (now use new entry after relocation), Gillingham, Kent

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Philip PirripAcceptable14 Aug 2014

The Hop Pocket, Bossingham, Kent

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MickNot Tried10 Aug 2014

The Firkin Frog, Herne Bay, Kent

WhoScoreWhenNotes
BaymartExcellent19 Jun 2014 Goldings hops - an excellent session ale
Philip PirripGood23 Apr 2013 Bit flat
Big DaveExceptional23 Apr 2013 Superb
Big DaveExceptional23 Apr 2013 Just as Mr Gadd would serve it

Leyton Technical, Leyton, Greater London

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Stephen HarrisNot Tried22 Feb 2014

The Heritage, Halfway (Sheppey), Kent

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ChrisEExcellent08 Feb 2014

The Padwell Arms, Seal, Kent

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TobesNot Tried18 Oct 2013

Admiral Owen, Sandwich, Kent

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HSBNot Tried07 Sep 2013

Blakes of Dover, Dover, Kent

WhoScoreWhenNotes
Jack WilliamExcellent14 Aug 2013 Straight from the stillage - straight down the neck - very good.
BrianNot Tried06 Jul 2006
IanGood16 Jul 2005 Golden brown, served in a Gadd's tall sleeve glass. Citric orange aroma, good session beer, slight hay flavour and balanced finish. Very good after a long bike ride

The Just Reproach, Deal, Kent

WhoScoreWhenNotes
MickExcellent03 Jul 2013 Citra finished so had this, very nice but a bit tame after the citra.
MickNot Tried23 Dec 2011

The Firkin Alehouse, Folkestone, Kent

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IanExcellent21 Jun 2013 So drinkable
IanNot Tried11 Jan 2013
IanExcellent09 Jan 2013 one of the best pints of this i have ever had

5th K&ES Railway Beer Festival 2013, Tenterden, Kent

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oz11Not Tried15 Jun 2013

Curiously Kentish (formerly Café Bee; Ash's Ale House {at Café Bee}), Minnis Bay, Kent

WhoScoreWhenNotes
Philip PirripPoor25 May 2013 Acetic smell and taste implied it was on the way although another customer sipped his partner's and pronounced it was OK. Barmaid said cask still one quarter full

Crabble Corn Mill Beer Festival 2013, Dover, Kent

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MickNot Tried24 May 2013

2nd Angelfest Music and Beer Festival 2013, Tonbridge, Kent

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oz11Good27 Apr 2013

Sheffield Tap, Sheffield, South Yorkshire

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Philip PirripNot Tried29 Jan 2013

Ye Olde Thirsty Pig, Maidstone, Kent

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PedroNot Tried30 Nov 2012

Catford Bridge Tavern, Catford, Greater London

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Philip PirripNot Tried07 Oct 2012

Halfway House, Brenchley, Kent

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oz11Good27 Aug 2012

Black Griffin, Canterbury, Kent

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AndrewExcellent04 Feb 2012 Can't remember too much about it other than it tasted of Yorkshire Pudding as it often does. Great beer.

The Rose of England, Ramsgate, Kent

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BlairNot Tried10 Jan 2012
BlairNot Tried06 Jan 2012
ChrisEAcceptable30 Sep 2011

The Great Tree, Ramsgate, Kent

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ChrisEGood02 Nov 2011

The Churchill Tavern, Ramsgate, Kent

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ChrisEPoor02 Nov 2011
AndrewUndrinkable20 Aug 2010 Took it back and they took it off and replaced it with something else

The Unicorn, Canterbury, Kent

WhoScoreWhenNotes
Martin the MildmanExcellent13 Aug 2011 Long time since I had sampled this, a classic English quaffing bitter, dark amber with good bicuity malt character and a little background hop bitterness. My score 16/20.
IanGood31 Jan 2009 That is such a good session beer. Good malts, hop sting, some fruit. Lovely. Good condition. Even out of my face, I could tell that this was a good beer. Really drew me up short.
IanGood18 Aug 2007 Very acceptable, some caramel, some grassy hop, some hoppy zing on end.

