Crate Brewery
Brewpub
in
Hackney Wick,
Greater London,
England 🏴
Associated with 2 Venues
Established in 2012
Contact
White Buidling, 7 White Post Land, Unit 7, Queens Yard, Hackney Wick, E9 5EN, England
Description
CRATE was established in 2012 when the Olympics were in full swing just over the canal, and Hackney Wick was changing fast. CRATE thrives on creativity, free thinking, and working hard. The experimental brewhouse is where all the Limited Edition beers are created.
Latest news November 2020:
The situation is complex, but it seems that there were two separate companies, one for brewing and one for the bar business. Both hit financial trouble, and the brewing company went into administration. Truman's, needing a new site due to delays with their new brewery, are currently brewing in Crate's old brewing space. But the website is still online and Crate beers are still available...
Latest news November 2020:
The situation is complex, but it seems that there were two separate companies, one for brewing and one for the bar business. Both hit financial trouble, and the brewing company went into administration. Truman's, needing a new site due to delays with their new brewery, are currently brewing in Crate's old brewing space. But the website is still online and Crate beers are still available...
6.9/10
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Appearance 7
Aroma 7
Flavor 6.5
Texture 7
Overall 7
Clear golden pour with a lasting white head - malt/grain, lemon, herbs - decent lager.
Tried
at
Crate Brewery
on 28 Mar 2026
at 18:28
7/10
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Appearance 7
Aroma 7
Flavor 7
Texture 7
Overall 7
Hazy amber/orange pour with a fluffy white head. Citrus, grapefruit, pine, mango malt/bread, herbs - quite decent.
Tried
from Draft
at
Crate Brewery
on 28 Mar 2026
at 17:25
7/10
Roasty, some light malt and dark chocolate notes. Super smooth and silky. Nice.
Tried
on 28 Jun 2025
at 02:04
7/10
Juicy, some prominent mango notes.
Tried
from Draft
on 28 Jun 2025
at 01:46
7/10
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Appearance 7
Aroma 7
Flavor 7
Texture 7
Overall 7
Old rating from 25-06-15 - 330ml bottle brought from a deli in St Pancras station, poured at home in Jersey. Pours amber with a white foamy head. Aromas & tastes of citrus, grapefruit, pine, bread, grass & malt. Medium body. Dry medium bitter finish. Very enjoyable
Tried
from Bottle
on 08 Jun 2025
at 10:04
7/10
Tried
from Draft
on 03 May 2025
at 19:04
7/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 7
Flavor 7
Texture 8
Overall 7
330ml can. Orange-gold and hazy, thin white head. Aroma of light citrus and tropical fruits, pineapple, pine. Taste is citrus, light tropical, moderate bitterness, decent body and soft carbonation. Good pale ale.
Tried
from Can
on 11 Jan 2025
at 02:01
7/10
Tried
from Draft
on 04 Oct 2024
at 20:38
7/10
Tried
from Draft
on 20 Apr 2024
at 20:14
6.4/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 6
Flavor 7
Texture 6
Overall 6.5
Cask. Amber colour with an off-white head. Aroma is sweet malts, caramel, some fruity, biscuity and mild citrusy tones. Flavour is citrus, some toffee, caramel, biscuits an mild toasted tones.
Tried
from Cask
on 25 Feb 2024
at 11:01