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Plough at Swan Wharf (formerly Cygnet) (Brewery Tap)

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Beer (sort)Average Score (sort)No. Samples (sort)
Big Penny (formerly Truman's) as of late 2022 contract brewed - Tom Ditto IPAExceptional2
Lacons - Pale AleExcellent1
Big Penny (formerly Truman's) as of late 2022 contract brewed - BudburstExcellent1
Big Penny (formerly Truman's) as of late 2022 contract brewed - ZephyrExcellent1
One Mile End Brew Co. (formerly Mulligans at the White Hart and then WH Brew Pub) - Salvation! Pale AleExcellent1
Big Penny (formerly Truman's) as of late 2022 contract brewed - Tail FeatherExcellent3
Hackney - Red AleGood1
Big Penny (formerly Truman's) as of late 2022 contract brewed - Ben Truman 1883 Export Pale AleGood1
Big Penny (formerly Truman's) as of late 2022 contract brewed - RunnerGood1
Big Penny (formerly Truman's) as of late 2022 contract brewed - LazarusGood1
Big Penny (formerly Truman's) as of late 2022 contract brewed - SwiftAcceptable2
Redemption - TrinityNot Tried0
Hackney - New Zealand Pale AleNot Tried0
Signature Brew - Red WedgeNot Tried0
East London (ELB) - CowcatcherNot Tried0
Hammerton - N1Not Tried0
Big Penny (formerly Truman's) as of late 2022 contract brewed - London KeeperNot Tried0
Picture 1. Plough at Swan Wharf (formerly Cygnet), Hackney, Greater London
Picture 2. Plough at Swan Wharf (formerly Cygnet), Hackney, Greater London
Picture 3. Plough at Swan Wharf (formerly Cygnet), Hackney, Greater London

