Hackney Heroes, Baron & Pastore Drops, Nitro Porter At The Depot & Juicy Joy Online!
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C L A P T O N C R A F T
F A N S !
We're just about to head off to the juice mecca that is London Craft Beer Festival, but if you thought there'd be no Newsletter goodness this week as a result, then think again! Like that pesky sun in the sky, we're coming back stronger than ever, so you can soak in some super suds once more.
Taking the top spot this time around, and some of the best in the land at that, we give our pals Howling Hops some love. Meanwhile, a smattering of Baron and Pastore helps satiate our need for hazy heaven and stunning sours apiece. In addition, we've also teamed up with Anspach & Hobday over in Wood St to pour the impeccable London Black all year round.
Elsewhere, the Webshop sees gloriously green additions from newcomers Sureshot, as well as tried and true classics from Vault City, Beak, and Gravity Well. Singing the praises of Floc., Brick, Henry Fuchs, and Umbrella Cider amongst others, our Manager's Picks are nothing but eclectic. Enough prattling around though, let's move onto the good stuff...
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Plying their trade at cask haven The Southampton Arms before moving to the Cock Tavern, and now their own craft canal-side hotspot, the Tank Bar, there’s not much Howling Hops haven't, or can't do. Known for their array of ludicrously drinkable juicebombs, a smattering of impeccably balanced Lagers, and zingy fruit Sours, not only are they one of the hottest brewing properties in London town but they're also a sure-fire bet across the style board.
This time around we'd like to turn your attention to a quartet of super Summer slurpers, and where better to start than that holiday in a glass, Tropical Deluxe?! The legendary, zingy Session Pale delivers a dry-hop tropical tango of Citra, Mosaic, and Simcoe combine, for a light, bright, pillowy soft wonder. Continuing on that juicy theme Totally Automatic is a brand-spanking new DDH Pale Ale that sees gentle mango and pine notes coalesce, with top notes of grapefruit and black tea making this an intriguing, one-more kinda beer.
Screaming sunshine vibes from the outset, Sour Signal Failure is a tart treat for the tastebuds. This ice lolly-esque refresher is made with kiwi, peach, and mango for massive fleshy fruit flavours that keep on giving. We absolutely love a Cold IPA in these parts and Follow Augustas is certainly no different. A zippy, clean IPA fermented at a low, low temperature for crisp and bright flavour, this allows a true hop showcase with minimal yeast esters present. As such El Dorado, Talus and Bru-1 hops absolutely sing in this passion fruit meets ripe stone fruit delight.
Of course, there are plenty more fresh favourites forecasted in the shops. Pales Soft Spot, People Like You, and Lone Star alongside the ever-fluffy House IPA have been stealing the show of late, but the last of crispy Pils Gran Paradiso and smoothie stunner Super Chuck are also not to be missed! Either way, you'll be securing 10% off 6 or more beers online, with double loyalty points in-store for all of you in the club. As a result, we urge you to dive into these dangerously drinkable waters, you won't regret it...
P A S T O R E
& B A R O N
B E L T E R S
You'd be hard pressed to find two more exciting rising stars than Hertfordshire's Baron and neighbouring Cambridgeshire's Pastore. In fact, we simply secure enough of them at this rate, as we're limited to an unofficial once-a-month drop, due to the sheer quantities they make. But, with this quality, it's most definitely worth the fevered attempts to get as much as we can!
The return of a Waterbeach Weisse favourite, Pastore's Passion Fruit & Guava Sour does exactly what it says on the tin with zingy, tropical aplomb. While our Session Sour of 2021, Limone, is back in all its citrus glory. A low alcohol mixed-culture Sour beer conditioned on Sicilian lemons and a small amount of mandarin oranges and pink grapefruit, this is a hazy, all-day drinking cracker...
And, in the other corner, we begin with Baron's latest lauded NEIPA, Moon Dust. The first in a new 'Lonely Hop' showcasing single hops, this utilises Aussie Galaxy for dank, resinous impact. Saturated in freshly cut passion fruit juiciness, it's a winner alright. Thankfully, DIPA Smut is also every bit as naughty as you hope it would be. This heavenly slice of hop custard features a medley of the greatest US hops with Citra, Citra Cryo, Amarillo Cryo and Talus employed at a staggering 25g/L delivering a sensory overload of tropical delight. Two duos then, that are pretty much unmissable!
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D E B U T S A T
T H E D E P O T
Having seen (and tasted) Anspach's London Black at some of the finest spots around London, we just had to get in on the action down the Wood St Depot. The indie alternative to Guinness, this creamy, smooth, yet super drinkable Porter certainly lives up to the hype, and we're delighted to now have it on as a permanent line.
