When we first started home brewing in London we were using some hops grown in our back garden. The hops recently started poking their shoots through the grass again so we dug a few up and have planted them outside the brewery along with some hops given to us by @HackneyHopGrow. Fingers crossed for a fine summer and come September you might just see a green-hopped beer with the most locally sourced hops possible!
read moreIt’s been a busy few months for us and to kick off the new year we’ve been invited down to the Royal Standard in Blackheath for a meet the brewer session. Pete will be there from around 6:30pm on Wednesday 23rd Jan for a short talk on the brewing process and the beers we make – also available at the bar! He’ll be around for a while to answer questions about the brewery or just for a chat about beer. The Royal Standard 44 VanbrughPark, Blackheath, London, SE3...
read moreThis Friday night, 9th November, Dalston Emporium will be hosting an evening of Hackney Brewery beer and Franchini and Figli food. It all kicks off at 7pm and will carry on until late. We’ll have our beer on tap alongside delicious Franchini and Figli smoked beef sandwiches (vege option available) as seen in good local markets and now available via hubbub.co.uk The chef and brewer will both be about all night and are very happy to chat about the food and drink on offer. Pop in and get fed on Friday night – you might not want to...
read moreOn Saturday 20th October we will be heading south of the river to The Nightingale in Balham for our next ‘Meet the Brewer’ event. Come and join us for a few drinks and a chat about beer and the brewing process. The event will start around 5pm – spread the word and see you there! 97 Nightingale Lane, Balham, London. SW12...
read moreThere is another chance to join us for a Meet the Brewer event this Thursday, the 11th October, at The Maynard Arms in Crouch End. Both Jon and I will be there to talk about our ales and answer any questions you have about beer and the brewing process. The event should be starting around 6.30pm, Hopefully we will see some of you there! 70 Park Road, London N8...
read moreJoin us this Wednesday, the 3rd October, at the Clapton Hart for our next ‘Meet the Brewer’ event. Our Best Bitter, Golden Ale, American Pale Ale and Liberty Ale will all be available on tap and Jon and I will also be there to talk about our ales and answer any questions you have about beer and the brewing process. The event should be starting around 7pm, see you there for the sampling! 231 Lower Clapton Rd, E5...
read moreThe new edition of the Good Beer Guide is out today. We are on page 756. “You are never far from a great pint with the good beer guide to hand. Now in its 40th Edition, the fully revised and updated guide recommends pubs in England, Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland and offshore islands that serve the best real ale. From country inns through urban style bars and backstreet boozers – if you love pubs, don’t leave home without the good beer guide.” Order today from...
read moreThis week our beers will be flowing from the following pumps: The Clapton Hart – Golden Ale Web: http://www.claptonhart.com/ Twitter: @claptonhart The Camel – American Pale Ale Web: http://www.thecamele2.co.uk/ Twitter: @thecamelpub The Eagle – Liberty Ale Twitter: @eeeaglelondon Howl At The Moon – Best Bitter / American Pale Ale / Golden Ale Website: http://www.hoxtonhowl.com/index.php Twitter: @HoxtonHowl The Fox – Best Bitter / American Pale Ale / Golden Ale Twitter: @TheFoxE8 The Sebright Arms –...
read moreWe are going to be giving a talk at Mason & Taylor as well as a taking over all the taps. The night starts at 19:00 on Wednesday the 5th September. An opportunity to meet the Brewers from East London’s newest brewery, Hackney Brewery, and to sample their range of great cask and bottled beers. You can sample their beers including their Best Bitter 4.4%, Golden Ale 4%, American Pale Ale 4.5% as well as a limited edition small batch new release ‘Irish Red’. More information about the event can be found...
read moreThanks to the lovely people at JWT who have created some great beer mat games for us. There is a illustrated write up on...
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