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The Rook & Gaskill (Castle Rock)
| Beer (sort) | Average Score (sort) | No. Samples (sort) |
|---|---|---|
| Abbeydale - Beer Works Dr Morton's Waitlifter |  | 1 |
| Oakham - Amarillo | | 1 |
| Castle Rock - Black Gold | | 1 |
| Castle Rock - Boatman | | 1 |
| BrewDog - 77 Lager (keg) | | 1 |
| XT Brewing - Lest We Forget | | 2 |
| Castle Rock - Harvest Pale | | 1 |
| Dark Star - Hylder Blonde | | 1 |
| Salamander - Frenzey | | 1 |
| Salamander - Mildly Offensive | | 1 |
| Mauldons - Black Adder |  | 1 |
| Salamander - Twinkle Toes | | 1 |
| Castle Rock - Midnight Owl | | 1 |
| Brown Cow - Smithson's Ale | | 1 |
| Castle Rock - Urban Fox |  | 1 |
| Thornbridge / Thornbridge Hall - Jaipur | | 1 |
| BrewDog - Trashy Blonde | | 1 |
| Leeds - Ale Mary |  | 1 |
| Brightside - Manchester Skyline | Not Tried | 0 |
| Acorn - Quercus | Not Tried | 0 |
| Castle Rock - Elsie Mo | Not Tried | 0 |
| WharfeBank - The Ghoul | Not Tried | 0 |
| AllGates - Samhain | Not Tried | 0 |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - Red Fox | Not Tried | 0 |
| Burton Bridge - Burton Porter | Not Tried | 0 |
| Oldershaw - Alchemy | Not Tried | 0 |
| Boggart - Rum Porter | Not Tried | 0 |
| Hop Back - Taiphoon | Not Tried | 0 |
| Elgood's - Indian Summer | Not Tried | 0 |
| Toad - Mature Toad | Not Tried | 0 |
| Castle Rock - Modern Art Thinking | Not Tried | 0 |
| Elgood's - North Brink Porter | Not Tried | 0 |
| Jarrow - Old Cornelius | Not Tried | 0 |
| Castle Rock - Screech Owl | Not Tried | 0 |
| Rooster's - Yankee | Not Tried | 0 |
| Great Heck - DAVE | Not Tried | 0 |
Visits Details
13 Nov 2014 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening. Pub quiz in full swing. Perhaps I expressed answers to my colleagues a little too loudly!
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| XT Brewing - Lest We Forget | 4.20 | | |
| Castle Rock - Harvest Pale | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
| Rooster's - Yankee | 4.30 | Not Tried | |
| Great Heck - DAVE | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
| Brightside - Manchester Skyline | 4.60 | Not Tried | |
| Acorn - Quercus | 4.50 | Not Tried | |
| WharfeBank - The Ghoul | 4.50 | Not Tried | |
| AllGates - Samhain | 4.50 | Not Tried |
13 Nov 2014 (HSB)
21:30 Very busy indeed. Great Heck brewer came in so it was my turn to quiz him.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| XT Brewing - Lest We Forget | 4.20 | | |
| Castle Rock - Harvest Pale | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
| Rooster's - Yankee | 4.30 | Not Tried | |
| Great Heck - DAVE | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
| Brightside - Manchester Skyline | 4.60 | Not Tried | |
| Acorn - Quercus | 4.50 | Not Tried | |
| WharfeBank - The Ghoul | 4.50 | Not Tried | Pumpkin beer |
| AllGates - Samhain | 4.50 | Not Tried |
14 Jan 2012 (Martin the Mildman)
Quiet on a Saturday afternoon, indeed I was the only punter for a while.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brown Cow - Smithson's Ale | 4.20 | | A well balanced pale bitter with good citrus hop character and malt balance. My score 15/20. |
| Castle Rock - Urban Fox | 4.50 | | Amber bitter with some malt flavour but little hoppiness. My score 14/20. |
03 Sep 2011 (Martin the Mildman)
Just a handful of customers in on a Saturday afternoon.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Castle Rock - Midnight Owl | 5.50 | | Ruby red strong bitter with a full bodied flavour. Bitter hop and some malt followed by a dryish bitter finish. My score 15/20. |
26 Aug 2011 (Flying.geordie)
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dark Star - Hylder Blonde | 4.20 | | |
