PubsandBeer
The Hop (Ossett)
| Beer (sort) | Average Score (sort) | No. Samples (sort) |
|---|---|---|
| Ossett - Big Red |  | 2 |
| Ossett - Silver King | | 2 |
| Fernandes - Malt Shovel Mild |  | 2 |
| Goose Eye - Over and Stout | | 1 |
| Goose Eye - Springwell | | 1 |
| Kirkstall - Three Swords | | 1 |
| Ossett - Excelsius (was Excelsior) | | 1 |
| Ossett - Viviene May | | 1 |
| Ossett - Yorkshire Blonde | | 1 |
| Salamander - Turn Turtle | | 1 |
| Steamin' Billy (contract brewed by various) - Billy the Kid | | 1 |
| Fernandes - Dripping Bitter |  | 1 |
| Atomic - Power | Not Tried | 0 |
| Fernandes - Pilot Lite | Not Tried | 0 |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - Front Row | Not Tried | 0 |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - London Pride | Not Tried | 0 |
| Ilkley - The Mayan | Not Tried | 0 |
| Kirkstall - Black Band Porter | Not Tried | 0 |
| Old Bear - Hibernator | Not Tried | 0 |
| Ossett - Pale Gold | Not Tried | 0 |
| Ossett - Treacle Stout | Not Tried | 0 |
| Potbelly - Beijing Black | Not Tried | 0 |
| Rat - Black Rat Porter | Not Tried | 0 |
| Riverhead - Cupwith Light Bitter | Not Tried | 0 |
| Riverhead - Dirker Delight | Not Tried | 0 |
| Tetley - Bitter | Not Tried | 0 |
| York (now brewed by and at Black Sheep) - First Light | Not Tried | 0 |
Visits Details
12 Jan 2018 (McGargle)
Straight off the train and in for a welcome. Lively with foreground rock music. Very mucha young person's pub in the evening. Enjoyed it.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ossett - Silver King | 4.30 | | Good to see a tight sparkler properly used. |
15 Jul 2013 (HSB)
13:30 Our group were the only people in. I suspect a very different atmosphere in the evening. An intriguing approach to the pub if you come from the Scarbrough Hotel and walk through the station undercroft and over the river.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salamander - Turn Turtle | 4.00 | | |
| Ossett - Silver King | 4.30 | Not Tried | |
| Potbelly - Beijing Black | 4.40 | Not Tried | |
| Ossett - Yorkshire Blonde | 3.90 | Not Tried | |
| Rat - Black Rat Porter | 4.50 | Not Tried | |
| Ilkley - The Mayan | 5.30 | Not Tried |
12 Jan 2013 (Martin the Mildman)
Quite busy on a Saturday afternoon.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steamin' Billy (contract brewed by various) - Billy the Kid | 4.20 | | Brewed by Grainstore, a well balanced amber bitter. Fairly dry, bitter finish. My score 15/20. |
08 Apr 2012 (Stephen Harris)
Very quiet on Easter Sunday afternoon. Nice relaxed atmosphere.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goose Eye - Springwell | 3.80 | | A very pale, very hoppy beer. |
| Ossett - Viviene May | 4.10 | | A very pale, sweetish, lager-style beer with a dry hoppiness. |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - London Pride | 4.10 | Not Tried | |
| Ossett - Pale Gold | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
| Ossett - Excelsius (was Excelsior) | 5.20 | Not Tried | |
| Ossett - Big Red | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Ossett - Yorkshire Blonde | 3.90 | Not Tried | |
| Kirkstall - Black Band Porter | 5.50 | Not Tried |
15 Jul 2011 (Martin the Mildman)
Beer festival in progess with a small stillage on the upper level. Very busy early on a Friday evening.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fernandes - Malt Shovel Mild | 3.80 | | Black with a full on malt character of roasty, toasty malt and hints of chocolate. Just a backgound hint of hops. Fairly dry, roasty finish. My score 16/20. |
| Kirkstall - Three Swords | 4.50 | | Very pale and hoppy with lots of citrus hop flavours. Good balance and body to give a full flavoured beer with a fruity, citrus hop finish. My score 16/20. |
11 Apr 2011 (Andrew)
I can see why Brian came here. Split level pub with murals of indie-bands and the like on the walls. Bit dead when we were there but I imagine at the weekend it rocks!
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fernandes - Malt Shovel Mild | 3.80 | | Jet black, toasted, milky, tomato vine, slight sour milk finish |
| Tetley - Bitter | 3.70 | Not Tried | |
| Ossett - Silver King | 4.30 | Not Tried | |
| Old Bear - Hibernator | 5.00 | Not Tried | |
| Ossett - Pale Gold | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
| Ossett - Excelsius (was Excelsior) | 5.20 | Not Tried | |
| Ossett - Yorkshire Blonde | 3.90 | Not Tried | |
| Atomic - Power | 4.80 | Not Tried |
22 Mar 2011 (Brian)
It was about 3 pm on a Tuesday so not suprising to find it quite empty. There were a few people outside enjoying the spring sunshine. To know what this pub is like you need to visit its own website, it describes itself as "oh-so cool" and to honest it probably is. I can imagine it being great and heaving with students on a live music night.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ossett - Big Red | 4.00 | | Chocolate malt beer. Good. |
| Ossett - Yorkshire Blonde | 3.90 | | Big blonde beer with creamy northern head and some sourness. Only mild bitterness, but really nice. |
| Ossett - Pale Gold | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
| Riverhead - Cupwith Light Bitter | 4.20 | Not Tried | |
| Ossett - Excelsius (was Excelsior) | 5.20 | Not Tried | |
| Ossett - Treacle Stout | 5.00 | Not Tried | |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - Front Row | 3.70 | Not Tried | |
| York (now brewed by and at Black Sheep) - First Light | 3.80 | Not Tried |
17 Mar 2011 (Martin the Mildman)
Farily busy late Thursday afternoon. The in-pub pie shop is recommended.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fernandes - Dripping Bitter | 3.60 | | Pale, hoppy and dry bitter. Some citrus notes, with a dry, hoppy finish. My score 14/20. |
| Riverhead - Dirker Delight | 4.40 | Not Tried | |
| Fernandes - Pilot Lite | 4.10 | Not Tried |
26 Mar 2010 (Leigh)
Large, dark bar with traditional fittings, serving Ossett's main beers and a selection of guests both on the bar and in bottles. No food as of yet, but live music should be a fixture coming up.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goose Eye - Over and Stout | 5.20 | | A classic, dry, smoky stout thats very moreish!! |
| Ossett - Silver King | 4.30 | | The classic - a pale Yorkshire ale with lemon and grapefruit on the nose and a decent, sweet body. |
| Ossett - Excelsius (was Excelsior) | 5.20 | | A strong pale ale, with tons of grapefruit on the palate, which is long but bitter. |
| Ossett - Big Red | 4.00 | | Ruby red in color, this is a moderately-strong beer that's big in full, malty flavour with a peppery hoppiness. |
About The Hop
Summary of Beer Scores
| Total | |
|---|---|
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| 8 |
| 5 |
| 2 |
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The pub is found in Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS1 4BR.
Ossett Brewery's latest venture comes to Leeds. Situated in The Dark Arches under the railway station, The Hop combines good music, a large drinking area and some decent ales in good condition.
We have visited this pub 9 times, seen 27 different beers and tried 12 of them.
Postcode: LS1 4BR