Big Penny
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.
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.
6.6/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 7
Flavor 7
Texture 6
Overall 6.5
Tap@Flying Horse JDW, Gatwick South Terminal - golden pour with white head, Fruity and malty with some tropical citrus fruity notes, some sweet caramel malty backing, medium to thin body, sweet start with a hoppy bitter finish.
Tried
from Draft
on 06 Feb 2018
at 21:01
6.5/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 7
Flavor 7
Texture 6
Overall 6
Cask@Crosse Keys JDW, London - Golden yellow coloured pour with white head and lacing. Citrus fruity with some prominent lemon and orange notes, light zest, fruity and light hoppy finish.
Tried
from Cask
on 02 Feb 2018
at 11:21
6.6/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 6
Flavor 4
Texture 8
Overall 8.5
Cask in Waterend Barn in St Albans. Dark amber colour, small head, pretty lacing. Aroma is caramel, spices, straw. Light bitterness, light sweetness. Light body. Original, good.
Tried
from Cask
on 01 Feb 2018
at 20:28
6.4/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 5
Flavor 6
Texture 8
Overall 6.5
Cask @ Old Wellington, Manchester. Mahogany coloured with a creamy-smooth head. Has smooth darker-styled malts in abundance with some mild chocolate involved too.
Tried
from Cask
on 01 Feb 2018
at 12:28
6.1/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 6
Flavor 6
Texture 6
Overall 6.5
Cask at Green Dragon Croydon. It pours clear mahogany brown with a medium beige head. The aroma is earthy, woody, leather, hint of caramel, toasty and bit of coffee grounds. The taste is dry, toasty, wood, old leather sofa coffee grounds, earth, twist of citrus peel and some fruit cake. Finish is dry and woody. Light body and soft carbonation. Orange and coffee not quite as big of a part of this beer at expected. Fair enough.
Tried
from Cask
on 30 Jan 2018
at 17:13
7.4/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 7
Flavor 7
Texture 8
Overall 7.5
On cask at the Haymarket Bar. Appearance - dark brown to black with a chink of red. Nose - elusive. Some raisin maybe. Taste - prunes and cake. Burnt biscuit at the back. A light hit of booze sweetness. Palate - medium bodied with a creamy yet crunchy texture. Dry crunchy finish. Overall - very nice.
Tried
from Cask
on 22 Jan 2018
at 11:39
7.6/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 8
Flavor 7
Texture 8
Overall 7.5
Cask at the Haymarket. Pours clear dark brown with a thin beige head. Aromas of rum and raisin, dark malt and burnt toffee. Taste is light sweet, booze heat, rum, dried stone fruit. Warming finish, nice.
Tried
from Cask
on 22 Jan 2018
at 08:08
8.2/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 8
Flavor 8
Texture 10
Overall 8
From cask at Old Wellington, Manchester, with JFE and BG. Mahogany. Fine and persistent beige head and lacing. Excellent aroma and taste of dark malt, plums, prunes, noble hops and a hint of honey. Good! Smoth mouthfeel!
Tried
from Cask
on 20 Jan 2018
at 07:31
3/10
Tried
from Cask
on 16 Jan 2018
at 19:46
6.1/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 6
Flavor 6
Texture 6
Overall 6.5
Cask @ Wetherspoons - Victoria Station (JDW), Victoria SW1. Pours a golden color with a small white head. Has a fruity malty grassy hoppy aroma. Fruity malty grassy hoppy flavor. Has a fruity malty grassy hoppy finish.
Tried
from Cask
on 07 Jan 2018
at 06:55