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Tap East (Utobeer)
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| Beer (sort) | Average Score (sort) | No. Samples (sort) |
|---|---|---|
| Tap East - Pud |  | 1 |
| Brighton Bier - West Pier |  | 1 |
| Oakham - Bishops Farewell | | 1 |
| Brighton Bier - No Name Oatmeal Stout | | 1 |
| Siren Craft - Broken Dream Breakfast Stout | | 1 |
| Thornbridge / Thornbridge Hall - Sequoia | | 1 |
| Alechemy - Photon IPA | | 1 |
| Tap East - Red Rye | | 1 |
| Burning Sky - Plateau (was 3.5%) | | 2 |
| Kirkstall - Three Swords | | 1 |
| CTZN (formerly Kew) - Pagoda No. 6 Pale Ale | | 1 |
| Tap East - IPA | | 1 |
| Tap East - Tonic Ale |  | 1 |
| Bristol Beer Factory - Enigma | | 1 |
| Saltaire - Saltaire Pride | | 1 |
| Tap East - No. 6 Blonde | | 1 |
| Tap East - East End Mild |  | 1 |
| Bedlam - India Pale Ale | | 1 |
| Summer Wine (SWB) - Zenith Pale Ale | | 1 |
| Tap East - A.P.A. (American Pale Ale) | | 1 |
| Wylam - Single Hop Series: 003 Rakau | | 1 |
| Gipsy Hill - Wayfarer | Not Tried | 0 |
| Tap East - Boleyn Bitter | Not Tried | 0 |
| Ilkley - Mary Jane | Not Tried | 0 |
| Thornbridge / Thornbridge Hall - Lord Marples | Not Tried | 0 |
| Wylam - 004 Palisade | Not Tried | 0 |
| Hammerton - Penton (or Pentonville Oyster Stout) | Not Tried | 0 |
| Twickenham (also uses sub-brand Old Hands) - Gothick Dark | Not Tried | 0 |
| Siren Craft - Sound Wave | Not Tried | 0 |
| Arbor Ales - Blue Sky Drinking | Not Tried | 0 |
| Rooster's - Red State | Not Tried | 0 |
| Five Points - Brick Field Brown | Not Tried | 0 |
| Tap East - Coffee in the Morning (has been 5.7% too) | Not Tried | 0 |
Chris Excell
Visits Details
03 Feb 2017 (Philip Pirrip)
Early evening. As always using this pub as my Cape Canaveral for a launchpad into Kent by high-speed train.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Siren Craft - Broken Dream Breakfast Stout | 6.50 | | Has TE's pricing policy changed, thought guests were not usually as highly priced as £4.90 pp. Superb beer though |
| Twickenham (also uses sub-brand Old Hands) - Gothick Dark | 4.60 | Not Tried | |
| Tap East - East End Mild | 3.50 | Not Tried | |
| Tap East - Tonic Ale | 3.00 | Not Tried | |
| Siren Craft - Sound Wave | 5.60 | Not Tried | |
| Tap East - Boleyn Bitter | 3.80 | Not Tried |
19 Jan 2017 (Stephen Harris)
I had reason to visit the shops at Stratford this-evening and passed a while in here before braving the cold walk home.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oakham - Bishops Farewell | 4.60 | | On excellent form here to remind me what a good beer this is. |
| Burning Sky - Plateau (was 3.5%) | 3.40 | | A lovely beer that is hard to resist when seen. |
| Tap East - East End Mild | 3.50 | Not Tried | |
| Tap East - Coffee in the Morning (has been 5.7% too) | 5.60 | Not Tried | |
| Hammerton - Penton (or Pentonville Oyster Stout) | 5.30 | Not Tried | |
| Tap East - No. 6 Blonde | 4.10 | Not Tried |
09 Jan 2017 (Stephen Harris)
A quiet Monday evening session with Ray and Terry, until they rushed off for a Quiz League fixture at the Black Bull in Stratford.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thornbridge / Thornbridge Hall - Sequoia | 4.50 | | A really nice, tasty, US-style Amber. |
| Burning Sky - Plateau (was 3.5%) | 3.40 | | A reliably excellent, pale, hoppy thing. |
| Tap East - IPA | 6.00 | | A fresh brew and absolutely lush. |
| Bristol Beer Factory - Enigma | 4.40 | | I had muddled this with Kent Brewery’s Black IPA of the same name, so was surprised to find a red/brown beer in my glass. “Unexpected Item in Bagging Area”, as they say. Nice though, a tasty, mellow US-style Red. |
| Tap East - Coffee in the Morning (has been 5.7% too) | 5.60 | Not Tried | |
| Tap East - No. 6 Blonde | 4.10 | Not Tried |
03 Jan 2017 (Stephen Harris)
Very quiet this-evening, with numbers in the pub never getting into double figures whilst I was here.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brighton Bier - West Pier | 4.00 | | A golden, fruity, bitter Pale Ale. |
| Tap East - No. 6 Blonde | 4.10 | | A nice, pale, Blonde beer with a bit of hop character. |
