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The Bailey Head (Free House)
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| Beer (sort) | Average Score (sort) | No. Samples (sort) |
|---|---|---|
| Blackjack - Bramling Cross |  | 1 |
| Mad Dog - Third Eye Blind | | 1 |
| Blackjack - Mosaic Light | | 1 |
| Butcombe - Rare Breed (or Adam Henson's Rare Breed) | | 1 |
| Oakham - Citra | | 1 |
| Salopian - Freeze Frame | | 1 |
| Mad Dog - Now in a Minute | | 1 |
| Oakham - Bishops Farewell | | 2 |
| Castle Rock - Thompson's Cave Battle of Arras |  | 1 |
| Brass Castle - Session Mini-IPA (was 3.5%) | | 1 |
| Pig & Porter - Strong Pale No. 2 | | 1 |
| Castle Rock - Preservation Fine Ale | | 1 |
| Black Brook - Slinky | | 1 |
| Blackjack - Devilfish | | 1 |
| Rowton - Area 51 | | 1 |
| Oakham - Scarlet Macaw | | 1 |
| Crouch Vale - Citra | | 1 |
| Big Hand - Domino | | 1 |
| Salopian - Free Fall (previously seen at 3.8%) | | 1 |
| Salopian - Chicane | | 1 |
| Pig & Porter - Temporary Truth | | 1 |
| Oakham - The Hare and the Hedgehog | | 1 |
| Mad Dog - Stouty McStoutface | | 1 |
| Black Brook - Mt. Hood | | 1 |
Visits Details
19 Apr 2017 (Bear & Ragged Staff)
Quiet market day afternoon / early evening.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oakham - Bishops Farewell | 4.60 | | Great example of this top beer. |
| Butcombe - Rare Breed (or Adam Henson's Rare Breed) | 3.80 | | Crackingly good English bitter, refreshing with a sharp finish. Malt and hops in good balance. Good condition and presentation. |
| Salopian - Free Fall (previously seen at 3.8%) | 3.60 | | Refreshing golden session ale, excellent condition and presentation. |
16 Apr 2017 (Bear & Ragged Staff)
Peaceful Sunday afternoon spent in good company.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brass Castle - Session Mini-IPA (was 3.5%) | 3.60 | | I sometimes wonder if my palate is different to every body else's. I found this beer had a powerful smoky and peppery taste and a good clean bitter finish. Excellent at 3.5%. |
| Blackjack - Devilfish | 5.00 | | An overpowering aroma of pencil sharpenings. An arty / farty new style of beer that doesn't really work for me. Certainly pale and with a light orangey / citrus flavour. Undoubtedly it will be a great success. |
15 Apr 2017 (Bear & Ragged Staff)
I think everybody has gone away for their Easter break. Quite quiet for a Saturday evening.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crouch Vale - Citra | 3.90 | | Exactly what it says on the tin - a quality citra ale. |
| Salopian - Chicane | 4.10 | | Typically Salopian. |
| Mad Dog - Stouty McStoutface | 4.50 | | Not a stout fan, usually far too heavy and full on for me. This however was quite light on the palate and consequently enjoyable. |
14 Apr 2017 (Bear & Ragged Staff)
A busy Easter Good Friday spent with good company.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Castle Rock - Preservation Fine Ale | 4.40 | | A chestnut coloured Midland's style bitter with a semi dry finish. |
| Rowton - Area 51 | 5.10 | | A strong, citra type ale. A bit too resinous for me. Nevertheless, good body, good condition and well presented. |
08 Apr 2017 (Bear & Ragged Staff)
Gets busier and busier each weekend.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oakham - The Hare and the Hedgehog | 3.90 | | First tried this four years ago and I haven't changed my opinion - another Oakham ale! |
| Castle Rock - Thompson's Cave Battle of Arras | 4.00 | | An OK brown beer. |
07 Apr 2017 (Bear & Ragged Staff)
Lots of things going on, very busy. Good to see.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blackjack - Mosaic Light | 3.60 | | Plenty of flavour in this low abv beer. |
| Salopian - Freeze Frame | 4.80 | | Typically Salopian but a surprise in the aftertaste with some mandarin and caramel hints. |
05 Apr 2017 (Bear & Ragged Staff)
Pleasant two or three pints in good company.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oakham - Bishops Farewell | 4.60 | | An excellent example of this favourite Oakham ale. |
| Blackjack - Bramling Cross | 4.00 | | Described as an English bitter. I would say an English bitter plus some good berry and chocolate / coffee flavours. Not over complex, good body and balance. |
| Black Brook - Slinky | 3.50 | | Plenty of flavour in this unfined, 3.5% beer. Usual good presentation and condition. |
01 Apr 2017 (Bear & Ragged Staff)
Unfortunately only a quick visit, nevertheless good company and friendly banter.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oakham - Citra | 4.20 | | Still at the top of its game. Excellent condition and presentation. |
| Mad Dog - Now in a Minute | 4.20 | | A classic and very good red ale. |
31 Mar 2017 (Bear & Ragged Staff)
Busy Friday evening.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mad Dog - Third Eye Blind | 3.80 | | Plenty of flavour from this lower abv beer. Best of the night for me. |
| Black Brook - Mt. Hood | 4.10 | | American session IPA? Unfined and hazy. Not sure what to make of this. |
| Pig & Porter - Strong Pale No. 2 | 5.20 | | Strong, pale and uninspiring. |
27 Mar 2017 (Bear & Ragged Staff)
Peaceful late afternoon.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oakham - Scarlet Macaw | 4.40 | | A good example of this well loved beer. |
| Big Hand - Domino | 4.40 | | A stout! |
| Pig & Porter - Temporary Truth | 4.20 | | Nice aroma, marmalade hints and good body. A toned down Jaipur? |
About The Bailey Head
Summary of Beer Scores
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The pub is found in Oswestry, Shropshire, SY11 1PZ.
A once run down Marston's town pub in a road of the same name, which has received a new lease of life. A large single ground floor room, serving five real ales from local sources and nationally (Oakademy approved) and also a splendid range of craft keg / key keg beers and a noted selection of gins. Popular with locals and visitors to the area. Previously called Castle Tavern and then Eagles. Next pub of the year (2017)?
We have visited this pub 22 times, seen 57 different beers and tried them all.
Postcode: SY11 1PZ