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Startisans

Beer (sort)Average Score (sort)No. Samples (sort)
Five Points - London SmokeExceptional1
Rose Brew - Black Rose Chocolate StoutExceptional1
Bad Seed - Oatmeal StoutExcellent1
Canopy - Brockwell IPAExcellent1
Canopy - Milkwood Amber AleExcellent1
Clouded Minds - Elisir Amber AleGood1
Inkspot - Geronimo 20Good1
Picture 1. Startisans, Covent Garden, Central London
Picture 2. Startisans, Covent Garden, Central London
Stephen Harris

Visits Details

08 May 2015 (Stephen Harris)
Early Friday evening. Two breweries here this-evening: Clouded Minds and Rose Brew (who for a couple of days at least are London’s newest brewery) plus a couple of wholesalers with some interesting brews.
BeerABVScoreNotes
Rose Brew - Black Rose Chocolate Stout6.30ExceptionalPumped by hand out of a little keg – the brewer looked horrified when I asked if there was any added gas (a bottled version was also available). A highly unusual beer, which is brewed using rose water. It is a heavy black, chocolaty stout with a distinct taste of rose petals. I thought it was lovely. Ground-breaking stuff.
Clouded Minds - Elisir Amber Ale5.30GoodOn key-keg dispense, but served too cold to drink – I had to cup it in my hands for a while to bring the temperature down. Deep amber in colour, it has some very good hop flavours.
10 Apr 2015 (Stephen Harris)
This is about the fourth evening event here featuring breweries, and the first I have managed to get along to. There are four London brewers present and a beer wholesaler selling beer in every format you can think of, plus a chap who makes flavoured sweet potato crisps from scratch whilst you watch. An enjoyable place to visit after work.
BeerABVScoreNotes
Five Points - London Smoke7.80ExceptionalPoured from a bottle. The first time I have seen this beer for sale at an affordable price. A heavy, thick, black, smoky Stout. Superb.
Bad Seed - Oatmeal Stout4.00ExcellentCask-conditioned version. An excellent, full-bodied Stout with a sweetish edge.
Canopy - Milkwood Amber Ale5.90ExcellentFrom key-keg, and again in perfect, brewery-fresh condition. Dark amber in colour. Strong, smooth, malty and a little sweet.
Canopy - Brockwell IPA5.00ExcellentFrom key-keg and in superb condition. A very good, slightly cloudy, US-style IPA.
Inkspot - Geronimo 204.60GoodCask-conditioned version. Golden and very bitter.

About the Startisans

The pub sign. Startisans, Covent Garden, Central London

Summary of Beer Scores

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Exceptional2
Excellent3
Good2
Acceptable-
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Website.

The pub is found in Covent Garden, Central London, WC2H 9JQ.

A permanent brewers' and beverage market every Friday 5-9pm that aims to support up and coming start-up brands allowing them a central London space to showcase to potential central London customer base and pub landlords. Essentially working as a central London tap room to spread the word and craft of the new wave of brewers in the capital. They aim to have a select but varied rotation of producers so each week is different- and they're inclusive: from larger Camden Town to smaller Rosebrew they have the scene covered!

We have visited this pub twice, seen 7 different beers and tried them all.

Map location

Postcode: WC2H 9JQ