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We are pleased to announce the line-up for our next London Brewers’ Market at Old Spitalfields Market! Here are the London breweries who are serving up their fantastic brews on Saturday, the 26th of November:

The Five Points Brewing Company
The Five Points Brewing Company is an independent brewery based in a Victorian railway arch in Hackney, and are the organisers of London Brewers’ Market. Since March 2013, they have been brewing beer that is unfiltered, unpasteurised and full of flavour – the sort of beer they enjoy drinking and hope you enjoy drinking, too. Founded by director Ed Mason and head brewer Greg Hobbs, The Five Points became the first UK brewery to be a Living Wage Employer in January 2014.

40FT Brewery
40FT Brewery opened its doors on 1st May 2015 in a disused car park in Dalston, East London. The brew house and tap room are built in repurposed 40 foot shipping containers (from which they take their brewery name from) with a tap room open each weekend, 5-11pm, Friday and Saturday. Keep an eye out for regular events and shenanigans at the 40FT tap room!

Beavertown Brewery
Founded in 2012 at Dukes Brew & Que in De Beauvoir Town, Hackney and brewing out of Tottenham Hale since 2014, Beavertown are driven by their passion for innovation and quality. They are dedicated to brewing beers that create an experience and they crave big flavours and character in every brew. Their core range exemplifies their commitment to consistency and excellence whilst their Alpha, Seasonal and Tempus Project show Beavertown’s creative and innovative approach.

Brew By Numbers
Brew By Numbers focuses on flavour, balance and drinkability, across an extensive catalogue of styles and recipes in their brewery in Bermondsey. They’ve been creating beer with well-selected ingredients since 2011 and brewing in their railway arch since the end of 2012. Brew By Numbers are known for making some of the most talked-about beer in the country, so check out their stall at the London Brewers’ Market.

Canopy Beer Co
“We’re straight talking, and so is our beer. We make beer that we like drinking, and we hope you like it too.” Canopy Beer Co produce good quality, small batch beer with flavour and character at their microbrewery in a railway arch in Herne Hill. Check in to their brewery taproom, open Wednesdays through Sundays, just a short distance away from Brockwell Park.

Clarkshaws
Clarkshaws are a small independent microbrewery in Brixton. Their beers are created with a blend of innovation, hard work, and the finest ingredients, resulting in contemporary takes on classic British beer styles. They use only ingredients sourced from the UK, supporting local producers and reducing the ‘beer miles’ their products. They are London’s first micro to produce all Vegetarian Society accredited products and their beers are vegan too. Clarkshaws’ bottled lager won the SIBA SE Independent Beer Awards 2016 Premium Lager & Pilsner Bronze Medal; and thier pale ale won the Urban Food Awards Best London Beer 2015.

CRATE Brewery
Born on the banks of the river River Lea in 2012 CRATE Brewery is firmly ensconced in London’s craft beer firmament. CRATE spent its first years concentrating on the creation of a quality core range of beers that are reliably delicious and always available to their wholesale customers and visitors to their buzzing riverside bar and pizzeria in Hackney Wick. More recently their focus is on giving their growing team of brewers a free hand in the creation of their ‘Brewer’s Tap’ range of small batch one-off beers to amaze and delight old and new fans of CRATE Brewery.

Earth Ale Brewery
At Earth Ale Brewery, they focus on using foraged ingredients in their flavourful beers, producing creative beer that pairs perfectly with food at their regular dining events.Eco-friendly, Artisanal, Rural, Terroir, and Health–all these terms make up the acronym “EARTH” in the Balham brewery’s name. Visit their stall at London Brewers’ Market to try their Dandelion Stout and Lemon Verbena Pale Ale.

East London Brewing Company
Leyton’s East London Brewing Company have been crafting a fantastic array of high-quality British ales since February 2011. Started by Claire and Stu, a superb wife and husband team, ELB’s beers have been a welcome fixture on the bars of East London and beyond. It’s definitely the season for their epic Oatmeal Stout, so don’t miss it at the Market!

Fuller’s
Fuller’s Griffin Brewery should need no introduction. This family-owned brewery nestled in the neighbourhood of Chiswick dates from 1828 and has been brewing ales and lagers throughout over 160 years. In the age of a brewing revival in The Big Smoke, Fuller’s remains relevant with a considered variety of beers that appeal to Londoners as well as the many people who visit the city.

Gipsy Hill Brewing Company
The masterminds behind Gipsy Hill Brewing Company focus on big flavour, creating unfilitered, unfined, natural beer. They keep their core range of brews under 5%, keeping them as “a conversational beer” for everyday occasions. Be sure to check out their spankin’ newly reopened pub, The Douglas Fir, near Crystal Palace for more great beers after the London Brewers’ Market.

Howling Hops
Howling Hops brew an ever changing range of characterful, uncompromising, and generously hopped beers with bags of flavour. The brewery originally began life in the basement of The Cock Tavern, a glorious pub known for great beer. Now brewing in Hackney Wick in a former warehouse space, Howling Hops is a destination among craft beer connoisseurs for their excellent beer as dispensed from the UK’s first dedicated tank bar.

Husk Brewing
Located in the hustle and bustle of East London, Husk is a small, independent brewery founded by homebrewers form the hospitality industry who could no longer fit their brewing in their one bedroom flat. Now based in Docklands, they are brewing with quality ingredients to create flavourful, balanced beer “for your chill time.” Their beers come in cask, keg and bottle conditioned ales.

Kew Brewery
Kew Brewery is an award-winning microbrewery less than a mile from, and inspired by, the world-famous gardens at Kew. They brew our great tasting beers sustainably, using only English malt and hops to keep their food miles down, with a few ‘botanical’ twists. “We’re on a mission to ‘re-hab’ English hops!” All their beers are unfined and vegan-friendly (except their chocolate milk stout). 5p from every pint of their beer sold is donated to the World Land Trust, saving rainforest and threatened habitats around the globe – each pint bought saves 21sq ft of rainforest!

Laine Brew Lab
Laine Brew Lab is an experimental, small batch brewery based at the People’s Park Tavern in Victoria Park, Hackney. The team behind Laine Brew Lab are hard at work producing an interesting series of outrageously good beer in cask, keg, and bottle. This is their first time at London Brewers’ Market, so pop by their stall for a taste of something new!

London Beer Lab
London Beer Lab was established in 2012 to offer brewing workshops to craft beer enthusiasts in London. Since inception, thousands have got to grips with mashing, sparging and hopping at their Brixton premises. Commercial brewing started in earnest summer 2015, rated in Untappd as one of the top 30 English breweries since early 2016 with further expansion plans afoot for early 2017 in Loughborough Junction. As the UK’s first open source brewery their recipes are on the label to help others recreate and experiment with. Vouchers for the workshops make excellent gifts, and will be available to buy on the day, or can otherwise be purchased online.

Moncada Brewery
Since 2011, Moncada Brewery have been brewing naturally, brewing with passion and brewing with friends. Moncada are known for their range of beers which are unfined, keeping the beer simple and real. They create true local flavour, from the heart of West London. Visit their bar above their Notting Hill brewery on Thursdays and Fridays to enjoy the fruits of their fine labour.

Old Hands
Old Hands is a range of ever changing new brews from the talented Twickenham Fine Ales, London’s oldest micro-brewery, founded in 2004. Old Hands have developed a wonderful range of exciting brews on keg, including a Coconut Porter, Rauch Bier and a Strawberry Saison, which have been tremendously well-received around many fine pubs in the capital.

Orbit Beers
Orbit Beers are based in wonderful Walworth, just south of Elephant & Castle, and specialise in European style beers, especially those hailing from the German tradition. Try their excellent kölsch (Nico) or altbier (Neu) and have a chat about how their beers are all named with musical references-appropriate for appearing alongside Independent Label Market! Keep an eye out for any of their White Label Series brews, which are special one-off batches that explore more experimental sides of brewing.

The Redchurch Brewery
Gary Ward started The Redchurch Brewery in his flat on Redchurch Street as a hobby when he was a solicitor. With his business savvy and passion for brewing, he quit his job and put everything on the line to get a railway arch for a brewery on Poyser Street. Six years later, and Redchurch has a second brewery in Harlow for a core range of ales, lagers, and stouts, and is still brewing in two arches on Poyser Street, using this original small site for barrel ageing, sours, and experimental beers, a project called Urban Farmhouse.