| Thornbridge / Thornbridge Hall - Lord Marples | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Tap East - Coffee in the Morning (has been 5.7% too) | 5.60 | Not Tried | |
| Tap East - Boleyn Bitter | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
| Wylam - 004 Palisade | 4.60 | Not Tried |
29 Dec 2016 (Stephen Harris)
Mid-evening.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kirkstall - Three Swords | 4.50 | | A very nice, full-bodied Pale Ale with good hop flavours. |
| Tap East - East End Mild | 3.50 | | I rarely drink Mild. This is dark and smooth and creamy, but also just a bit insubstantial. |
| Ilkley - Mary Jane | 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 | |
| Brighton Bier - No Name Oatmeal Stout | 5.00 | Not Tried |
24 Dec 2016 (Stephen Harris)
Christmas shopping done (I’ve discovered that if you wait long enough the crowds dissipate) and time for a couple in here.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brighton Bier - No Name Oatmeal Stout | 5.00 | | Black and creamy. A slightly sweet, Oatmeal Stout. |
| Alechemy - Photon IPA | 4.30 | | Golden. A well-balanced beer. |
| 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 - Tonic Ale | 3.00 | Not Tried | |
| Gipsy Hill - Wayfarer | 4.60 | Not Tried |
19 Dec 2016 (Stephen Harris)
I did half think about doing some Christmas shopping, but as soon as the sheer scale of the overcrowding at Westfield shops became apparent I decided to spend my savings here on beer instead.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tap East - Tonic Ale | 3.00 | | An always reliable, low-strength, hoppy Pale Ale. |
| Saltaire - Saltaire Pride | 3.90 | | A decent enough, amber-coloured Bitter. |
| Tap East - Coffee in the Morning (has been 5.7% too) | 5.60 | Not Tried | |
| Arbor Ales - Blue Sky Drinking | 4.40 | Not Tried | |
| Gipsy Hill - Wayfarer | 4.60 | Not Tried | |
| Tap East - Boleyn Bitter | 3.80 | Not Tried |
10 Dec 2016 (Stephen Harris)
Early evening meet up with Dave K, who is breaking a rail journey from Chatham to Peterborough. Pretty busy at this time. Beer quality here is usually faultless, but everything is in flat condition tonight – something amiss.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Summer Wine (SWB) - Zenith Pale Ale | 4.00 | | Pale gold beer spoilt by flat condition. |
| Tap East - A.P.A. (American Pale Ale) | 4.30 | | Usual flavours dampened by flat condition. |
| Wylam - Single Hop Series: 003 Rakau | 4.40 | | I’m sure there is a great beer in here somewhere, but this pint not in great condition. |
| Tap East - No. 6 Blonde | 4.10 | Not Tried | |
| Five Points - Brick Field Brown | 5.40 | Not Tried | |
| Tap East - Red Rye | 5.00 | Not Tried |
08 Dec 2016 (Stephen Harris)
Just passing through on my way home from Limehouse. Simon F is at the bar and we pass a pleasant half hour talking about new and forthcoming London breweries, of which there is a bewildering number.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bedlam - India Pale Ale | 4.80 | | An amber-coloured, British-style IPA brewed using English hops. A little disappointing – could have had more hop character in my view. |
| Tap East - A.P.A. (American Pale Ale) | 4.30 | Not Tried | |
| Tap East - No. 6 Blonde | 4.10 | Not Tried | |
| Tap East - Red Rye | 5.00 | Not Tried |
04 Dec 2016 (Stephen Harris)
Sunday evening wind-down session and some excellent beer tonight.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tap East - Pud | 8.00 | | On keg dispense. I’m not usually a fan of ‘Christmas Special’ beers, but would be if they all tasted like this. This is a ‘treacle, raisin and brandy Stout’ – with each of those ingredients apparent in a rich and warming beer. Sorely tempted to invest in some of the bottles for laying up. |
| Tap East - Red Rye | 5.00 | | Hazy amber colour. Fruity hops, tangy rye malt. Very nice. |
| CTZN (formerly Kew) - Pagoda No. 6 Pale Ale | 4.50 | | A cloudy, golden beer. Heavily-hopped with Pilot and Pioneer. |
| Tap East - East End Mild | 3.50 | Not Tried | |
| Arbor Ales - Blue Sky Drinking | 4.40 | Not Tried | |
| Rooster's - Red State | 4.20 | 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