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The Grand Union (formerly Broood@ Vin Quatre) (Marston's Inns and Taverns)
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| Beer (sort) | Average Score (sort) | No. Samples (sort) |
|---|---|---|
| Beowulf - Dragonsmoke Stout |  | 1 |
| Beowulf - Strong Mild | | 1 |
| Fernandes - Malt Shovel Mild |  | 1 |
| Derby - Penny's Porter | | 1 |
| Brown Cow - Malton After Dark Coffee Porter | | 1 |
| Oakham - Midnight Mild | | 1 |
| Ossett - Treacle Stout | | 1 |
| Oakham - 12 Monkeys | | 1 |
| Keltek - Even Keel | | 1 |
| Oakham - Oblivion | | 1 |
| Oakham - Khyber Pass | | 1 |
| Kelham Island (probably brewed by Thornbridge now) - Maggie May | | 1 |
| Church End - Grave Digger's Ale | | 1 |
| Ossett - (Real Ale) Revolution I.P.A | | 1 |
| Elland - Grateful Deaf | | 1 |
| Cotleigh - Kookaburra Bitter |  | 1 |
| Leeds - Ascension | | 1 |
| Abbeydale - Dark Matter | | 1 |
| Abbeydale - Stormbringer | | 1 |
| Country Life - Pot Wallop | | 1 |
| Abbeydale - Matins |  | 1 |
| Abbeydale - Dr Morton's Hare Straightener | | 1 |
| Hoggleys - Reservoir Hogs | | 1 |
| Brown Cow - White Dragon | | 1 |
| Elgood's - GSB (Greyhound Strong Bitter) | Not Tried | 0 |
| Belvoir - Star Mild | Not Tried | 0 |
| Elgood's - Black Dog Mild | Not Tried | 0 |
| Oakham - Inferno | Not Tried | 0 |
| Leatherbritches - Dragon Chaser | Not Tried | 0 |
| Abbeydale - Brimstone | Not Tried | 0 |
| Oakham - JHB | Not Tried | 0 |
| Elgood's - Golden Newt | Not Tried | 0 |
| Belvoir - Star Bitter | Not Tried | 0 |
| Beowulf - Finn's Hall Porter | Not Tried | 0 |
| Glentworth - Donny Star | Not Tried | 0 |
| Glentworth - Spring Dreams | Not Tried | 0 |
| Derby - Business as Usual | Not Tried | 0 |
| Oakham - Bishops Farewell | Not Tried | 0 |
| Acorn - Yorkshire Pride | Not Tried | 0 |
| Leatherbritches - Goldings | Not Tried | 0 |
| Ossett - Millbridge Mild | Not Tried | 0 |
| Leatherbritches - Hairy Helmet | Not Tried | 0 |
| Belvoir - Old Dalby Ale | Not Tried | 0 |
| Oakham - Asylum | Not Tried | 0 |
| Six Bells - Mayflower | Not Tried | 0 |
| Leatherbritches - Dr. Johnson | Not Tried | 0 |
| Oakham - Endless Summer | Not Tried | 0 |
| Glentworth - Iceman | Not Tried | 0 |
| Belvoir - Peacock's Glory | Not Tried | 0 |
Visits Details
31 Jul 2009 (Stu)
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beowulf - Dragonsmoke Stout | 4.70 | | Black stout in top form,Smokey chocolate flavour with a bitter finish. |
| Abbeydale - Dr Morton's Hare Straightener | 4.30 | | Gold in colour,light citrus hop floral flavour. |
| Hoggleys - Reservoir Hogs | 4.30 | | A copper coloured ale,with a dry biscuit malt/Nutty taste. |
| Oakham - JHB | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
| Belvoir - Peacock's Glory | 4.70 | Not Tried | |
| Belvoir - Star Mild | 3.40 | Not Tried | |
| Leatherbritches - Goldings | 3.60 | Not Tried | |
| Leatherbritches - Hairy Helmet | 4.70 | Not Tried | |
| Oakham - Inferno | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Abbeydale - Brimstone | 3.90 | Not Tried |
24 Jul 2009 (Stu)
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oakham - Khyber Pass | 5.50 | | Dark copper in colour,spicy hop taste with a hint of oranges.long dry hop finish. |
| Elland - Grateful Deaf | 5.20 | | Pale amber in colour,with a citrus grapefruit taste and a long finish. |
