PubsandBeer
The Baum (Free House)
| Beer (sort) | Average Score (sort) | No. Samples (sort) |
|---|---|---|
| Hale's - Fire Heart |  | 1 |
| Green Mill - Old Git | | 1 |
| Vocation - Lost In Mosaic | | 1 |
| Nightjar (formerly Slightly Foxed) - Slightly Foxed | | 2 |
| Salt - Suede Stout | | 1 |
| Blue Bee - Lustin' For Stout | | 1 |
| Lancaster - Java |  | 1 |
| Exeter - 'fraid Not | | 1 |
| Acorn - Superdelic IPA | | 1 |
| Bollington - Eastern Nights | | 1 |
| Salamander - Up Up & Away | | 1 |
| Blackwater (sub-brand of Salopian) - One in a Taxi | | 2 |
| Phoenix - Spotland Gold | | 1 |
| Pictish - Samhaln Stout | Not Tried | 0 |
| Wakey Wakey - Fever Dream | Not Tried | 0 |
| Ringwood - Old Thumper (now superseded by 5.1% version - separate entry) | Not Tried | 0 |
| Kelham Island (probably brewed by Thornbridge now) - Fairytale of New York | Not Tried | 0 |
| Bespoke - Over a Barrel | Not Tried | 0 |
| Timothy Taylor - Landlord | Not Tried | 0 |
| Sunny Republic - Huna Red | Not Tried | 0 |
| Green Mill - Citrus Snap | Not Tried | 0 |
| Ringway - Wor Stout | Not Tried | 0 |
| Mantle - Teifi Best | Not Tried | 0 |
| Oates - Wild Oates | Not Tried | 0 |
| Ringwood - True Glory | Not Tried | 0 |
Chris Excell
Visits Details
22 Dec 2023 (Magnus Greel)
Just a few others in upon my lunchtime arrival but grew much busier by the time I left an hour or so later. Good to see is still the same as my last visit 11 years ago.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vocation - Lost In Mosaic | 4.50 | | Smooth creamy with tropical fruits and a peppery kick. |
| Salt - Suede Stout | 4.10 | | Silky smooth creamy coffee and chocolate nectar with a clever twist of bitterness and smokiness. |
| Acorn - Superdelic IPA | 5.00 | | A flavoursome hit of hops combined with an acetic bitter kick. |
| Pictish - Samhaln Stout | 5.00 | Not Tried | |
| Wakey Wakey - Fever Dream | 5.00 | Not Tried |
11 Sep 2014 (ChrisE)
Lunchtime visit and busy with diners. It was difficult to see what beers were available as customers were standing in front of the pumps making complicated food orders. There was no beer list available apart from a television screen that could not be seen from the bar, but had beers listed on two pages of about six constantly changing screens.
I do not like the idea of having reserved tables in what should be a drinking area in the bar.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Bee - Lustin' For Stout | 4.80 | | |
| Hale's - Fire Heart | 4.80 | | |
| Oates - Wild Oates | 4.30 | Not Tried | |
| Ringwood - True Glory | 4.50 | Not Tried |
23 May 2014 (HSB)
16:00 Busy with an office party who had had a Phoenix beer renamed for the session. Music was intrusive. Had one beer and left.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salamander - Up Up & Away | 4.20 | | |
| Timothy Taylor - Landlord | 4.30 | Not Tried | |
| Sunny Republic - Huna Red | 4.20 | Not Tried | |
| Green Mill - Citrus Snap | 4.20 | Not Tried | |
| Ringway - Wor Stout | 4.30 | Not Tried | |
| Mantle - Teifi Best | 4.00 | Not Tried |
16 Apr 2013 (HSB)
Visited as it's the current CAMRA POTY. A worthwhile winner.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Green Mill - Old Git | 4.20 | | |
| Phoenix - Spotland Gold | 4.10 | | |
| Lancaster - Java | 3.90 | | |
| Bollington - Eastern Nights | 5.60 | |
19 Dec 2012 (Magnus Greel)
ChrisE suggested visiting here after it's recent CAMRA accolade and I wasn't disappointed. Busy late afternoon with shoppers and office staff enjoying a pre festive tipple.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nightjar (formerly Slightly Foxed) - Slightly Foxed | 3.80 | | Light session beer. |
| Blackwater (sub-brand of Salopian) - One in a Taxi | 4.30 | | |
| Ringwood - Old Thumper (now superseded by 5.1% version - separate entry) | 5.60 | Not Tried | |
| Exeter - 'fraid Not | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Kelham Island (probably brewed by Thornbridge now) - Fairytale of New York | 4.20 | Not Tried | |
| Bespoke - Over a Barrel | 5.00 | Not Tried |
19 Dec 2012 (ChrisE)
Very busy at around 4pm on a Wednesday afternoon.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Exeter - 'fraid Not | 4.00 | | |
| Nightjar (formerly Slightly Foxed) - Slightly Foxed | 3.80 | | |
| Blackwater (sub-brand of Salopian) - One in a Taxi | 4.30 | | |
| Ringwood - Old Thumper (now superseded by 5.1% version - separate entry) | 5.60 | Not Tried | |
| Kelham Island (probably brewed by Thornbridge now) - Fairytale of New York | 4.20 | Not Tried | |
| Bespoke - Over a Barrel | 5.00 | Not Tried |
About The Baum
Summary of Beer Scores
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| 6 |
| 9 |
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The pub is found in Rochdale, Greater Manchester, OL12 0NU.
Situated in the Toad Lane conservation area, and adjacent to the world's first Co-operative store, the Baum is a comfortable pub with a good selection of ales, and a popular food offering. As at November 2012 it had reached the final 4 pubs in the CAMRA National Pub of the Year 2012 competition. In February 2013 it was announced as having achieved the ultimate accolade as 2012 CAMRA National Pub of the Year. Discount on real ales for card carrying CAMRA members but not on Fridays and Saturdays.
We have visited this pub 6 times, seen 25 different beers and tried 13 of them.
Postcode: OL12 0NU