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The Swan in the Rushes (Castle Rock)
| Beer (sort) | Average Score (sort) | No. Samples (sort) |
|---|---|---|
| Newby Wyke - Back On Track |  | 1 |
| Nethergate (was Nethergate Growler for a while then name reverted) - Essex Beast | | 1 |
| Hambleton - Farriers Formula | | 1 |
| Dark Star - Victorian Ruby Mild | | 1 |
| Castle Rock - Harvest Pale | | 1 |
| Castle Rock - Screech Owl | | 1 |
| Burton Bridge - Burton Porter | | 1 |
| 360° - Pacific Pale #49 | | 1 |
| Newby Wyke - HMS Warrior | | 1 |
| Brewster's - Bellydancer | | 1 |
| Buxton - Kinder Stout | | 1 |
| Charnwood - Old School |  | 1 |
| Clark's (sometimes shown as Westgate Brewery) - Ram's Revenge | | 1 |
| Ossett - Millbridge Mild | | 1 |
| Shardlow - Reverend Eaton's Ale | | 1 |
| Abbeydale - Salvation Irish Stout | | 1 |
| Milestone - Forest Gold |  | 1 |
| Joule's - Pure Blonde (was Blonde) | | 1 |
| St. George's - St George Is Mild | | 1 |
| York (now brewed by and at Black Sheep) - Yorkshire Terrier | Not Tried | 0 |
| Woodforde's - Mardler's | Not Tried | 0 |
| Mr Grundy's - Bullet | Not Tried | 0 |
| Hop Back - Summer Lightning | Not Tried | 0 |
| Arbor Ales - Motueka | Not Tried | 0 |
| Castle Rock - Elsie Mo | Not Tried | 0 |
| Charnwood - Vixen | Not Tried | 0 |
| Hop Back - Entire Stout | Not Tried | 0 |
| Butcombe - Gold | Not Tried | 0 |
| Adnams - Southwold Bitter | Not Tried | 0 |
| Batemans - Salem Porter | Not Tried | 0 |
| Castle Rock - Sheriff's Tipple | Not Tried | 0 |
| Black Sheep - Best Bitter | Not Tried | 0 |
| Elgood's - Pageant Ale | Not Tried | 0 |
| Castle Rock - Brian Clough Nottinghamian Celebration Ale | Not Tried | 0 |
| Castle Rock - Black Gold | Not Tried | 0 |
| Castle Rock - Preservation Classic Red Ale | Not Tried | 0 |
| Magpie - Fledgling | Not Tried | 0 |
| Charnwood - Moon Door | Not Tried | 0 |
| Elgood's - Black Dog Mild | Not Tried | 0 |
| Grainstore - Phipps Northampton Brewing Company IPA | Not Tried | 0 |
| Buxton - Bitter | Not Tried | 0 |
| Treboom - Drum Beat Bitter | Not Tried | 0 |
| Castle Rock - John Player Nottinghamian Celebration Ale | Not Tried | 0 |
Visits Details
02 Apr 2024 (Magnus Greel)
Friendly lunchtime welcome and quiet just a couple of others in during our stay in this proper basic unspoilt pub.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Castle Rock - Harvest Pale | 3.80 | | A crisp, citrus character with a delicious refreshing bitterness. |
| Abbeydale - Salvation Irish Stout | 4.50 | | A rather bland thin fare with a meaty hint. |
| Castle Rock - Elsie Mo | 4.70 | Not Tried | |
| Castle Rock - Preservation Classic Red Ale | 4.40 | Not Tried | |
| Charnwood - Moon Door | 4.50 | Not Tried |
21 Jun 2017 (Stu)
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Joule's - Pure Blonde (was Blonde) | 3.80 | | |
| Butcombe - Gold | 4.40 | Not Tried | |
| Castle Rock - Elsie Mo | 4.70 | Not Tried | |
| Castle Rock - Harvest Pale | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
| Batemans - Salem Porter | 4.70 | Not Tried | |
| Castle Rock - Sheriff's Tipple | 3.40 | Not Tried | |
| Black Sheep - Best Bitter | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
| Charnwood - Vixen | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Castle Rock - Brian Clough Nottinghamian Celebration Ale | 4.20 | Not Tried |
09 Jan 2015 (Stu)
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buxton - Kinder Stout | 4.10 | | |
| Charnwood - Old School | 5.00 | | |
| Castle Rock - Elsie Mo | 4.70 | Not Tried | |
| Castle Rock - Harvest Pale | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
| Castle Rock - Sheriff's Tipple | 3.40 | Not Tried | |
| Charnwood - Vixen | 4.00 | Not Tried |
23 Apr 2014 (Stu)
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 360° - Pacific Pale #49 | 4.90 | | |
| Castle Rock - Elsie Mo | 4.70 | Not Tried | |
| Castle Rock - Black Gold | 3.50 | Not Tried | |
| Castle Rock - Sheriff's Tipple | 3.40 | Not Tried | |
| Mr Grundy's - Bullet | 4.30 | Not Tried | |
| Arbor Ales - Motueka | 3.80 | Not Tried |
07 Jul 2012 (Stu)
Busy afternoon.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Castle Rock - Screech Owl | 5.50 | | To me the best of the Castle Rock range in good condition. |
| Castle Rock - Elsie Mo | 4.70 | Not Tried | |
| York (now brewed by and at Black Sheep) - Yorkshire Terrier | 4.20 | Not Tried | |
| Castle Rock - Harvest Pale | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