Redemption Brewing Company
Redemption Brewing Company has been brewing its popular beer in the heart of Tottenham since 2010. It is widely recognised as one of the founding fathers of today’s vibrant London brewing scene. Capacity has dramatically increased this year, with the expansion of a bespoke 30 barrel brew kit and launch of a purpose built Taproom overlooking the Brewhouse – perfect for enjoying a pint, while watching the brewers at work! The beer range now includes the eagerly anticipated Big Chief in keg, alongside a core cask range including Trinity (3%) light ale and Hopspur (4.5%) amber ale.

Sambrook’s Brewery
Sambrook’s Brewery was founded by Duncan Sambrook in Battersea in August 2008, making the brewery among the first in the new wave of craft brewers in London. Sambrook’s brew a range of uncompromising, flavoursome cask, keg and bottled beer with a focus on British led flavours in Battersea. Their flagship beer, popular on the taps of many pubs throughout London, is Wandle, named after their local river in Wandsworth.

Signature Brew
Like a lot of good ideas, the concept of Signature Brew was born in a pub when two cousins, tired of drinking mediocre overpriced lager in music venues decided change needed to be brought. In 2011, with a little help from some internationally renowned bands and musicians Sam and Tom started delivering on their commitment to get good beer into the hands of gig goers. Fast forward 5 years and their vision lives on through Signature Brews core range of music inspired beers and their regular collaborations.

Solvay Society
Solvay Society takes inspiration from the The Solvay Conferences that brought together the greatest minds in physics and chemistry in the heart of Brussels, leading to some of the most fundamental discoveries of our time. Founded in 2014 by homebrewers Roman, a physicist, and JP, an engineer, Solvay Society are interpreting Belgian style beers with a modern twist.

Southwark Brewing Co.
Founded by brewing industry veteran Peter Jackson, Southwark Brewing Co. are a cask-focused craft brewery along the Bermondsey Beer Mile, just by Tower Bridge. Southwark are bringing modern recipes to life in cask using a plethora of the finest ingredients, and their new brand Big Bear introduces key keg beers to their portfolio of brews.

Three Sods Brewery
Creating craft ale in the cosy confines of Bethnal Green Working Men’s Club, Three Sods Brewery pride themselves on staying true to real ale cask production and at the same time incorporating new age flavours and punchy, satisfying tastes. Made up of three friends who have been brewing lovely beers since January 2015, the gang are very much a part of the East London community–donating their spent grain to Stepney City Farm to feed their pigs and chickens. Pop into their tap room, the Workers Arms for a chat and a brew.

 

*UPDATE!*

We are thrilled to announce two special stalls joining us in the beer garden!

The first is a mini Mason & Company bar serving up some London Brewers’ Market favourites on rotation! Find some brilliant beers on pour from them in the beer garden, as well as at their home in Here East in Hackney Wick–a great spot to head to after the London Brewers’ Market for more brews from London and elsewhere (the 388 takes you straight to Here East from Liverpool Street Station or Shoreditch High Street Station).

The second is our friends at Cleaver & Keg who will provide some snackage in the form of meaty morsels to go alongside the brilliant beers on offer. The meat is 100% British sourced and aimed to be paired with beer, so pick up a packet or three to enjoy on the day or take some home to enjoy during the holidays!

We can’t wait to see you in the beer garden at Old Spitalfields Market! We’ll be alongside Independent Label Market, who will be providing some great tunes for the day. Both markets will be open from 11am until 6:30pm, but be sure to head in early to get the most out of the day! If you’re on Facebook, RSVP to our London Brewers’ Market event to get it in the diary and keep up with the latest info!

London Brewers’ Market Event Round-up: November 2016

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On the London Brewers’ Market blog, we are featuring a monthly round-up of upcoming and unmissable events for London’s beer drinkers introduced by Rebecca Pate of Brewing East. Here are her picks for what’s happening in Londontown. 

Bring on November, with its cooler nights and shorter days. London is braced for you. In spite of your best efforts, we refuse to loaf around when there’s so much to do and such great beer to conquer.

We welcome this month with another round-up of the best beer events because as the woolly layers go on and daylight disappears, we have to do something to keep our sanity:

FIVE POINTS TAP TAKEOVER: Wednesday, 2 November, 17:00-23:00. Another corker from the good folks at The Rake pub in Borough Market, this tap takeover showcases Hackney’s The Five Points Brewing Co. Expect a range of their beers on cask, keg and in bottle together with chipper representatives on hand to answer any burning questions. Every beer purchased will put you in line to win a mysterious – but undoubtedly fabulous – beery prize. The Rake, 14 Winchester Walk, Borough Market, SE1 9AG London. Free: https://www.facebook.com/events/194997380924055/

ANSPACH & HOBDAY TASTING & TOUR: Thursday, November 3, 18:30-21:30. One of the Bermondsey brewery crew, Anspach & Hobday invite you on a behind-the-scenes tour of their railway arch outfit, to meet the brewer and taste three of their beers (with another beer on arrival). Focused on making London the epicentre of the best beer in the world, this is a brewery with a mission- and they’re well on the way, from what we’ve tasted. Anspach & Hobday, 118 Druid Street, SE1 2 London. Tickets are £15 +bf and available to purchase here. 

BRIXTON BREWERY TASTINGS + TOURS: Friday, 4 November & Friday, 24 November, 18:30- 22:00. Join Brixton Brewery‘s founder, Jez Galaun, on an evening tour. Highlights include an overview of the brewing process and tasters of 4 beers with ample opportunity to find out more about this South London family-run operation. Their bold flavours and vibrant branding are as colourful as the local area, so escape the dreariness of November with some dynamic beer and insight into one of London’s most community-focused breweries. Brixton Brewery, Arch 547, Brixton Station Road, London SW9 8PF. Tickets are £15 and available here.

HOP SWAP V.4 FEATURING MONDO BREWING: Tuesday, 8 November, 20:00-23:00. This month’s Hop Swap brings together a brewery, a baker and a candlestick maker. Well, maybe not the last one, but Battersea’s Mondo Brewing Company will be in attendance for a meet the brewer and tap takeover at The Cock Tavern in Hackney. Thai in a Pie will be dishing out their fusion-filled parcels and competing against marinara masters, Capish?, in a hot sauce showdown. All of this madness will unfold against the backdrop of a good old-fashioned bottle share- so be sure to have something special in tow- and even a mystery trade raffle that will have people talking for days. All types of beer drinkers- from lambic lovers to premium lager swillers- are welcome. The Cock Tavern, 315 Mare Street, London E8 1EJ. Free, but bring some beer along for the bottle share: https://www.facebook.com/events/1768392403426294/

BEAVERTOWN PARTY AT MASON & CO: Wednesday, 9 November, 18:00-23:00. Hackney Wick hotspot Mason & Company are throwing a Beavertown Brewery tap takeover of collosal proportions: 18 taps will see the seven core beers represented alongside 11 specials and limited editions. Expect Phantom Sours, Elder Mother Elderberry Pale and Fresh ‘espresso Stout, with more surprises on the night. The team will be journeying in from Tottenham Hale to talk beer and – for the culture vultures – some of their legendary artwork will be on display. Like an eager beaver, get there early and try everything. Mason & Company, 25 East Bay Lane, Here East, Hackney Wick, Lonon E20 3BS. Free: https://www.facebook.com/events/1774876352781821/

>>new>> LEYTON ORIENT SUPPORTERS CLUB ALE NIGHT: Friday, 11 November, 17:00-23:00. The Leyton Orient Supporters Club are holding a special evening to celebrate being awarded Greater London Club of the Year 2016 by CAMRA in appropriate style, putting on a commendable line-up of cask that showcases a number of local breweries. The Five Points Brewing Co, Hackney Brewery and One Mile End Brewery are on the bill. Signature Brew debuted their Roadie IPA on cask during a recent tap takeover and this will be available on the night. Raise a glass and see the team receive their award during the evening. Leyton Orient Supporters Club, Matchroom Stadium, Brisbane Road, London E10 5NF. Free: https://thehalfpintgentleman.com/2016/11/07/leyton-orient-supporters-club-london-ale-night-camra-greater-london-club-of-the-year-presentation-111016/

THE BREWERY KITCHEN SUNDAY LUNCH: Sunday, 13 November, 13:00-17:00. Here’s one for the foodies- Fourepure Brewing Co has teamed up with The Brewery Kitchen to showcase how beer and brewing ingredients can be incorporated into cooking. A cornucopia across three courses is promised, with each dish matched with beer to bring out the complexities in both the food and libations. The Brewery Kitchen’s head chef will be on hand alongside a sommelier to act as guides and canapes and a welcome drink are also included. Your Sunday roast will pale in comparison to this feast. Fourpure Brewery, 22 Bermondsey Trading Estate, Rotherhithe New Road, London SE16 3LE. Tickets are £50 and can be purchased here. 

