The Dovecote Inn
Capel, TN12 6RT

The Dovecote Inn
Capel, TN12 6RT

Cask Beers Available

Cask Beers Available

Old Chestnut - 4.4%

Old Chestnut

Tonbridge

4.4% abv

A chestnut coloured ale with a full bodied and complex malty flavour, Kentish Pilgrim and Bramling Cross hops provide a rich dark fruit and honey finish.

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.

Kicking Donkey - 4.2%

Kicking Donkey

Lakedown

4.2% abv

Our all-UK belter that’s brimming with biscuity malts. It’s a proper best, using UK Pioneer, Cascade and Jester along with local malts and yeast. We blend 7 of the best grains to make our Best Bitter, the best it can be. Previously known as Best Bitter. Certified gluten free. Vegan friendly.

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.

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.

Craft Keg Available

Off Menu IPA - 5.8%

Off Menu IPA

Camden Town

5.8% abv

Our ideal IPA wasn’t on the menu, so we made it. Resisting piling up a variety of hops like toppings on a burger, we held the pickles and did things our way. Sandwiching together light malts, clean Cali ale yeast and early harvest Simcoe hops.

Hells - 4.6%

Hells

Camden Town

4.6% abv

Hells is the lovechild of our two favourite German beer styles - Helles and Pilsner. Clean, crisp and dry, it's the beer we always wanted to drink and the reason we started our brewery. We hope you agree.

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.

Rhubarb Cider - 4%

Rhubarb Cider

Turners

4% abv

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

Apple Pie Cider - 4%

Apple Pie Cider

Turners

4% abv

Gently spiced with cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger and cloves this really is like apple pie in a glass! Can also be warmed up as a mulled cider.

Coming Soon

Session Bitter - 3.5%

Session Bitter

*Cellar Head

3.5% abv

A moreish, full flavoured beer. On the darker side than the norm. Kentish Goldings, Fuggle and Northdown combine to give a spicy and slightly fruity finish.

Spring Pale Ale - 4%

Spring Pale Ale

*Cellar Head

4% abv

A fresh, light pale ale providing distinct tangerine notes with a hint of spice rounding off with a teasing resinous and buttery finish. This is a beer that will awaken your taste buds from their winter slumber! Hops: Bullion and Strang's #7.

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