| Woodforde's - Mardler's | 3.50 | Not Tried | |
| Castle Rock - Sheriff's Tipple | 3.40 | Not Tried |
30 May 2012 (Stu)
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dark Star - Victorian Ruby Mild | 6.00 | | Dark brown with ruby tinge,ripe dark fruit flavours with hints of sweet caramel and chocolate. |
| Castle Rock - Elsie Mo | 4.70 | Not Tried | |
| Castle Rock - Harvest Pale | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
| Elgood's - Black Dog Mild | 3.60 | Not Tried | |
| Castle Rock - Sheriff's Tipple | 3.40 | Not Tried | |
| Grainstore - Phipps Northampton Brewing Company IPA | 4.20 | Not Tried | |
| Buxton - Bitter | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
| Treboom - Drum Beat Bitter | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
| Castle Rock - John Player Nottinghamian Celebration Ale | 4.20 | Not Tried |
25 Sep 2010 (Alenomore)
Directly opposite the Amber Rooms for what is the number one ale house in Loughborough. A Castle Rock owned establishment. 10 ales on plus some excellant foreign types. A "must visit" when in Loughborough. Quote from the Morning Advertiser, No.3 in the 2009 top 20 UK pubs.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burton Bridge - Burton Porter | 4.50 | | A top tasting porter. |
| Newby Wyke - HMS Warrior | 5.00 | | A superb strong un'. |
| Newby Wyke - Back On Track | 4.30 | | A new ale and went down well. |
| Hambleton - Farriers Formula | 4.00 | | Another new ale from North Yorkshire. |
| Castle Rock - Elsie Mo | 4.70 | Not Tried | |
| Castle Rock - Black Gold | 3.50 | Not Tried | |
| Castle Rock - Harvest Pale | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
| Adnams - Southwold Bitter | 3.70 | Not Tried | |
| Castle Rock - Sheriff's Tipple | 3.40 | Not Tried | |
| Magpie - Fledgling | 3.80 | Not Tried |
03 Jun 2009 (Stu)
Busy early evening.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ossett - Millbridge Mild | 3.70 | | A dark brown,with smooth chocolate flavour,some vanilla and toffee,dry slightly bitter roast finish. |
| Milestone - Forest Gold | 4.70 | | Gold in colour,thin with slight citrus taste and a bitter finish. |
| Castle Rock - Elsie Mo | 4.70 | Not Tried | |
| Castle Rock - Harvest Pale | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
| Elgood's - Pageant Ale | 4.30 | Not Tried | |
| Adnams - Southwold Bitter | 3.70 | Not Tried | |
| Castle Rock - Sheriff's Tipple | 3.40 | Not Tried |
19 May 2009 (Stu)
Busy early evening.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brewster's - Bellydancer | 5.20 | | Dark ruby in colour,fruity berry flavour with a hint of spice. |
| Nethergate (was Nethergate Growler for a while then name reverted) - Essex Beast | 6.20 | | A black beer with chocolate/toffee taste,and a bitter finish. |
| Shardlow - Reverend Eaton's Ale | 4.50 | | Amber coloured beer with sharp spicey taste some light caramel and a dry finish. |
| Hop Back - Summer Lightning | 5.00 | Not Tried | |
| Castle Rock - Elsie Mo | 4.70 | Not Tried | |
| Castle Rock - Harvest Pale | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
| Adnams - Southwold Bitter | 3.70 | Not Tried | |
| Castle Rock - Sheriff's Tipple | 3.40 | Not Tried |
13 May 2009 (Stu)
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clark's (sometimes shown as Westgate Brewery) - Ram's Revenge | 4.60 | | A dark copper coloured ale. Fruity taste with a smooth dry finish. |
| St. George's - St George Is Mild | 4.20 | | Dark brown in colour,thin body slight caramel taste and a mild bitter finish. |
| Hop Back - Summer Lightning | 5.00 | Not Tried | |
| Castle Rock - Elsie Mo | 4.70 | Not Tried | |
| Castle Rock - Harvest Pale | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
| Hop Back - Entire Stout | 4.50 | Not Tried | |
| Adnams - Southwold Bitter | 3.70 | Not Tried | |
| Castle Rock - Sheriff's Tipple | 3.40 | Not Tried |
About The Swan in the Rushes
Summary of Beer Scores
| Total | |
|---|---|
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| 19 |
| 15 |
| 8 |
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The pub is found in Loughborough, Leicestershire, LE11 5BE.
Formerly the Charnwood. Multi-roomed friendly town centre pub in The Rushes which includes an upstairs function room with outside seating area. Part of the Castle Rock family.
We have visited this pub 20 times, seen 82 different beers and tried 40 of them.
Postcode: LE11 5BE