>>new>> BOOZERS WITHOUT BORDERS: Monday, 14 November, 19:00-23:00. Boozers without Borders present Craft for Calais, an event fundraising for refugees in Calais. Drink for a charitable cause – you philanthropist you – and you won’t be going parched or be awash in bland beer. Great London breweries such as 40FT Brewery, The Five Points Brewing Co, Fourpure Brewing Co, Pressure Drop Brewing and Hackney Brewery have donated beer for the occasion. A ticket guarantees you a generous tasting menu of beers. Giving never tasted so good.Draft House Hammersmith, 238 Shepherds Bush Road, W6 7NL London. Tickets are limited and only Generous tickets remain (£32 + bf), which can be purchased here.

BULLFINCH TAP TAKEOVER: Thursday, 17 November, 17:00-23:00. Yet another event at The Rake, this tap takeover sees Herne Hill’s Bullfinch Brewery take the reigns. Expect a selection of their beer and a chance to chat with the Bullfinch team about their adventurous, flavoursome beer. There’s a raffle involved, so grab a pint to ensure that you’re in it to win it. The Rake, 14 Winchester Walk, Borough Market, SE1 9AG London. Free: https://www.facebook.com/events/1735800023405140/

FOURPURE MEET THE BREWER AND TASTING: Friday, 18 November, 18:00-20:00. Friday night is best spent with friends, so why not head over to The Taproom in Woolwich Arsenal for a tasting and chinwag with Fourpure Brewing Co? They’ll be sampling five of their freshest seasonal beers and offering 10% off pizzas in the taproom on the night to keep drinkers sustained. Free registration includes a half pint too. Couldn’t we use more friends like this in all of our lives? The Hop Stuff Taproom, 15 Major Draper Street, London SE18. Free, but register here.

>>new>> 40FT CEILI OUTSIDE A CONTAINER PARTY: Friday, 18 November, 18:00- Saturday, 19 November, 02:00. Just in time for the plummeting temperatures, the guys at 40FT Brewery are relaunching Deep, their rich and malty stout. This will be an authentic Irish affair, where Hugh Cooney will be leading a ceili with the help from traditional in-house Irish band from The Auld Shillelagh pub. A friendly crowd, food and a roaring campfire will complete the experience with touches of Irish hospitality (an abundance of beer). 40FT Brewery, Bootyard, Abbott Street, E8 3DP London. Free: https://www.facebook.com/events/160469961085435/

REDEMPTION & WEIRD BEARD DUAL TAP TAKEOVER: Saturday, 19 November, 12:00-23:00. Head down to The Craft Beer Co Clerkenwell for this tantalising dual tap takeover. Not one but TWO great breweries, Redemption Brewing and Weird Bread Brew Co, will join forces to bring drinkers a range of their core and special beers. Naturally, there will also be an exclusive collaboration available on the night and the opportunity to snap up some merchandise, mini kegs and other delights. The Craft Beer Co. Clerkenwell, 82 Leather Lane, London EC1N 7TR. Free: https://www.facebook.com/events/1157616057642598/

ANSPACH & HOBDAY BEER AND CAKE DAY: Sunday, 20 November, 12:30-17:30. Professed to be the biggest event of the year- Anspach & Hobday Brewery are marrying two of life’s greatest pleasures: beer and cake. They’ll provide the beer and invite guests to come to the brewery bearing cakes. Only 15 cakes can be accommodated and contributing bakers will each get a pint courtesy of A&H. Cakes will be judged and one will emerge victorious- there’s a prize of a case of beer and a brewery tour on the line. But really, everyone wins here. Somebody has to eat all of those cakes. Anspach & Hobday, 118 Druid Street, SE1 2 London. Free, but bakers must register their intent to bring cake in advance here.

>>new>> HOP STUFF & DRURY TEA & COFFEE BEER LAUNCH: Thursday, 24 November, 18:00-22:30. Woolwich’s Hop Stuff Brewery put their heads together with Drury Tea & Coffee to create three coffee-themed beers in 2015. This year, they’re upping the ante and hosting a party in their taproom to promote their three 2016 collaboration beers: Early Grey Pale Ale, Spiced Chai Red Ale and Coffee Infused Gunners Porter. There will be tasting flights and other coffee-related goodies available, including food inspired by java. It goes without saying: there will be a huge buzz surrounding this event. The Taproom, 15 Major Draper Street, London SE18. Free: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/hop-stuff-drury-tea-coffee-beer-launch-tickets-29070549797

LONDON BREWERS’ MARKET CHRISTMAS EDITION: Saturday, 26 November, 11:00-18:30. Jingle beers, jingle beers…What’s better than turkey dinner and Eastenders? A Christmas beer festival, of course! Taking place at Old Spitalfields Market, the Christmas edition of the London Brewers’ Market is going to be a jolly affair with 26 London breweries already confirmed. Beer will be available on keg and to purchase and a stellar soundtrack will be provided by the event’s co-hosts, the Independent Label Market. You can expect some old favourites and new faces in attendance, so this is a great way to familiarise yourself with London’s brewing scene all while stocking up for Crimbo. Old Spitalfields Market, Brushfield Street, London E1 6AA. Free: https://www.facebook.com/events/572388376285536/

>>new>> 33RD PIG’S EAR BEER & CIDER FESTIVAL: Tuesday, 29 November, 12:00- Saturday, 3 December, 22:30. Pig’s ear is Cockney rhyming slang for beer, and that’s exactly what is promised at this year’s East London & City’s CAMRA event. Over 230 real ales will be on offer, plus a huge range of bottles, perries and ciders to boot. Keep an eye on their website for announcements, but it’s assured that there will be some special beers on cask from local East London breweries alongside a range of other foreign and domestic beers. No porky pies here – this is going to be a real knees-up. Round Chapel, 1D Glenarm Road, E5 0LY London. Entry is £3 for CAMRA members and £5 for non-CAMRA members. https://www.facebook.com/events/1819532508333476/

Have we missed something? We’re not perfect, so feel free to post any upcoming events featuring London breweries in London in the comments below. This post will be edited as the month progresses to include new events, so watch this space!

London Brewers’ Market is Back for Chrimbo!

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We are thrilled to announce that our next London Brewers’ Market at Old Spitalfields will be on Saturday, the 26th of November!

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Join us from 11am until 6:30pm for a bevvy of beers on draught and for take-away! Once again, we will be showcasing over 20 of London’s best breweries as they take to the stalls at Old Spitalfields Market alongside Independent Label Market. Both the London Brewers’ Market and Independent Label Market will be free entry, so save your pennies for wonderful drinks and records!

We will be announcing participating breweries in the days to come, so keep an eye out here as well as our Facebook event page to see who will be bringing their brews! You can get it in the diary by RSVPing on our Eventbrite page, too!

See you there!

London Brewers’ Market Event Round-Up: October 2016

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On the London Brewers’ Market blog, we are featuring a monthly round-up of upcoming and unmissable events for London’s beer drinkers introduced by Rebecca Pate of Brewing East. Here are her picks for what’s happening in Londontown. 