This session-strength dark beer is infused, and dispensed, with nitro (or nitrogen) for a luxurious mouthfeel that pairs perfectly with the subtle roasted notes of coffee and chocolate, lending strong suppability even in this heat. Bringing together the rich heritage of London beer with modern techniques we're overjoyed to have a true beer you can sit in for a proper session with. And, having now gone up to 10 taps of draught beer, as well as the ever-present cocktails and wine by the glass we've got plenty more choice where that came from...
M A N A G E R
P I C K S
T H I S W E E K
LARA - FOREST HILL
🧱 BRICK 🧱
Daiquiri Dreaming - Our juicy mango & passion fruit collab cocktail Sour!
Peckham Session - A core range classic. Peachy, pillowy soft banger.
Peckham Helles - Crisp, clean & refreshing Gluten Free great!
CHIPPY - ST JOHN'S HILL
🌧 CLOUDWATER 🌧
So Cal - Pin-bright West Coast Pale. Moreish & super citrusy!
Happy - Session Pale built for pure drinkability & maximum flavour.
Super Happy - Vibrant, doubled-up effort of their fan favourite DDH Pale Ale.
SAM - WOOD STREET
🪄 FLOC. 🪄
Superstitious - Modern WCIPA w/ clean grapefruit & caramel maltiness.
Slip Down - Crispy, zippy Pils providing biting herbal hop flavour.
Everything Starts Somewhere - Slick NEIPA w/ oozing green hop goodness.
MEL - WALTHAMSTOW
🚨 SIREN 🚨
Memento - Earthy & herbal, a superbly balanced Modern Best Bitter.
Suspended By The Sound - Crushable hazy DDH Pale w/ prickly pineapple fun.
Half Mast - Juicy Micro IPA w/ soft mango & zesty grapefruit notes.
EDDY - CLAPTON
☂️ UMBRELLA CIDER ☂️
Gooseberry - Floral & juicy w/ a delicately spritzy sour finish.
Apple - Thirst-quenching & easy drinking, made w/ local London apples.
Rhubarb - Fresh, light, fruity cider w/ a hint of tropical tartness.
ARTHUR - BALHAM
🇧🇪 BRUGSE ZOT 🇧🇪
Zot Blonde - Classic Belgian Blonde w/ banana-flecked, sweet malt mouthfeel.
Zot Brune - Ruby, roasty red Ale w/ notes of honey, almond & brown sugar.
Zot Sport - Cloudy AF Belgian Ale w/ fine, bitter citrus & bready notes.
ILARIA - KENTISH TOWN
🦜 POLLY'S 🦜
Floret - Fave core Pale bursting w/ peach, mango & sherberty pineapple.
Rain Jar - Dank, delectable old school IPA w/ Mosaic & Columbus.
What Did You Feel - Thick NEIPA boasting pine, citrus & resin aplenty.
FIONN - FINSBURY PARK
🍇 HENRY FUCHS 🍇
Pinot Noir - Elegant Alsace Red w/ plenty of ripe black cherry & supple fruit.
Riesling - Long, w/ a dry finish & concentrated lime & lemon.
Cremant - Mouthfilling fizz w/ lemon curd, spice & toast aromas.
W E B S H O P
W O N D E R S
T H I S W E E K
🎯 SURESHOT 🎯
Nilbog Milk - Creamy, citrus-laden NEIPA milked from the freshest Citra hops.
Final Dressing Gown - Nelson IPA w/ sweet, crunchy grape & dank fruit flavour.
Milson - Their DDH Pale answer to Steady! Gulpable & full of tropical fruitiness.
Time Passed - Pithy table Pale, zesty w/ a bitter zing & much sessionability at 3.5%.
🐦 BEAK 🐦
Dest - Unfiltered, uber crispy Czech Pils, frothing w/ noble hop flavour.
Teamwurk - Returning NEIPA fave w/ Verdant! Tantalising tangerine madness.
🪐 GRAVITY WELL 🪐
Slipper Rave - 200th brew celebratory DIPA saturated in juicy hop joy.
Cosmic Dust - All-time favourite DDH SIPA w/ a tangy white grape punch.
🍹 VAULT CITY 🍹
Valencia Session Sour - Mouth-watering fruit squash meets tart acidity.
Iron Brew Extra - Iconic, nostalgic sweet shop flavour dialled up to the max!
From A Gaelic Sea w/ Emperor's - Islay whisky BA Pastry Imperial Stout. Sublime.
Thanks for joining us on another boozy briefing & enjoy the sunshine!