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Tap East (Utobeer)
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| Beer (sort) | Average Score (sort) | No. Samples (sort) |
|---|---|---|
| Tap East - Smokestack Porter |  | 1 |
| Durham - Citra Nova |  | 1 |
| Blackjack - Dead Man's Hand | | 1 |
| Turning Point - Avalon | | 1 |
| Tap East - East End Mild | | 1 |
| Tap East - Steeleworks | | 3 |
| Intrepid - Sunrise | | 1 |
| Squawk - Pale Ale El Dorado, Chinook, Simcoe | | 1 |
| Tempest - The Pale Armadillo | | 1 |
| Tap East - Red IPA | | 1 |
| Torrside - West of the Sun |  | 1 |
| Oakham - Asylum | | 1 |
| Turning Point - Rising Tide | | 1 |
| Tap East - London Extra | | 2 |
| Tap East - Coffee in the Morning (has been 5.7% too) | | 1 |
| Tap East - Tonic Ale | | 1 |
| Urban Huntsman (cuckoo) - Islander | | 1 |
| Five Points - Brick Field Brown | | 1 |
| Pig & Porter - Chinook Porter Love Medicine | | 1 |
| Wylam - Cascade | Not Tried | 0 |
| Fyne - Hurricane Jack | Not Tried | 0 |
| Oakham - Citra | Not Tried | 0 |
| East London (ELB) - Foundation Bitter | Not Tried | 0 |
| Tap East - Boleyn Bitter | Not Tried | 0 |
| Tap East - A.P.A. (American Pale Ale) | Not Tried | 0 |
| Five Points - Railway Porter | Not Tried | 0 |
| Wild Beer Co. - Bibble | Not Tried | 0 |
| Redemption - Fellowship Porter | Not Tried | 0 |
| Pig & Porter - Red Spider Rye | Not Tried | 0 |
| Marble - Pint (was 3.9%) | Not Tried | 0 |
| Oakham - JHB | Not Tried | 0 |
| Moor - Unfined Confidence | Not Tried | 0 |
| Oakham - Inferno | Not Tried | 0 |
Chris Excell
Visits Details
26 Jul 2017 (Stephen Harris)
Late-evening and the usual regulars are in.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tap East - Steeleworks | 3.90 | | A reliably excellent Black IPA – or should I now be calling this kind of beer a ‘Cascadian Dark’? |
| Fyne - Hurricane Jack | 4.40 | Not Tried | |
| Oakham - Citra | 4.20 | Not Tried | |
| Tap East - London Extra | 5.30 | Not Tried | |
| Tap East - Tonic Ale | 3.00 | Not Tried |
21 Jul 2017 (Stephen Harris)
Mid to late evening and unexpectedly quiet for a Friday.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tap East - Red IPA | 6.00 | | An all-new Red IPA, heavily hopped with Ekuanot. |
| Turning Point - Rising Tide | 4.30 | | A hazy, fruity, Pale Ale. |
| Oakham - Inferno | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Tap East - East End Mild | 3.50 | Not Tried | |
| Tap East - A.P.A. (American Pale Ale) | 4.30 | Not Tried | |
| Wylam - Cascade | 4.10 | Not Tried |
13 Jul 2017 (ChrisE)
Busy but with the usual fast and efficient service from knowledgeable staff.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tap East - Smokestack Porter | 6.50 | | Delicious |
| Tap East - London Extra | 5.30 | | I noted this down as 5.5%, a rather chewy amber bitter. |
| Oakham - JHB | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
| Moor - Unfined Confidence | 4.60 | Not Tried | |
| Tap East - Tonic Ale | 3.00 | Not Tried | |
| Wild Beer Co. - Bibble | 4.20 | Not Tried |
11 Jul 2017 (Stephen Harris)
Here for a big chunk of mid-evening. I actually left at one point, but returned when I realised just how torrential was the rain outside.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turning Point - Avalon | 3.80 | | Very pale and very juicy. |
| Tap East - Tonic Ale | 3.00 | | I usually love this beer, but today I found the hops (HBC 431 in the current version of this beer) just a little bit harsh. |
| Pig & Porter - Chinook Porter Love Medicine | 6.00 | | A fruity, black Porter on key-keg dispense. Good flavours but suffered a little from flat condition. |
| Tap East - London Extra | 5.30 |  | A return for this beer after three years absence from the bar. An amber-coloured, heavily malty beer. This pint a little too cloudy for comfort. |
| Marble - Pint (was 3.9%) | 3.40 | Not Tried | |
| Tap East - Smokestack Porter | 6.50 | Not Tried |
30 Jun 2017 (Stephen Harris)
Late until perilously close to closing time, following an evening at the V&A.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tap East - Steeleworks | 3.90 | | |
