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The Hop Pole (Bath Ales)
| Beer (sort) | Average Score (sort) | No. Samples (sort) |
|---|---|---|
| Bath Ales - Rare Hare |  | 2 |
| Bath Ales - Gem Bitter | | 1 |
| Bath Ales - Summer's Hare | | 1 |
| Bath Ales - Barnstormer | Not Tried | 0 |
| Bath Ales - SPA | Not Tried | 0 |
| Butcombe - Gold | Not Tried | 0 |
Andrew Chenery
Visits Details
19 Jun 2010 (Martin the Mildman)
Quiet inside as most people outside in the pleasant garden on a warm day.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bath Ales - Summer's Hare | 3.90 | | Pale summer type beer with a fairly sweet fruity hoppiness and a little malt balance. My score 15/20. |
14 Apr 2007 (Andrew)
Not sure what I made of this place. It felt a bit impersonal with all that navy-blue woodwork and chrome hand pumps.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bath Ales - Rare Hare | 5.20 | | Peaty body and bit of creosote. Touch of brown sugar and long mild burnt sugar finish |
| Butcombe - Gold | 4.40 | Not Tried | |
| Bath Ales - SPA | 3.70 | Not Tried | |
| Bath Ales - Barnstormer | 4.50 | Not Tried | |
| Bath Ales - Gem Bitter | 4.10 | Not Tried |
14 Apr 2007 (Tony)
There was a Charlie at the bar demanding a jug of Pimms and Ginger Beer with lemon/lime/strawberrys/ mint and mango which was offputting. The bar staff are obviously used to this kind of abuse and took it al in their strides. Maybe the Navy Blue woodwork attracts the boaty set. We did have a chuckle.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bath Ales - Gem Bitter | 4.10 | | Sweet toasty caramel. Smoooooth. Andy says "a classy beer" and I agree. |
| Bath Ales - Rare Hare | 5.20 | | Thick, treackly, leathery and strong. It's the Hawaiian Burger of beer, couldn't have too many but nice. |
| Butcombe - Gold | 4.40 | Not Tried | |
| Bath Ales - SPA | 3.70 | Not Tried | |
| Bath Ales - Barnstormer | 4.50 | Not Tried |
About The Hop Pole
Summary of Beer Scores
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The pub is found in Bath, Somerset, BA1 3AR.
A 15 minute stroll from the centre of Bath in Upper Bristol Road, opposite Royal Victoria Park. Three large rooms with navy blue painted wood gives it a slightly nautical feel. Also has a garden. Re-opened November 2022 after period of closure.
We have visited this pub 3 times, seen 6 different beers and tried 3 of them.
Postcode: BA1 3AR