The Broken Drum (Free House)
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25 Sep 2023 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening visit until close. A retired cop entertained us with stories of his long past exploits.
Goody Ales - Bleangate Brewery - Genesis | 3.50 | | Not a style I particularly like but condition good |
Musket - Flash in the Pan (Kentish Green-Hopped Ale) | 4.00 | | The ale of choice for all in the pub on my visit |
Goody Ales - Bleangate Brewery - Good Health | 3.60 | Not Tried | |
04 Aug 2023 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening visit until close.
Mad Cat - Golden IPA (previously Meaney's Golden India Pale Ale) | 4.20 | | Zingy mouthfeel. Lots of flavours |
Iron Pier - US Pale | 4.60 | | OK but not one I would crave to have a second one of |
New River - Riverbed Red | 4.20 | Not Tried | |
28 Jun 2023 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening visit until close. Only two others in. Good to see the Guv serving during the week!
Tonbridge - Countryman | 4.00 | | Clear and refreshing |
Kent - Zingiber | 4.10 | | New cask on - one of first pints out - rather fresh |
Salopian - Off Balance | 4.50 | Not Tried | |
09 Jun 2023 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening visit until close. Friday night much busier than my usual start of the week visits.
Broken Drum Home Brew - Angua Blonde | 3.70 | | A refreshing drop |
Parkway (formerly Glastonbury Ales) - Pirate's Pet | 4.50 | | Chestnut ale alas quite lacklustre and tired |
Tonbridge - Golden Rule | 3.50 | Not Tried | |
08 May 2023 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening visit until close.
Tonbridge - Coppernob | 3.80 | | Fresh on at end of session and OK but still rawly fresh |
By The Horns - London Surrey Classic | 4.20 | | OK but unspiring |
Bexley - Golden Acre | 4.00 | | Pre-warned it was bright beer ex Bexley Festival. And was awful - no condition whatsoever. Big mistake to order |
Bexley - May Place Spring Ale | 4.10 | | Fresh on at end of session and OK but still rawly fresh |
31 Mar 2023 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening visit until close.
Two by Two - Leap Frog Pale Ale | 4.10 | | Pure murk and a chore to finish |
Leigh on Sea - Beach Hut | 4.50 | | Second very murky ale here - quite zesty so easier to finish than the other one |
Koomor (contract brewed at Iron Pier) - Bark | 3.60 | Not Tried | |
13 Mar 2023 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening visit until close. Deep discussions on CAMRA matters.
Bexley - Golden Acre | 4.00 | | Just a taster but in fine mouthfeel condition |
Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - Seasider | 4.30 | | Bitterness came through |
Leigh on Sea - Bawley Bitter | 3.40 | | Pre-warned the head might die quickly and it did |
13 Feb 2023 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening visit until close. Lots of conversation about the attraction or not of other Bexley micropubs.
Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - She Sells Sea Shells | 4.70 | | Fresh on today but nevertheless soon lost head and condition in the glass |
Musket - Flintlock Best Bitter | 4.20 | | Pre-warned it had been on a for while however initial promise soon led to a flat pint |
Beerblefish - Hoppy Little Fish | 3.50 | Not Tried | |
07 Feb 2023 (Magnus Greel)
Mid evening just one other chap and the guv upon my arrival soon joined by many others. A peaceful calm quiet and relaxed atmosphere made for an enjoyable stay.
Southwark - Bankside Blonde | 3.80 | | Faultless golden hints of toffee and honey with a dry bitter kick.. |
Musket - Fife & Drum Golden Ale | 3.80 | | Near the end of the barrel and soon taken off |
Musket - Flintlock Best Bitter | 4.20 | Not Tried | |
Southwark - LPA London Pale Ale | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
30 Jan 2023 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening visit until close. All cask still at £3.80 pp.
Mighty Oak - Captain Bob | 3.80 | | Not my favourite of breweries but no fault with this one |
Southwark - Bankside Blonde | 3.80 | | No comment |
Cairngorm - Scottish Bard | 4.10 | | My fault as pre-warned it was nearing end of cask and would go flat in glass and it did! |
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