| Abbeydale - Dark Matter | 3.60 | | Dark brown in colour,light chocolate malty taste with a bitter finish. |
| Oakham - Bishops Farewell | 4.60 | Not Tried | |
| Beowulf - Dragonsmoke Stout | 4.70 | Not Tried | |
| Leatherbritches - Goldings | 3.60 | Not Tried | |
| Leatherbritches - Hairy Helmet | 4.70 | Not Tried | |
| Oakham - Oblivion | 5.70 | Not Tried |
19 Jun 2009 (Stu)
busy early evening
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oakham - 12 Monkeys | 4.80 | | Golden in colour, with a crisp lemon citrus bitterness which leads to a long dry finish. A typical Oakham Ale. |
| Oakham - Bishops Farewell | 4.60 | Not Tried | |
| Belvoir - Old Dalby Ale | 5.10 | Not Tried | |
| Belvoir - Star Bitter | 3.90 | Not Tried | |
| Beowulf - Dragonsmoke Stout | 4.70 | Not Tried | |
| Leatherbritches - Goldings | 3.60 | Not Tried | |
| Leatherbritches - Hairy Helmet | 4.70 | Not Tried | |
| Six Bells - Mayflower | 4.30 | Not Tried | |
| Oakham - Endless Summer | 3.40 | Not Tried |
05 Jun 2009 (Stu)
Busy Saturday afternoon.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oakham - Midnight Mild | 4.00 | | Dark brown in colour. coffee flavour with hints of roast malts and a sweet hop background,and a hoppy finish. |
| Country Life - Pot Wallop | 4.40 | | A golden beer with a rather thin body,sweet flowery soft fruit taste,leading to a light bitter finish. |
| Oakham - JHB | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
| Oakham - Bishops Farewell | 4.60 | Not Tried | |
| Beowulf - Finn's Hall Porter | 4.70 | Not Tried | |
| Derby - Business as Usual | 4.40 | Not Tried | |
| Leatherbritches - Goldings | 3.60 | Not Tried | |
| Leatherbritches - Hairy Helmet | 4.70 | Not Tried | |
| Acorn - Yorkshire Pride | 3.70 | Not Tried | |
| Ossett - Millbridge Mild | 3.70 | Not Tried |
29 May 2009 (Stu)
busy early evening.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kelham Island (probably brewed by Thornbridge now) - Maggie May | 4.70 | | Amber in colour with a sweet spicy and floral flavour. |
| Ossett - (Real Ale) Revolution I.P.A | 4.50 | | Gold in colour with a lemon citrus taste and bitter finish. |
| Oakham - Bishops Farewell | 4.60 | Not Tried | |
| Beowulf - Dragonsmoke Stout | 4.70 | Not Tried | |
| Leatherbritches - Hairy Helmet | 4.70 | Not Tried | |
| Leatherbritches - Dr. Johnson | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Glentworth - Spring Dreams | 4.20 | Not Tried |
15 May 2009 (Stu)
Nipped in after work for a couple of quick ones,quite busy.Also had 2 Fernandes and 2 Salamander Beers that i forgot to take note off.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beowulf - Strong Mild | 7.40 | | Dark brown ale with a rich and fruity port taste. |
| Keltek - Even Keel | 3.40 | | Amber ale, fruity berry taste with tangerine and a gentle bitterness.Unusually tasty for a lower gravity beer. |
| Oakham - Bishops Farewell | 4.60 | Not Tried | |
| Leatherbritches - Goldings | 3.60 | Not Tried | |
| Leatherbritches - Dr. Johnson | 4.00 | Not Tried |
09 May 2009 (Stu)
Very busy before rugby match.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fernandes - Malt Shovel Mild | 3.80 | | Black in colour,good roasted malt chocolate/coffee flavour. |
| Abbeydale - Stormbringer | 4.70 | | A copper coloured hoppy ale,citrus flavours with some vanilla. |
| Oakham - JHB | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
