Big Penny (previously Truman's)

Client Brewer in Hackney Wick, Greater London, England 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿
Associated Venue: Big Penny Social

Established in 1666

Contact
Black Eagle Brewery Ltd, Units 2-3 Stour Road, Hackney Wick, E3 2NT, England
Description
Established 1666 - Closed 1989 - Re-established 2010 - Re-named 2022

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.

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Tried on 26 Oct 2025 at 16:39


6.9
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.

Tried from Draft on 29 Sep 2024 at 12:29


7.2
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.

Tried from Draft on 29 May 2024 at 19:42


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Tried from Draft on 01 Dec 2023 at 14:02


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Tried from Draft on 01 Dec 2023 at 13:23


6.4
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.

Tried from Bottle on 22 Jun 2023 at 18:25


6.6
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.

Tried from Bottle on 22 Jun 2023 at 18:17


6.4
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.

Tried from Bottle on 22 Jun 2023 at 18:16


4.8
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

Tried from Bottle on 30 May 2023 at 06:30


19/08/2017. ALBANY, 240 Great Portland Street, LONDON, W1, England. As Truman's

Tried on 11 Feb 2023 at 10:57