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The Victoria (Greene King)
| Beer (sort) | Average Score (sort) | No. Samples (sort) |
|---|---|---|
| Siren Craft - Lumina |  | 1 |
| Tring - Side Pocket for a Toad | | 1 |
| St Peter's - Spelt Blonde | | 1 |
| Tring - Citra Session | | 1 |
| 3 Brewers of St. Albans - Golden Engish Ale |  | 1 |
| Brewster's - Outstanding In Their Field | Not Tried | 0 |
| Mad Squirrel (formerly Red Squirrel) - Diablo | Not Tried | 0 |
| 3 Brewers of St. Albans - Copper | Not Tried | 0 |
| Mad Squirrel (formerly Red Squirrel) - Trident | Not Tried | 0 |
| XT Brewing - Sugar Glider | Not Tried | 0 |
| St Austell - Tribute | Not Tried | 0 |
| XT Brewing - Animal Brewing Heron | Not Tried | 0 |
| XT Brewing - Animal Brewing Albatross | Not Tried | 0 |
| Greene King - IPA (was 3.6%) | Not Tried | 0 |
| Greene King - Abbot | Not Tried | 0 |
| Hook Norton - Old Hooky | Not Tried | 0 |
| Brewster's - Hophead | Not Tried | 0 |
| New River - Five-Inch Drop | Not Tried | 0 |
| Oakham - Helter Skelter Cask Aged | Not Tried | 0 |
Michael Croxford
Visits Details
06 Jun 2026 (Hogan Sampling)
2nd visit of the Hitchin outing: Busy for this predominantly wet-led corner-street Victorian pub on my early evening visit and aptly named. Prompt friendly service with four real ales on from this gem of an old-fashioned pub with original features such as the bar and beamed ceilings and open fire-places. Seating to be had after the walk from the Hitchin Rugby Club which was very welcome.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tring - Side Pocket for a Toad | 3.60 | | Presented with very good head and lasting lacing on this straw-coloured light golden ale named after the old, local Hertfordshire saying that refers to something completely useless such as a "chocolate teapot". The Tring Brewery set up in 1992 in the market town of Tring, before relocating in 2010 to Dunsley Farm on London Road and located roughly half a mile south-east of Tring town centre. A gentle hoppiness rising. A fruitiness winning over with citrus rind from grapefruit and orange peel, and exuding a crisp, resinous pine flavouring from its exclusively used US Cascade hops packed with citrus and floral hints. A touch of caramel and cracker malt sweetness emerging on my palate and aided by its blend of Pale base malt, specifically Maris Otter barley, a touch of Crystal malt for sweetness and colour, and Wheat malt. A hoppy dry bitterness prevailing before sliding downwards. Served in very good nick with much conditioning apparent. |
| St Austell - Tribute | 4.20 | Not Tried | |
| XT Brewing - Animal Brewing Heron | 4.60 | Not Tried | |
| XT Brewing - Animal Brewing Albatross | 4.60 | Not Tried |
06 Jun 2025 (Magnus Greel)
Early evening stop off on our way back from the beer festival. Very busy for this popular locals pub with three staff serving who coped admirably. The barmaid kindly offered us a reserved table with around 30 minutes before the attendees arrival as we were only staying for one.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Brewers of St. Albans - Golden Engish Ale | 3.80 | | Over sweet medicinal fare with hints of citrus and honey. |
| Greene King - IPA (was 3.6%) | 3.40 | Not Tried | |
| Greene King - Abbot | 5.00 | Not Tried | |
| 3 Brewers of St. Albans - Copper | 3.90 | Not Tried | |
| Mad Squirrel (formerly Red Squirrel) - Trident | 3.40 | Not Tried | |
| XT Brewing - Sugar Glider | 4.60 | Not Tried |
07 Jun 2024 (Magnus Greel)
Post beer festival stop off on our way back to the Hbf. Busy however we purloined a reserved table by the entrance with plenty of time before the booked attendees arrival to enjoy our beers.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Siren Craft - Lumina | 4.20 | | Hoppy mango and pineapple tropical broth. |
| Oakham - Helter Skelter Cask Aged | 5.00 | Not Tried | |
| Brewster's - Outstanding In Their Field | 4.80 | Not Tried | |
| Mad Squirrel (formerly Red Squirrel) - Diablo | 4.80 | Not Tried |
10 Jun 2022 (Magnus Greel)
Mid afternoon and fairly busy, efficient and amusing barman kept waiting to a minimum in this welcoming back street locals gem. First of a couple of stops on our way back from the beer festival to the Hbf..
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tring - Citra Session | 3.90 | | Possibly one of the last pints from this cask, hazy but tasted fine. |
| Greene King - IPA (was 3.6%) | 3.40 | Not Tried | |
| Brewster's - Hophead | 3.60 | Not Tried | |
| New River - Five-Inch Drop | 4.60 | Not Tried |
14 Nov 2013 (HSB)
16:00 Fairly busy
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Peter's - Spelt Blonde | 4.20 | | Interesting flavour |
| Greene King - IPA (was 3.6%) | 3.40 | Not Tried | |
| Greene King - Abbot | 5.00 | Not Tried | |
| Hook Norton - Old Hooky | 4.60 | Not Tried |
About The Victoria
Summary of Beer Scores
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| 4 |
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The pub is found in Hitchin, Hertfordshire, SG5 1TJ.
Triangular pub on a road junction in Ickleford Road. Single bar.
We have visited this pub 5 times, seen 19 different beers and tried 5 of them.
Postcode: SG5 1TJ