Big Penny (previously Truman's)
Client Brewer
in Hackney Wick,
Greater London,
England 🏴
Associated Venue: Big Penny Social
Established in 1666
One of the greatest names in British brewing, Truman's has been a part of London life for almost 350 years. Closed in 1989 during dark days for the brewing industry, we have been working hard to bring Truman's back to its former glory. We craft an eclectic range of great beer in cask, keg and can at our new brewery in Hackney Wick. Everything we brew, we do with with skill, belief and passion.
The brewery in Hackney Wick was closed in June 2022 but the award-winning recipes are now brewed under contract for the three venues and online sales.
From Thursday 15 September, Truman’s Beer will be known as Big Penny, following the acquisition of the trademark by the management team at the Old Truman Brewery announced earlier this year.
Joe19612 (716) ticked JPA from Big Penny (previously Truman's) 5 months ago
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 7 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 7.5
5.2% On tap at Big Penny Brewery Blackhorse Road. Good solid American brown good brown malt good hops on the finish. Decent bitterness. Rich Tasty. Character good.
Appearance - 10 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 7 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 7
(tap 1 pint @ Big Penny Social (London)) Black. Persistent pale brown head. Strong molasses, roasty, dark malts, dark fruits. Medium body. Roasty finish. Good, unusual molasses aroma.
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 6 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 6.5
Bottle shared at the Columbus tasting 22/06/2023. Thanks to A clear dark chestnut brown coloured pour with no head. Aroma is aged aoy, musty apple, brown bread, stale, waxy. Flavour is composed of medium sweet, oily, sticky, white apple, waxy. brown sugars, cola. Palate is semi sweet, oily, no carbonation.
Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 6 | Flavor - 7 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 6.5
22nd June 2023
6th Floor bottleshare with the usual suspects. Thanks to LKS for this museum piece. Clear deep brown beer, no head. Smooth palate, a trace of carbonation. Aged caramel and cream malts. Little wood. Very ripe fruits, some sherry. Pretty drinkalble.
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 6 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 6.5
Bottle shared in Canary Wharf - picked up maybe from GBBF. Pours clear red-brown with a small, foamy head. Light sweet flavour, a little toffee, moderate oxidation. Light bodied, soft carbonation. Semi-sweet finish, more mild toffee. Not that bad in fact.
Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 6 | Flavor - 3 | Texture - 4 | Overall - 4
Bottled (from Systembolaget Umeå). Brownish amber colour, small off-white head. Aroma is creamy, some nutty, chocolaty and mild notes. Flavour is sour wood, cream, some chocolate, and nuts. A shame with the
eurosoba (18828) ticked Zephyr from Big Penny (previously Truman's) 3 years ago
19/08/2017. ALBANY, 240 Great Portland Street, LONDON, W1, England. As Truman's