The Beer Hall, Staveley, Cumbria

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ChrisENot Tried21 Jul 2011

The Bradstow Mill, Broadstairs, Kent

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BlairAcceptable07 Jul 2011 Too warm, just about ok.
BlairNot Tried29 Jun 2011

Bake & Alehouse, Westgate-on-Sea, Kent

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ChrisEExcellent07 Jun 2011

The Sir Stanley Gray, Ramsgate, Kent

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BlairExcellent29 May 2011 Great pint of 7. Clean, crisp and refreshing.

The Plough, Stalisfield Green, Kent

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thebrewingmanExcellent23 Mar 2011
AndrewNot Tried16 May 2010

The Brown Jug, Broadstairs, Kent

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ChrisEExcellent22 Mar 2011 Very well kept.

East Kent Railway, Shepherdswell, Kent

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AlenomoreExcellent28 Aug 2010

2nd K&ES Railway Beer Festival 2010, Tenterden, Kent

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AlenomoreNot Tried12 Jun 2010

The Three Mariners, Hythe, Kent

WhoScoreWhenNotes
IanGood27 May 2010 Quality session bitter.

The Swan, Crawley, West Sussex

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darkstar testerExcellent04 Jan 2010 nice clear and well balanced pint

Artillery Arms, Ramsgate, Kent

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BlairNot Tried31 Oct 2009
BlairNot Tried09 Oct 2009

The Bull, Horton Kirby, Kent

WhoScoreWhenNotes
DubbelExcellent13 Aug 2009 Light, subtly hopped session ale. At first it's all a bit underwhelming but really grows on me a lot through the pint.

The Yew Tree Inn, Barfrestone, Kent

WhoScoreWhenNotes
AndrewNot Tried10 May 2008
AndrewExcellent10 Dec 2005 Astringently hoppy pale yellow brew. For a weak session bitter this was very appropriate for the time of year
IanGood10 Dec 2005 Very drinkable. Enough caramel and hop to keep you interested. Good session beer
AndrewNot Tried08 Aug 2005

Pearson's Arms, Whitstable, Kent

WhoScoreWhenNotes
AndrewExcellent05 May 2008 Good bitterness with a doughy body. Sweet tart flavours. Lovely.

King Ethelbert Inn, Reculver, Kent

WhoScoreWhenNotes
AndrewNot Tried23 Sep 2007

Kent Beer Festival 2007, Canterbury, Kent

WhoScoreWhenNotes
AndrewExcellent19 Jul 2007 Pale amber with a good frothy white head. Bread doe smell and flavours with a sweet mild bitter finish. Prince of session beers

Half Moon & Seven Stars, Preston, Kent

WhoScoreWhenNotes
AndrewAcceptable30 Jun 2007 The beer I saved. Slightly cloudy giving it a starchy feel in the mouth. Rich and slightly cloying with melon and strawberry flavours hiding underneath.

The Old Brewery Tavern, Canterbury, Kent

WhoScoreWhenNotes
IanNot Tried28 Oct 2006
AndrewExcellent22 Oct 2006 Tight husky bitterness with a heathery bite.

Ramsgate Royal Harbour Brewhouse and Bakery, Ramsgate, Kent

WhoScoreWhenNotes
AndrewExcellent02 Feb 2006 Golden amber colour. Initial astringency replaced by a mellow warm malt flavour with hints of rose petals. Long astringent finish.

Red Lion, Snargate, Kent

WhoScoreWhenNotes
AndrewNot Tried07 May 2005
IanGood07 May 2005 Golden brown colour. Perfumed piney hoppy nose. Thinnish in mouth, hoppy finish with longish dryness. A little spice/ginger on finish. Good session beer

The Royal Oak, Brookland, Kent

WhoScoreWhenNotes
IanGood11 Dec 2004 Good hoppy finish to this session strength beer

Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') No. 7

3.80% ABV.

A session bitter brewed using Fuggles hops.

We have tried this beer 208 times.

We have given this beer an average score of Good to Excellent.

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