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Plough at Swan Wharf (formerly Cygnet) (Brewery Tap)
| Beer (sort) | Average Score (sort) | No. Samples (sort) |
|---|---|---|
| Big Penny (formerly Truman's) as of late 2022 contract brewed - Tom Ditto IPA |  | 2 |
| Big Penny (formerly Truman's) as of late 2022 contract brewed - Zephyr |  | 1 |
| One Mile End Brew Co. (formerly Mulligans at the White Hart and then WH Brew Pub) - Salvation! Pale Ale | | 1 |
| Big Penny (formerly Truman's) as of late 2022 contract brewed - Tail Feather | | 3 |
| Lacons - Pale Ale | | 1 |
| Big Penny (formerly Truman's) as of late 2022 contract brewed - Budburst | | 1 |
| Big Penny (formerly Truman's) as of late 2022 contract brewed - Lazarus |  | 1 |
| Hackney - Red Ale | | 1 |
| Big Penny (formerly Truman's) as of late 2022 contract brewed - Ben Truman 1883 Export Pale Ale | | 1 |
| Big Penny (formerly Truman's) as of late 2022 contract brewed - Runner | | 1 |
| Big Penny (formerly Truman's) as of late 2022 contract brewed - Swift |  | 2 |
| Redemption - Trinity | Not Tried | 0 |
| Hackney - New Zealand Pale Ale | Not Tried | 0 |
| Signature Brew - Red Wedge | Not Tried | 0 |
| East London (ELB) - Cowcatcher | Not Tried | 0 |
| Hammerton - N1 | Not Tried | 0 |
| Big Penny (formerly Truman's) as of late 2022 contract brewed - London Keeper | Not Tried | 0 |
Visits Details
12 May 2016 (ChrisE)
A hot sunny afternoon and most people were outside. I decided to stay inside although it was far too noisy for my liking.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Big Penny (formerly Truman's) as of late 2022 contract brewed - Swift | 3.90 | | Slightly hazy golden ale. |
16 Apr 2016 (Stephen Harris)
Early evening. Too chilly to sit outside and very loud inside, so just a brief visit.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hackney - Red Ale | 4.10 | | Copper/red in colour. Some good hops in here, but overall a bit too sweet for me. |
| Big Penny (formerly Truman's) as of late 2022 contract brewed - Runner | 4.00 | Not Tried |
11 Sep 2015 (Stephen Harris)
Early evening. Busy out in the yard, with preparations being made for live music later.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| One Mile End Brew Co. (formerly Mulligans at the White Hart and then WH Brew Pub) - Salvation! Pale Ale | 4.40 | | Golden, lemony and very sharp. |
| Big Penny (formerly Truman's) as of late 2022 contract brewed - Swift | 3.90 | Not Tried |
21 Jun 2015 (Stephen Harris)
Early evening, on return from Suffolk, soaking up a few rays of sunshine in the outside area.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Big Penny (formerly Truman's) as of late 2022 contract brewed - Zephyr | 4.40 | | Truman’s hoppiest beer, on sparkling form here as befits a brewery tap. |
| Hackney - New Zealand Pale Ale | 4.50 | Not Tried | |
| Big Penny (formerly Truman's) as of late 2022 contract brewed - Lazarus | 4.20 | Not Tried |
05 Apr 2015 (Stephen Harris)
Late-afternoon and not so busy here. Just about warm enough to sit outside and view the canal.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Big Penny (formerly Truman's) as of late 2022 contract brewed - Budburst | 4.20 | | Tasty, fresh, golden and well-hopped. |
| Big Penny (formerly Truman's) as of late 2022 contract brewed - Runner | 4.00 | Not Tried |
14 Sep 2014 (Stephen Harris)
There has been a big party here today to celebrate Truman’s Brewery’s first birthday. By the time I arrive in the mid-evening, it’s still busy but I have missed the brewery tours, the live music, most of the beer, the birthday cake, the beer and food matching etc.. etc..
