Daiquiri Dreaming Debuts, JubiLager At Wood Street & Party Supplies!
H E L L O
C L A P T O N C R A F T
F A N S !
We're in the thick of this mega Bank Holiday now with all the usual opening hours across the shops this weekend, but don't go thinking we've forgotten about your regular dose of Newsletter goodness. In truth it's a rather bumper edition, with the debut of our future Sour sensation, Daiquiri Dreaming with Brewery Of The Week, Brick stealing the headlines. Having tried this last night at our Balham launch it's safe to say this is absolutely the real tropical deal!
Next, we turn our attention to some crispy kings and queens with a celebration down at the Depot featuring Donzoko, Newbarns, Braybrooke, and Lost & Grounded; followed by a quick reminder on some bulk deals to kickstart your party the Clapton Craft way. Moreover, across the shops we shine the spotlight on Unbarred, Tim Wildman, Orbit, and more, while online-goers can refill that empty fridge post-weekend with huge brews from Howling Hops, Cloudwater, The Kernel, and Amundsen. But first, our beloved Sour superstars...
B R E W E R Y
O F T H E
W E E K
We've teased it long enough, but finally our collaboration, Daiquiri Dreaming is here! Born back in 2013 Brick have built their fantastic reputation from the ground up, honing an inimitable core range while gaining a cult following for their sensational Sour beers. Having become masters of seasonality but also format and finesse it was an absolute privilege not only to step inside their brilliant brewery but to work alongside them. We believe it will most certainly live up to their superb lineage, in fact, we might go so far as calling it the Sour of the Summer...
Designed to transport you from the Costa Del Clapton right to the Caribbean in one sip you'll have to taste it to believe it yourself, but this juicy tropical tango ticks all the boxes. With sweet, sticky mango at the fore and generous additions of passionfruit aided by just a touch of lactose, this is a thick, smoothie stunner at a remarkably sessionable stature of 3.9%. With bright herbaceous undertones thanks to a deft amount of Thai basil, there's complexity too, though you might have to control yourself from chugging this in record time...
In addition, we have a strong supply of their classics like the crispy-clean GF Peckham Helles and trademark, vibrant citrusy Peckham Pale. Recent Sour hits like the spritzy Watermelon & Lime Gose as well as their luscious and herbal Tamarind & Lime Leaf are also bound to hit the mark. But, if you're craving a little more dark decadence then you might also spot their Baltic Porter, a smooth, long-lagered effort with notes of dark chocolate and port. On a similar theme, their Munich-style Dunkel is not to be missed with comforting flavours of raisin, walnut bread, and caramel-fruit bread.
As usual, you can snag a rather inviting double loyalty points in-store on any Brick beers, with 10% off 6 or more online. What better way then to get a taste of our fourth collaboration(!) of 2022 so far, we know you won't regret it!
J U B I L A G E R
C E L E B R A T I O N A T
T H E D E P O T
We're cordially inviting you to join us at Wood Street to celebrate some Lager royalty! With a back-to-back line-up featuring some of the finest names around, we'll be pouring four rotating lines of frothy firepower throughout the weekend. Arguably our favourite style, we're overjoyed to push the boat out with some superb extended selections, including Braybrooke's delectable Keller Lager, Newbarns' rustic Oat Lager, Donzoko's English Lager Garden Bier, and Lost & Grounded's superb Helles.
Don't fret though there's still plenty of juicy draught delights in support with beer from DEYA, Howling Hops, and Pressure Drop, plus our mega Margaritas, wines by the glass, and those takeaway titans in Spicebox and Yard Sale delivering for free. Of course, there's also an absolute bounty of fresh crispy specials filling our fridges, so you can take the party home, long after we've all hit the hay. See you there!
G E T P A R T Y
R E A D Y T H I S
S U M M E R
With a booze-packed weekend already in full flow, it seems like the ideal time to remind you of how we can supply your suds needs in greater quantities! Of course, there's our long-standing 10% off 12 or more beers or cider in-store, but we can also offer 15% off 5 cases or more, and now with our wines at 5% off 5 cases or 10% off 10 cases. That's not forgetting our Party Keg Hire that could see you pouring your own portable craft favourites to the masses.
Over on the Webshop we have some bumper, park-ready packs, all conveniently located in our Cellar Staples section, ideal if you're after some Perfect Pales, Lager Legends, or a case of our own Garnacha great. If you might need something a little more customisable, please don't hesitate to sling us an email at info@claptoncraft.co.uk we're always desperate to help you out with any weddings, events, or birthday celebrations!
