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.
6.4/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 6
Flavor 6
Texture 6
Overall 7.5
Cask @ Penderel’s Oak, JDW, Holborn WC1. Pours a clear pale golden color with a small white head. Has a fruity citrus hoppy aroma. Fruity malty citrus hoppy weak grassy flavor. Has a fruity malty citrus hoppy finish.
Tried
from Cask
on 21 Apr 2014
at 05:05
7/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 7
Flavor 7
Texture 6
Overall 7
16th April 2014
Cock Tavern. Cask. Hazy gold beer,.small white head. Smooth palate with mild fine carbonation. Light yellow grapefruit with a touch of lemon. Little bitter floralness with a light malt sweetness counterpoint. Smooth finish. Another solid and enjoyable Trumans outing.
Cock Tavern. Cask. Hazy gold beer,.small white head. Smooth palate with mild fine carbonation. Light yellow grapefruit with a touch of lemon. Little bitter floralness with a light malt sweetness counterpoint. Smooth finish. Another solid and enjoyable Trumans outing.
Tried
from Cask
on 16 Apr 2014
at 12:09
6/10
Tried
on 16 Apr 2014
at 06:07
8/10
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Appearance 10
Aroma 7
Flavor 7
Texture 10
Overall 8
Eksklusiv flaske med voksforsegling og håndknyttet etikett. Takk til Odd Gunnar, og generøst delt med oss heldige på Sigmunds hytte april-14: upåklagelig utseende med høflig skum. Ideel serveringstemperatur gjør denne so smooth. Deilig fylde og myk munnfølelse. En elegant engelsk gentleman.
Tried
on 12 Apr 2014
at 13:32
8/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 7
Flavor 8
Texture 10
Overall 8
Shared 750 ml waxed bottle at local tasting. Black colour, low tan head. Dryish aroma of roasted malts, coffee and woodwork, a hint of cigar tobacco.
Surprisingly smooth flavour and mouthfeel, very pleasant to drink. Mild roasty notes, mild coffee and liquorice, hints of dark chocolate.
Surprisingly smooth flavour and mouthfeel, very pleasant to drink. Mild roasty notes, mild coffee and liquorice, hints of dark chocolate.
Tried
from Bottle
on 12 Apr 2014
at 13:30
7.1/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 8
Flavor 7
Texture 8
Overall 6.5
Ebony, beige head. Aroma of coffee, dark chocolate and fine cigars. Well-balanced and complex taste. Liquorice.
Tried
on 12 Apr 2014
at 13:30
7.1/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 6
Flavor 8
Texture 8
Overall 6.5
Cask at the Chequers,Oxford, Saturday 12th April 2014 We had this shortly after meeting Sir Roger Bannister at Blackwells. Mid amber with white rim. A touch of butter (just slight) is the only negative to what is in fact a damn decent beer. Furry bitterness and a jolly good citrussy tang. Dry, really quite dry. Like it. A6 A4 T8 P4 Ov13 3.5
Tried
from Cask
on 12 Apr 2014
at 11:51
6.4/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 6
Flavor 6
Texture 8
Overall 6.5
Cask at the Falcon, CLJ, 11/04/14. Clear golden amber with a moderate off white swirl atop the glass that spreads to edgework. Nose is bitter orange, light spice, bread dough, red grapefruit, bitter hops. Taste comprises orange rind, light spice, dried aricot, earthy hop presence, bready tones. Medium bodied, fine carbonation, semi drying close with a dark citric ring. So so, drinkable stuff but low down the pecking order for this style.
Tried
from Cask
on 12 Apr 2014
at 07:30
6.6/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 6
Flavor 6
Texture 8
Overall 6.5
Small coarse offwhite head. Clear brown body. Spicy cinnamon bun aroma. Strong and surprising. Sweet-dryish grape and ginger taste with fruity notes. Mid-bodied. Mild, soft, flat mouthfeel. Dryish gingery grape aftertaste with spicy fruity notes. An unusual beer, but drinkable, balanced, and harmonic. (0.237l cask at Truscott Arms, London.)
Tried
from Cask
on 11 Apr 2014
at 11:52
6.8/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 6
Flavor 7
Texture 8
Overall 7
As who is tom Ditto... 5abv...Cask at the haymarket bar... Copper.. Small white head... Soft zezty floral fruit nose... Dry fruits.. Soft orange.. Juicy fruits floral hop.. Nice easy
Tried
from Cask
on 09 Apr 2014
at 04:46