PubsandBeer
Tap East (Utobeer)
| Beer (sort) | Average Score (sort) | No. Samples (sort) |
|---|---|---|
| Wild Card - Raspberry Chocolate Donut Stout |  | 1 |
| Tap East - Smokestack Porter | | 2 |
| Pillars - Rebel Helles | | 1 |
| Bristol Beer Factory - White Desert | | 1 |
| Tap East - Smokestack Porter | | 3 |
| By The Horns - Transatlantic Cowboy | | 1 |
| Ridgeside - Milky Joe | | 1 |
| Wild Beer Co. - Madagascar | | 1 |
| Tap East - A.P.A. (American Pale Ale) |  | 4 |
| Siduri - You Get What You're Given | | 1 |
| Northern Whisper - Yammerhouse |  | 1 |
| O'Hara's - Session IPA | | 1 |
| Tap East - Wintermute | | 1 |
| Tap East - No. 6 Blonde | Not Tried | 0 |
| Bristol Beer Factory - Above Water | Not Tried | 0 |
| Ampersand - On the Wing | Not Tried | 0 |
| Tap East - East End Mild | Not Tried | 0 |
| Chapter - 17. Taller Than a House | Not Tried | 0 |
| Harbour - Shoreline Stout | Not Tried | 0 |
| Arbor Ales - Blue Sky Drinking | Not Tried | 0 |
| Northern Whisper - Blighty | Not Tried | 0 |
| Northern Whisper - Beltie | Not Tried | 0 |
| Reunion - Engage! | Not Tried | 0 |
| Tap East - Coffee in the Morning (has been 5.7% too) | Not Tried | 0 |
| Tap East - Tonic Ale | Not Tried | 0 |
Chris Excell
Visits Details
28 Jun 2021 (Magnus Greel)
22.25 visit alas this was going to be my final stop before taking my launch pad back to Kent but thanks to Co-Vid this place currently closes at 21.00. The good old days of Stephen Harris and Philip Pirrip frequenting this place seem sadly gone..
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|
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.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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. |
About the Tap East
Summary of Beer Scores
| Total | |
|---|---|
 | 31 |
| 509 |
| 206 |
| 80 |
 | 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 412 times, seen 804 different beers and tried 543 of them.
Postcode: E20 1EE