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Howling Hops Tank Bar (Brewery Tap)
| Beer (sort) | Average Score (sort) | No. Samples (sort) |
|---|---|---|
| Howling Hops (Brewed at Hackney Wick) - Buckle Down |  | 1 |
| Howling Hops (Brewed at Hackney Wick) - Curiosity Vendor | | 1 |
| Howling Hops (Brewed at Hackney Wick) - Cut It Out | | 2 |
| Howling Hops (Brewed at Hackney Wick) - Deep End | | 2 |
| Howling Hops (Brewed at Hackney Wick) - Desert Pary |  | 1 |
| Howling Hops (Brewed at Hackney Wick) - Flashpoint | | 2 |
| Howling Hops (Brewed at Hackney Wick) - Free Fall | | 1 |
| Howling Hops (Brewed at Hackney Wick) - Here I Am Baby | | 1 |
| Howling Hops (Brewed at Hackney Wick) - House IPA | | 4 |
| Howling Hops (Brewed at Hackney Wick) - Howling Pils |  | 1 |
| Howling Hops (Brewed at Hackney Wick) - Lend Me Your Ears | | 1 |
| Howling Hops (Brewed at Hackney Wick) - New Old London | | 2 |
| Howling Hops (Brewed at Hackney Wick) - Push Push | | 1 |
| Howling Hops (Brewed at Hackney Wick) - Roll On | | 2 |
| Howling Hops (Brewed at Hackney Wick) - Superlight | | 1 |
| Howling Hops (Brewed at Hackney Wick) - Toku | | 1 |
| Howling Hops (Brewed at Hackney Wick) - Wind & Sea Surf Club | | 1 |
Stephen Harris
Visits Details
10 Jul 2020 (Stephen Harris)
Back for more fresh beer and Colombian food.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Howling Hops (Brewed at Hackney Wick) - Buckle Down | 5.00 | | Fresh from the tank. Sherbety citrus and low bitterness. |
| Howling Hops (Brewed at Hackney Wick) - Free Fall | 7.30 | | Fresh from the tank. Strong and hoppy. |
| Howling Hops (Brewed at Hackney Wick) - Desert Pary | 4.80 | | Fresh from the tank. Apparently this beer should have been called 'Desert Party', but there was a typo in the graphics department. |
08 Jul 2020 (Stephen Harris)
It's really good to be back here, as much for the food as the beer. Tables have been spaced out a bit and you have to give a name and phone number on arrival, but it seems to be pretty much business as usual. Quiet when I arrive but busy by 6pm.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Howling Hops (Brewed at Hackney Wick) - Wind & Sea Surf Club | 4.50 | | Fresh from the tank. Clean, zesty, fruity. Quite dry. |
| Howling Hops (Brewed at Hackney Wick) - Curiosity Vendor | 6.00 | | Fresh from the tank. Soft but full-bodied. Citrusy. |
| Howling Hops (Brewed at Hackney Wick) - Lend Me Your Ears | 8.00 | | Fresh from the tank. Mental hop levels. |
13 Mar 2020 (Stephen Harris)
Friday evening, but not so crowded.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Howling Hops (Brewed at Hackney Wick) - House IPA | 6.90 | | Fresh from the tank. An old favourite to fall back on in troubled times. |
| Howling Hops (Brewed at Hackney Wick) - Push Push | 5.80 | | Fresh from the tank. More Howling Hops fruity/hoppy loveliness. |
11 Mar 2020 (Stephen Harris)
An afternoon visit primarily for food.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Howling Hops (Brewed at Hackney Wick) - House IPA | 6.90 | | Fresh from the tank. Now-classic, hoppy murk. |
| Howling Hops (Brewed at Hackney Wick) - Deep End | 7.40 | | Fresh from the tank. Lush. Strong and thick. |
| Howling Hops (Brewed at Hackney Wick) - Superlight | 3.00 | | Fresh from the tank. Revamped low-strength beer. |
26 Feb 2020 (Stephen Harris)
Here to eat.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Howling Hops (Brewed at Hackney Wick) - Deep End | 7.40 | | Fresh from the tank. Another superb beer in the NEIPA style. Nelson, Citra and Mosaic. Peaches and white grape. |
| Howling Hops (Brewed at Hackney Wick) - Cut It Out | 4.50 | | Fresh from the tank. Lemon pine and herbs. |
18 Feb 2020 (Stephen Harris)
Evening visit.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Howling Hops (Brewed at Hackney Wick) - Toku | 3.80 | | Fresh from the tank. I wasn't sure if I'd like this Apple and Ginger Sour, but actually it's great. |
| Howling Hops (Brewed at Hackney Wick) - Here I Am Baby | 5.20 | | Fresh from the tank. Hazy pale gold with fruity esters. |
| Howling Hops (Brewed at Hackney Wick) - Cut It Out | 4.50 | | Fresh from the tank. Herbal Motueka flavours. |
04 Feb 2020 (Stephen Harris)
Early evening. The usual staff are away for a staff party, whilst bar staff from the Cock Tavern have been drafted in for the night. This confuses me more than it should do.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Howling Hops (Brewed at Hackney Wick) - New Old London | 4.80 | | Fresh from the tank. My current joint favourite London-brewed Porter. |
| Howling Hops (Brewed at Hackney Wick) - Roll On | 7.00 | | Fresh from the tank. Thick and fruity. |
27 Jan 2020 (Stephen Harris)
Just a handful of late afternoon drinkers and it's a bit chilly in here.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Howling Hops (Brewed at Hackney Wick) - House IPA | 6.90 | | |
| Howling Hops (Brewed at Hackney Wick) - Roll On | 7.00 | | Fresh from the tank. A thick, oaty, fruity NEIPA with Australian hops. |
05 Jan 2020 (Stephen Harris)
Early evening visit.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Howling Hops (Brewed at Hackney Wick) - House IPA | 6.90 | | Fresh from the tank. I tend to overlook this beer when I am here. I shouldn't because it is great. |
| Howling Hops (Brewed at Hackney Wick) - Flashpoint | 6.20 | | Fresh from the tank. More bitter than is typical for a NEIPA. |
22 Dec 2019 (Stephen Harris)
A quiet Sunday evening session.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Howling Hops (Brewed at Hackney Wick) - New Old London | 4.80 | | Fresh from the tank and fast becoming a favourite. |
| Howling Hops (Brewed at Hackney Wick) - Flashpoint | 6.20 | | Fresh from the tank. Yet another new NEIPA. Cloudy gold. Hopped with Citra, Topaz and Enigma, and almost bitter. |
| Howling Hops (Brewed at Hackney Wick) - Howling Pils | 4.60 | | Fresh from the tank. Not so sweet as I remember it from the last brew. But still not my kind of beer. |
About the Howling Hops Tank Bar
Summary of Beer Scores
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The pub is found in Hackney, Greater London, E9 5EN.
The Howling Hops Brewery was established in July 2012 in the cellar of the Cock Tavern at Hackney Central. Very cramped conditions limited output and the varied range of beers could generally only be found in the pub. June 2015 saw the opening of a substantially larger brewery in Queens Yard, Hackney Wick and the associated, large Taproom. This occupies a former industrial premises, with the brewery itself at one end and a large space occupied by trestle tables at the other. Outside seating is also available and there is also a kitchen and a café-style counter. Uniquely in London at present, all the beers are poured directly from the conditioning tanks. Nearly as unusually, beers are only sold in two-third pint measures. The brewery stands almost next door to Crate Brewery.
We have visited this pub 75 times, seen 88 different beers and tried 86 of them.
Postcode: E9 5EN