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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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Brugmansia (22514) ticked
Truman's Roller IPA from Big Penny
4 years ago
6/10
Tried on 07 Aug 2022 at 11:10
fonefan (86114) ticked
Truman's Roller IPA from Big Penny
4 years ago
7/10
Tried on 07 Aug 2022 at 11:04
Olut (22669) reviewed
Truman's Treason from Big Penny
4 years ago
5.2/10 — Appearance 6 Aroma 5 Flavor 5 Texture 6 Overall 5
Cask @ Victoria Inn, Peckham Rye. Very dark amber with next to no head. It is mildly sticky-sweet through some light chewy caramels.
Tried from Cask on 15 May 2022 at 02:50
Grumbo (25958) reviewed
Big Penny Session IPA from Big Penny
4 years ago
6/10 — Appearance 6 Aroma 7 Flavor 6 Texture 4 Overall 6
18/2/2022. Draught sample courtesy of SHIG, cheers. Pours clear pale gold with a large frothy white head. Aroma is hoppy, citrus, leafy, grass, touch of herb. Moderate sweetness, medium bitterness/tartness. Moderate body, slightly watery, quite fizzy. Bitter finish. Okay.
Tried on 28 Feb 2022 at 19:48
Grumbo (25958) reviewed
Truman's Social Porter from Big Penny
4 years ago
6.2/10 — Appearance 8 Aroma 6 Flavor 6 Texture 6 Overall 6
18/2/2022. Draught sample courtesy of SHIG, cheers. Pours almost black with a small frothy beige head. Aroma of roasted malt, dark chocolate, herbs, green tea. Moderate sweetness, medium plus bitterness, touch of tart. Moderate body, slightly oily, average carbonation. Bitter finish. Not really a fan of this.
Tried on 28 Feb 2022 at 19:48
SHIG (14422) reviewed
Big Penny Session IPA from Big Penny
4 years ago
6.5/10 — Appearance 6 Aroma 7 Flavor 7 Texture 4 Overall 7
Draft: Poured a hazy orange with a white head. Aroma is fruity juicy, hops, citrus. Taste is light juicy hops, citrus, fruity, tingly finish.
Tried from Draft on 17 Jan 2022 at 14:17
madmitch76 (41486) reviewed
Truman's Roll Out the Barrel from Big Penny
4 years ago
6.5/10 — Appearance 8 Aroma 6 Flavor 7 Texture 6 Overall 6
13th December 2018
Cask at the Cock Tavern. Almost clear gold beer, small white head. Light sweet malts. Sweet candy fruits. Sweet bubblegum. Light finish. Warm? What is this supposed to be? Entertaining whatever it is.
Tried from Cask on 16 Jan 2022 at 11:29
SHIG (14422) reviewed
Truman's Social Porter from Big Penny
4 years ago
6.6/10 — Appearance 8 Aroma 7 Flavor 6 Texture 6 Overall 6.5
Draft: Poured a deep black with a light brown creamy head. Aroma is rich roasted malts, dark chocolate, light fruit. Taste is bitter hops, bit herbal, roasted malts, chocolate.
Tried from Draft on 15 Jan 2022 at 12:55
RuneBlix (27009) reviewed
Truman's Social Porter from Big Penny
4 years ago
6/10 — Appearance 8 Aroma 5 Flavor 6 Texture 6 Overall 6
Half-pint, on keg at Truman's Social Club. Shared with Finn. A low beige head over a near-black body, rings of lace down the glass. Slightly spiced dark malty nose. The taste has got sooth, chocolate and bread. Lightly roasted malty end, with just a little spicy note to it. Easy going porter. (Blackhorse Beer Mile, London 21.11.2021).
Tried on 19 Dec 2021 at 19:43
RuneBlix (27009) reviewed
Truman's Pale from Big Penny
4 years ago
5.8/10 — Appearance 8 Aroma 5 Flavor 5 Texture 6 Overall 6
Half-pint, on keg at Truman's Social Club. Shared with Finn. Fair lacing from a slowly diminishing white head, misty golden body. Moderate aromas of grassy hops with a peachy scent. Quite similar taste of grassy hops, and peaches, pale malts beneath. Mid-dry, distant bitter endnotes. Straightforward. (Blackhorse Beer Mile, London 21.11.2021).
Tried on 19 Dec 2021 at 19:37