About
The company was founded by Alastair Hook in 1999. He started the brewery in a small lock-up on an industrial estate, before moving to the Greenwich Brewery, and then to a site on nearby Blackwall Lane in 2010. It was purchased by SABMiller in May 2015. As part of the agreements made with regulators before Anheuser-Busch InBev was allowed to acquire SABMiller in 2016, Meantime was sold to Asahi Breweries of Japan in October 2016. Brewing moved to Fuller's in May 2024.
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RuneBlix (27009) reviewed
London Porter from Meantime
19 years ago
6.6/10 — Appearance 8 Aroma 6 Flavor 6 Texture 6 Overall 7.5
750ml in a compact bottle bought at The St Albans Beer Festival in 2005 (bb. May ’08). Rocky, dense brownish head over a dark brown body. Dark malty aroma. Flavour is a blend of coffee, dark fruits and burnt malt. Delicate roasted bitter finish. Moderate palate and easy drinkability (sampled at a drinking party at CatweazleTroms 18.11.2006).
Tried from Bottle on 19 Nov 2006 at 13:40
Finn (18625) reviewed
London Porter from Meantime
19 years ago
6.1/10 — Appearance 8 Aroma 4 Flavor 7 Texture 6 Overall 6.5
Bottle 0,75l. Dark brown coloured. A large tanned head. Sweet spicy aroma. Roasted flavour. Hints of coffee. A bit unvaried aftertaste. A roasted finish.
Tried from Bottle on 19 Nov 2006 at 12:59
Silphium (4337) reviewed
London Porter from Meantime
19 years ago
7/10 — Appearance 8 Aroma 7 Flavor 7 Texture 6 Overall 7
Deep brown body, medium creamy buff head. Notes of roasted malt, chocolate, coffee and even a touch of smoke characterize the aroma, with tangy notes. Rich chocolatey body, toasty and bready, with a classic chalky, dusty mouthfeel and light woody tones. Fairly light but rich and well-made.
Tried on 18 Nov 2006 at 00:09
RuneBlix (27009) reviewed
Coffee Porter from Meantime
19 years ago
6.4/10 — Appearance 6 Aroma 6 Flavor 6 Texture 6 Overall 7.5
330 bottle purchased when leaving the St Albans BF ’06 and enjoyed at home on a Saturday evening after dinner. Very nice bottle design! Pours a rocky brownish foam over a black red-tinged body. The foam vanished to almost nothing after a while. Well rounded aroma of dark chocolate with a noticeable touch of licorice. Taste of roasted coffee beans supported by a few notes of peppermint and a discreet yeasty bitterness in the ending. Crispy and a bit thin mouthful (11.11.2006).
Tried from Bottle on 12 Nov 2006 at 03:14
Svesse (16320) reviewed
Wheat Grand Cru from Meantime
19 years ago
6.4/10 — Appearance 6 Aroma 6 Flavor 7 Texture 6 Overall 6.5
(Bottle) Golden yellow colour, leaning in the pale amber direction. Frothy, brief, white head. Fruity nose with banana, citrus and a hint of yeast. Fruity taste with banana, citrus, Seville orange, green apples, pineapple and spices (clove). Full, clean taste. A well made hefeweizen, with a character of its own, slightly different from its Bavarian cousins.
Tried from Bottle on 10 Nov 2006 at 15:51
RuneBlix (27009) reviewed
Wheat Grand Cru from Meantime
19 years ago
4.5/10 — Appearance 6 Aroma 4 Flavor 4 Texture 6 Overall 4
330ml bottle (bb.17.06.07) bought at The St Albans Beer Festival ’06. Xtra score for the attractive bottle design, but not for the hazy orange body with its noisy, fast fading white foam. After the foam has vanished completely the content does not look particular pleasant in the glass. Spicy, yeasty and fruity aroma. Lemon and citric flavour with wheat under the surface. Dry yeasty ending with a touch of ripe banana. Medium carbonated. Not as sweet as many of the German Hefeweizen, but does on the other side taste a bit untunable - a beer without identity, I would say (03.11.2006).
Tried from Bottle on 04 Nov 2006 at 02:56
Finn (18625) reviewed
Union Lager from Meantime
19 years ago
5.4/10 — Appearance 6 Aroma 5 Flavor 5 Texture 6 Overall 5.5
Draught at The Beer Wharf London SE1 16 Sep 06. Served as Meantime Union. Brown colured. A tiny head. Hoppy aroma. Some caramellish flavour with malty hints. OK to food.
Tried on 27 Oct 2006 at 10:26
RuneBlix (27009) reviewed
Union Lager from Meantime
19 years ago
5.4/10 — Appearance 6 Aroma 5 Flavor 5 Texture 6 Overall 5.5
Draught. Half pint served as Meantime Union at The Beer Wharf in London. Very nice dark brown in colour. Almost missing head. Roasted malty to the nose. Caramel maltiness in flavour gets support from a dash of dark fruits. Moderate to high carbonation level. Quite flavoursome dark lager (16.09.2006).
Tried on 24 Oct 2006 at 14:15
gnoff (11189) reviewed
Raspberry Grand Cru from Meantime
19 years ago
6/10 — Appearance 8 Aroma 6 Flavor 6 Texture 4 Overall 6
(330 ml bottle at Glenfiddich Warehouse 68, Stockholm) Dark copper color, fluffy tan head. Very fruity sweet berry scent, raspberry of course. Some strong ale smell as well. Very spritzy and a bit acid mouthfeel. High CO2, too high, sweet berry and acid taste. Rather neutral aftertaste, perhaps a bit sour.
Tried from Bottle on 17 Oct 2006 at 16:17
RuneBlix (27009) reviewed
Kolner / Sainsburys Cologne Style Lager from Meantime
20 years ago
4.1/10 — Appearance 4 Aroma 3 Flavor 4 Texture 6 Overall 4.5
Half pint draught at the Beer Wharf, London Bridge. Pale yellow. No head. Pils malt aroma. Malty and grassy in a rather poor flavour. Not too sweet. Medium palate. Easy to drink (16.09.2006).
Tried on 11 Oct 2006 at 13:54