| Salamander - Frenzey | 5.00 | |
17 Jun 2011 (Flying.geordie)
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salamander - Mildly Offensive | 3.90 | | |
| Abbeydale - Beer Works Dr Morton's Waitlifter | 3.90 | | |
| Castle Rock - Boatman | 5.00 | |
30 Dec 2010 (McGargle)
Very quiet. Big beer range for small audience. Other pumps in use but not noted.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mauldons - Black Adder | 5.30 | | Tight creamy head on a full bodied, roasty stout. Smooth, dry finish. |
| Thornbridge / Thornbridge Hall - Jaipur | 5.90 | | Disappointing score. Some fruity hops on the nose but rich and cloying in the mouth. Could have been better served cooler. Maybe 2.1/2* really. |
| Elgood's - North Brink Porter | 5.00 | Not Tried | |
| Castle Rock - Elsie Mo | 4.70 | Not Tried | |
| Castle Rock - Harvest Pale | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
| Jarrow - Old Cornelius | 4.80 | Not Tried | |
| Castle Rock - Screech Owl | 5.50 | Not Tried |
15 Oct 2010 (McGargle)
Lively. Great service from enthusiastic staff.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oakham - Amarillo | 4.20 | | Light golden ale. with zesty flavours throughout. Hints of spice follow through to dry hoppy finish. Well crafted showcase for a single hop. |
| BrewDog - 77 Lager (keg) | 4.90 | | Served colder than its cask equivalent this had all the qualities of unpasteurised Czech beer. Plenty of body and lingering hops. |
| BrewDog - Trashy Blonde | 4.10 | | Lacking in punch and flavour this may have been the end of the cask. |
| Castle Rock - Elsie Mo | 4.70 | Not Tried | |
| Castle Rock - Harvest Pale | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - Red Fox | 4.30 | Not Tried | |
| Burton Bridge - Burton Porter | 4.50 | Not Tried | |
| Oldershaw - Alchemy | 5.30 | Not Tried | |
| Boggart - Rum Porter | 4.60 | Not Tried | |
| Hop Back - Taiphoon | 4.20 | Not Tried | |
| Elgood's - Indian Summer | 4.80 | Not Tried | |
| Toad - Mature Toad | 4.50 | Not Tried | |
| Castle Rock - Modern Art Thinking | 4.20 | Not Tried |
23 May 2010 (Martin the Mildman)
Very quiet on a Sunday lunchtime.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salamander - Twinkle Toes | 3.80 | | Pale bitter with sweetish fruity hop flavour and some citrus notes. My score 15/20. |
24 Dec 2009 (McGargle)
Just ticking over before Christmas.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Castle Rock - Black Gold | 3.50 | | Full bodied dark mild with a touch of bitterness. Complex for its strength which is now 3.8%. |
| Castle Rock - Harvest Pale | 3.80 | | Very hoppy blonde beer with a crisp finish. Excellent balance from lightly roasted malt. Ideal session ale. |
| Leeds - Ale Mary | 4.50 | | December special pours a deep red. Dominated by chocolate there's not much balance any other flavours being unrecognisable. |
About The Rook & Gaskill
Summary of Beer Scores
| Total | |
|---|---|
 | - |
| 11 |
| 4 |
| 3 |
| 1 |
The pub is found in York, North Yorkshire, YO10 3WP.
Formerly the Queens Head, now a split level, single-roomed pub just outside the City walls. Owned by Castle Rock brewery and operates as a joint venture with WharfeBank Brewery, it stocks beers from both breweries plus a number of guests from (mostly) local micros. Knowledgable and enthusiastic staff, lowish prices and friendly customers make this a fine stop. After re-opening in December 2012 the pub is run in conjunction with WharfeBank Brewery. Discount for CAMRA members withdrawn in Summer 2013. 11 handpumps in banks of 4, 4 and 3. Local CAMRA branch Pub of the Year 2016.
We have visited this pub 10 times, seen 36 different beers and tried 18 of them.
Postcode: YO10 3WP