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The Magnet (Free House)
| Beer (sort) | Average Score (sort) | No. Samples (sort) |
|---|---|---|
| Abbeydale - Absolution |  | 1 |
| Abbeydale - Moonshine | | 1 |
| Blindmans - Scorpion Sting | | 1 |
| Buxton - Dark Nights | | 1 |
| Buxton - Moor Top |  | 1 |
| Buxton - Tsar Imperial Russian Stout | | 1 |
| Elland - Diablo |  | 1 |
| Elland - Junga at Heart | | 1 |
| Fernandes - Red Hop Ale | | 1 |
| Hidden - Bee'ch Licked | | 1 |
| Kelham Island (probably brewed by Thornbridge now) - Roll Away the Stone | | 1 |
| Leamside - Adventure | | 1 |
| Millstone - Tiger Rut | | 1 |
| Oates - Wild Oates | | 1 |
| Ossett - Hop Monster | | 1 |
| Ossett - Millbridge Mild | | 1 |
| Outstanding - SOS | | 1 |
| Quantum - Bitter | | 1 |
| Quantum - Citra IPA | | 1 |
| Rat - King Rat IPA | | 1 |
| Rudgate - 20th Birthday Ale | | 1 |
| Salopian - Oracle | | 1 |
| Summer Wine (SWB) - Cherokee Golden Ale | | 1 |
| Summer Wine (SWB) - Zenith Pale Ale | | 1 |
| Thornbridge / Thornbridge Hall - Puja | | 1 |
| Watts Brewing? Co. - Ginger | | 1 |
| Abbeydale - North American IPA | Not Tried | 0 |
| AllGates - Ahtanum | Not Tried | 0 |
| AllGates - Florida (was called Ostara) | Not Tried | 0 |
| Ashover - Poets' Tipple | Not Tried | 0 |
| Black Flag - Chinook Pale | Not Tried | 0 |
| BrewDog - Alpha Dog (Low strength) | Not Tried | 0 |
| Brewster's - Aromatic Porter | Not Tried | 0 |
| Brightside - Manchester Skyline | Not Tried | 0 |
| Cloudwater - Pale | Not Tried | 0 |
| Coniston - Oliver's Light Ale | Not Tried | 0 |
| Dark Star - American Pale Ale (some has also been brewed by Fuller's) | Not Tried | 0 |
| Epicurus Craft Beer (formerly Hornbeam) - Black Coral Stout | Not Tried | 0 |
| Fell - Progressive Pale | Not Tried | 0 |
| Fernandes - Murderers Yard | Not Tried | 0 |
| Five Points - Five Points Pale | Not Tried | 0 |
| Fyne - Jarl | Not Tried | 0 |
| Geeves - Smokey Joe | Not Tried | 0 |
| Green Duck - Duck Orange | Not Tried | 0 |
| Kelham Island (probably brewed by Thornbridge now) - Best Bitter | Not Tried | 0 |
| Liverpool Organic - Cascade | Not Tried | 0 |
| Mad Hatter - Penny Lane Pale | Not Tried | 0 |
| Millstone - King Offa Limited Edition OBE Brew No. 1 | Not Tried | 0 |
| Millstone - True Grit | Not Tried | 0 |
| Monty's - Maple | Not Tried | 0 |
| Oldershaw - Great Expectations | Not Tried | 0 |
| Ossett - Big Red | Not Tried | 0 |
| Ossett - Citra | Not Tried | 0 |
| Ossett - Silver King | Not Tried | 0 |
| Phoenix - Arizona | Not Tried | 0 |
| Phoenix - May Fly | Not Tried | 0 |
| Phoenix - Thirsty Moon | Not Tried | 0 |
| Pig & Porter - Pale Ale (Purest Green) | Not Tried | 0 |
| Privateer Beers - Strawberry Wheat | Not Tried | 0 |
| Quantum - Euroipa | Not Tried | 0 |
| Quantum - Tiramisu Stout | Not Tried | 0 |
| Rooster's - Fort Smith | Not Tried | 0 |
| Rudgate - Ruby Mild | Not Tried | 0 |
| Saltaire - Cascadian Black | Not Tried | 0 |
| Saltaire - Elderflower Blonde | Not Tried | 0 |
| Saltaire - Hopfen | Not Tried | 0 |
| Saltaire - Smoked Porter | Not Tried | 0 |
| Thornbridge / Thornbridge Hall - Jaipur | Not Tried | 0 |
| Thorne - Pale Ale | Not Tried | 0 |
| Tiny Rebel - FUBAR | Not Tried | 0 |
| Titanic - Mild | Not Tried | 0 |
| Titanic - Stout | Not Tried | 0 |
| Whim - Hartington IPA | Not Tried | 0 |
| Wishbone - Gumption | Not Tried | 0 |
Visits Details
13 Oct 2015 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening. Another pub that has recently fallen off my radar. First visit since the in-house brewery was added.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Watts Brewing? Co. - Ginger | 3.70 | | |
| Titanic - Stout | 4.50 | Not Tried | |
| Salopian - Oracle | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Fyne - Jarl | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
