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The Ale Wagon (Freehouse)
| Beer (sort) | Average Score (sort) | No. Samples (sort) |
|---|---|---|
| Hoskins Brothers - Green & Gold |  | 2 |
| Liverpool Organic - Bier Head | | 1 |
| Hoskins Brothers - HOB Bitter |  | 4 |
| Hoskins Brothers - Old Navigation Ale | | 1 |
| Hoskins Brothers - Pineapple Wheat | | 1 |
| Bradfield - Farmers Cherry Beer | | 1 |
| Hoskins Brothers - Ginger Tom | | 1 |
| Hoskins Brothers - Tom Hoskins IPA | | 3 |
| Hoskins Brothers - Brigadier Bitter |  | 1 |
| Belvoir - Old Dalby Ale | Not Tried | 0 |
| Hoskins Brothers - Tom Hoskins Nut Brown Ale | Not Tried | 0 |
| Magpie - Midnight Porter | Not Tried | 0 |
| Hoskins Brothers - EXS | Not Tried | 0 |
| Newby Wyke - Roundel | Not Tried | 0 |
| Brains - Bitter | Not Tried | 0 |
| Belvoir - Dark Horse | Not Tried | 0 |
| Newby Wyke - HMS Warrior | 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 |
| 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 |
Visits Details
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 |
02 May 2013 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liverpool Organic - Bier Head | 4.10 | | Tongue rasping dry bitterness |
| Hoskins Brothers - HOB Bitter | 4.00 | | Very English bitter |
| Magpie - Midnight Porter | 5.00 | Not Tried | |
| Hoskins Brothers - EXS | 5.00 | Not Tried | |
| Hoskins Brothers - Tom Hoskins IPA | 4.00 | Not Tried |
25 Feb 2013 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening. Feels very 1960s and a traditional boozer.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hoskins Brothers - HOB Bitter | 4.00 | | Old fashioned English bitter |
| Hoskins Brothers - Tom Hoskins IPA | 4.00 | | |
| Belvoir - Old Dalby Ale | 5.10 | Not Tried | |
| Hoskins Brothers - Tom Hoskins Nut Brown Ale | 4.00 | Not Tried |
08 Feb 2013 (Stu)
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hoskins Brothers - Tom Hoskins IPA | 4.00 | | Gold in colour,fairly bland Some biscuit malt. |
About The Ale Wagon
Summary of Beer Scores
| Total | |
|---|---|
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| 8 |
| 9 |
| 5 |
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The pub is found in Leicester, Leicestershire, LE1 1RE.
Unspoilt 1930s style interior, a quiet and relaxing retreat. 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 15 times, seen 35 different beers and tried 10 of them.
Postcode: LE1 1RE