Whether you're popping into the taproom or out and about around London, here is an update on what we've got going on in July.
Thursday 6th - Launch Night
'No Food For Lazy Man'
Orbit Beers Taproom
Join us at the Taproom on Thursday 6th of July for the launch of our new White Labels Series Beer 'No Food For Lazy Man'. This Strong Golden Ale is a collaboration with @southlondongallery & Nigerian Artist Emeka Ogboh ahead of his exhibition opening on Wednesday 5th July 'Lagos, Peckham, Repeat: A Pilgrimage to the Lakes'.
This 6% Strong Golden Ale is a warm golden colour with a big, fluffy white head. It has sweet, malt aromas with gentle ginger undertones and a woody brightness.
Expect malt biscuit flavours, followed by resinous, herbal thyme notes. A warming sweetness from the malts and sugar cane, balanced by a moreish bitterness from the English hops, and a peppery, spiced finish from the Calabash Nutmeg, & Melegueta Pepper.
Known as ‘Little Lagos’, Peckham is home to one of the largest Nigerian diaspora communities in the UK.
'Lagos, Peckham, Repeat: Pilgrimage to the Lakes' is a major group exhibition looking at the connections between Lagos in Nigeria and Peckham in South East London. The exhibition highlights the relationships, culture, shared history, communities, and art that link the two places.
'No Food For Lazy Man' connects Peckham and Lagos through the use of English hops (Archer and Opus), alongside traditional Nigerian ingredients - Sugar Cane, Calabash Nutmeg, and Melegueta Pepper. The beer was also fermented at Orbit Brewery under Ogboh’s sound installation so that the beer was “vibrating to the sound of Lagos” during fermentation.
The limited edition beer is out now and available on the webshop. The beer will be released exclusively at @jumbipeckham on Wednesday 5th July, the same day the exhibition opens.
We're then launching the beer at the taproom on Thursday 6th July, with food pairings from @cuepointldn and music from Emeka Ogboh.
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Friday 7th - Peckham Soul Sessions
Orbit Beers Taproom
Peckham Soul DJs will be joining us on Friday 7th July at 7pm to play some of their latest vinyl picks for July.
Friday 7th - Orbit's 9th Birthday at Mother Kelly's
Mother Kelly's Sites, London
Mother Kelly's sites are giving away 25 free pints of Nico Lager from 5pm on Friday 7th July to celebrate Orbit Beers' 9th Birthday. Get down to your nearest location for 5pm to be one of the lucky customers.
Orbit Beers have been stocked at Mother Kelly’s since we started brewing 9 years ago and they’ve sold a great deal of Nico Lager to their customers ever since! Join them on Friday to celebrate and enjoy a free pint of Nico Lager as a huge thank you to all our customers who continue to support both Mother Kelly’s and Orbit Beers as local, independent businesses.
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Saturday 8th - Orbit's 9th Birthday Party
Orbit Beers Taproom
Saturday 8th July - Orbit Beers is celebrating 9 years of brewing!
Head down to the Taproom on Saturday the 8th when we'll have some special birthday beers on tap along with our freshest batch of Nico Lager and Tzatziki Sour, a delicious Backyard BBQ menu from @cuepointldn who will be cooking outside on the grill with special cuts on the day, and Orbit in-house DJs on into the evening.
We're so proud to be brewing award-winning beers 9 years on, in the Walworth arches that have been our home since day one. A huge thank you to all our customers who continue to support us as a local, independent business.
We hope you'll all come and celebrate with us! We can't wait, see you there.
Friday 14th - Bring Your Own Vinyl
Orbit Beers Taproom
Wednesday 19th - Nico Night
A Cologne Experience in London
The Shirker's Rest
For more 9th Birthday celebrations, we're taking Nico Night on the road! We're heading down to Shirker's Rest on Wednesday 19th July with our team of Kobes. Join us for a night of Nico Kölsch stanges and Nico served from the wood for a Cologne-inspired night out.
If you've ever been to Cologne, you'll have noticed that their drinking culture is wildly different to ours, instead of going up to the bar to order, the smartly dressed and no-nonsense waiters (called Köbes) will bring over circular beer trays (called Kranz) laden with tall thin glasses (called stanges), containing 200ml of freshly poured Kölsch.
When the beers have been served, the Köbe will mark your beer mat to keep track of how many you've had. When your beer is nearly empty the Köbe will bring another stange, and another, until you place a beer mat on top of your glass, signalling you've had your fill.
Thursday 20th - Spoken Word/Poetry Night
Orbit Beers Taproom
Get down to the taproom on Thursday 20th July for the next instalment of Poetry Open Mic Night. Share lyrics, poetry, and thoughts, with or without music in an inclusive, relaxed, and supportive space. Pop in and chat with Felix beforehand if you're keen to know more, or just come along on the night and find out.
Friday 21st - 150 Heads DJ Set
Orbit Beers Taproom
Thursday 27th - Orbit Beers Tap Takeover
The Distillers, Hammersmith
Join us in Hammersmith for an Orbit Tap Takeover at The Distillers on Thursday 27th July. We'll have our award-winning core range, including Nico & Tzatziki Sour, as well as new seasonal specials.
64 Fulham Palace Rd, London W6 9PH
Sundays - Orbit Taproom
Pub Quiz & Cue Point BBQ Platters