M A N A G E R
P I C K S
T H I S W E E K
OPHIE - CLAPTON
🍾 TIM WILDMAN 🍾
Astro Bunny - Super sluggable Pet Nat Rosé w/ creamy fresh peach, citrus sorbet & spritzy bellini vibes.
Piggy Pop - Lighter then previous years, this Rosé is a little more grown-up w/ blood-orange & bitter Negroni accents.
ARTHUR - BALHAM
🔗 UNBARRED 🔗
Cherry & Red Grape Saison - Ripe tannins meet nutty, woody undertones.
Tour - Velvety NEIPA w/ pithy grapefruit, piney tangerine & fresh lime notes.
Joosy - Signature Pale, a juicy, citrus smasher from start to finish.
LARA - FOREST HILL
🍺 HOWLING HOPS 🍺
Screwball - Mouthwateringly zingy lemon & lime Berliner Weisse!
Sunshine Roulette - All-star NEIPA w/ Galaxy, Sabro & Vic Secret hops.
Seat Of Mars - Tangerine dream, all English Pale Ale. Unique & punchy.
CHIPPY - ST JOHN'S HILL
🍇 FREI KORPER 🍇
Rot - Rustic, earthy blend from the German natural wine stars. Think dark forest fruit & coniferous wood.
Weiss - Skin contact stunner, & pure grape juice joy. Expect tinned peaches & funky lemon peel w/ a soft finish.
SAM - WOOD STREET
🇩🇪 AYINGER 🇩🇪
Jahrhundert - Harmonious Export Lager, honey meets clean floral notes.
Dunkel - Warm, malty magic balancing cacao, bread crust & caramel.
Helles - Crisp, smooth & light w/ a touch of grassy Bavarian bliss.
MEL - WALTHAMSTOW
💦 PRESSURE DROP 💦
Pale Fire - The one that started it all. A modern classic Pale.
Premium Lager Beer - Unfiltered w/ Hallertau Blanc for max crispy fun.
Behind Door No. 3 - Mega DIPA, the culmination of years of juice research.
ILARIA - KENTISH TOWN
🍸 ELLC 🍸
Grapefruit G&T - Zesty, quenching & citrusy sharp aperitif.
Rum & Ginger - Fiery w/ a subtle hit of warming, caramel booze.
Vodka Rhubarb - Summer in a can! Fruity fun meets clean British Vodka.
FIONN - FINSBURY PARK
🛰 ORBIT 🛰
Hakata Pale - Creamy, zesty coconut-y Pale in collab w/ their Ramen pals.
Nico - Precise, authentic & suitable crispy Koln style Lager. A real fave!
English IPA - Soft, w/ plenty of stone fruit from the quartet of native hops.
W E B S H O P
W O N D E R S
T H I S W E E K
🌦 CLOUDWATER 🌦
Persistence Is Utile - Impy nitro coffee stout made w/ Workshop Peruvian beans.
MCI Orange - A confectionary classic, moussey & zesty in equal measure.
MCI Ginger - Sumptuous Impy Stout saturated in comforting, spicy warmth.
🐺 HOWLING HOPS 🐺
Gran Paradiso w/ Arundel - Ultra clean Italian Pils destined for the sunshine.
Coco Interchannel - Roasty, toasty, beautifully balanced coconut Stout.
Into The Green Room - Crushable NEIPA w/ vivid mango & subtle pina colada vibes.
Screwball - Mouthwateringly zingy lemon & lime Berliner Weisse!
🦅 AMUNDSEN 🦅
BA Bound In Wood - Rich, caramel-dense, bourbon-aged Barley Wine.
BA Bound In Wood Vanilla - Madagascan addition brings boozy ice cream flavour.
BA DIC Choc Chip Cookie - Gooey choc biscuit & luxurious coconut goodness.
BA DIC Hazelnut Mochachino - Luscious w/ toasted nuttiness & syrupy cacao.
🥇 THE KERNEL 🥇
BDS Apple - Funky, Farmhouse fave made w/ Oliver's apples.
BDS Sour Cherry - Stone fruit & spice coalesce for juicy, yet dry Saison joy.
BDS Small Damson Sour Cherry - Blended Saison w/ second use fruit. Fresh, intense aromas are followed by cleansing, zippy acidity & farmhouse fun.
We're taking a lil' break next week, but we'll see you soon! Have a good one, Team CC