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Wigan Central (Prospect Brewery)
| Beer (sort) | Average Score (sort) | No. Samples (sort) |
|---|---|---|
| Brewsmith - Brewsmith IPA |  | 1 |
| Brass Castle - Session Mini-IPA (was 3.5%) |  | 1 |
| Prospect - Nutty Slack | | 1 |
| Prospect - Totem | | 1 |
| Bad Co. - Comfortably Numb | Not Tried | 0 |
| Bragdy Gwynant (see also Gwynant) - Heavy Industry | Not Tried | 0 |
| Brass Castle - Bad Kitty | Not Tried | 0 |
| Brass Castle - Hoptical Illusion | Not Tried | 0 |
| Castle Rock - Pilsener | Not Tried | 0 |
| Great Heck - Christopher | Not Tried | 0 |
| Harbour - IPA | Not Tried | 0 |
| Loch Lomond - Silkie Stout | Not Tried | 0 |
| North Riding Brewery - Life's a Beach (collaboration with Brass Castle) | Not Tried | 0 |
| North Riding Brewery - Mosaic | Not Tried | 0 |
| Purple Moose - Dark Side of the Moose | Not Tried | 0 |
| Torrside - Candlewick | Not Tried | 0 |
Visits Details
18 Dec 2017 (Magnus Greel)
Mid afternoon and busy, we found a table by the window. Great pub however spoilt by loud music and surly barman.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brass Castle - Session Mini-IPA (was 3.5%) | 3.60 | | Dry with a bitter hop finish. |
| Purple Moose - Dark Side of the Moose | 4.60 | Not Tried | |
| Brass Castle - Bad Kitty | 5.50 | Not Tried | |
| Bad Co. - Comfortably Numb | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
| Prospect - Totem | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
| Bragdy Gwynant (see also Gwynant) - Heavy Industry | 4.90 | Not Tried | |
| Castle Rock - Pilsener | 4.90 | Not Tried |
05 Jun 2017 (Stephen Harris)
I liked this little pub a lot and sat here until the departure board indicated that my London-bound train was six minutes away. CAMRA discount claimed.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brewsmith - Brewsmith IPA | 6.00 | | Golden. An exceptionally good IPA, served in perfect condition. |
| Prospect - Totem | 3.80 | | Golden and full-bodied. |
| Loch Lomond - Silkie Stout | 5.00 | Not Tried | |
| Brass Castle - Hoptical Illusion | 4.80 | Not Tried | |
| North Riding Brewery - Life's a Beach (collaboration with Brass Castle) | 3.60 | Not Tried | |
| Torrside - Candlewick | 4.00 | Not Tried |
21 Jun 2016 (ChrisE)
My final stop in Wigan before catching a train from Wallgate Station. The live departure screens were very useful.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prospect - Nutty Slack | 3.90 | | |
| Harbour - IPA | 5.00 | Not Tried | |
| North Riding Brewery - Mosaic | 4.30 | Not Tried | |
| Great Heck - Christopher | 4.50 | Not Tried | |
| Prospect - Totem | 3.80 | Not Tried |
About the Wigan Central
Summary of Beer Scores
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The pub is found in Wigan, Greater Manchester, WN3 4DY.
This pub is situated in railway arches under Wigan North Western railway station, it boasts a good selection of foreign bottled beers as well as a selection of cask ales. Railway themed it has live departure screens for Wigan Wallgate and Wigan North Western stations. Reached the last 4 in the 2017 CAMRA National Pub of the Year competition.
We have visited this pub 3 times, seen 16 different beers and tried 4 of them.
Postcode: WN3 4DY