Howling Hops

Microbrewery in Hackney, London, Greater London, England 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿
Associated with 2 Venues

Established in 2011

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Unit 9A Queen's Yard, White Post Lane, London, E9 5EN, England
Description
In 2011 we Howling Hops reopened the Cock tavern on Mare street as Hackney’s first brewpub. The brewery expanded a few times but still couldn’t really keep up with the demand. So in 2015 the brewery moved to the current address in the heart of Hackney Wick.

Howling Hops brew bold, modern, uncompromised, flavoursome, generously hopped beers. All our beers are unfiltered, unpasteurised and suitable for vegans. We still stick to our early philosophy of ‘make some interesting beer’, although not every one is different these days. We have a core of 4 beers that we brew regularly, a couple of beers we brew seasonally and every 3 or 4 weeks we brew a different single batch beer.

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6.8/10 Appearance 6 Aroma 7 Flavor 7 Texture 6 Overall 7
6th December 2012
At the Brewpub with ChrisO, Emma and Simon. Almost clear gold beer. Residual white head. Light dry palate with mild fine carbonation. Mild marmalade hops with a little fresh and bitter grapefruit. Dry finish. Bitter grapefruit aftertaste. Decent if a bit dry.
Tried on 28 Dec 2012 at 08:12

7.1/10 Appearance 8 Aroma 7 Flavor 7 Texture 6 Overall 7.5
18th December 2012
At the Brewpub. Almost opaque dark red - brown beer. Little pale tan head. Mild chocolatey roast malt. Palate is light and a little dry. Nice light touch with the dark malts. Tiny bit of roast and coffee. Very mild dark chocolate - not sweet. Mild fruits including candyish red berries. Gets a little sweeter before the semi dry finish. An interesting and light stout.
Tried from Can on 28 Dec 2012 at 06:30

7.6/10 Appearance 8 Aroma 8 Flavor 8 Texture 6 Overall 7.5
18th December 2012
At the Brewpub. Hazy gold beer, good bubbly white head. Palate is light and a little dry. Sweetish pine hops with lesser tangerine. Whispers of lemon and grass. Mildly resinous. Semi dry finish. Good stuff.
Tried on 28 Dec 2012 at 06:26

7.6/10 Appearance 8 Aroma 7 Flavor 8 Texture 8 Overall 7.5
18th December 2012
At the Brewpub. Light haze on this gold beer, little white head. Softish palate with mild carbonation. Good hops - grassy with bitterish orange pith. Pine and a trace of bitter mango. Dry finish with a satisfying bitter linger.
Tried on 28 Dec 2012 at 06:22

7.6/10 Appearance 8 Aroma 8 Flavor 8 Texture 6 Overall 7.5
6th December 2012
Pigs Ear. Clear dark brown beer, small off white head. Light, fresh and slightly dry palate. This is a hoppy mild! Mild sweet malts dominated by tangy orange marmalade, dried fruits and a little lemon. Well joined up and very drinkable.
Tried on 23 Dec 2012 at 08:31

7.4/10 Appearance 8 Aroma 7 Flavor 7 Texture 8 Overall 7.5
6th December 2012
At the Brewpub. 5.8%. Keg I think! Clear amber beer, small off white head. Nice hoppy nose. Light palate, a little dry. Mikd fine carbonation. Mildly sweet malt base. Tangerine hops with nice fruity marmalade. Trace of red berry fruits and a little pine. Semi dry finish. Fine beer!
Tried on 23 Dec 2012 at 08:26

7.1/10 Appearance 6 Aroma 7 Flavor 7 Texture 8 Overall 7.5
6th December 2012
Opaque black beer, few tan bubbles for a head. Palate is smooth and a little dry with mild fine carbonation. Smooth dark malt, traces of roast and earth. No cream though. Nice touch of blackberry fruits on the finish that livens the beer. Semi dry finish with subtle bubblegum ester and mild earthy aftertaste. Easy drinking.
Tried on 23 Dec 2012 at 06:42

7.6/10 Appearance 8 Aroma 8 Flavor 8 Texture 6 Overall 7.5
4th and 6th December 2012
At the Brewpub. Columbus, Citra and Centennial version. Clear gold beer, suddy white head. Light palate, a little dry and crispy. Nice juicy hops with a trace of skunk. Sweet and bitter citrus, lemon, grapefruit and marmalade. A little grass and pine. Semi dry finish.
Tried on 23 Dec 2012 at 06:30

7.2/10 Appearance 8 Aroma 7 Flavor 7 Texture 8 Overall 7
Gravity Dispense at Pig’s Ear BF, London - 05/12/12. Very dark murky mahogony brown with a thin tan head that reains well. Nose is dark malts, hops, light chocolate notes, touch of pine. Taste follows nose, good chocolate beat to this one, light roast malt, touch of coffee. Medium bodied, smooth on the palate, soft carbonation. A decent hoppy chocolate mash up!
Tried on 19 Dec 2012 at 14:01

6.8/10 Appearance 6 Aroma 7 Flavor 7 Texture 6 Overall 7
(Cask at Southampton Arms, Kentish Town, London, 21 Nov 2012) Cloudy golden colour with brief, foamy, white head. Fruity nose with citrus, peaches and fresh floral, grassy hops. Fruity, hoppy taste with notes of peaches, citrus, grapefruit and slightly resiny hops in the finish. Medium body, with a touch of sweetness. Refreshing, tasty and quite nice.
Tried from Cask on 16 Dec 2012 at 14:28