Vibrant Forest Freshies, Time & Tide Treats, Our Very Own Prosecco & 10 Greek St Event!
H E L L O
C L A PT O N C R A F T
C R E W !
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Now what a Newsie, do we have for you here! Though it's not quite as stacked as a Glasto line-up, there's definitely something for everyone, and who really wants to queue hours for hot £7 pints? No we're not bitter at all...
Anyway, opening proceedings our pals Vibrant Forest make their comeback with some supreme, sunshine-ready suds. Then we move onto Time & Tide treats, in tandem with a few morsels of Pastore and Baron goodness. Next, we shout about our very own house bottle of bubbles, the Clapton Craft Tradizione Antica, made in collaboration with Le Spinee and designed by Gavin Connell.
Following on, we're thrilled to have Soho institution 10 Greek St cooking up a storm in honour of our Braybrooke collab cold IPA launch down the Wood St Depot on July 8th. That's proceeded by our mega Manager Mentions, of which Lost & Grounded, Bloody Ben's and Pentire star (tastings tonight in E5, SW11 and NW5!), plus Drop Project, Sureshot and more.
Before we hit our stride though, a reminder we've got two equally exciting Tap Takeovers and meet the teams TONIGHT with the one and only Verdant at Wood St pouring 6 lines of frothy firepower, with rising stars Two Flints hitting up our Finsbury Park taproom haven. After all this, we might need to lay down...
B R E W E R Y
O F T H E
W E E K
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It's been far too long since showcasing the New Forest dons, but rest assured we've not forgotten about our pals, Vibrant Forest. Having worked with them since the early days of CC, and journeying to their idyllic homeland for the perennial perfection of collab Misty Woods since 2019, it's been a joy to see them continually excel and garner more recognition.
With an array of hop-forward hits, crispy-clean Lagers, and the odd stunning Sour, they pack passion and sheer flavour into every last drop of their beer. As such we're thrilled to celebrate them this week and welcome in some fresh favourites and returning classics. Now, let's dig in...
It just wouldn't be a haul from Vibrant without their perfect Pale, Pupa. Straddling East and West Coast styles, think Steady meets Pintle; here glowing citrus and ripe tropical flavour coalesce with a full, oat-laden finish and a touch of refreshing stone fruit bitterness. In a similar vein, Hazy Pale Leyana features a liberal use of Citra and (underrated) Summit hops, for pithy tangerine fun, and a whack of fruity esters.
Dialling things up a tad lockdown legend Summer Of Sundays finds its way back to the fridges. Azacca lends pungent mango notes, with Sabro providing a waft of Pina Colada fun, for a lush, saturated IPA affair. Not content to leave the hops at home for their Lagers, dry-hopped Helles Doubtful Sound features a bracing, refreshing blend of Nelson Sauvin, Huell Melon and Mandarina Bavaria hops. Expect wave after wave of clean, vinous, melon and soft herbal flavour.
Finally, Hey Saturday Sun sees them team up with the fine folk at New Bristol Brewery. This fruited sour has been loaded with strawberry puree and lemon juice, for a tantalisingly quenching effort. An all-day Summer supper indeed!
Of course, we also have plenty more recent Vibrant Forest specials dotted around the shops, like crisp, clove-y saison Farmhouse, zippy dry-hopped Sour Fluidity, or juicy Pale Inaudible.
As ever, you can grab double loyalty points in-store, and 10% off six or more online to help support and drink to these stalwarts of the scene. Cheers!
F R E S H
J U N E
J O Y
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We've got a triple threat of treats for you this time to supplement our banging BOTW, with Time & Tide taking centre stage. That means the last top-up of our tropical SIPA slammer Faraway Town, for a little while (😢) alongside favourites Fridge King and Urban Goose.
Meanwhile, IPA Angry White Pyjamas debuts with ripe, zesty, smoked orange flavour and a tinge of tropical fruit smoothie. We're also overjoyed to see the long-awaited comeback of Table Beer Kiss Me Quick. Inspired by the beach life in downtown Margate, this beer is a light, bright, piney-stone fruit delight. And, at 2.9% it's a pocket rocket for sure!
Talking of feats of flavour to volume brewing, we're delighted to have Pastore's core Session Sours Limone and Arancia Rossa back in fine fettle (but low quantities, be warned!). The former is all puckering lemon, while the latter is a similarly smashable, blood orange belter.
Rounding things off we also have a dash of some recent Baron delights. This lovely lot simply can't make enough beer at the moment to keep up with demand, and with festival commitments on the way we're not likely to get anything more from them for a little while now...
Anyway, enough pessimism, while they're here we're thrilled to have soft, fluffy, IPA slurper Tiptoes as well as the dank, grapefruit-filled nectar of Pale Roller Coaster plus the gooey pineapple perfection of Betty & Bean.
C L A P T O N C R A F T
T R A D I Z I O N E
A N T I C A
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That’s right, having worked with Venetian greats Le Spinee for two years, we're taking things to the next level with a Prosecco to call our own, Clapton Craft's Tradizione Antica.
