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The Ale Wagon (Free House)
| Beer (sort) | Average Score (sort) | No. Samples (sort) |
|---|---|---|
| Beowulf - Zwodder |  | 1 |
| Hoskins Brothers - 3 Cs | | 1 |
| Hoskins Brothers - Green & Gold | | 2 |
| Monty's - MPA | | 1 |
| Hoskins Brothers - Ginger Tom |  | 1 |
| Hoskins Brothers - Old Navigation Ale | | 1 |
| Hoskins Brothers - Tom Hoskins IPA | | 1 |
| Hoskins Brothers - HOB Bitter | | 3 |
| Hoskins Brothers - Pineapple Wheat | | 1 |
| Bradfield - Farmers Cherry Beer | | 1 |
| Hoskins Brothers - Brigadier Bitter |  | 1 |
| Burton Bridge - Pitman Pale | Not Tried | 0 |
| Nelson - Sirius | Not Tried | 0 |
| Burton Bridge - Burton Porter | Not Tried | 0 |
| Bradfield - Farmers Pale Ale | Not Tried | 0 |
| Cottage - Hercules | Not Tried | 0 |
| Grainstore - Gold | Not Tried | 0 |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - ESB | Not Tried | 0 |
| Newby Wyke - Roundel | Not Tried | 0 |
| Woodforde's - Volt IPA | Not Tried | 0 |
| Hoskins Brothers - EXS | Not Tried | 0 |
| Charnwood - Steam Train | Not Tried | 0 |
| Brains - Bitter | Not Tried | 0 |
| Holden's - Black Country Mild | Not Tried | 0 |
| Windsor & Eton - Knight of the Garter | Not Tried | 0 |
| Belvoir - Dark Horse | Not Tried | 0 |
| Hobsons - Saphir Blonde | Not Tried | 0 |
| Newby Wyke - HMS Warrior | Not Tried | 0 |
| Charnwood - Over The Rainbow | Not Tried | 0 |
| Hoskins Brothers - Tom Kelly's Stout | Not Tried | 0 |
| Hoskins Brothers - White Dolphin Wheat Beer | Not Tried | 0 |
| Liverpool Organic - William Roscoe | Not Tried | 0 |
| Belvoir - National Elf | Not Tried | 0 |
Visits Details
07 Nov 2023 (Magnus Greel)
Lunchtime a few other folk scattered about. Once again a starting point for our pub tour today, with a couple of new ones for me. Always a joy to drink here, a proper boozer which understands the needs of its clientele by opting not to play unwanted, unneeded and unnecessary music. Bliss!
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monty's - MPA | 4.00 | | Grapefruit hints for this dry lightly hopped pale ale |
| Holden's - Black Country Mild | 3.70 | Not Tried | |
| Windsor & Eton - Knight of the Garter | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
| Hoskins Brothers - HOB Bitter | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Hoskins Brothers - Tom Hoskins IPA | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Hoskins Brothers - 3 Cs | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
| Hobsons - Saphir Blonde | 4.50 | Not Tried | |
| Charnwood - Over The Rainbow | 4.20 | Not Tried |
11 Oct 2023 (Magnus Greel)
Lunchtime and first port of call on a tour of Leicester's finest. Busy in both bars tho our small group found a table in the main bar.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beowulf - Zwodder | 4.00 | | Full bodied with flavoursome hints of mango and passion frui. |
| Hoskins Brothers - 3 Cs | 3.80 | | Slight citrus notes but otherwise rather bland compared to the Zwodder. |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - ESB | 5.50 | Not Tried | |
| Hoskins Brothers - HOB Bitter | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Hoskins Brothers - Tom Hoskins IPA | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Woodforde's - Volt IPA | 4.50 | Not Tried | |
| Charnwood - Steam Train | 4.50 | Not Tried |
01 Oct 2016 (Magnus Greel)
just time for a swift one in this basic no frills proper city centre boozer.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hoskins Brothers - HOB Bitter | 4.00 | | Traditional English cooking bitter. |
01 Oct 2016 (ChrisE)
Late Saturday evening, a pleasant place to relax with a decent pint.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hoskins Brothers - HOB Bitter | 4.00 | | A good traditional pint. |
10 Aug 2015 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hoskins Brothers - Green & Gold | 4.40 | | |
| Grainstore - Gold | 4.50 | Not Tried | |
