Big Penny
Client Brewer
in Tower Hamlets,
London,
Greater London,
England 🏴
Associated Venue: Big Penny Social
Established in 1666
Contact
Black Eagle Brewery Ltd, Units 2-3 Stour Road, London, 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.
5.6/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 6
Flavor 5
Texture 6
Overall 5.5
Fra cask på Pride of Spitalfields, London 15 Okt 17. Gyldenbrun. Filmskum med litt farge. Lett aprikosaroma. Smaken søt malt med hint av plommer. I søtligste laget.
Tried
from Cask
on 05 Nov 2017
at 03:17
6/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 6
Flavor 5
Texture 6
Overall 6
Fra cask på Maidenhead Inn, Basingstoke 14 Okt 17. Svart. Filmskum med litt farge. Aroma av røstet malt. Smaken lett syrlig frukt med innslag av røstet malt.
Tried
from Cask
on 04 Nov 2017
at 11:59
6/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 6
Flavor 6
Texture 6
Overall 6
Fra cask på Scottish Stores, London 13 Okt 17. Gyldenrød. Uklar. Filmskum. Lett ferskenaroma. Smaken rabarbra. Lett tørr ettersmak.
Tried
from Cask
on 04 Nov 2017
at 09:32
5.6/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 5
Flavor 5
Texture 6
Overall 6.5
Fra keg på Baxters Court, London 12 Okt 17. Gylden. Filmskum. Ferskenaroma. Smaken litt krydder. Plommer etter hvert. Tørr fruktig ettersmak.
Tried
on 04 Nov 2017
at 06:22
6.2/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 6
Flavor 6
Texture 6
Overall 6
Cask halfpint at The Masque Haun, Old Street, London.Golden colour. Grainy and malty aroma and flavour, some fruity hops, Not bad at all, easy drinking, but not really great either.
Tried
from Cask
on 28 Oct 2017
at 18:29
6.4/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 6
Flavor 6
Texture 8
Overall 6.5
Cask-conditioned, on gravity, at the Commercial Rooms, Bristol 13/10/2017. Dark brown in colour, with a slight, beige, head. Some leafy hops, plum fruit, chocolate and toastiness, before a moderately bitter finish. Fine.
Tried
from Cask
on 24 Oct 2017
at 14:00
8/10
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Appearance 10
Aroma 8
Flavor 8
Texture 8
Overall 7
Black beer with a thick beige head. Flavour is light, malty chocolate. Some vanilla and a touch of berry fruit in there. It's not the strongest tasting porter you'll have but it's creamy and hearty. Very nice.
Tried
on 22 Oct 2017
at 08:16
6/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 6
Flavor 6
Texture 6
Overall 6
Cask ½ pint at Flying Horse (JDW), Gatwick airport, on October 18, 2017.Malty, fruity taste. A tad roasted aftertaste. Medium mouthfeel, medium bitterness. Clear black color with brown in it, tan head. Roasted, ash scent.6/3/6/3/11=2.9
Tried
from Cask
on 22 Oct 2017
at 07:49
7/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 7
Flavor 7
Texture 6
Overall 8
Cask handpull at Liberty Bounds JDW London. Black beer lasting tan head. Blackcurrant blackberry fruity porter. Yes lots of dark fruits. Pretty good. Some underlying chocolate. Tasty beer. Blackcurrant.
Tried
from Cask
on 21 Oct 2017
at 06:07
7/10
Tried
on 20 Oct 2017
at 10:24