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Castle Hotel (Robinsons)
| Beer (sort) | Average Score (sort) | No. Samples (sort) |
|---|---|---|
| Titanic - Iceberg |  | 1 |
| Robinsons - Trooper (superseded by 4.7% version) | | 1 |
| Robinsons - Double Hop India Pale Ale |  | 1 |
| Robinsons - Hatters Dark Mild | | 2 |
| Robinsons - Dragon's Fire | | 1 |
| Salopian - Golden Thread | | 1 |
| Titanic - Plum Porter | | 1 |
| Robinsons - Battering Ram | | 1 |
| Robinsons - Unicorn | | 1 |
| Robinsons - Hatters Light Mild |  | 1 |
| Elland - Summit for the Weekend | Not Tried | 0 |
| Dark Star - Hophead was 3.8% (some has also been brewed by Fuller's) | Not Tried | 0 |
| Sambrook's - Pumphouse Pale Ale | Not Tried | 0 |
| Robinsons - 1892 Fine Cheshire Ale | Not Tried | 0 |
| Milestone - Honey Porter | Not Tried | 0 |
| Robinsons - Old Tom | Not Tried | 0 |
| Robinsons - Hannibal's Nectar | Not Tried | 0 |
| Castle Rock - Harvest Pale | Not Tried | 0 |
| Robinsons - Hartleys Cumbria Way | Not Tried | 0 |
| Saltaire - Cascade Pale Ale | Not Tried | 0 |
| Robinsons - Dizzy Blonde Amarillo Pale Ale | Not Tried | 0 |
| Robinsons - build a rocket boys! | Not Tried | 0 |
| Robinsons - Hoptimus Prime | Not Tried | 0 |
| Everards (see entries against Joule's & Robinsons whilst its new brewery was being built) - Sunchaser | Not Tried | 0 |
| Arbor Ales - Why Kick a Moo Cow | Not Tried | 0 |
Michael Croxford
Visits Details
23 May 2014 (HSB)
13:00 My first visit for many years. I was surprised by the beer choice as it had been solely Robinsons before. Good atmosphere.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Titanic - Iceberg | 4.10 | | |
| Robinsons - Unicorn | 4.20 | Not Tried | |
| Dark Star - Hophead was 3.8% (some has also been brewed by Fuller's) | 3.40 | Not Tried | |
| Robinsons - Hartleys Cumbria Way | 4.10 | Not Tried | |
| Robinsons - Dizzy Blonde Amarillo Pale Ale | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
| Sambrook's - Pumphouse Pale Ale | 4.20 | Not Tried | |
| Robinsons - 1892 Fine Cheshire Ale | 3.30 | Not Tried | |
| Milestone - Honey Porter | 4.70 | Not Tried | |
| Robinsons - Trooper (superseded by 4.7% version) | 4.80 | Not Tried |
07 Mar 2014 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening. packed. Significantly gentrified since my last visit with London prices to match. Friendly lively bar staff.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Robinsons - Trooper (superseded by 4.7% version) | 4.80 | | |
| Titanic - Plum Porter | 4.90 | | |
| Robinsons - Unicorn | 4.20 | Not Tried | |
| Robinsons - Double Hop India Pale Ale | 4.80 | Not Tried | |
| Everards (see entries against Joule's & Robinsons whilst its new brewery was being built) - Sunchaser | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Robinsons - Hartleys Cumbria Way | 4.10 | Not Tried | No indication on clip that this is a Robinsons brew far from Ulverston |
| Robinsons - Dizzy Blonde Amarillo Pale Ale | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
| Arbor Ales - Why Kick a Moo Cow | 5.50 | Not Tried | |
| Elland - Summit for the Weekend | 4.60 | Not Tried |
26 Mar 2013 (Mick)
Busy and friendly, bustling.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salopian - Golden Thread | 5.00 | | Fruit and some hops. |
| Robinsons - Unicorn | 4.20 | Not Tried | |
| Castle Rock - Harvest Pale | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
| Robinsons - Hartleys Cumbria Way | 4.10 | Not Tried | |
| Saltaire - Cascade Pale Ale | 4.80 | Not Tried | |
| Robinsons - Dizzy Blonde Amarillo Pale Ale | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
| Robinsons - build a rocket boys! | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Robinsons - Hoptimus Prime | 4.10 | Not Tried |
08 May 2012 (Martin the Mildman)
Quite busy early evening on a Tuesday.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Robinsons - Hatters Dark Mild | 3.30 | | This was the only version of the mild on here. As good as it gets. My score 15/20. |
08 May 2012 (Martin the Mildman)
Quite busy early evening on a Tuesday.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Robinsons - Hatters Dark Mild | 3.30 | | This was the only version of the mild on here. As good as it gets. My score 15/20. |
19 Feb 2011 (Blair)
Probably our favourite pub in Manchester. Great jukebox, friendly staff and locals plus the beer wasn't bad either. The 3 of us hogged the jukebox for a good two hours, the memory of the whole pub getting down to 'White Rabbit' will stay with me for a while!
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Robinsons - Unicorn | 4.20 | | Fruity and a little biscuit pretty decent northern beer. |
| Robinsons - Double Hop India Pale Ale | 4.80 | | Didn't notice the hops that much but it was still a pretty pleasant beer. |
| Robinsons - Old Tom | 8.50 | Not Tried | |
| Robinsons - Hannibal's Nectar | 3.90 | Not Tried |
02 Oct 2010 (Martin the Mildman)
Pub has had a bit of a sympathatic and much needed spruce up but still retains its traditional layout and atmosphere.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Robinsons - Battering Ram | 4.00 | | A dark ruby red bitter with treacley malt flavours and a little peppery hop in the background. My score 15/20. |
14 May 2010 (Martin the Mildman)
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Robinsons - Hatters Light Mild | 3.30 | | Served a little too fresh in here, the usual trademark apple flavour and peppery hop flavour present. My score 14/20. |
20 Mar 2010 (Martin the Mildman)
Quite busy on a late Saturday afternoon.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Robinsons - Dragon's Fire | 3.90 | | Dark ruby red bitter with a mainly fruity and malty character with some hoppiness in the finish. Served in good condition here. My score 15/20. |
About the Castle Hotel
Summary of Beer Scores
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The pub is found in Manchester, Greater Manchester, M4 1LE.
Historic city centre Robinsons pub in Oldham Street that reopened after a period of closure in 2010 to spruce it up and transform it into an alehouse but the tile fronted and wooden topped bar counter was thankfully retained. Busy front bar with side rooms off a corridor. 10 handpumps sell Robinsons, guest ales and cider. At one time it was rare in selling the whole range of Robinsons beers including its ultra rare Bitter.
We have visited this pub 9 times, seen 25 different beers and tried 10 of them.
Postcode: M4 1LE