| Hoskins Brothers - HOB Bitter | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Hoskins Brothers - White Dolphin Wheat Beer | 4.00 | Not Tried |
02 Sep 2014 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening. Just a couple in.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hoskins Brothers - Pineapple Wheat | 4.00 | | Refreshing but a bit light on the pineapple taste |
| Hoskins Brothers - HOB Bitter | 4.00 | | |
| Burton Bridge - Burton Porter | 4.50 | Not Tried | |
| Bradfield - Farmers Pale Ale | 5.00 | Not Tried | |
| Hoskins Brothers - Tom Hoskins IPA | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Hoskins Brothers - Old Navigation Ale | 7.00 | Not Tried | |
| Hoskins Brothers - White Dolphin Wheat Beer | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Cottage - Hercules | 4.00 | Not Tried |
18 Feb 2014 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hoskins Brothers - Green & Gold | 4.40 | | |
| Hoskins Brothers - Old Navigation Ale | 7.00 | | |
| Hoskins Brothers - HOB Bitter | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Hoskins Brothers - Tom Hoskins IPA | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Hoskins Brothers - Tom Kelly's Stout | 4.20 | Not Tried | |
| Hoskins Brothers - White Dolphin Wheat Beer | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Burton Bridge - Pitman Pale | 4.50 | Not Tried | |
| Nelson - Sirius | 4.00 | Not Tried |
02 Jan 2014 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening. 60s boozer feel to this house.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hoskins Brothers - Ginger Tom | 5.20 | | |
| Liverpool Organic - William Roscoe | 4.30 | Not Tried | |
| Hoskins Brothers - Green & Gold | 4.40 | Not Tried | |
| Hoskins Brothers - HOB Bitter | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Hoskins Brothers - Tom Hoskins IPA | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Hoskins Brothers - White Dolphin Wheat Beer | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Belvoir - National Elf | 4.10 | Not Tried |
23 Oct 2013 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bradfield - Farmers Cherry Beer | 4.20 | | Difficult to get used to the smell and taste but all's well that end's well |
| Hoskins Brothers - Brigadier Bitter | 3.60 | | |
| Brains - Bitter | 3.70 | Not Tried | |
| Belvoir - Dark Horse | 3.40 | Not Tried | |
| Newby Wyke - HMS Warrior | 5.00 | Not Tried | |
| Hoskins Brothers - HOB Bitter | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Hoskins Brothers - Tom Hoskins IPA | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Hoskins Brothers - Old Navigation Ale | 7.00 | Not Tried | |
| Hoskins Brothers - Tom Kelly's Stout | 4.20 | Not Tried | |
| Hoskins Brothers - White Dolphin Wheat Beer | 4.00 | Not Tried | Newly launched beer |
25 Jul 2013 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening. Relaxed atmosphere and regular comings and goings.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hoskins Brothers - Tom Hoskins IPA | 4.00 | | Perhaps a little fresh |
| Newby Wyke - Roundel | 4.00 | Not Tried | Bourne Festival 2013 version |
| Hoskins Brothers - EXS | 5.00 | Not Tried | |
| Hoskins Brothers - HOB Bitter | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Hoskins Brothers - Old Navigation Ale | 7.00 | Not Tried |
About The Ale Wagon
Summary of Beer Scores
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| 11 |
| 10 |
| 5 |
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The pub is found in Leicester, Leicestershire, LE1 1RE.
Unspoilt 1930s style interior, a quiet and relaxing retreat in Rutland Street. Serves Hoskins Brothers brewed beers and guests and cider. 2 distinct bar areas. The larger bar counter has 9 handpumps and the smaller counter has 3. In addition real ales are sometimes dispensed on the main bar counter from what look like keg taps on 2 T-bar fitments but which the pub owners insist are real ales in every way. Watch out for pump clips fitted to these taps.
We have visited this pub 18 times, seen 45 different beers and tried 13 of them.
Postcode: LE1 1RE