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The Cock Tavern (Free House)
| Beer (sort) | Average Score (sort) | No. Samples (sort) |
|---|---|---|
| Salt - Velveteen |  | 1 |
| Hammerton - Penton (or Pentonville Oyster Stout) | | 1 |
| Howling Hops (Brewed at Hackney Wick) - New Old London | | 2 |
| Ashover - Victorian Ruby Mild | | 1 |
| Howling Hops (Brewed at Hackney Wick) - Pale XX | | 1 |
| Boxcar - Dark Mild | | 1 |
| Howling Hops (Brewed at Hackney Wick) - Stop the Train | | 1 |
| Signature Brew - Roadie - All-Night IPA | | 1 |
| Mallinsons - New World Pale |  | 1 |
| Electric Bear - Whirly Bird | | 1 |
| Blackjack - Stout | | 1 |
| Cromarty - Rogue Wave | | 1 |
| Howling Hops (Former brewery at Cock Tavern) - Gotland Dricke |  | 1 |
| Saltaire - Cascade Pale Ale | | 1 |
| Northern Monk - Eternal Session IPA | Not Tried | 0 |
| Tring - Colley's Dog | Not Tried | 0 |
| Track - Made in the Shade | Not Tried | 0 |
| Electric Bear - Werrrd! | Not Tried | 0 |
| Northern Monk - Striding Edge | Not Tried | 0 |
| Wiper and True - Milkshake Stout | Not Tried | 0 |
| Five Points - Railway Porter | Not Tried | 0 |
| Track - Sonoma | Not Tried | 0 |
| Five Points - Best Goldings Hops | Not Tried | 0 |
| Howling Hops (Brewed at Hackney Wick) - House IPA | Not Tried | 0 |
| Three Sods - Mon Chéri IPA | Not Tried | 0 |
| Northern Monk - Striding Edge | Not Tried | 0 |
| Three Sods - Smoked Brown Ale | Not Tried | 0 |
| Three Sods - Rooi Kabouter Red Ale | Not Tried | 0 |
| Tring - Side Pocket for a Toad | Not Tried | 0 |
| Saltaire - Triple Choc (was Triple Chocoholic) | Not Tried | 0 |
| Tring - MoonGazer | Not Tried | 0 |
| Hammerton - Crunch | Not Tried | 0 |
| Tring - Death or Glory | Not Tried | 0 |
| Five Points - Best Fuggles Hops | Not Tried | 0 |
| Redemption - Fellowship Porter | Not Tried | 0 |
| Moor - Raw | Not Tried | 0 |
| Cromarty - Red Rocker | Not Tried | 0 |
| Tring - Pale Four | Not Tried | 0 |
| Howling Hops (Brewed at Hackney Wick) - Tropical Deluxe | Not Tried | 0 |
| One Mile End Brew Co. (formerly Mulligans at the White Hart and then WH Brew Pub) - Juicy 4pm | Not Tried | 0 |
| Howling Hops (Former brewery at Cock Tavern) - RIP - Russian Imperial Porter | Not Tried | 0 |
| Tring - Snaggletooth | Not Tried | 0 |
Stephen Harris
Visits Details
09 Mar 2020 (Stephen Harris)
Mid-afternoon visit. A young group of drunks are somewhat spoiling the usually calm atmosphere.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Signature Brew - Roadie - All-Night IPA | 4.30 | | Great to see Roadie back in cask. And it's tasting as excellent as ever. |
| Salt - Velveteen | 4.80 | | A great, black Porter with vanilla and chocolate. |
| Tring - Colley's Dog | 5.20 | Not Tried | |
| Electric Bear - Werrrd! | 4.20 | Not Tried | |
| Howling Hops (Brewed at Hackney Wick) - Tropical Deluxe | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
| Wiper and True - Milkshake Stout | 4.50 | Not Tried | 4,6% version. |
02 Mar 2020 (Stephen Harris)
Late afternoon and there are a few "characters" present.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ashover - Victorian Ruby Mild | 7.00 | | A strong and full-bodied, dark Ruby Mild. Quite sweet. |
| Blackjack - Stout | 5.00 | | Quite sharp and fruity. |
| Moor - Raw | 4.30 | Not Tried | |
| Tring - Pale Four | 4.60 | Not Tried | |
| One Mile End Brew Co. (formerly Mulligans at the White Hart and then WH Brew Pub) - Juicy 4pm | 4.90 | Not Tried | |
| Boxcar - Dark Mild | 3.60 | Not Tried | |
| Tring - Snaggletooth | 3.90 | Not Tried |
29 Feb 2020 (Stephen Harris)
I spent my whole time chatting to a friend at the bar and failed to note the other cask beers available.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boxcar - Dark Mild | 3.60 | | A very fine, chocolatey/coffee Mild. |
20 Feb 2020 (Stephen Harris)
Always nice to be here.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electric Bear - Whirly Bird | 5.20 | | Golden. A full mouthfeel and a bit earthy. |
| Tring - Side Pocket for a Toad | 3.60 | Not Tried | |
| Saltaire - Triple Choc (was Triple Chocoholic) | 4.80 | Not Tried | |
| Tring - MoonGazer | 4.30 | Not Tried | |
| Hammerton - Crunch | 5.40 | Not Tried | |
| Howling Hops (Brewed at Hackney Wick) - Tropical Deluxe | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
| Five Points - Best Fuggles Hops | 4.10 | Not Tried |
02 Feb 2020 (Stephen Harris)
