Another success for London Brewers’ Market

The Five Points Brewing Company, Beavertown, Solvay Society, Fourpure, Mondo and Big Smoke Brew Co are among the breweries pouring great beers at Old Spitalfields Market this weekend.

This Saturday marks the latest iteration of the market, organised by The Five Points Brewing Company and the London Brewers’ Alliance, which started in November 2013.

The full line-up of this instalment is below:

The Five Points Brewing Company, Hackney – London Brewers’ Market organisers and East London legends The Five Points are back again with their colourful range of brilliant brews. Seek out some of their rarer bottles alongside their incredible core range including their Barrel Aged Railway Porter and the latest round of Old Greg’s Barley Wine.

Affinity Brew Co., Tottenham Hale – One of a few newcomers to the London brewing scene, Affinity are putting out an exciting range of delicious beers. Case in point: Toowoomba, their Lamington cake-inspired stout fermented with raspberries and conditioned with toasted coconut and cacao nibs. Yes, please!

Anspach & Hobday, Bermondsey – Those fine folks at Anspach & Hobday are really coming into their own with their remarkable main brews alongside seasonal specials. Enjoy a slice of their Bermondsey tap room at Old Spitalfields, complete with their wonderful hospitality and tasty beers to enjoy in the beer garden.

Beavertown Brewery, Tottenham Hale – Powerhouses of craft Beavertown Brewery are joining us once again for London Brewers’ Market. Prepare yourself to scale their can mountain one Lupuloid-laden sip at a time, and be sure to bring a spare tote to mule some beers back home for the rest of the weekend!

Big Smoke Brew Co., Surbiton – We are pleased to have Surbiton’s own Big Smoke Brew Co. joining us for this go-around of London Brewers’ Market. If you’re a fan of milk stouts, their Underworld, which won Gold at SIBA’s South East Independent Beer Awards in cask, will be an absolute treat.

Brewheadz, Tottenham Hale – A new brewery out of Tottenham Hale, Brewheadz are bringing their illustrative full-flavoured ales to the London Brewers’ Market stalls for the first time! Their Electo Beat American pale ale will surely be a sunny day beer during the spring market, so be sure to check it out.

Brick Brewery, Peckham – Brewing beers as solid as their name, Brick Brewery are back at Old Spitalfields Market with their wonderful range of beers that have proven popular at their tap room behind Peckham Rye station. We are fans of their distinctive Kinsale Best Bitter, a London nod to the great ales of Yorkshire.

Bullfinch Brewery, Herne Hill – Bullfinch join us again at London Brewers’ Market for our spring iteration, and we couldn’t be happier–or hoppier, even! If you’re a hop head, go for their Alpha, an IPA inspired by the brews of the American West Coast full of dank flavours but balanced with a red, malty backbone.

Canopy Beer Co., Herne Hill – Creating glorious brews, the Canopy Beer Co. stall at our last market was incredibly popular, and one sip of their Brockwell IPA will show why! Cascade and Citra hops collide to create a straighforwardly tasty beer best enjoyed in the London Brewers’ Market beer garden.

Clarkshaws, Brixton – South London brewers Clarkshaws create contemporary spins on British classic brews. A great example is the Strange Brew, which showcases British Challenger hops alongside UK-grown Cascade for a light, refreshing English pale ale perfect for springtime.

Enefield, Enfield – Another newcomer to the London Brewers’ Market, Enefield are brewing great tasting beer in North London a short distance from the North Circular. Among their core range is the London Pilsner, an undoubtedly refreshing brew for the season and one to try at the London Brewers’ Market.

Fourpure Brewing Company, Bermondsey – Growing from strength to strength, the titans of Fourpure will be pouring their delicious brews once again at Old Spitalfields. These folks often feature a new or limited-edition brew at the London Brewers’ Market, so see what specials will be on the bar or in can at the stall directly!

Fuller’s, Chiswick – The oldest brewery in London Brewers’ Market as well as the oldest brewery still brewing in London, Fuller’s should need no introduction. Whether you’re a fan of their Frontier lager or looking for a fine Vintage Ale, you’ll find a definitive British brew at the Fuller’s stall.

Hackney Brewery, Hackney – The mighty Hackney Brewery return to the beer garden once again with their incredible line up of local beer popular in their East London environs and beyond. Get yourself a can of Kapow!, their new session IPA, for proper juicy springtime vibes!

Hammerton Brewery, Islington – Reviving the family name, Hammerton Brewery take influence of their Islington surroundings for their beers. Pentonville Stout is their profoundly flavoursome oyster stout that’s a favourite on London’s bars, and definitely worth delving into at London Brewers’ Market.

Hop Stuff Brewery, Woolwich Arsenal – Makers of the excellent Renegade IPA and other fine brews of cask, bottle and keg, Hop Stuff Brewery will be pouring their brews once more at Old Spitalfields Market this April. Stop by their stall and make plans to visit their snazzy Taproom with sourdough pizzas!

Moncada Brewery, Notting Hill – The magnificent Moncada Brewery are reppin’ West London in a fabulous way at this London Brewers’ Market, and we’re happy to have them on board! Their Notting Hill Ruby Rye was a recent winner at the Champion Beers of London awards at London Drinker, so stop by their stall and see what the fuss is about!

Mondo Brewing Company, Battersea – Those mega brewers at Mondo are making waves on the London beer scene and beyond, so don’t miss them at the Market. Their Coco Loco Smoked Coconut Porter is a fine pick for anyone with a malty sweet tooth, and one we’re planning on getting stuck into on the 1st of April!

One Mile End, Tottenham – The creative juices flow fast at One Mile End, who are known for their innovative brews including their Kumquat Session IPA and their Ancho Cocoa Stout alongside some stalwart core beers. There should be something for everyone at the One Mile End stand, so gather ’round their stall!

Orbit Beers, Walworth – Having freshly launched their spectacular Gyle 100 Fig & Date Barley Wine all around London, Orbit Beers are hittin’ their stride in a fine way in 2017! Check out what White Label brews they’ll be bringing along, as well as their superb Seven Double Brown Stout.

Signature Brew, Leyton – Those supersonic brewers Signature Brew are back for some LBM beer garden action at our spring market. In addition to their firm favourites such as their Studio Vienna Lager, their Nightliner Coffee Porter is a great Leyton collaborative beer with local roasters Curved Brick Co.

Solvay Society, Ilford – Brewing elegant Belgian-influenced beers, Solvay Society have made a splash previously at Old Spitalfields and we’re glad to have them back in the beer garden. Seek out their Structure of Matter, a Belgian pale ale that could be signalling the latest trend for continental styles.

Truman’s Beer, Hackney Wick – The Truman’s name was revived by Black Eagle Brewery, selling new wares with the original yeast strain from the East London legend, as “a small brewery with a big name.” The Truman’s Pale Ale is a perfect ale to pair with the tunes coming from the beer garden, so enjoy its easy-drinking action!

Wild Card Brewery, Walthamstow – The wonderful team behind Wild Card are experts in the beer and brewing trade, as demonstrated by their card-based beers. We are particularly fond of their Queen of Diamonds, a gloriously fresh IPA with plenty of tasty tropical flavours, so be sure to have a taste of it.

UBREW, Bermondsey – In addition to fostering budding brewers, UBREW have been honing on their own home range of beers at their Bermondsey premises, including one inspired by our great friend Rebecca Pate! Their Athletic Breakfast is a tasty grapefruit IPA that’s a solid pick to enjoy in the beer garden or to take home.

Images: London Brewers’ Market

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