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The Glue Pot (Hop Back)
| Beer (sort) | Average Score (sort) | No. Samples (sort) |
|---|---|---|
| Hop Back - Entire Stout |  | 5 |
| Hop Back - Crop Circle | | 4 |
| Hop Back - GFB (sometimes GB) |  | 2 |
| Downton - Get Carta | | 1 |
| Downton - New Forest Ale | | 1 |
| Hop Back - Citra (superseded by 4% version) | | 1 |
| Hop Back - Ginger Stout | | 1 |
| Hop Back - Odyssey | | 1 |
| Hop Back - Summer Lightning | | 1 |
| Hop Back - Winter Lightning | | 1 |
| Oakham - Maelstrom | | 1 |
| Titanic - Plum Porter | | 1 |
| Hop Back - Thunderstorm (aka Thunderbolt) |  | 1 |
| Dancing Duck - 22 | Not Tried | 0 |
| Downton - Chimera IPA | Not Tried | 0 |
| Downton - Downton Route 66 | Not Tried | 0 |
| Downton - Elderquad | Not Tried | 0 |
| Downton - Euro Hop | Not Tried | 0 |
| Downton - Hakuna Mahaka | Not Tried | 0 |
| Downton - Hopoholic | Not Tried | 0 |
| Downton - Pumpkin Ale | Not Tried | 0 |
| Hop Back - Citra | Not Tried | 0 |
| Hop Back - Fugglestone | Not Tried | 0 |
| Hop Back - Groovy Mover | Not Tried | 0 |
| Hop Back - Hop Medley | Not Tried | 0 |
| Hop Back - Pacific Jade | Not Tried | 0 |
| Hop Back - Red Ember | Not Tried | 0 |
| Jarrow - Rivet Catcher | Not Tried | 0 |
| Long Man - Old Man | Not Tried | 0 |
| Milton - Nike | Not Tried | 0 |
| Nethergate (was Nethergate Growler for a while then name reverted) - Old Growler | Not Tried | 0 |
| Oakham - Citra | Not Tried | 0 |
| Oakham - Scarlet Macaw | Not Tried | 0 |
| Rat - White Rat | Not Tried | 0 |
| West Berkshire - Good Old (or Ordinary) Boy | Not Tried | 0 |
| White Horse - Brewery Bitter | Not Tried | 0 |
| White Horse - Oxfordshire Bitter | Not Tried | 0 |
| Wickwar - Bankers Draft | Not Tried | 0 |
| Wickwar - Cotswold Way | Not Tried | 0 |
| Wickwar - Penny Black Porter | Not Tried | 0 |
Visits Details
12 Apr 2024 (Magnus Greel)
April's venue for our monthly NESW group meeting, we arrived for lunchtime opening and enjoyed our stay on what was a busy afternoon which is always good to see at this proper pub.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hop Back - Summer Lightning | 5.00 | | All my SL expectations saisfied.. |
| Hop Back - Entire Stout | 4.50 | | A rich dark stout with a strong roasted malt flavour and a long, smooth aftertaste. |
| Downton - New Forest Ale | 3.80 | | A combination of roasted malts and rich, aromatic hops provide a well rounded flavour and a distinctive hoppy bitterness. |
| Titanic - Plum Porter | 4.90 | | All my PP expectations satisfied.. |
| Hop Back - Ginger Stout | 4.50 | | Intitial fears of overbearing ginger dissipated with the first sip revealing subtle hints for this silky smooth creamy nectar. |
| Hop Back - Crop Circle | 4.20 | | Zesty refreshing flavoursome fare bursting with hops |
| Downton - Elderquad | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Hop Back - Citra | 4.00 | Not Tried |
19 Aug 2019 (Magnus Greel)
Early to mid evening and busy as expected with a mix of young and old folk all enjoying the excellent selection of ales on offer as always here.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oakham - Maelstrom | 5.20 | | Rich tropical full bodied broth to end the day with. |
| Hop Back - Entire Stout | 4.50 | Not Tried | |
| Oakham - Citra | 4.20 | Not Tried | |
| Dancing Duck - 22 | 4.30 | Not Tried | |
| Oakham - Scarlet Macaw | 4.40 | Not Tried | |
| Hop Back - Fugglestone | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Hop Back - Pacific Jade | 3.90 | Not Tried | |
| Downton - Hakuna Mahaka | 4.70 | Not Tried |
03 May 2019 (Magnus Greel)
Early evening in this celebrated drinkers pub - been many years since I've been here and it's not changed a bit, superb! I was warned about ordering a bag of Ghost Chilli pork crackling...