With the last of the beer garden weather upon us, it’s time to accept the change of season and hole ourselves up with a cosy pint. For beer drinkers, October brings the close of Oktoberfest celebrations and the season of highly divisive pumpkin beers. But if neither of these prospects takes your fancy, there are plenty of other events to satisfy your autumnal cravings.

You might feel pressure to bid adieu to sours and saisons in lieu of more warming styles, but whatever you’re drinking, we’ve put together a list of our pick of events across London this October:

HAMMERTON BREWERY TAPROOM OPENING: Saturday, 1 October, 14:00-23:00. Head over to N7 (that’s Islington) to have a drink amongst locals at Hammerton Brewery’s monthly taproom opening. There’s plenty of table space inside and be sure to sample their new Chicha Pale, a Peruvian Maize Morada. They’re dog-friendly too, so why not take Rover for an extra long walk? Hammerton Brewery, Unit 8 & 9 Roman Way Industrial Estate, 149 Roman Way, London N7 8XH. Free: http://www.hammertonbrewery.co.uk/blog/ 

HIBERNATION PARTY WITH ORBIT BEERS: Saturday, 1 October, 12:00-20:00. Here’s your incentive to embrace the first frost of winter. Orbit Beers are throwing a party at their brewery to honour the season and while the vinyl spins, there will be bratwurst and currywurst proffered from Get Wurst. And in case that wasn’t enough, every guest will get a free beer on arrival. Suddenly winter doesn’t seem so bad, does it? Orbit Brewery, 225 Fielding Road, London SE17 3HD. Free: https://www.facebook.com/events/1470228143003605/

WE BROUGHT BREW BY NUMBERS: Wednesday, 5 October, 19:00-22:00. Bermondsey’s Brew by Numbers will be chatting beer at We Brought Beer’s Clapham Junction location. Their recent endeavours have been exceptional, including their long-awaited foray into pale ales. If attendees are lucky, the new 21|04 Pale Ale (Motueka) might be on offer. We Brought Beer Clapham Junction, 78 St. Johns Hill, Battersea, SW11 1SP. Event is free, but attendees must e-mail events@webroughtbeer.co.uk to be added to the guest list: https://www.webroughtbeer.co.uk/event/brought-brew-numbers/

MEET THE BREWER WITH WILD CARD BREWERY: Wednesday, 5 October, from 20:00. The Beer Shop London is hosting a Meet the Brewer night with Wild Card Brewery. This is the perfect opportunity to see what’s brewing and what’s in the pipelines for this Walthamstow favourite. Don’t forget to ask about their Queen of Diamonds IPA, which recently was awarded the ‘Beautiful Brew’ distinction by the Urban Food Awards. The Beer Shop London, 40 Nunhead Green, London SE15 3QF. Event is free, but spaces must be reserved by e-mailing hello@thebeershoplondon.co.uk: http://www.thebeershoplondon.co.uk/events.html

WALTHAMSTOW BEER PROJECT 2016 WITH ELB: Thursday, 6 October from 18:30. East London Brewing Company invite you to Ye Olde Rose and Crown for the launch of their Walthamstow Beer. Over the summer, over 200 Prima Donna hop plants were grown in the area and harvested in mid-September to create this green hopped ale. Come down and sample the fruits of their labour, learn about the hop harvest and meet the brewery team. Beer doesn’t get more local than this. Ye Olde Rose and Crown, 55 Hoe St, London E17 4SA. Free: http://www.eastlondonbrewing.com/blogs/news/walthamstow-beer-project-2016

CRAFT 100 BEER FESTIVAL: Thursday, 6 October, 12:00 until Sunday October 9, 23:00. The Craft Beer Co’s Clapham location will be transformed into a utopia of beer aplenty for this unmissable event. With over 100 beers on offer, there’s something guaranteed to tickle your taste buds, including beer from Beavertown Brewery, Brixton Brewery, By the Horns Brewing Co., Hackney Brewery, Kew Brewery, Redemption Brewing, Partizan Brewing and Weird Beard Brew Co.– and that’s just on keg. Phew. Craft Beer Co, 128 Clapham Manor Street, Clapham, London SW4 6ED. Free: http://www.thecraftbeerco.com/craft100/

FIVE POINTS BREWERY TOUR: Saturday, 8 October, 12:00-14:00. Take a trip to Hackney for The Five Points Brewing Company’s monthly brewery tour, where guests are guided through their story and their range, all in the heart of the action on the brewery floor. See the brewing kit and the canning line, where the newly canned Pils has been flying out. Generous samples and a glass to take home are included in the ticket price. The Five Points Brewing Company, 3 Institute Place, London E8 1JE. Tickets are £12 plus VAT and can be purchased here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/october-brewery-tour-at-the-five-points-brewing-company-tickets-26520197625 Note: This date is now sold out

IPA VS CHEESE WITH BREW BY NUMBERS: Thursday, 13 October, 18:00-21:00. Beer and cheese, need we say more? Take a range of Brew by Numbers‘ IPAs personally selected by Chris Hall, the brewery’s Sales and Media guru, married with a cornucopia of British cheeses chosen by Ned Palmer (Edited to add: “Legend!”) of The Cheese Tasting Company and- well, you get the idea. The evening will include five cheeses, bread and beer. Attendees are warned to come hungry. Brew by Numbers, 79 Enid Street London SE16 3RA. Tickets are £25 and can be purchased here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/ipa-vs-cheese-a-beer-and-cheese-throwdown-tickets-27930495865

MEAT + BEER WITH BRIXTON BREWERY: Thursday, 13 October, 19:00-20:30. October is bursting with foodie options for beer drinkers, including this enticing event from the Meat School in Borough Market. A selection of fine British cured meats will be expertly paired with beer from Brixton Brewery. This is not for the faint hearted, however, as 5 courses of meat, each one paired with a beer from Brixton, are included in the ticket price. CANNON & CANNON, Unit 4W, Jubilee Place, Winchester Walk, London SE1 9AG. Tickets are £25 and can be purchased here: http://www.meatschool.co.uk/product/meat-beer-pairing-with-brixton-brewery-thurs-13-oct/

CROYDON CRAFT BEER FESTIVAL: Thursday, 13 October, 2016 17:00 until Saturday October 15, 2016 19:00. Held at Braithwaite Hall, this is the third Croydon Craft Beer Festival with an Oktoberfest theme. While oodles of beers from around the world will be available in cans, there’s a good representation form London breweries too, including: Belleville Brewing Co, By the Horns Brewing Co, The London Beer Factory and Croydon’s own darlings, The Cronx Brewery. Croydon Clocktower, Katherine Street, Croydon CR9 1ET. Tickets are £5 + VAT and can be purchased here: https://billetto.co.uk/en/events/craftycroydon2016

OKTOBEERFEST WITH WILD CARD BREWERY: Friday, 14 October, 20:00- Saturday October 15, 22:00. For a taste of Bavaria, make a beeline to Wild Card Brewery’s taproom to sample over 30 beers, including a special small batch raspberry wheat beer brewed for the occasion. There’s an eclectic selection of music promised all weekend, including DJ sets with some synth pop, disco and…kraut rock? Well, we’re intrigued. Wild Card Brewery Tap Bar, Shernhall Street, London E17 9HQ. Free: https://www.facebook.com/events/205242163214638/

BAVARIAN BREAKFAST WITH ONE MILE END: Saturday, 15 October, 9:00-14:00. Science has proven that beer is the breakfast of champions* and science is never wrong, so don’t miss the opportunity to sample One Mile End Brewery’s new wheat beer at The White Hart. Their head brewer will be onsite and beer will be poured from 9am to accompany the brew pub’s new tantalising brunch menu. Brunch beers are definitely a thing that should be embraced (*this might be wildly inaccurate). The White Hart Brew Pub, 1 Mile End Road, London E1 4TP, free: https://www.facebook.com/events/1796999037247541/

FIVE POINTS AUTUMN JOLLY: Saturday, 15 October, 13:00-22:00.Following the rip-roaring fun of The Five Points Brewing Company‘s summer yard parties, they’ve taken the same ingredients- e.g. great beer, outstanding eats from Capish? and formidable beats- and reinvented the monthly affair for the season. Come try the Brick Field Brown launched in cask and the Five Points Extra Pale relaunched as Five Points XPA. Surprises are assured and there’s a special meet the brewer session with Vito himself, who is the brains behind the Brick Field Brown. The Five Points Brewing Company Warehouse & Yard, 61 Mare Street, London E8 4RG. Free: https://www.facebook.com/events/1756385964601426/

ELENA COOPER’S PORTER WITH REDEMPTION: Monday, 17 October, 18:00-23:30. Head down to the Holborn Whippet to sample Elena Cooper’s Porter, a new brew from Redemption Brewing Company to commemorate the London Beer Flood of the 17 October, 1814. On this solemn day, a torrent of beer flooded  Tottenham Court Road and killed 8 people. Raise a glass of this porter that has been smoked with oak chips alongside representatives from the brewery. Cue the argument of whether there are worse ways to go. The Holborn Whippet, 25-29 Sicilian Ave, London WC1A 2QH. Free.

