Ah. How long can beervkeep in a growler before going flat?
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Late Knights Brewery closed and no longer trading but new company registered and hoping to be up and running within a few months . Future of pubs uncertain with a couple of exceptions i. e LBD, BBD. . New venture set up by ex chief head brewer and ex operations manager of Late Knights in conjunmction with Mr Lawrence.
Late Knights apparently had business issues.
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Damn that’s a shame - some of my favourite beers were made by them. Still there are plenty of alternatives but I think the market may well be saturated at this point.
I had to google this one, as in the past I’ve only bought beer in a container to be drunk that day. Actually, the search results seemed to indicate that I am not alone, however to anwer your question the general consensus seems to be about a week if left sealed and well sanitised before filling.
Here is a link that describes the variables that could cause the timing differences:
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I hate to derail a good thread but on all things alchohol and craft related I have noticed a good few signs for the Forest Hill Gin Society (or such like) in the Archie Parker etc. Looks good if you like gin and just goes to show what a bunch of alchies we are in SE23 
Thats the one Chris. Maybe change the thread to the Craft Alkys of Forest Hill Thread? 
In a return to the original topic I bought some Cloudwater DIPA (v6 and v7) from the Brockley Market a couple of weeks back and have got around to trying them over the last couple of evenings (they are 9%).
Very, very nice the v6 had hints of mint which was very refreshing. If you spot one, I recommend!
Looking forward to the Brixton Brewery DIPA (Megawatt) that comes out closer to Xmas… mmmm
I had the v6 draught at the Priory Arms, Stockwell a week or two back and got Blackcurrant and Licorice boiled sweets. Everyone seems to taste different stuff
We sell this craft beer http://www.clarkshaws.co.uk/index.html via FH Food Assembly - I don’t drink beer so am wondering if any of you have tried it & what you think of it 
Ive tried the Strange Brew and it wasnt to my liking - however, Im more of a hoppy IPA kinda guy, so potentially the Hell Hound might be more my kind of thing
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Exciting news for beer lovers - Clapton Craft confirm opening and location of Forest Hill shop…
http://www.claptoncraft.co.uk/journal/2017/1/24/were-heading-south-clapton-craft-forest-hill-coming-soon
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Not sure it is good news for Mr Crafty who is a few doors down. Ill stick to buying my beer from him if he survives
So Late Nights has morphed into 2 different companies. From what I hear there was a bit of bother between two of the chaps running the company. I wont go into details as I don’t know what is true and it may veer into legal territory…
However Southey Brewing seems to have risen from the ashes in Penge while Holler Boys have moved out into the Wilds of East Sussex - a bit out of our area.
I don’t know who got what in the “divorce” but the Beer Dispensary seems to be in the hands of Southey. Not tried any of their beers yet but I used to love some of the Late Knights output so it will be interesting to see what they produce.
In the meantime I have ventured into the world of brewing myself. Not gone the full beard and sandals yet but it is only a matter of time. First barrel is “interesting” - just a kit but I am planning on building up some experience before careering into boiling malts and hops… I must get down to Water Into Beer they seem to stock hops and malt extracts - anyone been in there??
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Had a couple of the Southey beers in bottles next door at Mr Lawrence - more traditional ale than craft beer style, nice enough.
Welcome to the world of home brewing Nick! Get yourself acquainted with extract brewing before moving onto all grain. Not been to Water Into Beer yet but a welcome addition (homebrew supplies in SE23 were limited to a long journey or mail order before) - they certainly had what I needed when I was enquiring. DM me if you want to talk anything through - lots of fun to be had!
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Cheers James - Nice to be able to buy hops and yeasts without of much of a journey and I’ll certainly be after advise when I get further into my adventure.
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Hurrah! a couple more home brewers in the local area! Do you both frequent home brewing forums? Do you also know of The Home Brew Festival? - a home brew festival delivered by and exclusively for home brewers - it’s held at Market Bosworth Rugby Club, in early June.
I should point out that I make home brew, cider mostly, but wine and beer sometimes, and I’m on the organising committee of The Home Brew Festival. my favourite home brew forum is at the craft brewing website
back on topic I’m happy that Clapton Craft are opening soon on Perry Vale, near the back entrance to Forest Hill Station.
I’m also working my way slowly through the book 1001 beers to try before you die. I’ve tried about 75 of them so far.
it might take a while!
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I’m new to the brewing scene so I haven’t picked up on any specific forums or festivals as yet but thanks for the pointers. I am currently reading “The Complete Joy of Home Brewing” which seems a gentle introduction with some more advanced stuff later on in the book. Lots to learn and lots of beer to drink!
Wow! 
Just tried this double-IPA (9.2% alcohol!) and it’s astonishing. Tropical flavours and pine. Thanks for the good recommendation @ClaptonCraft 
ooch! Not too many of them on a school night.
I have yet to visit @ClaptonCraft - mainly as I have about 60 pints of home brew to get through and of course I still frequent the other shop now and then. Must pop in soonest…