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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...
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Marko (24112) reviewed
Citra Sour from Crate Brewery
8 years ago
7.3/10 — Appearance 8 Aroma 7 Flavor 7 Texture 8 Overall 7
Tap at Zmajevo. Quite distinct lactic aroma, a bit more on the "sour" than "tart" side than these usually are, some Citra's there as well. As expected, that is followed by a taste where lactic acid is dominant, with some fruity Citra notes and some earthiness. Very much a solid sour - even if, in my opinion, it was outshone by other sour beers of this class on the festival, which might have influenced my rating.
Tried from Draft on 07 Jul 2018 at 18:50
Hrabren (10117) reviewed
Citra Sour from Crate Brewery
8 years ago
7.6/10 — Appearance 8 Aroma 7 Flavor 8 Texture 8 Overall 7.5
On tap at Zmajevo, Zmajska pivovara, Jankomir, Zagreb. Shared with der Kaiser. Hazy straw, lasting creamy small white head. Acetic acid mixed with fruit. Citrus. Light glue. Moderate to high acidity. Sour. Very nicely blended with fruity and malty. Tart finish in the throat. Light body, moderate carbonation. Very lively.
Tried from Draft on 07 Jul 2018 at 18:44
Hrabren (10117) reviewed
Pale Ale from Crate Brewery
8 years ago
5.2/10 — Appearance 8 Aroma 5 Flavor 5 Texture 4 Overall 5
On tap at Zmajevo, Zmajska pivovara, Jankomir, Zagreb. Shared with Marko. Hazy golden, small lasting white to off-white head. Lightly hoppy, light citrus, butter. Also malts and herbs. Light flavours of malts and butter, hops a bit lost. Light body, watery texture, light to moderate carbonation, light finish.
Tried from Draft on 07 Jul 2018 at 17:55
Marko (24112) reviewed
Pale Ale from Crate Brewery
8 years ago
6.8/10 — Appearance 8 Aroma 7 Flavor 7 Texture 6 Overall 6
Tap at Zmajevo. Golden, white head. Herbal hoppy aroma, pleasant, pollen. Taste... Herbs, pollen, sweetish, mild bready touches, okay beer.
Tried from Draft on 07 Jul 2018 at 17:48
Marko (24112) reviewed
Session IPA from Crate Brewery
8 years ago
6.5/10 — Appearance 6 Aroma 6 Flavor 7 Texture 6 Overall 7
Tap at Zmajevo l. Clear orange-golden body, white head. Aroma... Mildly citric, vaguely sweetish. Taste... Extremely mild, herbal-citric, aromatic slightly, light, drinkable, but resoundingly meh...
Tried from Draft on 07 Jul 2018 at 17:13
Hrabren (10117) ticked
Session IPA from Crate Brewery
8 years ago
6/10
On tap at Zmajevo, Zmajska pivovara, Jankomir, Zagreb. Shared with Marta and Fiki. Hazy golden, medium white creamy head. Lightly to moderately hoppy, some spice, some fruit, butter. Diacetyl. Flavours are also buttery, very light hop flavour, herbal or spice. Light to moderate bitterness. Light body, moderate carbonation, light finish.
Tried from Draft on 07 Jul 2018 at 15:49
jtclockwork (20057) reviewed
Lemon Gose from Crate Brewery
8 years ago
7.1/10 — Appearance 8 Aroma 7 Flavor 7 Texture 6 Overall 7.5
Can thanks to Jacob - pours orange gold white head - nose and taste of lemon, sea salt, lactose sourness, citrus peel - medium body
Tried from Can on 27 Jun 2018 at 03:30
MusingAnorak (13342) ticked
Citra Sour from Crate Brewery
8 years ago
7/10
Tried from Draft on 09 Jun 2018 at 13:18
Scopey (25563) reviewed
Peppercorn Saison from Crate Brewery
8 years ago
6.2/10 — Appearance 6 Aroma 7 Flavor 6 Texture 6 Overall 6
Keg at Crate. It pours lightly hazy pink/blush with a small white head. The aroma is floral, fragrant, peppery spice, bit of red fruit, candy, cola cubes and hay. The taste is dry, crisp, peppery spice, floral, some warmth, tonic water with bitters and tannin with a drying finish. Light body and fine, prickly carbonation. Interesting, but lacking in a bit of punch and depth. Fair.
Tried from Can on 05 Jun 2018 at 16:50
Scopey (25563) reviewed
Citra Sour from Crate Brewery
8 years ago
7.8/10 — Appearance 8 Aroma 7 Flavor 8 Texture 8 Overall 8
Keg at Crate. It pours crazy cloudy yellow - gold with a medium white head. The aroma is fresh, juicy, five alive fruit juice, fruit punch, musty, funk, sweat and bread. The taste is crisp, dry, tart, sprizty, good mouth - pucker, lemon - lime, really nice lemon sherbet vibes, gooseberry, mango, sour apricot and old fashioned lemonade with a firmly dry finish. Light - medium body and fine, prickly carbonation. Rather delicious and flavoursome. Good chugging sour.
Tried on 05 Jun 2018 at 16:46