BRICK FIELD BROWN LAUNCH WITH PETE BROWN: Tuesday, 18 October, 18:00-22:00. Eminent beer writer Pete Brown joins The Five Points Brewing Company in launching their latest cask ale offering at The Harp in Covent Garden. Two hour-long sessions will be held in The Harp’s cosy upstairs room, where The Five Points’ Assistant Head Brewer Vito Carrescia will introduce his Brick Field Brown, and Pete Brown will share his thoughts about the brown ale style as well as discuss his new book, The Pub: A Cultural Institution. Tickets are £10 + booking fee, which includes a pint of Brick Field Brown, and proceeds from each ticket sale go to St Joseph’s Hospice. There’s also a Five Points Tap Takeover at the bar, which is free to attend, and the chance to buy a copy of Pete Brown’s book. The Harp, 47 Chandos Place, London WC2N 4HS. Tickets to Pete Brown & Vito Carrescia’s talk are £10 + booking fee, tap takeover is free entry. https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/meet-the-five-points-brewer-beer-writer-pete-brown-tickets-28424538560

WE BROUGHT REDCHURCH: Wednesday, 19 October, 19:00-22:00. Another meet the brewer event hosted by We Brought Beer, this time at their Balham site. East London’s The Redchurch Brewery will be talking guests through their new foray into wild beers with their Urban Farmhouse project. These experimental beers hail from  their old brewery, which is now dedicated to wild and sour brewing. Guests will sample some of the first batches, so don’t miss out. We Brought Beer Balham, 28 Hildreth Street SW12 9RQ. Event is free, but attendees must e-mail events@webroughtbeer.co.uk to be added to the guest list: https://www.webroughtbeer.co.uk/event/we-brought-redchurch/

BREWDOG #COLLABFEST 2016: Saturday, 22 October, 13:00 – Sunday October 23, 0:00. Each of London’s Brewdog locations will be brewing up some special delights with the help of a local brewery. Details are still hush-hush on what to expect, but last year saw some great London breweries thrown in the mix, including Orbit Beers, Weird Beard Brew Co., Brew by Numbers and The Redchurch Brewery. So it’s a fairly safe bet. All Brewdog London sites, free: https://www.brewdog.com/lowdown/events/collab-fest-2016

LONDON BREWERS’ MARKET AT VENN STREET MARKET: Saturday, 22 October, 10:00 – 16:00. London Brewers’ Market will be holding a showcase of South London Breweries (oh, and a certain Hackney brewery that organises LBM) at the wonderful Venn Street Market, a weekly food market in Clapham Common. Breweries include The Five Points Brewing Company, Anspach & Hobday, Gipsy Hill Brewing Company, Mondo Brewing Company, and Orbit Beers, who will all be selling beer to drink on the day and for take away. Venn Street Market, Venn Street, Clapham SW4 0AT, free: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/london-brewers-market-at-venn-street-market-tickets-28282564913

HACKNEY BREWERY’S 5TH BIRTHDAY: Saturday, 22 October, 13:00 – 19:00. The mighty Hackney Brewery celebrate their 5th Birthday with some of their fantastic brews, including their Oktoberfest and a brand new Pale Ale, plus a look around their newly-installed brewing equipment! Grill My Cheese will be catering food at this free event, so rock up and show some love to this wonderful local brewery! Hackney Brewery,358 Laburnum St, London E2 8BB, free: https://www.facebook.com/events/544229609099275/

*new* MEET THE BREWER WITH REDCHURCH: Thursday, 27 October, 18:00-0:00. Redchurch Brewery are visiting their close neighbours, BrewDog Shoreditch, to flaunt some of their beers. There will be some surprises of a sour nature in store. This is another opportunity to get your hands on their new Urban Farmhouse beers this month, so don’t miss out- the brewery team will also be in attendance to guide you through the brews. BrewDog Bar Shoreditch, 51-55 Bethnal Green Rd, London E1 6LA , free: https://www.facebook.com/events/571214406409072/

*new* MEET THE BREWER WITH BEAVERTOWN: Thursday, 27 October, 19:30-21:00. The Beavertown Brewery crew are paying The Coborn a visit to guide drinkers through their brewing process from hops to pints. Attendees will also be tutored through four different beers and learn that when it comes to packaging, why the can is king. It’s a great time to get on the Beavertown bandwagon. The Coborn, 8 Coborn Road, E3 2DA London. Tickets are £10 and can be purchased by contacting the venue: https://www.facebook.com/events/1197092370329555/

*new* DAY OF THE DEAD PARTY WITH 40FT: Friday, 28 October, 18:00- Saturday 29 October, 2:00. Once again, 40ft Brewery are inviting revellers inside their shipping container taproom (and sizable yard) to celebrate in style. They’ve teamed up with The Real Al Company to bring Dia de los Muertos celebrations to Dalston. The fiesta will include a special chili IPA and the spicy Mexican beer-cocktail favourite, the Michelada. Mulled cider, face painting and Mexican street food are a given. All will be against a deadly soundtrack to get your sugar skull boogie on. 40FT Brewery, Bootyard, Abbott Street, London E8 3DP, free: https://www.facebook.com/events/1604855099817724/

*new* PILLARS BREWERY TAPROOM LAUNCH: Friday, 28 October, 17:00- Saturday 29 October, 23:30. NEW BREWERY KLAXON. Head Walthamstow way to check out the Pillars Brewery, formerly known as the Four Pillars Brewery, as they proclaim their arrival with a weekend long party. Expect music, food and their flagship Traditional Lager, branded an ‘India pale lager’, flowing alongside some taproom exclusives. Looks like Wild Card Brewery have new neighbours and Walthamstow just got a bit sexier. Pillars Brewery, Unit 2 Ravenswood Industrial Estate, Walthamstow E17 9HQ , free: https://www.facebook.com/events/204350073312057/

*new* UBREW BEER LAUNCH PARTY: Saturday, 29 October, 12:30-21:00. Bermondsey’s open brewery, UBREW are unleashing their own beers on the public and throwing a bit of a bash. They’ve taken the best of the members’ beer brewed onsite and upscaled production to their industrial 5 bbl kit, resulting in the Rocket Bear IPA, the Octobear Sorachi Ace saison, the Hoplust Stout and a sessionable pale ale. Discounts and tours will be on offer as well, so you can nurse your beer while convincing yourself that your recipe might be next. Ubrew, 24 Old Jamaica Road, London, SE16 4AW, free but tours and cases can be bought in advance here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/ubrew-official-beer-launch-tickets-28523591831

*new* SIGNATURE BREW’S 5TH BIRTHDAY PARTY: Saturday, 29 October, 12:00-22:00. We’ll be shimmying down to Signature Brew’s 5th birthday celebrations- a beer and music festival like Leyton has never seen. The largest range of Signature Brew’s beers ever in one place (EVER) and a glut of collaborations will be offered. Music is obviously a fixture and an extensive list of bands and acoustic performers are already lined up. Food and tours are also going to be on offer for those who can stop dancing. Signature Brew, Unit 25, Leyton Business Centre, London E10 7BT. Tickets are free and available here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/signature-brews-5th-birthday-party-tickets-28361370623

*new* HIVER’WEEN: Saturday, 29 October, 11:00-19:00.Honey beer specialists Hiver Beers have partnered with All Good Beer for a day packed with Hallowe’en activities, including pumpkin carving, beeswax candle rolling and- deep breath- Bermondsey’s FIRST ever conker championship. Honey beer and other craft selections will be on hand alongside some delicious honey from local bees. Honey is like nature’s candy, so it’s all treats and no tricks here. Hiver, Arch 55 Stanworth Street, London SE1 3NY. Tickets are £7, can be purchased here and include a pumpkin, a sheet of beeswax and a half pint of Hiver.

