Tap East (Utobeer)
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Chris Excell
Visits Details
20 Jul 2020 (Stephen Harris)
They are still ticking over with just one cask beer in here. A bit busier this-afternoon, but there is no pressure for tables.
Pillars - Rebel Helles | 4.80 |  | From keg. A really good Hell Lager in the Bavarian style - from far away Walthamstow. |
Tap East - Smokestack Porter | 6.50 |  | From key-keg. One of my favourite beers, but not as fully rounded as the cask version I am used to. |
Tap East - A.P.A. (American Pale Ale) | 4.30 |  | Still not at its best to my palate. |
07 Jul 2020 (Stephen Harris)
Early evening and a steady flow of customers. Tables have been widely spaced and capacity is quite low, inside at least. In theory you are supposed to book a table in advance, but apparently very few people have done so. It's table service only and I have to give a name and email address. Just one cask beer initially.
Ridgeside - Milky Joe | 5.60 |  | From key-keg. Milk Stout. Strong coffee flavours, giving a dry finish. Lactose sweetness. |
Tap East - A.P.A. (American Pale Ale) | 4.30 |  | Not at its best. A bit 'green'. Apparently it was tapped on Friday, but the staff do not disagree with my assessment. |
Tap East - Wintermute | 5.60 |  | Key-keg. A lemon and lime Pale Ale. Kaffir and Equanot hops. |
20 Mar 2020 (Stephen Harris)
Just me, a brewer and a barmaid in here when the inevitable news broke that pubs are to close on health grounds. People started pouring in, and, just as quickly, I left.
Tap East - Smokestack Porter | 6.00 |  | |
Tap East - A.P.A. (American Pale Ale) | 4.30 | Not Tried | |
Tap East - No. 6 Blonde | 4.10 | Not Tried | |
Reunion - Engage! | 3.70 | Not Tried | |
19 Mar 2020 (Stephen Harris)
Only a couple of customers and a distinct feeling that pubs are living on borrowed time.
Tap East - A.P.A. (American Pale Ale) | 4.30 |  | |
Tap East - Smokestack Porter | 6.00 |  | |
Tap East - No. 6 Blonde | 4.10 | Not Tried | |
Reunion - Engage! | 3.70 | Not Tried | |
17 Mar 2020 (Stephen Harris)
Afternoon visit. Brewing in progress. Let's hope they get a chance to sell what ever it is.
Tap East - Smokestack Porter | 6.00 |  | Currently 6.1% and possibly a tad strong for lunchtime. Lovely and smoky though. |
Tap East - A.P.A. (American Pale Ale) | 4.30 |  | Floral and fragrant. |
O'Hara's - Session IPA | 3.80 |  | From old-school keg. Cold and fizzy. Some fruit flavours in the background somewhere. My one concession to St Patrick. No top hat or leprechauns involved. |
Tap East - No. 6 Blonde | 4.10 | Not Tried | |
Northern Whisper - Blighty | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
Northern Whisper - Beltie | 4.80 | Not Tried | |
Reunion - Engage! | 3.70 | Not Tried | |
10 Mar 2020 (Stephen Harris)
Crowded tonight. Some people are predicting that by the end of the month pubs will be forced to close on health grounds.
Wild Card - Raspberry Chocolate Donut Stout | 5.80 |  | From key-keg. Fab. |
Siduri - You Get What You're Given | 4.00 |  | Pale and dry. Lemon zest. |
Tap East - Tonic Ale | 3.00 | Not Tried | |
Tap East - Smokestack Porter | 6.50 | Not Tried | |
Tap East - No. 6 Blonde | 4.10 | Not Tried | |
Northern Whisper - Blighty | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
03 Mar 2020 (Stephen Harris)
Mid-evening visit.
By The Horns - Transatlantic Cowboy | 4.50 |  | An all-round pleasant pint. |
Northern Whisper - Yammerhouse | 4.50 |  | Sweetish malt flavours and citrusy hop. |
Tap East - Tonic Ale | 3.00 | Not Tried | |
Arbor Ales - Blue Sky Drinking | 4.40 | Not Tried | |
Tap East - Smokestack Porter | 6.50 | Not Tried | |
Tap East - No. 6 Blonde | 4.10 | Not Tried | |
25 Feb 2020 (Stephen Harris)
Evening visit. Quiet here tonight.
Tap East - Smokestack Porter | 6.50 |  | Good to see the return of this favourite. |
Bristol Beer Factory - White Desert | 4.30 |  | An exceptionally pale beer, with particularly delicious hop flavours. |
Tap East - East End Mild | 3.50 | Not Tried | |
Tap East - Tonic Ale | 3.00 | Not Tried | |
Chapter - 17 Taller Than a House | 3.90 | Not Tried | |
Harbour - Shoreline Stout | 4.90 | Not Tried | |
19 Feb 2020 (Stephen Harris)
An early evening visit primarily with the purpose of tapping in to their Wifi briefly.
Wild Beer Co. - Madagascar | 3.80 |  | A low-strength, sweet Milk Stout, flavoured with vanilla and coffee. |
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 - No. 6 Blonde | 4.10 | Not Tried | |
Bristol Beer Factory - Above Water | 4.40 | Not Tried | |
Ampersand - On the Wing | 4.70 | Not Tried | Ran out. |
18 Feb 2020 (Stephen Harris)
Mid-evening.
Ampersand - On the Wing | 4.70 |  | A hop-forward, orangey beer. |
Framework - Jackpin | 3.90 |  | Very pale and a bit too sharp for my tastes. |
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 - No. 6 Blonde | 4.10 | Not Tried | |
Wild Beer Co. - Madagascar | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
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