Anspach & Hobday has announced its latest tap takeover, taking place at The Understudy at the National Theatre, along London’s South Bank.
London Black will be one of the beers at the tap takeover
The event will take place on Thursday, 3rd March, from 6pm, with free entry. There will be a mix of seven Anspach & Hobday craft beers pouring, with styles ranging from double IPAs and pale ales to sours, lagers, and the increasingly popular nitro porter, London Black.
The beers
The Table Beer (2.7% ABV)
This sessionable style has sustained folk for centuries. Anspach & Hobday’s blend of Jester and H Blanc hops give flavours of lemon, lychee, and spice. American ale yeast and pilsner malt lend a bright, clean character, while the low ABV keeps it light, fresh, and drinkable.
The Ordinary Bitter (3.7% ABV)
Perfectly balanced between malt sweetness and hop bitterness, the A&H interpretation is brought up to date with the use of US Chinook hops. Delicate hop aromas of pine, spice, and dark fruits are followed by a smooth, full-bodied palate, with notes of biscuit and caramel. Brewed with East Kent Goldings and Chinook hops.
The Dunkel (5.8% ABV)
Inspired by the dark lagers of Munich, this is a blend of light, fresh lagered beer, and rich, dark malt. The nose is bright with noble hops, while the palate evolves with smooth, complex malty flavours. A delicate hop bitterness balances the malt sweetness, keeping the beer refreshing and drinkable.
The Passionfruit Sour (3.5% ABV)
Bright, fresh, and incredibly tropical, The Passionfruit Sour is a Berlinerweisse style sour beer brewed with passionfruit juice. Wheat, malted barley, and chit malt give a soft, full body to the beer, balancing out the acidity contributed by the Lactobacillus kettle souring. The intense, tropical fruit aromas and flavours of the passionfruit are complimented by a modest hopping with Ekuanot and Ella.
London Black (4.4% ABV)
London Black is A&H’s session-strength nitro porter that takes inspiration from flagship beer The Porter. Creamy, smooth and sessionable, with subtle roasted notes of coffee and chocolate. The beer brings together the rich history and heritage of London porters, with the modern techniques of brewing nitro beers. The result is a beer that is easy drinking, without sacrificing character.
The West Coast DIPA (8.5% ABV)
Inspired by the ruinous double IPAs of the West Coast of America, this beer starts where The IPA left off. Summit and Columbus hops bring aromas of spice, orange, and grapefruit, while an Enigma-heavy dry hop introduces layers of ripe mango, tropical fruit, and redcurrants. Dank, and resinous, a bold malt bill gives body and sweetness, all balanced by a firm hop bitterness.
The Pigeon Pale (4.5% ABV)
This beer celebrates The Pigeon, A&H’s bar and bottle shop in Camberwell. Brewed with the team behind the bar, this is the first in a series. Double-dry hopped, unfined, and unfiltered, there are bold aromas of citrus fruit and hints of pine springing from a light crisp malt base.
