The Dovecote Inn
Capel, TN12 6RT

The Dovecote Inn
Capel, TN12 6RT

Cask Beers Available

Cask Beers Available

Ebony Moon - 4.2%

Ebony Moon

Tonbridge

4.2% abv

A porter with a pronounced maltiness balanced with a mild bitterness, giving a satisfying, quaffable and refreshing ale. The rich flavour is enhanced by a combination of Kent grown Bramling Cross and Golding hops that combine light citrus with blackcurrant notes. Gluten free and vegan friendly.

Cobnut - 4.1%

Cobnut

Kent

4.1% abv

Generously hopped ruby ale, dark and nutty, with no nuts involved!

Californian Spring - 4.2%

Californian Spring

Titsey

4.2% abv

An American pale ale dry hopped with Mosaic for that characteristic blueberry thing and a slightly spicy finish.

Sussex Best - 4%

Sussex Best

Harvey's

4% abv

Finest Maris Otter malted barley is supplemented with a dash of Crystal malt for balance. Our hops are a blend of four different local varieties, to give a distinctive hoppy finish.

Traditional - 3.4%

Traditional

Larkins

3.4% abv

Our staple bitter and best seller. This smooth Kentish style tawny session bitter provides a pleasing balance of Larkins hops, malt and with a surprisingly plentiful character for a beer of such low ABV. An entirely sensible drink and a staple of the house beer pump in all the best local houses.

Craft Keg Available

London Black - 4.4%

London Black

Anspach & Hobday

4.4% abv

This is our session strength Nitro Porter that takes inspiration from our flagship beer, The Porter. Creamy, smooth and truly sessionable. What better way to create an effortlessly drinkable dark beer than to brew it with nitro. The resulting creaminess and smooth mouthfeel balance perfectly with the subtle roasted notes of coffee and chocolate.

Helles Belles - 4%

Helles Belles

Westerham

4% abv

A beautifully delicate Helles style lager with light sherbet flavours, spritzy and refreshing. A crisp, pale lager hopped with Hallertau Tradition from Germany. Gluten free and vegan friendly.

Das Kolner - 4.3%

Das Kolner

Tonbridge

4.3% abv

Kolsch (lagered ale). Light, fresh tasting blonde beer, with a slightly nutty taste. This style of beer originated in Cologne, is brewed with ale yeast, and lagered for 3 weeks. Gluten free and vegan friendly.

Ciders & Perries Available

The Earl's Reserve - 5.8%

The Earl's Reserve

Charrington's

5.8% abv

This still cider is our most versatile cider, it can be enjoyed chilled in the summer or mulled in the winter. Deep golden colour, delightful mouthfeel with baked apple notes, which are enhanced when heated. The 3 litre pouch has a tap and handles, meaning it is ideal for carrying to summer picnics, camping and festivals. Or it can sit in the fridge ready to serve your next chilled glassful.

Chiddingstone Cider - Medium Dry - 7.5%

Chiddingstone Cider - Medium Dry

Castle Cider Co

7.5% abv

Medium dry cider made from a blend of apple varieties from Kent.

Russet Cider - 8%

Russet Cider

Turners

8% abv

Still cider made with 100% Russet apples from Kent. Big and full flavoured with a touch of tannin and medium-dry finish. Unfiltered and unpasteurised.

Rhubarb Cider - 4%

Rhubarb Cider

Turners

4% abv

Blended with fresh-pressed Kentish rhubarb, this cider is sweet, juicy and very refreshing.

Cyder - 4.5% (keg)

Cyder (keg)

Aspall

4.5% abv

Made in the Aspall house style by blending culinary and bittersweet apple varieties such as Cox and Russet to deliver the refreshing, crisp taste of just-bitten apples. Delivering the refreshing, crisp taste of just-bitten apples with a light to medium body. A new mid-strength cider for all occasions.

Coming Soon

Georgian Dragon - 4.7%

Georgian Dragon

Harvey's

4.7% abv

A ruby ale with a fruity aroma and a sustained, lingering bitterness with a subtle hit of lip-smacking fruitcake.

Green Hop Best - 4%

Green Hop Best

Larkins

4% abv

This seasonal delicacy is only available for a couple of short weeks in October. Made from hops that are brewed on the day they are picked and therefore not dried - the fresh hops add unique qualities to the beer. A surprising and slightly astringent drink.

Also Available

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The Dovecote Inn is in the West Kent CAMRA branch area.