REDEMPTION BREWERY’S TAPROOM OPENING: Saturday, 29 October, 11:00-17:00. The big day is upon us: Redemption Brewing are letting the public into their brand spanking-new brewery’s taproom! Lots of special surprises are promised, including special one-off beers alongside their ever-dependable core range. More details will be released closer to the time, but don’t miss out on christening the Redemption crew’s new space in Tottenham. Redemption Brewing Co, Unit 16, Compass West Industrial Estate West Road, Tottenham N17 0XL. Free.

Have we missed something? We’re not perfect, so feel free to post any upcoming events featuring London breweries in London in the comments below. This post will be edited as the month progresses to include new events, so watch this space!

Guest Post: London Brewers’ Market Summer 2016 Mini-Review

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Guest post: Rebecca Pate is a Canadian based in East London with a passion for great beer. Her blog, Brewing East, focuses on industry events, independent breweries and London’s evolving drinking culture. Follow her on Twitter or Instagram.

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On Saturday the 23 July 2016, the London Brewers’ Market was once again in full force, bringing 27 local breweries to the Old Spitalfields Market in East London. Drinkers survived unseasonably warm temperatures with a cold beer in hand, sampling a variety of examples and styles from breweries both familiar and new. It comes as no surprise that IPAs were prevalent, offering the perfect refreshing bitterness to temper the rising mercury as the afternoon progressed. Cans were king- from the new 360° designs to the 500ml tallboys- and there were some specific beers that were causing a buzz.

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Although impossible to sample everything proffered at the Brewers’ Market, I was earnest to discover the crème de la crème to ensure that even if you missed a beer on the day, you can keep your eyes peeled for it in the coming months.

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Read my overview of the Brewer’s Market and the beers on Brewing East.

London Brewers’ Market at Old Spitalfields: Full List of Brewers!

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We are excited to announce our line-up for our next London Brewers’ Market at Old Spitalfields Market on Saturday, the 23rd of July! We are bringing 27 of London’s finest breweries down for a brilliant session alongside Independent Label Market from 11am util 6:30pm in the historic East End marketplace.

Our list includes some favourites as well as a handful of breweries who are new to our market stalls. Here’s the line-up:

The Five Points Brewing Company – Brewing since March 2013 in a Victorian railway arch underneath Hackney Downs Station, The Five Points has become well-known and highly regarded force beyond their East London environs for their full-flavoured, classic beer in keg, can, cask and bottle. In addition to their remarkable brews, top events, and colourful identity, The Five Points are also notable for being the first certified Living Wage accredited brewery in the UK.

Anspach & Hobday – Anspach & Hobday are making fantastic beers taking inspiration from traditional beer styles and newer influences from the craft beer movement. Part of a string of brewers and beer spots in Bermondsey, check out their taproom hours Friday, Saturday and Sunday and see where the magic happens and enjoy some great beer right at the source.

The Beerblefish Brewing Company – One of a handful of new breweries that have opened recently and a new brewery for this round of London Brewers’ Market, Beerblefish launched towards the end of 2015 in the co-operative brewspace UBREW in Bermondsey. They are now in new permanent premises in North London’s Edmonton. Their brews are all vegan-friendly.

Brew By Numbers – Bermondsey’s Brew By Numbers boast innumerable talent in the many bottles and brews they produce. Creating beer with carefully-selected ingredients since 2011 and brewing in their railway arch since the end of 2012, they’ve created some of the most talked-about beer in the country. Their brewhouse is open Fridays and Saturdays for a drink—check their website for times.

Brixton Brewery – Founded in 2013 by folks who felt that every great neighbourhood should have a great brewery, Brixton Brewery craft fantastic ales in a railway arch on Brixton Station Road. Their vibrant labels and clips are a indication of the rich flavour found in the variety of beers they brew, which have been incredibly popular beyond their native South East London environs.

Bullfinch Brewery – Calling the area of Herne Hill home, the folks behind Bullfinch are reprising their April appearance at the London Brewers’ Market. Inspiration for their beers have come from travels around the globe. Their taproom is open Thursdays through Sundays during the week, and features a tidy line-up of Bullfinch brews and periodic guest ales.

By The Horns Brewing Co. – By The Horns are based in Summerstown in Southwest London. Started by friends on a home brew kit in 2011, the brewery creates a series of flagship brews as well as varying seasonal ales “with more care and attention than your mum’s Sunday roast!” Head to their taproom and beer hall for a large range of quality beer and for upcoming special events.

The Cronx Brewery – Hailing from Croydon, The Cronx Brewery began brewing in the summer of 2012 and have been a mainstay of South London and beyond ever since. The Cronx brews a range of ales, saisons, and wheat beers, and host events and open days at their brewery on select days. We’re glad to bring The Cronx to Old Spitalfieds for their first London Brewers’ Market outing.

Essex Street Brewery – Visit Temple Brew House, located just a stone’s throw away from the iconic River Thames, and you’ll be in the home of Essex Street Brewery, who are making their London Brewers’ Market debut at our July Market. Established in November of 2014, the beers are designed to show off the passion in brewing while also being thoroughly drinkable for Temple Brew House’s patrons and for us at the Market!

Fourpure Brewing Co. – Inspired by adventure, Fourpure is a family brewery founded in 2013, focusing on the four ingredients of brewing—water, malt, hops and yeast—from which they take their name from. Early adopters of the craft can movement in the UK, you can enjoy their dynamic range of seasonal brews as well as their stalwart core beers, all unfiltered and unfined, at their taproom on Saturdays, and in many pubs and bars throughout London.

Hackney Brewery – Top folks brewing top beers, Hackney Brewery were established in 2011, making them the first registered brewery in their namesake borough, which has now become a byword in the craft beer scene. Creating a selection of cask ales as well as a seasonal and craft range, Hackney Brewery are a hive of activity in their railway arch near Hoxton Station to supply those who stock their fine brews.

Hammerton Brewery – London’s original Hammerton Brewery began brewing in 1868, but was sadly torn down in the 1950s as many family brewers gave way to the industrial brewing environment, consolidating into the Big Six. Re-founded by Lee Hammerton, a member of the Hammerton family, the new Hammerton Brewery was established in 2014 with a tasty set of beers inspired by their Islington surroundings.

Hop Stuff Brewery – Woolwich’s Hop Stuff Brewery are back at the London Brewers’ Market with their popular beers. Having brewed their first beer in October 2013, the brewery has grown from strength to strength on the grounds of the Royal Arsenal. Be sure to pop in for a pint at their pub, The Taproom, based not too far from where their beer is brewed.

Husk Brewery – New to the London Brewers’ Market, Husk are an independent brewery started by avid homebrewers in East London’s Docklands. Focusing on creating beers that are well-balanced and treated with the upmost care and attention, Husk brew and bottle their beers by hand for you to enjoy at Old Spitalfields.

Kew Brewery – The sustainability-minded folks at Kew Brewery brew unfined, natural and flavoursome beers with English malts and hops. They have expanded their range since they took part in London Brewers’ Market last year, and their Kew Green (& Black) was recently named Champion Beer of Ealing Beer Festival.

The London Beer Factory – Founded by brothers Sim and Ed Cotton, The London Beer Factory brews on a bespoke British-built kit in their brewery in South London. Check out their flavoursome brews in their taproom on Saturdays, as well as in many pubs and bars in the capitol. Brewing “beer with character,” their brews are highly recommended at the London Brewers’ Market.

London Brewing Co. – Beginning its life in The Bull in Highgate, London Brewing Co. are now brewing a large range of ales in The Bohemia in North Finchley and have recently expanded to supply places beyond their two North London brewpubs, much to the enjoyment of those elsewhere! See them at their stall for some special summery brews to be enjoyed during this summer edition of London Brewers’ Market!

