PubsandBeer
The Baum (Freehouse)
| Beer (sort) | Average Score (sort) | No. Samples (sort) |
|---|---|---|
| Hale's - Fire Heart |  | 1 |
| Green Mill - Old Git | | 1 |
| Nightjar (formerly Slightly Foxed) - Slightly Foxed | | 2 |
| Blue Bee - Lustin' For Stout | | 1 |
| Lancaster - Java |  | 1 |
| Exeter - 'fraid Not | | 1 |
| Bollington - Eastern Nights | | 1 |
| Salamander - Up Up & Away | | 1 |
| Blackwater (sub brand of Salopian) - One in a Taxi | | 2 |
| Phoenix - Spotland Gold | | 1 |
| Ringwood - Old Thumper (now superseded by 5.1% version - separate entry) | Not Tried | 0 |
| Kelham Island - 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
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 - 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 - Fairytale of New York | 4.20 | Not Tried | |
| Bespoke - Over a Barrel | 5.00 | Not Tried |
About The Baum
Summary of Beer Scores
| Total | |
|---|---|
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| 4 |
| 8 |
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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 5 times, seen 20 different beers and tried 10 of them.
Postcode: OL12 0NU