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The Swan & Castle (Wetherspoon)

Beer (sort)Average Score (sort)No. Samples (sort)
Wadworth - Bale Breaker Field 41 Pale AleExcellent1
Vale - Old ChaineyGood1
Ilkley - Black SummitGood1
Salopian - Christmas RappingAcceptable1
Box Steam - Christmas Box BlondeAcceptable1

Visits Details

26 Jan 2014 (Dosser)
My nephews 21st so eating at Oxford prison.
BeerABVScoreNotes
Wadworth - Bale Breaker Field 41 Pale Ale4.80ExcellentA crackin pint
22 Sep 2012 (Martin the Mildman)
Busy with diners towards the end of Saturday lunchtime.
BeerABVScoreNotes
Vale - Old Chainey4.10GoodDeep golden bitter with a mainly malty character and a little hop in the finish. Pump clip depicts a farming traction engine. My score 16/20.
16 Dec 2011 (Martin the Mildman)
Busy on a Friday afternoon at dusk.
BeerABVScoreNotes
Box Steam - Christmas Box Blonde5.00AcceptableStrong golden bitter with a fairly bitter hop character and a rather dry finish. My score 14/20.
11 Jun 2011 (Martin the Mildman)
BeerABVScoreNotes
Ilkley - Black Summit5.00GoodDark brown but in IPA style, so hoppy with citrus notes and also some dark malt flavour. Smooth mouthfeel and a fruity finish. My score 15/20.
17 Dec 2010 (Martin the Mildman)
BeerABVScoreNotes
Salopian - Christmas Rapping5.00AcceptableCloudy wheat beer with a zesty, citrus flavour and some biscuity malt flavour. Didn't agree with me afterwards though due to a "wheat" headache.

About The Swan & Castle

Summary of Beer Scores

 Total
Exceptional-
Excellent1
Good2
Acceptable2
Poor-

Website.

The pub is found in Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX1 1AY.

Modern Wetherspoon's pub in the latest house style of golds, browns and chandeliers. A spacious U shape. Around 3 guest beers served along with the usuals.

We have visited this pub 5 times, seen 5 different beers and tried them all.

Map location

Postcode: OX1 1AY