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Big Penny (formerly Truman's) as of late 2022 contract brewed - Ben Truman 1883 Export Pale Ale | 6.00 | | A robust Pale Ale based upon an original recipe. Strong and slightly sweet. Mostly to be available in bottle I think, rather than cask as here. |
| Big Penny (formerly Truman's) as of late 2022 contract brewed - Runner | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Big Penny (formerly Truman's) as of late 2022 contract brewed - Swift | 3.90 | Not Tried | |
| Big Penny (formerly Truman's) as of late 2022 contract brewed - London Keeper | 8.00 | Not Tried |
09 Aug 2014 (Stephen Harris)
Lunchtime visit in glorious weather. The wide-ranging London Beer City event starts today, and this pub’s contribution is a small beer festival with a stillage set up for six additional beers.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Big Penny (formerly Truman's) as of late 2022 contract brewed - Tail Feather | 3.50 | | Pale and sharp. |
| Lacons - Pale Ale | 3.90 | | A nice, crisp, amber pint with soft, fruity flavours. |
| Redemption - Trinity | 3.00 | Not Tried | |
| Hackney - New Zealand Pale Ale | 4.50 | Not Tried | |
| Big Penny (formerly Truman's) as of late 2022 contract brewed - Runner | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Big Penny (formerly Truman's) as of late 2022 contract brewed - Swift | 3.90 | Not Tried | |
| Big Penny (formerly Truman's) as of late 2022 contract brewed - Tom Ditto IPA | 5.00 | Not Tried | |
| Big Penny (formerly Truman's) as of late 2022 contract brewed - Lazarus | 4.20 | Not Tried | |
| Signature Brew - Red Wedge | 4.70 | Not Tried | |
| East London (ELB) - Cowcatcher | 4.80 | Not Tried | |
| Hammerton - N1 | 4.10 | Not Tried |
13 Jul 2014 (Stephen Harris)
Late sunshine in the yard and then watching the first half of the World Cup final in the bar (before dashing home for the second half). My Argentina hat stayed in my bag in deference to the group of German ladies on the next table.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Big Penny (formerly Truman's) as of late 2022 contract brewed - Tail Feather | 3.50 | | A really good, tasty, refreshing, hoppy, summer, golden beer. |
| Big Penny (formerly Truman's) as of late 2022 contract brewed - Runner | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Big Penny (formerly Truman's) as of late 2022 contract brewed - Swift | 3.90 | Not Tried | |
| Big Penny (formerly Truman's) as of late 2022 contract brewed - Lazarus | 4.20 | Not Tried |
03 Jul 2014 (Ian)
By the Lea and one of the locks. The view of the river is lovely. Docks warehouse feel to the bar. On a sunny summers day it was delightful. I really liked it
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Big Penny (formerly Truman's) as of late 2022 contract brewed - Tom Ditto IPA | 5.00 | | Excellent American pale ale |
| Big Penny (formerly Truman's) as of late 2022 contract brewed - Tail Feather | 3.50 | | Made with Lemon Drop hops. Excellent characterful golden ale |
| Big Penny (formerly Truman's) as of late 2022 contract brewed - Runner | 4.00 | | Good boring brown best bitter |
| Big Penny (formerly Truman's) as of late 2022 contract brewed - Lazarus | 4.20 | | Decent golden ale |
| Big Penny (formerly Truman's) as of late 2022 contract brewed - Swift | 3.90 | | Run of the mill golden ale |
29 Jun 2014 (Stephen Harris)
By late afternoon the weather has deteriorated badly and there are not many people here. A band is playing inside, to a select audience.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Big Penny (formerly Truman's) as of late 2022 contract brewed - Tom Ditto IPA | 5.00 | | ChrisE did not mince his words about this one, so nor will I. Superb. |
| Big Penny (formerly Truman's) as of late 2022 contract brewed - Runner | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Big Penny (formerly Truman's) as of late 2022 contract brewed - Swift | 3.90 | Not Tried | |
| Big Penny (formerly Truman's) as of late 2022 contract brewed - Lazarus | 4.20 | Not Tried |
About the Plough at Swan Wharf (formerly Cygnet)
Summary of Beer Scores
| Total | |
|---|---|
| 2 |
| 13 |
| 7 |
| 2 |
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The pub is found in Hackney, Greater London, E3 2NQ.
Opened in May 2014 as a brewery tap for the nearby Truman’s Brewery and named the Cygnet. This modern-style bar is situated in a former industrial premises at Swan Wharf, next to Old Ford Lock on the Lee Navigation, opposite the former Channel 4 Big Breakfast studio and very close to the Olympic Stadium. It features a large, canal-side terrace and an open kitchen within the pub. Long opening hours; breakfast until late. The pub closed for 'winter hibernation' in October 2014, re-opening in March 2015 as the Plough (and run by the same people as the Plough in Homerton). Still operates as the Truman's tap.
We have visited this pub 14 times, seen 19 different beers and tried 14 of them.
Postcode: E3 2NQ