Visits Details

12 May 2016 (ChrisE)
A hot sunny afternoon and most people were outside. I decided to stay inside although it was far too noisy for my liking.
BeerABVScoreNotes
Big Penny (formerly Truman's) as of late 2022 contract brewed - Swift3.90AcceptableSlightly hazy golden ale.
16 Apr 2016 (Stephen Harris)
Early evening. Too chilly to sit outside and very loud inside, so just a brief visit.
BeerABVScoreNotes
Hackney - Red Ale4.10GoodCopper/red in colour. Some good hops in here, but overall a bit too sweet for me.
Big Penny (formerly Truman's) as of late 2022 contract brewed - Runner4.00Not Tried
11 Sep 2015 (Stephen Harris)
Early evening. Busy out in the yard, with preparations being made for live music later.
BeerABVScoreNotes
One Mile End Brew Co. (formerly Mulligans at the White Hart and then WH Brew Pub) - Salvation! Pale Ale4.40ExcellentGolden, lemony and very sharp.
Big Penny (formerly Truman's) as of late 2022 contract brewed - Swift3.90Not Tried
21 Jun 2015 (Stephen Harris)
Early evening, on return from Suffolk, soaking up a few rays of sunshine in the outside area.
BeerABVScoreNotes
Big Penny (formerly Truman's) as of late 2022 contract brewed - Zephyr4.40ExcellentTruman’s hoppiest beer, on sparkling form here as befits a brewery tap.
Hackney - New Zealand Pale Ale4.50Not Tried
Big Penny (formerly Truman's) as of late 2022 contract brewed - Lazarus4.20Not Tried
05 Apr 2015 (Stephen Harris)
Late-afternoon and not so busy here. Just about warm enough to sit outside and view the canal.
BeerABVScoreNotes
Big Penny (formerly Truman's) as of late 2022 contract brewed - Budburst4.20ExcellentTasty, fresh, golden and well-hopped.
Big Penny (formerly Truman's) as of late 2022 contract brewed - Runner4.00Not Tried
14 Sep 2014 (Stephen Harris)
There has been a big party here today to celebrate Truman’s Brewery’s first birthday. By the time I arrive in the mid-evening, it’s still busy but I have missed the brewery tours, the live music, most of the beer, the birthday cake, the beer and food matching etc.. etc..
BeerABVScoreNotes
Big Penny (formerly Truman's) as of late 2022 contract brewed - Ben Truman 1883 Export Pale Ale6.00GoodA robust Pale Ale based upon an original recipe. Strong and slightly sweet. Mostly to be available in bottle I think, rather than cask as here.
Big Penny (formerly Truman's) as of late 2022 contract brewed - Runner4.00Not Tried
Big Penny (formerly Truman's) as of late 2022 contract brewed - Swift3.90Not Tried
Big Penny (formerly Truman's) as of late 2022 contract brewed - London Keeper8.00Not Tried
09 Aug 2014 (Stephen Harris)
Lunchtime visit in glorious weather. The wide-ranging London Beer City event starts today, and this pub’s contribution is a small beer festival with a stillage set up for six additional beers.
BeerABVScoreNotes
Big Penny (formerly Truman's) as of late 2022 contract brewed - Tail Feather3.50ExcellentPale and sharp.
Lacons - Pale Ale3.90ExcellentA nice, crisp, amber pint with soft, fruity flavours.
Redemption - Trinity3.00Not Tried
Hackney - New Zealand Pale Ale4.50Not Tried
Big Penny (formerly Truman's) as of late 2022 contract brewed - Runner4.00Not Tried
Big Penny (formerly Truman's) as of late 2022 contract brewed - Swift3.90Not Tried
Big Penny (formerly Truman's) as of late 2022 contract brewed - Tom Ditto IPA5.00Not Tried
Big Penny (formerly Truman's) as of late 2022 contract brewed - Lazarus4.20Not Tried
Signature Brew - Red Wedge4.70Not Tried
East London (ELB) - Cowcatcher4.80Not Tried
Hammerton - N14.10Not Tried
13 Jul 2014 (Stephen Harris)
Late sunshine in the yard and then watching the first half of the World Cup final in the bar (before dashing home for the second half). My Argentina hat stayed in my bag in deference to the group of German ladies on the next table.
BeerABVScoreNotes
Big Penny (formerly Truman's) as of late 2022 contract brewed - Tail Feather3.50ExcellentA really good, tasty, refreshing, hoppy, summer, golden beer.
Big Penny (formerly Truman's) as of late 2022 contract brewed - Runner4.00Not Tried
Big Penny (formerly Truman's) as of late 2022 contract brewed - Swift3.90Not Tried
Big Penny (formerly Truman's) as of late 2022 contract brewed - Lazarus4.20Not Tried
03 Jul 2014 (Ian)
By the Lea and one of the locks. The view of the river is lovely. Docks warehouse feel to the bar. On a sunny summers day it was delightful. I really liked it
BeerABVScoreNotes
Big Penny (formerly Truman's) as of late 2022 contract brewed - Tom Ditto IPA5.00ExcellentExcellent American pale ale
Big Penny (formerly Truman's) as of late 2022 contract brewed - Tail Feather3.50ExcellentMade with Lemon Drop hops. Excellent characterful golden ale
Big Penny (formerly Truman's) as of late 2022 contract brewed - Runner4.00GoodGood boring brown best bitter
Big Penny (formerly Truman's) as of late 2022 contract brewed - Lazarus4.20GoodDecent golden ale
Big Penny (formerly Truman's) as of late 2022 contract brewed - Swift3.90AcceptableRun of the mill golden ale
29 Jun 2014 (Stephen Harris)
By late afternoon the weather has deteriorated badly and there are not many people here. A band is playing inside, to a select audience.
BeerABVScoreNotes
Big Penny (formerly Truman's) as of late 2022 contract brewed - Tom Ditto IPA5.00ExceptionalChrisE did not mince his words about this one, so nor will I. Superb.
Big Penny (formerly Truman's) as of late 2022 contract brewed - Runner4.00Not Tried
Big Penny (formerly Truman's) as of late 2022 contract brewed - Swift3.90Not Tried
Big Penny (formerly Truman's) as of late 2022 contract brewed - Lazarus4.20Not Tried

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About the Plough at Swan Wharf (formerly Cygnet)

The pub sign. Plough at Swan Wharf (formerly Cygnet), Hackney, Greater London

Summary of Beer Scores

 Total
Exceptional2
Excellent13
Good7
Acceptable2
Poor-

Website.

The pub is found in Hackney, Greater London, E3 2NQ.

Opened in May 2014 as a brewery tap for the nearby Truman’s Brewery and named the Cygnet. This modern-style bar is situated in a former industrial premises at Swan Wharf, next to Old Ford Lock on the Lee Navigation, opposite the former Channel 4 Big Breakfast studio and very close to the Olympic Stadium. It features a large, canal-side terrace and an open kitchen within the pub. Long opening hours; breakfast until late. The pub closed for 'winter hibernation' in October 2014, re-opening in March 2015 as the Plough (and run by the same people as the Plough in Homerton). Still operates as the Truman's tap.

We have visited this pub 14 times, seen 19 different beers and tried 14 of them.

Map location

Postcode: E3 2NQ