Meantime Brewing Co. – Nearly synonymous with their Greenwich environs, if not London beer, Meantime began its journey in 2000 and is now well known in the beer world in Britain and beyond. Meantime produces a large range of drinkable brews often found in fine pubs up and down the country, as well as a varying selection of seasonals beers and some rare one-offs.

Mondo Brewing Company – Mondo are based in Battersea and brew a solid and flavourful mix of core and seasonal beers, including their flagship Altbier. Their first brew was launched in May 2015. Visit their Tap House to whet your appetite before or after catching them at the London Brewers’ Market, or enjoy their beers on the bar at one of your local pubs.

ODDLY Beer – Making its London Brewers’ Market debut, ODDLY is a small batch brewery relatively new to the London brewing industry, interpreting classic beer styles that are interesting, entertaining and appealing—and fun to drink! Stop in and welcome them to their first Market and try some brews from this recent addition to the beer world.

One Mile End – One Mile End launched in October 2014 beneath The White Hart Brew Pub, Whitechapel, London. They swiftly established a core range of craft beers whilst simultaneously filling The White Hart’s taps with experimental one-off specials. Earlier this year, they broke ground on a second site in Tottenham with a bigger brew kit, amping up their production and bringing out some beautiful, “slightly off kilter” beer.

Partizan Brewing – Distinctive beers with equally distinctive and eye-catching labels, Partizan have been brewing in a Bermondsey railway arch since the end of 2012. Not ones to really stick to a core range, their artisan agglomeration of beers have been featured on the bar in craft beer hubs the world over, and you can go straight to the source at their brewery tap on most Saturdays–a highly recommended excursion. Look out for their cat, Adina!

Signature Brew – We’re happy to have the fine folks from Signature Brew back on board with us at London Brewers’ Market with their range of sonically-inspired brews—a fine fit alongside our friends at Independent Label Market. Based in Leyton and brewing on the old kit from Hackney pals The Five Points, their award-winning beers have been a fine feature at our Markets and at venues throughout.

Tap East – If you’ve been to the Westfield shopping complex in Stratford and missed out on visiting the brewery bar Tap East, you’re missing the best thing about the place! Tap East have been brewing beer on site since the end of 2011 and showcasing their brews on their own bar and their sister venue The Rake, as well as in other venues. It’s great to have them back at the London Brewers’ Market once again!

Truman’s Beer – Reviving the long-lost name of Truman’s that was established in 1666, Truman’s Black Eagle Brewery reinitiated the iconic name so woven into the fabric of East London. This new chapter began in 2010, and in 2013 the brewery retrieved the original yeast strain from Truman’s as a direct link to the past while moving forward in London’s brewing future in Hackney Wick.

Wild Card Brewery – Walthamstow’s Wild Card Brewery originally began as cuckoo brewers by friends who came from Nottingham, who gypsy-brewing around until they moved to their own site in January 2014. Not only is their brewery tap bar tremendous fun to be in Fridays through Sundays with all sorts of activities and events, their beer is delicious and well-worth seeking at London Brewers’ Market.

Windsor & Eton Brewery – Launched in 2010, Windsor & Eton Brewery have been brewing a wide collection of beautiful award-winning ales and lagers. A founding member of the London Brewers’ Alliance, Windsor & Eton is an incredible brewery that also boasts a father & son brewing dynasty; check out any brews they may have from Uprising Brewery, which showcases Kieran Johnson’s brews.

Make sure you follow our event page on Facebook for more news and updates. We’ll see you next Saturday at London Brewers’ Market!

Here’s Your Line-up for Hackney Summer Fete

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This Saturday, we will be out in the sun at Hackney Summer Fete at St John at Hackney Church! Come and join us and enjoy what is set to be a brilliant summer festival! We have a wonderful line of stalwarts as well as a shiny new brewery making its London Brewers’ Market debut. Here’s the line-up:

The Five Points Brewing Company

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The Five Points, who are the brewery behind London Brewers’ Market, will be bringing its new Five Points Pils to the party along with other favourites to enjoy at the Fete! Brewing their beer just off Amhurst Road since early 2013–a five-minute walk from St John at Hackney!–The Five Points have become an East London brewer well-known beyond the borough for their full-flavoured, classic brews in keg, can, cask and bottle.

One Mile End

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One Mile End launched in October 2014 beneath The White Hart Brew Pub, Whitechapel, London. They quickly established a core range of excellent craft beers whilst simultaneously filling The White Hart’s taps with experimental one-off specials. 2016 marks their move into Tottenham on a bigger brew kit to amp up their core range and bring out some bigger, slightly off kilter beer this year!

Solvay Society

Making their first foray into the London Brewers’ Market, Solvay Society takes inspiration from the The Solvay Conferences that brought together the greatest minds in physics and chemistry in the heart of Brussels, leading to some of the most fundamental discoveries of our time. Founded in 2014 by homebrewers Roman, a physicist, and JP, an engineer, Solvay Society are interpreting Belgian style beers with a modern twist.

Hackney Brewery

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Top folks brewing top beers, Hackney Brewery were established in 2011, making them the first registered brewery in their namesake borough. Creating a beloved selection of cask ales as well as a dynamic seasonal and craft range, Hackney Brewery are a hive of activity in their railway arch near Hoxton Station to supply the bars, pubs and bottle shops who stock their fine brews.

London Brewing Co.

Beginning its life in The Bull in Highgate , London Brewing Co. are now brewing a large range of ales in The Bohemia in North Finchley and have recently expanded to supply beyond the two North London brewpubs, much to the enjoyment of those elsewhere! See them at their stall for some special summery brews to be enjoyed at Hackney Summer Fete.

40FT Brewery

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The Dalston-based 40FT launched in 2015 and have been brewing a selection of delicious beers in their shipping container, including their refreshing Larger. Pay a visit to their brewery tap room, which is also a shipping container and open on most Friday evenings and Saturdays–it’s a short bus ride away from the Hackney Summer Fete!

Signature Brew

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We’re happy to have the fine folks from Signature Brew back on board with us at London Brewers’ Market with their range of sonically-inspired brews. Based in nearby Leyton, their beers have been a popular feature at our London Brewers’ Markets as well as in several nearby pubs, bottle shops and bars. Tuck into some of their cans to fuel the rest of your weekend after the Fete.

London Beer Lab

Calling itself an open source brewery, London Beer Lab started in 2012, as a brewery making stellar brews as well as a resource to teach others how to brew their own beer! Courses and workshops are available at their location in Loughborough Junction and in Brixton as part of The Beer Hive.

Home Brew Depot

Want to get your start into the brewing world? See our friends at Home Brew Depot to get started with a home brew kit of your very own! Their brewkits are suitable for beginners, and if you want to improve your home brewing skills, ask them about their brew school classes.

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London Brewers’ Market at Hackney Summer Fete will be running from 12 noon until 7pm in The Paddock area of St John at Hackney. The event is free entry, and there’s a multitude of events going on throughout the Fete, including craft stalls, street food, music, a vintage fair and even a dog show! More information can be found on the Hackney Summer Fete Facebook page and its event page.

London Brewers’ Market Beer Event Round-Up

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On the London Brewers’ Market blog, we’re launching a monthly round-up of upcoming and unmissable events for London’s beer drinkers introduced by Rebecca Pate of Brewing East. Given the sheer abundance of tap takeovers, talks and festivals that are announced each week, we’re considering making this a fortnightly feature. Watch this space.

