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The Treacle Tap (Free House)
We believe this pub is CLOSED
| Beer (sort) | Average Score (sort) | No. Samples (sort) |
|---|---|---|
| Framework - Oatmeal Pale Ale |  | 1 |
| Thornbridge / Thornbridge Hall - Otter's Tears | | 1 |
| Great Heck - Proverbs 31:6 | | 1 |
| Parkway (formerly Glastonbury Ales) - Polly Wants A Cracker | | 1 |
| Squawk - IPA El Dorado, Chinook | | 1 |
| Thornbridge / Thornbridge Hall - Galaxia |  | 1 |
| Blackjack - Jabberwocky | | 1 |
| Bristol Beer Factory - Mischief | | 1 |
| Squawk - Pale Ale El Dorado, Chinook, Simcoe | | 1 |
| Siren Craft - Under Current | | 1 |
| Mallinsons - Amarillo XL | | 1 |
| Mallinsons - Centennial | | 1 |
| Silver Brewhouse (formerly Raw) - US IPA #2 | | 1 |
| Anarchy - Quiet Riot |  | 1 |
| Parkway (formerly Glastonbury Ales) - Session I.P.A. | | 1 |
| Deva - Citra'd | | 1 |
| First Chop Brewing Arm - MCR Manchester Bitter | | 1 |
| Kelham Island (probably brewed by Thornbridge now) - Pint Break | Not Tried | 0 |
| Great North Eastern - Rivet Catcher | Not Tried | 0 |
| Cwrw Iâl - Atlantic 252 | Not Tried | 0 |
| Squawk - Pale Ale Sorachi Ace, Chinook | Not Tried | 0 |
| North Riding Brewery - US Session IPA | Not Tried | 0 |
| Poynton - Hoppy Daze | Not Tried | 0 |
| Merlin - Sir Lancelot | Not Tried | 0 |
| Summer Wine (SWB) - Bramling Cross | Not Tried | 0 |
| Bristol Beer Factory - Nova | Not Tried | 0 |
| Merlin - Avalon | Not Tried | 0 |
| Northern Monk - Faith | Not Tried | 0 |
| Mallinsons - Rakau Cascade | Not Tried | 0 |
| Rooster's - Weakender | Not Tried | 0 |
Visits Details
09 Dec 2019 (Magnus Greel)
Spot on 15.00 opening we were the first customers upon arrival, comfortable and welcoming the subtle lighting made for a relaxed atmosphere. I've only listed the three cask ales available.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parkway (formerly Glastonbury Ales) - Polly Wants A Cracker | 4.50 | | Dry hoppy earthy mid golden ale |
| Great North Eastern - Rivet Catcher | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Cwrw Iâl - Atlantic 252 | 5.00 | Not Tried |
10 Aug 2019 (Stephen Harris)
I'm at the back of a queue of around 20 people when the door opens promptly at noon. The little pub is instantly full.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parkway (formerly Glastonbury Ales) - Session I.P.A. | 4.20 | | Golden. Disappointing. Unexpectedly malt-dominated. |
| Rooster's - Weakender | 3.00 | Not Tried | |
| Kelham Island (probably brewed by Thornbridge now) - Pint Break | 5.00 | Not Tried |
19 Oct 2017 (Philip Pirrip)
Mid evening visit. Superb banter at the small bar counter.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Framework - Oatmeal Pale Ale | 4.80 | | Clip also said Pattern #PA0010 Magnum, Pacifia (sic), Mosaic. A superb well balanced easy drinking beer with great flavour |
| Mallinsons - Amarillo XL | 5.50 | | Harsh bitterness |
| Mallinsons - Rakau Cascade | 4.10 | Not Tried |
22 Aug 2017 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening's last visit.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Siren Craft - Under Current | 4.50 | | |
| Merlin - Avalon | 4.10 | Not Tried | |
| Northern Monk - Faith | 5.40 | Not Tried | Stronger version than previously |
30 Jun 2017 (Philip Pirrip)
Planned last evening stop. Extensive food offerings being noshed which, of course, invalidates this otherwise being a Micropub.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thornbridge / Thornbridge Hall - Galaxia | 4.50 | | |
| Bristol Beer Factory - Mischief | 5.00 | | Full bodied big hitter |
| Bristol Beer Factory - Nova | 3.80 | Not Tried |
09 May 2017 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening's last visit.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thornbridge / Thornbridge Hall - Otter's Tears | 6.00 | | Dry as a bone after-taste made it moreish |
| Mallinsons - Centennial | 3.90 | | Subtly hopped |
| Summer Wine (SWB) - Bramling Cross | 4.00 | Not Tried |
22 Feb 2017 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening's last stop.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Squawk - IPA El Dorado, Chinook | 6.10 | | The hops and the abv did justice to each other |
| Squawk - Pale Ale El Dorado, Chinook, Simcoe | 3.90 | | Interesting when compared to the heavier hitting IPA with both of IPA's hops |
| Merlin - Sir Lancelot | 4.50 | Not Tried |
02 Jan 2017 (Philip Pirrip)
Mid evening visit and launch pad for last train home. Took the chance to purchase a couple of Duvel Tripel Hop bottles to take home, something one rarely sees, these ones with added Experimental Hop HBC 291.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blackjack - Jabberwocky | 4.10 | | |
| Anarchy - Quiet Riot | 6.60 | | Smooth and innocent of taste for its strength |
| Poynton - Hoppy Daze | 3.80 | Not Tried |
07 Sep 2016 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening's last call.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Silver Brewhouse (formerly Raw) - US IPA #2 | 5.40 | | Good hop hit |
| First Chop Brewing Arm - MCR Manchester Bitter | 4.40 | | Sourish and not very nice, to my palate |
| North Riding Brewery - US Session IPA | 3.80 | Not Tried |
04 Jul 2016 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening. Lots of talk here about other than cask ale. As always they pay over the top for it though.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Great Heck - Proverbs 31:6 | 6.00 | | Different proverb, stronger beer! |
| Deva - Citra'd | 4.80 | | Disappointing. First out for a while I imagine and not very crisp tasting as a result |
| Squawk - Pale Ale Sorachi Ace, Chinook | 4.00 | Not Tried |
About The Treacle Tap
Summary of Beer Scores
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| 20 |
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| 8 |
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The pub is found in Macclesfield, Cheshire, SK11 6JL.
A new venue open since 2010 converted from a shop by young entrepreneurs. Front door straight from the pavement and a long narrow room leading past the tabled area to the bar at the back with its 3 hand pumps. Provides a good balance of food and beer including an excellent selection of foreign bottled beers. Has a small free library where one can permanently take a book as a swap. Always stocked with interesting fiction and non-fiction titles. Always worth a visit when hitting the Waters Green / Sunderland Street crawl area - all within minutes of walking from the railway station. The small bar standing area makes conversation mandatory. Closed suddenly at the end of July 2022.
We have visited this pub 37 times, seen 106 different beers and tried 53 of them.
Postcode: SK11 6JL