London’ first permanent hop farm in more than a century has produced its first batch of beer.
London, 1999. Young brewer Alastair Hook returns home from studying the traditional beer styles of Europe and starts brewing from his flat in Greenwich. He founds the Meantime London brand to brew great tasting beer that everyone can enjoy.
Pete Biggs uses bubbly lager in the batter for his monkfish scampi to create an extra light and crispy finish
Meantime, the Greenwich-based craft beer brewer, has unveiled a vibrant new visual identity by Bristol-based design studio Outlaw. Outlaw were responsible for the brand’s previous design, as well as a pipeline of limited and special edition brews over the last year. Started in 1999 in a Greenwich flat, Meantime Brewing Co. was founded on a […]
It has to be said, yes it is a decent beer. However it hasn't got the full body I expected. It settles in the glass to a deep amber and reflects a slight red tinge. The nose is lively with undertones
A bottle of Meantime Chocolate from Meantime in London, UK, at Schouskjelleren Ute in Oslo. Meantime Chocolate is a 6,5% abv baltic porter brewed with dark chocolate and cold lagered. It poured a red tinged dark brown color, almost black, with a massive tan head. It sported a milk chocolate like aroma with a mild fruity character, with hints of citrus (wheat?). Very nice! The mouthfeel was medium heavy with a soft, creamy texture. The flavor started out with a mild coffee roasted bitterness and milk chocolate before ending up in a good bitter finish. A smooth, well made and very drinkable chocolate porter.
Many of us are holding thumbs that the lockdown ban on booze sales will be lifted at some point. In the meantime, here are four simple recipes to brew your own beer using everyday ingredients
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SABMiller has announced it has purchased U.K. craft beer pioneer, Meantime Brewing Company. Taking a page from AB Inbev's playbook, Meantime will be the first craft brewery SABMiller has purchased outright since Jacob Leinenkugel Brewing Company in 1988. Here is the release from SABMiller: SABMiller is to become the new owner of London-based modern craft brewer Meantime Brewing Company (“Meantime”). Meantime is a pioneer in British modern craft beer, giving SABMiller an entry point into the fastest-growing segment of the UK beer market and complementing its imported super-premium lagers such as Peroni Nastro Azzurro and Pilsner Urquell. SABMiller plans to grow sales of Meantime’s beers nationally and explore export opportunities in its European markets under the continued leadership of Nick Miller, Meantime CEO. Meantime was established by Brew Master, Alastair Hook, in 1999 with a brewery in Greenwich, London. The business has since created a successful range of British and international beer styles. Sue Clark, Managing Director, SABMiller Europe, said: “Meantime has been at the forefront of the modern craft beer movement in the UK and brews an outstanding range of beers across a variety of styles. At SABMiller we love local variety, and carefully nurture our 200 local and heritage beers. Meantime, born in a city with a rich beer heritage, will be a special new addition to the SABMiller family. “Nick Miller, Alastair Hook and their team have built a strong sense of pride and identity within Meantime, which has an excellent reputation for brewing consistently high quality beers and for industry-leading innovation. This expertise will boost our strategy to develop beers that appeal to more people, including women, and which can be attractive alternatives to wine and spirits.” Nick Miller, CEO, Meantime, said: “I can say from personal experience, that SABMiller is a great company to be joining forces with. They see the opportunity, and believe in the longevity, of modern craft beer in the UK. “SABMiller shares our passion for putting great beer first, and making, selling and marketing it responsibly to beer aficionados worldwide. The team at SABMiller have stressed how important our culture is to our success to date, and have a strong track record in retaining the special identities and heritage of the local businesses they’ve bought in the past. “We are all excited about the opportunity to continue growing Meantime. We are also thrilled and flattered that SABMiller has given us a remit to innovate. This is a massive compliment and acknowledges our position as pioneers in modern craft beer.” Volumes of beer sales at Meantime grew by 58% in 2014, outpacing the UK beer market’s 1% growth during the same period and making it one of the top-performing modern craft breweries in the UK. Among Meantime’s award-winning lagers and ales are its leading brand London Pale Ale, London Lager, Yakima Red, Pilsner, India Pale Ale and London Porter. London Pale Ale and London Lager together account for around 70% of total volumes. Following the transaction, Meantime will open a pilot brewery which will become a centre for SABMiller’s European innovation and new product development. The acquisition includes Meantime’s retail sites, including the Tasting Rooms and the brewery shop in Greenwich, the Greenwich Union pub, pop-up Beerbox pub, and the Brewery Fresh tank beer concept, which is now in 26 pubs across London, complementing SABMiller’s Pilsner Urquell unpasteurised tank beer in a further four London pubs. The acquisition is expected to complete in early June 2015 and Meantime will be incorporated into SABMiller Europe’s accounts. The financial terms of the transaction are confidential.