| Ashover - Poets' Tipple | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Tiny Rebel - FUBAR | 4.40 | Not Tried | |
| Oldershaw - Great Expectations | 4.20 | Not Tried | |
| Brightside - Manchester Skyline | 4.60 | Not Tried | |
| Brewster's - Aromatic Porter | 4.50 | Not Tried | |
| Wishbone - Gumption | 4.50 | Not Tried | |
| Black Flag - Chinook Pale | 4.90 | Not Tried | |
| Monty's - Maple | 4.60 | Not Tried | |
| Pig & Porter - Pale Ale (Purest Green) | 5.20 | Not Tried |
25 Apr 2015 (ChrisE)
Early Saturday evening, both bars and the games area very busy. Quick service at the bar.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salopian - Oracle | 4.00 | | |
| Leamside - Adventure | 3.80 | | |
| Dark Star - American Pale Ale (some has also been brewed by Fuller's) | 4.70 | Not Tried | |
| Five Points - Five Points Pale | 4.40 | Not Tried | |
| Saltaire - Hopfen | 5.70 | Not Tried | |
| Fell - Progressive Pale | 5.10 | Not Tried | |
| Mad Hatter - Penny Lane Pale | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
| Privateer Beers - Strawberry Wheat | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Fernandes - Murderers Yard | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Cloudwater - Pale | 4.10 | Not Tried | |
| Quantum - Tiramisu Stout | 6.20 | Not Tried |
16 Apr 2014 (ChrisE)
I sat in the right hand bar which I had not been in for. There was a box of pump clips on the bar, with clips for sale at 50p each for charity.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Summer Wine (SWB) - Cherokee Golden Ale | 4.20 | | |
| Ossett - Silver King | 4.30 | Not Tried | |
| Kelham Island (probably brewed by Thornbridge now) - Best Bitter | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
| Titanic - Mild | 3.50 | Not Tried | |
| Salopian - Oracle | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Liverpool Organic - Cascade | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
| Geeves - Smokey Joe | 5.00 | Not Tried | |
| Rooster's - Fort Smith | 5.00 | Not Tried | |
| Saltaire - Smoked Porter | 6.00 | Not Tried | |
| Green Duck - Duck Orange | 5.50 | Not Tried | |
| Abbeydale - North American IPA | 6.00 | Not Tried |
09 Sep 2012 (Alenomore)
Another "first" for me, and boy, what a thirst you need with this eclectic range of ales! Ticking head well and truly on, I dived in? Incredible. What a pub. Current 2013 gbg entry and twice previous in 2011/2
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elland - Diablo | 5.60 | | A top class Porter, rich and full flavoured. Sixth winner! |
| Thornbridge / Thornbridge Hall - Puja | 6.70 | | Clip says a collaboration with Dark Star called Puja Jasmine IPA. Excellant too. |
| Ossett - Hop Monster | 5.00 | | And it was too. Top class. Seventh winner.. |
| Outstanding - SOS | 4.50 | | A1 again. Eighth winner. |
| Summer Wine (SWB) - Zenith Pale Ale | 4.00 | | A1 again. |
| Millstone - Tiger Rut | 4.00 | | Alas, this was the only one that wasn't a winner! Nevertheless though, my 12th winner here for this first visit to this amazingly good real ale emporium. Ironically, this last ale was "ticked" down my way at Dartford WMC in 2009? |
| Buxton - Dark Nights | 4.60 | | Very good again. No.11 winner. |
| Oates - Wild Oates | 4.30 | | Third winner! |
| Elland - Junga at Heart | 4.60 | | Fourth winner! |
| Fernandes - Red Hop Ale | 4.40 | | Fifth winner! |
| Rudgate - 20th Birthday Ale | 4.00 | | Ninth winner! |
| Buxton - Moor Top | 3.60 | | A good effort. 10th winner. You can tell I've not done much "ticking" in 2012? |
| Quantum - Bitter | 3.80 | | A1 again for my 12th winner. |
11 May 2012 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening visit. Pub heaving
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buxton - Tsar Imperial Russian Stout | 9.50 | | A half as chaser to a King Rat |
| Rat - King Rat IPA | 5.00 | | |