Run by father Lino, and sons Ivano and Michele, this comes from a passionate, small family operation working Organically in the picturesque Veneto region of Italy, nestled between the idyllic, rolling hillsides, and rivers of Piave and Sile.
A lush and fertile region, the terroir is unique for its clay rich-soil with large deposits of mineral salts. Aiding in the cultivation of fruit to develop assertive bouquets the microclimate helps hone polished, well-balanced, but intense flavour ideal for sparkling wines.
Fermented slowly at a low temperature to preserve its freshness and vivacity, our Prosecco follows the same method Le Spinee have been following for decades (aka the Tradizione Antica). Light and fresh with a savoury touch, a second natural fermentation occurs in the bottle for 6 months without disgorgement, for enticing citrus-tinged brioche aromas.
A crisp and clean Prosecco representing insane value we're sure this is a cult favourite in the making. And, only Gavin Connell could realise our dream label, with a perfect blend of kitsch and classic. Pick up a bottle for the park or your next party at any of our shops now, or online!
B R E W S & B U N S
W I T H A
D R E A M T E A M
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Fancy a launch like no other? Well, we're inviting you to join us on Saturday 8th of July to celebrate our New Zealand Cold IPA in collaboration with Braybrooke and food by Soho institution, 10 Greek St. Serving from 2-8pm at Clapton Craft Wood St advance tickets are limited, with just a smidge available for walk-ins, so get in quick!
With their bustling neighbourhood joint as essential as ever, 10 Greek St have now nailed the festival scene, which has inspired this beer-pairing-bun dream. Your ticket guarantees a mouthwatering Harissa Short Rib Bun or Wood Fired Flat Field Mushroom burger, and either a pour of our dank, zesty NZ Cold IPA (more on that to come...) or a glass of juicy house wine. Hit the link below to find out more and secure your food.
M A N A G E R
P I C K S
T H I S W E E K
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JOEL - CLAPTON
🗺 LOST & GROUNDED 🗺
Hop-hand Fallacy - Pillowy soft, citrus-flecked continental Witbier.
Dog Day Afternoon - Pup-adorned Kolsch w/ subtle, clean pear notes.
Keller Pils - Top-tier UK Lager! Bright, wonderfully balanced & uber gluggable.
🗣 TASTING TODAY 5-7PM 🗣
GUY - ST JOHN'S HILL
🍸 BLOODY BENS 🍸
Signature Gin - Juniper-forward London Dry w/ honey & orange notes.
Pink Gin - Inspired, summer-leaning spirit w/ strawberry & cream overtones.
Coffee Liqueur - Boozy, milk choc flavour fun, ideal for an Espresso Martini.
🗣 TASTING TODAY 5-7PM 🗣
ILARIA - KENTISH TOWN
🌿 PENTIRE 🌿
Coastal Spritz - Blood orange, oak & rosemary Alcohol-Free aperitif.
Seaward - Verdant, zesty AF Botanical Spirit, made from native Cornish plants.
Adrift - Herbaceous, gluggable blend of fresh sage, citrus & rock samphire.
🗣 TASTING TODAY 5-7PM 🗣
ORLANDO - FINSBURY PARK
🪓 TWO FLINTS 🪓
Swoop - Hazy NZ IPA, think earthy white grape & a hint of zesty spice.
DDH Nelson Sauvin - All Nelson Sauvin IPA. Gooseberry goodness galore.
Big Frank - Bold DIPA w/ waves of pineapple juice & a savoury mango hit.
🎉 EVENT TODAY 5PM 🎉
SAM - WOOD ST
💚 VERDANT 💚
There Was No Why - Lauded DIPA w/ dank lychee & orange lushness.
Marylou - Peachy Pale w/ a tinge of signature apricot umami esters.
Lightbulb - Their original bright idea! A super crushable, citrus-lead XPA.
🎉 EVENT TODAY 5PM 🎉
TOM - BALHAM
💦 DROP PROJECT 💦
Beyond - Resinous DIPA w/ plenty of ripe stone fruit flavour to shout about.
Glare - Chewy, silky & tropical IPA that hides its booze all too well.
Incline w/ Sapaudia - Piney Simcoe IPA to transport you to the French alps.
LARA - FOREST HILL
🎯 SURESHOT 🎯
Tall Man's Wetsuit - DIPA version of their hit Pale, pink grapefruit perfection!
Silk Spring Cowboy - Zippy West Coast Pale w/ a moreish grapefruit bitterness.
My Favourite Colour is Gold - Another quenching, vivid, fruit-forward WC Pale.
MEL - WALTHAMSTOW
🏳️🌈 QUEER BREWING 🏳️🌈
Tiny Dots - Crisp, light, floral & sessionable Pilsner Lager.
Flowers - Vibrant, snappy Wheat Beer balancing herbal & citrus notes.
Pub Pride Pale - Hazy, prickly, slurpable Pale to honour the month.
Cheers for joining us on another mega boozy rundown - Take care, Team CC