| Intrepid - Sunrise | 4.60 | | A golden, hoppy Wheat Beer. Rather good. |
| Redemption - Fellowship Porter | 5.10 | Not Tried | |
| Tap East - A.P.A. (American Pale Ale) | 4.30 | Not Tried | |
| Tap East - Smokestack Porter | 6.50 | Not Tried | |
| Pig & Porter - Red Spider Rye | 4.80 | Not Tried |
22 Jun 2017 (ChrisE)
I introduced a friend from Yeovil to this place tonight, he was not previously aware of its existence and was very impressed. Time for a couple before catching our respective trains. There were three guest ales on in addition to the Tap East brews listed.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tap East - East End Mild | 3.50 | | |
| Tap East - Tonic Ale | 3.00 | Not Tried | |
| Tap East - Smokestack Porter | 6.50 | Not Tried |
06 Jun 2017 (Stephen Harris)
It was pouring with rain when I arrived and busy in here yet by the time I left it was sunny and the crowds had moved to the outside tables.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Durham - Citra Nova | 3.90 | | Good Citra flavours without being overblown. |
| Urban Huntsman (cuckoo) - Islander | 4.00 | | Hazy gold, with fruity hop flavours. |
| Tap East - East End Mild | 3.50 | Not Tried | |
| Tap East - Coffee in the Morning (has been 5.7% too) | 5.60 | Not Tried | |
| Tap East - A.P.A. (American Pale Ale) | 4.30 | Not Tried |
21 May 2017 (Stephen Harris)
Back at base camp after a pleasant expedition to rural Essex.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oakham - Asylum | 4.50 | | A well-balanced, amber-coloured Bitter. |
| Tap East - Coffee in the Morning (has been 5.7% too) | 5.60 | | Only the second time I’ve drunk this regular house beer I think. Very heavily-flavoured with coffee. Has a dry, bitter roastiness but some sweeter flavours too. |
| Tap East - East End Mild | 3.50 | Not Tried | |
| Five Points - Railway Porter | 4.80 | Not Tried | |
| Wild Beer Co. - Bibble | 4.20 | Not Tried | Quickly ran out. |
| Tap East - Steeleworks | 3.90 | Not Tried |
09 May 2017 (Stephen Harris)
Mid-evening visit, after work.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blackjack - Dead Man's Hand | 4.10 | | Pale gold and hoppy and dry. |
| Tap East - Steeleworks | 3.90 | | Described by the brewery as a Porter, this black beer is very well-hopped and tastes to me more like a low strength Black IPA. Perhaps it is in the mysterious, emerging style of Cascadian Dark? Whatever it is, it is very nice indeed. |
| Five Points - Brick Field Brown | 5.40 | | Sweeter than I have tasted this beer before, with caramel overtones. |
| Tap East - Tonic Ale | 3.00 | Not Tried | |
| Tap East - A.P.A. (American Pale Ale) | 4.30 | Not Tried |
12 Apr 2017 (Stephen Harris)
Early evening and unusually quiet in here ahead of the holiday weekend.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Squawk - Pale Ale El Dorado, Chinook, Simcoe | 3.90 | | From key-keg. Golden, with a slight haze. A fragrant nose and abundant hop flavours. Really good. |
| Tempest - The Pale Armadillo | 3.80 | | A very good APA. |
| Torrside - West of the Sun | 4.50 | | A golden beer. Quite dry and with interesting NZ hop flavours. |
| East London (ELB) - Foundation Bitter | 4.20 | Not Tried | |
| Tap East - Coffee in the Morning (has been 5.7% too) | 5.60 | Not Tried | |
| Tap East - Tonic Ale | 3.00 | Not Tried | |
| Tap East - Boleyn Bitter | 3.80 | Not Tried |
About the Tap East
Summary of Beer Scores
| Total | |
|---|---|
| 31 |
| 512 |
| 206 |
| 81 |
 | 5 |
The pub is found in Stratford, Greater London, E20 1EE.
A brand new pub opened on 13 September 2011 in the Westfield Shopping Centre at Stratford. It is directly opposite Stratford International railway station in what is called International Square, the pub contains a micro-brewery and stocks approximately 500 bottled beers. It is a sister pub to the Rake in Borough Market. 6 handpumps in 2 banks of 3 with one bank usually reserved for Tap East's own brews.
We have visited this pub 417 times, seen 810 different beers and tried 545 of them.
Postcode: E20 1EE