| Thornbridge / Thornbridge Hall - Jaipur | 5.90 | Not Tried | |
| Ossett - Big Red | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Ossett - Citra | 4.20 | Not Tried | |
| Quantum - Euroipa | 5.50 | Not Tried | |
| Coniston - Oliver's Light Ale | 3.40 | Not Tried | |
| AllGates - Ahtanum | 4.30 | Not Tried |
16 Apr 2012 (Philip Pirrip)
Always a good range and varied in flavours. Does not fall for majoring on Golden beers. Monday night is cheese night but I have always missed it on previous visits - I think they wait for door to close as I leave and I never thought to peer through the frosted glass to see them gorge. Baguette slices (white and brown), butter, biscuits, silverskin pickled onions, grapes (red and green) AND blocks of various cheeses all complimentary and complementary to the beer. I did not disgrace myself.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abbeydale - Moonshine | 4.30 | | Always worth drinking. Rounded Sheffield brew. |
| Abbeydale - Absolution | 5.30 | | Kept on the stronger ones to complement the cheesy comestibles. |
| Quantum - Citra IPA | 5.50 | | A delight as the stronger ABV brought out the body of the beer. Who invented Citra hops - where had they been all our lives? |
| Rudgate - Ruby Mild | 4.40 | Not Tried | |
| Millstone - True Grit | 5.00 | Not Tried | |
| Phoenix - Thirsty Moon | 4.60 | Not Tried | |
| Saltaire - Cascadian Black | 4.80 | Not Tried | |
| Millstone - Tiger Rut | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Saltaire - Elderflower Blonde | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Millstone - King Offa Limited Edition OBE Brew No. 1 | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| AllGates - Florida (was called Ostara) | 3.60 | Not Tried |
07 May 2011 (Martin the Mildman)
Fairly quiet on a Saturday lunchtime.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blindmans - Scorpion Sting | 4.00 | | Very pale bitter with an excellent fruity, citrus hop character. Quite sweet from the fruit and balanced well with malt. The finish is fruity. My score 16/20. |
04 May 2011 (ChrisE)
A very large group of us arrived at opening time, a superb range of beers, and excellent service from a barmaid that had been expecting a quiet start to the evening.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ossett - Millbridge Mild | 3.70 | | |
| Ossett - Silver King | 4.30 | Not Tried | |
| Phoenix - Arizona | 4.10 | Not Tried | |
| Phoenix - May Fly | 4.40 | Not Tried | |
| Whim - Hartington IPA | 4.50 | Not Tried | |
| Epicurus Craft Beer (formerly Hornbeam) - Black Coral Stout | 4.50 | Not Tried | |
| Ossett - Big Red | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| BrewDog - Alpha Dog (Low strength) | 3.80 | Not Tried |
21 Nov 2009 (Martin the Mildman)
Pub has only been open a week or so and already a good number of people in on a Saturday afternoon. Good selection of beers in excellent condition.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kelham Island (probably brewed by Thornbridge now) - Roll Away the Stone | 5.00 | | Pale strong bitter with assertive hop character and good malt balance. Citrus finish. My score 15/20. |
| Hidden - Bee'ch Licked | 4.60 | | Strong pale ale with good balance of malt and hop and a fairly bitter finish. |
| Thorne - Pale Ale | 4.20 | Not Tried |
About The Magnet
Summary of Beer Scores
| Total | |
|---|---|
| 3 |
| 14 |
| 9 |
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The pub is found in Stockport, Greater Manchester, SK4 1HJ.
Renovated and revitalised pub which now had a large emphasis on real ale. Up to 14 handpumps in use (10 in left hand bar and 4 in the right) with a varied selection of local and not so local ales. Home of the Watts Brewing? Co. in the basement.
We have visited this pub 10 times, seen 76 different beers and tried 28 of them.
Postcode: SK4 1HJ