| Oakham - Bishops Farewell | 4.60 | Not Tried | |
| Belvoir - Star Bitter | 3.90 | Not Tried | |
| Beowulf - Finn's Hall Porter | 4.70 | Not Tried | |
| Leatherbritches - Goldings | 3.60 | Not Tried | |
| Leatherbritches - Hairy Helmet | 4.70 | Not Tried | |
| Leatherbritches - Dr. Johnson | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Glentworth - Donny Star | 4.20 | Not Tried |
01 May 2009 (Stu)
Busy Friday afternoon.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oakham - Oblivion | 5.70 | | Mid copper colour,with hoppy grapefruit bitterness and malty caramel taste. |
| Leeds - Ascension | 3.90 | | Pale golden beer,with floral,vanilla taste. |
| Abbeydale - Matins | 3.60 | | Very pale gold in colour,citrus grapefruit flavours with a light bitter finish. |
| Oakham - JHB | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
| Elgood's - Golden Newt | 4.10 | Not Tried | |
| Beowulf - Dragonsmoke Stout | 4.70 | Not Tried | |
| Leatherbritches - Hairy Helmet | 4.70 | Not Tried |
24 Apr 2009 (Stu)
Quiet Friday afternoon
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Church End - Grave Digger's Ale | 3.80 | | Dark ruby colour. Roast malt/coffee in the aroma. Taste of berry fruit and coffeee,with quite dry finish. |
| Derby - Penny's Porter | 4.60 | | Black in colour.Smoky Aroma, Tastes of sweet malts with chocolate and berry fruits. |
| Cotleigh - Kookaburra Bitter | 4.40 | | Amber in colour. Flavour had some sweet malt and a floral hop finish. |
| Brown Cow - White Dragon | 4.00 | | A light gold coloured beer. The taste had apples and some floral notes. |
| Oakham - Bishops Farewell | 4.60 | Not Tried | |
| Elgood's - GSB (Greyhound Strong Bitter) | 5.20 | Not Tried | |
| Elgood's - Black Dog Mild | 3.60 | Not Tried | |
| Beowulf - Dragonsmoke Stout | 4.70 | Not Tried | |
| Leatherbritches - Dr. Johnson | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Leatherbritches - Dragon Chaser | 4.40 | Not Tried |
11 Apr 2009 (Stu)
Very busy, before a big rugby match.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brown Cow - Malton After Dark Coffee Porter | 5.00 | | Dark ruby in colour,tart with chocolate/Coffee flavours. |
| Ossett - Treacle Stout | 5.00 | | A black sweet beer, chocolate,caramel mixed with darker roasted coffee taste and a light malt dry bitter finish. |
| Oakham - Bishops Farewell | 4.60 | Not Tried | |
| Beowulf - Dragonsmoke Stout | 4.70 | Not Tried | |
| Leatherbritches - Goldings | 3.60 | Not Tried | |
| Leatherbritches - Hairy Helmet | 4.70 | Not Tried | |
| Oakham - Asylum | 4.50 | Not Tried | |
| Leatherbritches - Dr. Johnson | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Glentworth - Iceman | 4.30 | Not Tried |
About The Grand Union (formerly Broood@ Vin Quatre)
Summary of Beer Scores
| Total | |
|---|---|
| 5 |
| 34 |
| 26 |
| 8 |
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The pub is found in Leicester, Leicestershire, LE1 6RL.
In King Street, previously called Vin Quatre, Out of the Vaults and Sloanes, now newly (2016) refurbished with a name modification and a welcome return to real ale, from this long narrow basic town centre pub. Closed in January 2019 then reopened once more with a new name in September 2019.
We have visited this pub 28 times, seen 149 different beers and tried 71 of them.
Postcode: LE1 6RL