Let’s get straight to the good stuff promised for July 2016:

7th CHURCH OF THE APOCALYPTIC LAWNMOWER: WEIRD BEARD + ANSPACH & HOBDAY COLLAB LAUNCH: Friday, 1 July, 17:00-21:30. The creative minds behind Weird Beard Brew Co. and Anspach & Hobday are launching their collaborative dark cream ale, 7th Church of the Apocalyptic Lawnmower, this Friday evening at Anspach & Hobday’s brewery arch. The new brew will be alongside a selection of beers from Weird Beard as well as Anspach & Hobday, and the lovely folks behind both breweries will be on hand to answer questions about the new beer. Anspach & Hobday, 118 Druid St, London SE1 2HH. Free. https://www.facebook.com/events/140015166404917/

CRAFT BEER & CO. SOUR BEER FESTIVAL: Saturday, 2 July, 12:00-23:00. The Craft Beer Co. are throwing a party to celebrate the fifth birthday of their Clerkenwell site. If you’re a fan of the lip-puckering style, they have 20 iterations from breweries across the globe on offer on keg, cask and bottle. The line-up looks pretty solid, including The Kernel Brewery and Partizan Brewing. The Craft Beer Co. Clerkenwell, 82 Leather Lane, EC1N 7TR London. Free. https://www.facebook.com/events/1740506372885465/

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FIVE POINTS YARD PARTY: Saturday, 2 July, 13:00-20:00. The Five Points Brewing Company welcome you to join them for their third yard party at their new warehouse site. Their core range will be pouring alongside some specials and hungry patrons will be catered for by Italian-American purveyors Capish! There will be DJs and gelato also available-one flavour even boasting the brewery’s Railway Porter as an ingredient. Come along for good vibes and crowds. The Five Points Brewing Company Warehouse, 61 Mare Street London E8 4RG. Free. https://www.facebook.com/events/140015166404917/

BEER MEANS BUSINESS BOOK LAUNCH: Wednesday, 6 July, 19:00-21:00. Csaba Baba has penned a book, Beer Means Business, and invites you to join him at the White Hart brew pub in Whitechapel for its launch. Representatives from Redchurch Brewery and The Five Points Brewing Company will also be in attendance to discuss the topic and the beer industry in general. One Mile End Brewery‘s head brewer, Simon McCabe, will be tempting attendees with their new Kumquat Session IPA to keep the discussion flowing. The White Hart Brew Pub, 1 Mile End Road, London E1 4TP. Free, but reservation necessary. https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/beer-means-business-book-launch-tickets-26115510194?ref=estw

PRESSURE DROP TAP TAKEOVER & MEET THE BREWER: Thursday, 7 July from 18:00. Pressure Drop has allied with BrewDog Shoreditch as part of their Meet the Brewer season. Details are scarce, but previous events have entailed a showcase of the featured brewery’s range on tap and the chance to pick the brains of the brewers behind the beer. With Pressure Drop involved, you won’t need more reason than that to go. There will be a selection of handmade- non-alcoholic, but delicious nonetheless- sodas from Hackney’s Square Root Soda, too. BrewDog Shoreditch, 51-55 Bethnal Green Rd, London E1 6LA. Free. https://www.facebook.com/events/1145813045463351/

ORBIT SUMMER PARTY: Saturday, 9 July, 12:00-22:00. Orbit Beers are hosting a summer party underneath the brewery’s arches in Walworth. Good beer and food will be offered against the background of some serious tunes. They’ll be spinning vinyl throughout the day–revellers are encouraged to bring their own– and pouring beer from their custom-made wooden cask. A brand new special beer from their White Label series will also be on tap: an apricot saison. Orbit Beers, 225 & 228 Fielding St, London SE17 3HD. Free. https://www.facebook.com/events/153581428392357/

REDEMPTION BREWING FREE TASTING: Saturday, 9 July, 13:00-17:00. Crouch End has something to crow about with a free tasting of Redemption Brewing Company‘s range at The Bottle Apostle. Redemption recently made the move to a brand new 30 bbl capacity brewery, so this is a good opportunity to familiarise yourself with their beer- you’ll be seeing it everywhere soon enough. Bottle Apostle Crouch End, 49 Park Road, Crouch End, LondonN8 8SY. Free. http://www.bottleapostle.com/event/redemption-brewing

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LONDON BREWERS’ MARKET AT THE HACKNEY SUMMER FETE: Saturday, 9 July from 12:00 to 19:00. If you can’t wait until the 23 July for the next instalment of the London Brewers’ Market, a smaller selection of independent London breweries will be represented at Hackney Summer Fete. It’s a good warm up for the large scale event only two weeks later. Hackney Summer Fete: St John at Hackney Church, Lower Clapton Rd, London E5 0PD. Free. https://www.facebook.com/events/1558405741132184/

HAMMERTON TAP TAKEOVER & ‘50s NIGHT: Thursday, 14 July from 18:00. Islington scions Hammerton Brewery are hosting a tap takeover and 1950s night at BrewDog Shoreditch. Meet the folks behind the reborn Hammerton Brewery, learn about their fascinating history, and try some of their award-winning beer. BrewDog Shoreditch, 51-55 Bethnal Green Road, London E1 6LA. Free. https://www.facebook.com/events/238593559842981/

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LONDON BREWERS’ MARKET: Saturday, 23 July, 11:00-18:30. Don’t forget the next London Brewers’ Market at Old Spitalfields Market on the 23 July. Sample some beers from 26 of London’s finest breweries including The Five Points, Fourpure, The London Beer Factory, Partizan Brewing, and Anspach & Hobday, all while enjoying the soundtrack provided by the Independent Record Label Market. Old Spitalfields Market, Horner Square, Spitalfields, London E1 6EW. Free. https://www.facebook.com/events/301735496833877/ 

FOURPURE GARDEN PARTY: Saturday, 30 July, 14:00-21:00. The excellent Fourpure Brewing Co. are throwing a garden party with the help of We Brought Beer in Battersea, taking over their garden and taps to bring a range of their core, seasonal and rare beers to guests. Street food will be available from Oh My Dog! and the Fourpure team will be milling about to discuss their beer and ethos. This is the ideal way to familiarise yourself with one of London’s most revered breweries. 78 St. Johns Hill, Battersea SW11 1SP. Free. https://www.webroughtbeer.co.uk/event/fourpure-garden-party/

FOODSTOCK 2016: Saturday & Sunday, 30-31 July from 12:00-20:00 (Saturday) and 12:00-19:00 (Sunday). This brand new event aimed at foodies kicks off in Battersea Park, focusing on local produce, live folk music and including some great beer from Sambrook’s Brewery, who will be serving over 20 craft ales at the bar. Battersea Park, London SW11 4NJ. An adult ticket is £2 in advance and can be purchased online. http://enablelc.org/foodstock

Have we missed something? We’re not perfect, so feel free to post any upcoming events featuring London breweries in London in the comments below.

Double Up! TWO London Brewers’ Markets for July

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We are thrilled to be organising TWO London Brewers’ Market events in July, both of which are free entry! After a brilliant time at Field Day, we are keeping the London beer flowing at Hackney Summer Fete and Old Spitalfields Market.

Hackney Summer Fete 2016

Come and see us at Hackney Summer Fete on Saturday, the 9th of July, at St John at Hackney Church. This is a free outdoor event on the lovely grounds of the church located right by Hackney Central. The Fete starts at 12 noon and runs until 7pm, and we’ll have at least six breweries taking part from London in The Paddock behind the Church. There will be activities for all ages in The Village Green, plus lots of local food options in the shadow of the iconic St Augustine’s Tower!

London Brewers’ Market will be back at Old Spitalfields Market on Saturday, the 23rd of July, alongside the Independent Label Market. We are bringing 26 breweries along to share their beer and banter with you all from 11am until 6:30pm in the historic East End market.

The list of breweries for both markets will be available soon. Until then, save the dates and we’ll see you for a beer!

London Brewers’ Market at Field Day, 11-12 June

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We are incredibly excited to be at Field Day in Victoria Park once again this year! In addition to the tent selling some of the best beer brewed in London, we’ll have ten breweries selling their beer directly to attendees on both days!

The London breweries who will be running their own stalls at Field Day are:

  • The Five Points Brewing Company
  • Howling Hops
  • One Mile End
  • Redemption Brewing Company
  • Partizan Brewing
  • Beavertown Brewery
  • Signature Brew
  • The Redchurch Brewery
  • Gipsy Hill Brewing Company
  • Hackney Brewery

With a great beer line-up as well as an incredible music line up, plus a top food line up from the likes of Street Feast and Venn Street Market, this Field Day is not one to miss. Be sure to get your tickets and come along on Saturday and Sunday, the 11th and 12th of June.

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