A Sunday afternoon vibe.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mallinsons - New World Pale | 4.00 | | Clear gold. Very dry. Bitter finish. |
| Saltaire - Cascade Pale Ale | 4.80 | | Drinkable but not great. I was not surprised to later realise that mine had been the last pint out. |
| Three Sods - Mon Chéri IPA | 4.50 | Not Tried | |
| Howling Hops (Brewed at Hackney Wick) - Pale XX | 5.10 | Not Tried | |
| Howling Hops (Brewed at Hackney Wick) - New Old London | 4.80 | Not Tried | |
| Three Sods - Smoked Brown Ale | 5.20 | Not Tried |
06 Jan 2020 (Stephen Harris)
Late-afternoon. I think I left my scarf behind. Will have to return soon.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hammerton - Penton (or Pentonville Oyster Stout) | 5.30 | | Rich and smooth. |
| Howling Hops (Brewed at Hackney Wick) - New Old London | 4.80 | | A very nice, roasty and hoppy Porter. |
| Northern Monk - Striding Edge | 3.00 | Not Tried | |
| Howling Hops (Brewed at Hackney Wick) - Pale XX | 5.10 | Not Tried | |
| Howling Hops (Brewed at Hackney Wick) - Tropical Deluxe | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
| Track - Made in the Shade | 5.60 | Not Tried |
02 Jan 2020 (Stephen Harris)
Nice to find an open pub in deserted London.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Howling Hops (Brewed at Hackney Wick) - Pale XX | 5.10 | | Very fresh and fruity. |
| Five Points - Railway Porter | 4.80 | Not Tried | |
| Hammerton - Penton (or Pentonville Oyster Stout) | 5.30 | Not Tried | |
| Northern Monk - Striding Edge | 3.00 | Not Tried | |
| Five Points - Best Goldings Hops | 4.10 | Not Tried |
30 Dec 2019 (Stephen Harris)
Rather quiet today.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Howling Hops (Brewed at Hackney Wick) - New Old London | 4.80 | | A tasty Porter. |
| Northern Monk - Eternal Session IPA | 4.10 | Not Tried | |
| Track - Sonoma | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
| Howling Hops (Brewed at Hackney Wick) - House IPA | 6.90 | Not Tried | |
| Northern Monk - Striding Edge | 2.80 | Not Tried | |
| Three Sods - Rooi Kabouter Red Ale | 4.90 | Not Tried |
10 Dec 2019 (Stephen Harris)
Late afternoon and the pub is filling rapidly.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Howling Hops (Former brewery at Cock Tavern) - Gotland Dricke | 3.40 | | This beer has been 'maturing' somewhere for the last seven years! A smoked Saison. Thin, sour and smoky. |
| Howling Hops (Former brewery at Cock Tavern) - RIP - Russian Imperial Porter | 12.50 | Not Tried | An ancient cask, dusted down from somewhere. |
| Hammerton - Penton (or Pentonville Oyster Stout) | 5.30 | Not Tried | |
| Northern Monk - Eternal Session IPA | 4.10 | Not Tried | |
| Track - Made in the Shade | 5.60 | Not Tried |
26 Nov 2019 (Stephen Harris)
Late afternoon quietness.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Howling Hops (Brewed at Hackney Wick) - Stop the Train | 6.90 | | From key-keg. Another cracking NEIPA from Howling Hops. Amarillo and Mosaic hops for lots of orange and stone fruit flavours. Plus some bitterness on the finish. |
| Cromarty - Rogue Wave | 5.70 | | US hop flavours. |
| Tring - Death or Glory | 7.20 | Not Tried | |
| Redemption - Fellowship Porter | 5.10 | Not Tried | |
| Cromarty - Red Rocker | 5.00 | Not Tried | |
| Howling Hops (Brewed at Hackney Wick) - Tropical Deluxe | 3.80 | Not Tried |
About The Cock Tavern
Summary of Beer Scores
| Total | |
|---|---|
 | 15 |
| 187 |
| 90 |
| 28 |
 | 1 |
The pub is found in Hackney, Greater London, E8 1EJ.
There was a pub called the Cock in Hackney village as early as the 1650s, and in 1661 it was the venue for ‘Popish Conspirators’, plotting an unsuccessful assassination attempt on King Charles II. Nobody is quite sure if this was the predecessor of today’s pub – but the present pub was certainly around by the 1830s and was rebuilt in its present form by Truman’s Brewery in around 1930. Very much a down-market, high street, strictly ‘no real ale’ sort of place, it closed in early 2012 for refurbishment, and re-opened on 18 July 2012 as a real ale champion, complete with in-house ‘Howling Hops’ micro-brewery (subsequently relocated to larger premises). This pub is sister pub to the Southampton Arms in Kentish Town.
We have visited this pub 124 times, seen 426 different beers and tried 269 of them.
Postcode: E8 1EJ