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Rushden Historical Transport Society (Free House)
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| Beer (sort) | Average Score (sort) | No. Samples (sort) |
|---|---|---|
| Oakham - Bishops Farewell |  | 4 |
| Grainstore - Rutland Panther |  | 1 |
| Dark Star - Hophead was 3.8% (some has also been brewed by Fuller's) | | 1 |
| Church End - Stout Coffin | | 1 |
| Oakham - Tranquility | | 1 |
| Julian Church - More Tea Vicar |  | 1 |
| Dark Star - Over The Moon | | 1 |
| Caledonian - Three Monkeys | | 1 |
| York (now brewed by and at Black Sheep) - Nice Jugs | | 1 |
| Church End - Poacher's Pocket | | 1 |
| Grainstore - Phipps Northampton Brewing Company IPA | | 1 |
| Fernandes - Double Six | Not Tried | 0 |
| York (now brewed by and at Black Sheep) - Guzzler | Not Tried | 0 |
| Goffs - Tournament | Not Tried | 0 |
| Grainstore - Phipps NBC India Pale Ale | Not Tried | 0 |
| Nethergate (was Nethergate Growler for a while then name reverted) - Mary's Ruby Mild | Not Tried | 0 |
| Julian Church - Parsons Nose | Not Tried | 0 |
| Goffs - Excalibur | Not Tried | 0 |
| Grainstore - Ten Fifty (1050) | Not Tried | 0 |
| Brains - Bitter | Not Tried | 0 |
| Elland - Nettlethrasher | Not Tried | 0 |
| Adnams - Southwold Bitter | Not Tried | 0 |
| Blackwater (sub-brand of Salopian) - Reggae Ale | Not Tried | 0 |
| Brains - On The Head | Not Tried | 0 |
Visits Details
22 Jul 2010 (Stephen)
Relaxed friendly place all the beers had the residue in pipes pulled through before being served just nice. Shame I only had time for short visit.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Church End - Stout Coffin | 4.60 | | Oh please sort out the buses so i can stay later please lovely stuff great mouth feel good head and well balanced malt make this taste great. Lots of choocy espresso flavours. |
| Church End - Poacher's Pocket | 3.50 | | Distinctive malty session ale with a herbal grassy hop finish. |
| Oakham - Bishops Farewell | 4.60 | Not Tried | |
| Adnams - Southwold Bitter | 3.70 | Not Tried | |
| Grainstore - Phipps Northampton Brewing Company IPA | 4.20 | Not Tried | |
| Blackwater (sub-brand of Salopian) - Reggae Ale | 4.30 | Not Tried |
17 Jul 2010 (Stephen)
It's official I am a member invited to join a group sitting outside on the platform chatting about the 2 local spoons but the beer here way better.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oakham - Bishops Farewell | 4.60 | | Wow its getting so I am tasting it as is being poured and it always lives up to expectations fruity malts clear gold lasting head great carbonation and wow those hops wonderful. Oakham Beer Monster next on this pump come down Tuesday to try it |
| Grainstore - Rutland Panther | 3.40 | | Tasty dark mild lots of chocolate and dark fruit it is great this place always has one mild on Thwaites Nutty Black up next |
| Caledonian - Three Monkeys | 3.00 | | Very nice malty session ale mid brown well balanced moderate hopping must have been good somebody nicked it but I am sure it was accidental. |
| Grainstore - Ten Fifty (1050) | 5.00 | Not Tried | |
| Brains - Bitter | 3.70 | Not Tried | |
| Grainstore - Phipps Northampton Brewing Company IPA | 4.20 | Not Tried | |
| Elland - Nettlethrasher | 4.40 | Not Tried |
10 Jul 2010 (Stephen)
Lovely place sat in the sun and took a few photos
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oakham - Bishops Farewell | 4.60 | | going to have to think hard to find new things to say if i keep coming here. Tasted lovely |
| Oakham - Tranquility | 6.50 | | Trouble is its dangerous can taste loads going on fruity malts alcohol sweetness with those typical tangerine citrus hops quite fancied another but 6.5% I think not. |
| Grainstore - Phipps Northampton Brewing Company IPA | 4.20 | | One of the two permanent ales on here I was actually brewed in Rushden for a while so it does make good sense. good malts slightly herbal hoppiness fine |
| Julian Church - More Tea Vicar | 3.80 | | Gold with a lasting white head and good carbonation.lovely stuff well balance and full bodied for strength |
| Goffs - Excalibur | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
| Goffs - Tournament | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Nethergate (was Nethergate Growler for a while then name reverted) - Mary's Ruby Mild | 4.50 | Not Tried |
08 Jul 2010 (Stephen)
Was some sort of seniors do on so place heaving so 2 quick pints reduced to one by the hoards waiting. Once they sort roads out both buses come together and i can spend evening there, but not risking needing a taxi.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oakham - Bishops Farewell | 4.60 | | Spot on a few pints of this served by the time i was served stunning nick carbonation head malts hops fabulous. If I am only drinking one that's it. |
| York (now brewed by and at Black Sheep) - Guzzler | 3.60 | Not Tried | |
| Goffs - Tournament | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Grainstore - Phipps NBC India Pale Ale | 4.20 | Not Tried | |
| Nethergate (was Nethergate Growler for a while then name reverted) - Mary's Ruby Mild | 4.50 | Not Tried | |
| Fernandes - Double Six | 6.60 | Not Tried | |
| Julian Church - Parsons Nose | 3.80 | Not Tried |
03 Jul 2010 (Stephen)
Just a lovely place good t be there 7 ales real cider 1 lager nuff said
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oakham - Bishops Farewell | 4.60 | | A regular beer here and at 2.40 can not complain at all. |
| Dark Star - Hophead was 3.8% (some has also been brewed by Fuller's) | 3.40 | | Really made sense of all the rave reviews superb. |
| Dark Star - Over The Moon | 3.80 | | Good tasty dark bitter |
| York (now brewed by and at Black Sheep) - Nice Jugs | 4.30 | | A very decent citric golden ale |
| Grainstore - Phipps Northampton Brewing Company IPA | 4.20 | Not Tried | |
| Brains - On The Head | 3.70 | Not Tried | |
| Fernandes - Double Six | 6.60 | Not Tried | was not a half pint day mind you 6.6% at 2 pound 60 seams ok to me |
About the Rushden Historical Transport Society
Summary of Beer Scores
| Total | |
|---|---|
| 4 |
| 25 |
| 15 |
 | 3 |
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The pub is found in Rushden, Northamptonshire, NN10 0AW.
In Station Approach, CAMRA Club of the Year 2010 bar in the really friendly place with the bar in the former ladies waiting room of the station and a skittles room in a railway carriage sitting on the platform. They have gas lighting, open fires and a great attitude to strangers.
We have visited this pub 15 times, seen 56 different beers and tried 32 of them.
Postcode: NN10 0AW