A New Shop?! Feeling The Pressure (Drop) & An Adorable Freezer Martini
H E L L O
C L A P T O N C R A F T
F A N S !
Well the cat's out of the Clapham bag as we've just landed a brand spanking new spot in South London! More on that below, but in the boozy here and now Tottenham juice slingers supreme Pressure Drop lead the charge, with a smattering of Gipsy Hill greats. Meanwhile, manager's mentions include ELB, Victory, and Braybrooke - all of which have accompanying tastings in store tonight! That's not forgetting another rather indulgent webshop update with drops from Cloudwater, Low Key, Northern Monk and Queer. If that wasn't enough our Balham shop celebrates it's first birthday next week, kicking off on Thursday with some natty specials pouring from pals Gnarly Vines followed by a Drop Project v Mondo event, free Yard Sale Pizza and an El Rayo tequila takeover, but now onto the big news...
T H E 8 T H W O N D E R
O F T H E
( C R A F T ) W O R L D
We're absolutely delighted to be expanding once more, and into an area we've felt we could really call home for a while! Having grabbed the keys just this morning to a spot opposite the station on St John's Hill, this will have our usual top takeout array of natural wine, independently produced spirits, craft cider, super snacks and of course, beer. Aiming for an opening some time in December (hopefully primed for that festive rush), we absolutely can't wait to get started. In the meantime we'll be sure to keep you updated every step of the way, so keep your eyes plugged to our socials...
B R E W E R Y
O F T H E
W E E K
It's no secret we've been fans of the Tottenham Juice Titans™️ since day dot. Now offering up an array of hazy heaven on an obscenely regular basis alongside some stunning Sours and ludicrously crisp Lagers there's arguably not a more accomplished (or hyped) brewery in the capital. And, with their mantra being, “we brew what we would like to drink”, it's a good thing we share the same taste! Of course, it's impossible not to mention the beer that started it all, Pale Fire. We simply can't get enough of it, and it's no surprise that it's one of our top selling products year on year. A true desert island beer, meant to be enjoyed again and again, it's their "shining, hazy gold, North Star of a beer". Sessionable, with citrus and tropical aromas from Mosaic and Amarillo hops it's a grown up, yet juicy pale with a crushable, balanced, bitter finish.
Joining our beery bestie is an outrageous supply of big hitters spanning the style spectrum. With a varying selection across the shops, be sure to pop in to see what delights are available. If zesty, clean Lagers are your thing then look no further than Kolsch Synth Division, while zingy, smoothie Sours Espadrille and Hidden Meaning offer up a last chance to snatch sone Summer suds. Next, we dial up the juice factor with mainstay King Queen Knave and newcomer All In Favour, which both opt for pillowy soft, tantalisingly tropical New England magic. On that note, you'll be lucky to snag the last of imperial wonderment in Donatella's Disco Night or TIPA Fancy, with returning great Karate also offering up a knockout blow of creamy overripe mango and prickly pineapple. Finally, for those after something a tad more refined it has to be the floral foraged herb favourite Wu Gang Chops The Tree.
As usual we're delighted to be serving up 10% off six or more of their beers online with double loyalty points in the shops across their range! If you're yet to sign up you can join in store for free, or shoot us an email and we can do the rest. You won't regret filling up that fridge...
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M A R T I N I
M A S T E R C L A S S
Hot off the heels of their adorable Pocket Negroni, we're delighted to introduce a brand new, equally adorable cocktail from can connoisseurs Whitebox! Featured just yesterday in Time Out this is an expert blend of Porter's gin, dry vermouth, and lemon zest for another super sluggable, modern take on a classic. For best results chuck it into the freezer for 4-24 hours and serve into a glass for ice cold, dry, punchy perfection. Ideal for picnics, parties, barbecues or sneakily sipping through a zoom call it's fair to say this lot have done it once again...
M A N A G E R
P I C K S & T A S T I N G S
T H I S W E E K
ELLA - WOOD ST DEPOT
🙌 ELB 🙌
Hopside Down - Peachy, piney, hazy NZ Pale. A southern hemisphere smasher!
East End Lager - Crisp, crushable & gently bitter Unfiltered Pilsner.
Bow Creek - Punchy WCIPA w/ layers of squeezed citrus atop a malty base.
🗣 TASTING FRIDAY 6-8PM! 🗣
FRANKLIN - KENTISH TOWN
🏆 VICTORY 🏆
Gin - Clean, cold distilled gin. Juniper-forward & floral, yet extremely versatile.
Vodka - Made w/ raw, green coffee beans for a light, savoury touch.
Bitter - Invigorating & rich aperitivo w/ notes of sour red berries & fresh herbs.
🍸 TASTING FRIDAY 5-8PM! 🍸
HANNAH - FINSBURY PARK
🍺 BRAYBROOKE 🍺
Festbier - A celebration of malt w/ flavours of freshly baked bread & honey.
Helles - Straw-coloured, light & impossibly easy drinking.
Keller - A truly proper Lager, full bodied, fresh & filled w/ flavour.
👏 TASTING FRIDAY 6-8PM! 👏
DAVE - BALHAM
🍎 OLIVER'S 🍎
Guilty Pleasures - Big, spicy Cider w/ a hint of funk, sweet, pure & alive.
Fine Cider - Bright lush apples w/ zesty orange & stone fruit flavour.
Fine Perry - Lively, acidic effort w/ vibrant gooseberry & rhubarb notes.
LARA - FOREST HILL
🧱 BRICK 🧱
Pomegranate & Orange Peel - Tequila Sunrise Sour. Dry, tannic & citrusy!
Black Light - Fresh, tropical, & ultra hoppy Black IPA w/ Neon Raptor.
In Nonsense Is Strength - Sweet, tart & spiced Triple Fruited Sour w/ North.
OPHIE - CLAPTON
🍶 DEWAZAKURA 🍶
Oka - Soft, beguiling, clean & concise cherry-esque Sake. Floral rather than fruity, w/ a touch of light melon.
Tobiroku - One for the champagne lovers. Dry & taut sparkling Sake w/ aromas of grape, tangy citrus, & yoghurt.
MEL - WALTHAMSTOW
🍹 VAULT CITY 🍹
Sunshine On Portobello - Bonkers pineapple, peach & habanero Sour.
DDH Hard Lemonade - Vibrant cloudy lemonade taken to the hoppy pinnacle.
Piñita - Crushable, zingy & tropical Piña Colada-inspired Sour.
W E B S H O P
H I G H L I G H T S
T H I S W E E K
🙏 NORTHERN MONK 🙏
Lend Your Time - Coconut & cacao Impy Stout w/ Mikkeller & Neon Raptor.
🌧 CLOUDWATER 🌧
Welcome Your Awakening - DDH IPA w/ deep juicy citrus & luscious stone fruit.
A Boat Leaves Alnmouth - Bright, earthy & super suppable Session Pale.
🗝 LOW KEY 🗝
Dusting Crops - Wild Turkey BA Imperial Stout w/ the lauded Emperor's Brewery.
🌈 QUEER 🌈
Tiny Dots - Crisp, light, floral & sessionable Pilsner Lager.
Flowers - Vibrant, snappy Wheat Beer balancing herbal & citrus notes.
Existence As A Radical Act - Juicy pale w/ tropical, clean Kveik yeast.
Thanks for joining us again folks, and have a great weekend whatever you're doing!