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hop Back - Crop Circle | 4.20 | | Refreshing crisp zesty easy drinking ale in superb nick |
| Hop Back - Thunderstorm (aka Thunderbolt) | 5.00 | | Scarily drinkable although rather sweet |
| Hop Back - Summer Lightning | 5.00 | Not Tried | |
| Hop Back - Entire Stout | 4.50 | Not Tried | |
| Downton - Chimera IPA | 6.80 | Not Tried | |
| Rat - White Rat | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Hop Back - Citra | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Hop Back - Fugglestone | 4.00 | Not Tried |
22 Jun 2015 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Downton - Get Carta | 4.30 | | Braincells disappearing as I was musing why a film based in Tyneside should be used for a Wiltshire beer until the barmaid mentioned Magna Carta - doh. Some herbal notes from juniper and yarrow berries |
| Hop Back - Entire Stout | 4.50 | | |
| Hop Back - Summer Lightning | 5.00 | Not Tried | |
| Hop Back - Crop Circle | 4.20 | Not Tried | |
| Jarrow - Rivet Catcher | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Downton - New Forest Ale | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
| Hop Back - Hop Medley | 3.90 | Not Tried | |
| Downton - Hopoholic | 4.00 | Not Tried |
21 Jul 2014 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening. Astoundingly friendly welcome.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hop Back - GFB (sometimes GB) | 3.50 | | Took the first pint back and the barmaid topped it up with a fresh half gratis. Did bring some life into it |
| Hop Back - GFB (sometimes GB) | 3.50 |  | Pleased to get a £2.20 Monday pint but it was flat and hard work |
| Hop Back - Summer Lightning | 5.00 | Not Tried | |
| Nethergate (was Nethergate Growler for a while then name reverted) - Old Growler | 5.00 | Not Tried | |
| Hop Back - Crop Circle | 4.20 | Not Tried | |
| Hop Back - Entire Stout | 4.50 | Not Tried | |
| Downton - New Forest Ale | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
| Downton - Downton Route 66 | 4.80 | Not Tried | |
| Hop Back - Groovy Mover | 4.40 | Not Tried |
23 Nov 2013 (Stephen Harris)
Lunchtime visit ahead of football at the County Ground and the pub is crowded, mostly with people I know. The lone barman is struggling somewhat to cope, but remains cheerful, mostly.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hop Back - Winter Lightning | 5.50 | | Amazingly, it is 16 years since this beer was launched as a festival special at the Pig’s Ear in Stratford. Still superb. |
| Hop Back - Citra (superseded by 4% version) | 4.40 | | Another excellent example of this hop variety’s lovely flavours. |
| Hop Back - Summer Lightning | 5.00 | Not Tried | |
| Hop Back - Crop Circle | 4.20 | Not Tried | |
| Hop Back - Entire Stout | 4.50 | Not Tried | |
| White Horse - Brewery Bitter | 3.70 | Not Tried | |
| Downton - New Forest Ale | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
| Long Man - Old Man | 4.30 | Not Tried |
05 Nov 2012 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening visit. 50p pp off Hop Back and Downton real ales on Monday evenings.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hop Back - Entire Stout | 4.50 | | A real symphony of flavour hits |
| Hop Back - Summer Lightning | 5.00 | Not Tried | |
| Hop Back - Odyssey | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Hop Back - Crop Circle | 4.20 | Not Tried | |
| White Horse - Brewery Bitter | 3.70 | Not Tried | |
| Milton - Nike | 4.70 | Not Tried | |
| Hop Back - Red Ember | 4.60 | Not Tried | |
| Downton - Pumpkin Ale | 4.20 | Not Tried |
21 Sep 2012 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening visit. Friday night thriving.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hop Back - Entire Stout | 4.50 |  | Simply faultless |
| Hop Back - Crop Circle | 4.20 | | Can never quite identify the specific flavours in this beer |
| Hop Back - Summer Lightning | 5.00 | Not Tried | |
| Hop Back - Odyssey | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| West Berkshire - Good Old (or Ordinary) Boy | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| White Horse - Brewery Bitter | 3.70 | Not Tried | |
| Wickwar - Bankers Draft | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Wickwar - Penny Black Porter | 5.00 | Not Tried |
23 Jun 2012 (Philip Pirrip)
Persistent and continuous rain greeted this traveller. Visit to this venue from 2105 to 2215 hours. A steady stream of drinkers buying at the bar. Friendly service and always a non-prompted top up.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hop Back - Odyssey | 4.00 | | First from new cask. An orangey zesty flavour |
| Hop Back - Entire Stout | 4.50 | | Top of the shop tonight. Full bodied, good head retention and a taste bud stirrer |
| Hop Back - Crop Circle | 4.20 | | An unexceptional golden ale |
| Hop Back - Summer Lightning | 5.00 | Not Tried | |
| Wickwar - Cotswold Way | 4.20 | Not Tried | |
| White Horse - Oxfordshire Bitter | 3.70 | Not Tried | |
| Downton - Euro Hop | 4.40 | Not Tried |
About The Glue Pot
Summary of Beer Scores
| Total | |
|---|---|
| 1 |
| 14 |
| 4 |
| 1 |
| 1 |
The pub is found in Swindon, Wiltshire, SN1 5BP.
Walk through the well maintained terraces of the old Railway Village to Emlyn Square for this delightful corner pub owned and operated by the Hopback Brewery. It had been an Archers house at one time. A showcase for Hop Back ales and sees guests too on the bank of 8 handpumps. Accommodation inside consists of some large scrubbed tables in settle booths and some "at bar" standing.
We have visited this pub 9 times, seen 39 different beers and tried 13 of them.
Postcode: SN1 5BP