A Fresh Pour: The New Batch of Energy Garden Pale Ale
Last May, we made a special delivery — a bounty of community-harvested and grown hops from our gardens to Brockley Brewery, ready to be transformed into our latest batch of Energy Garden Pale Ale.
Our hops are grown in thriving gardens across London Overground stations, lovingly tended by local volunteers. Beyond hops, these spaces enabled cleaner air, richer biodiversity, and a more beautiful commute for thousands of Londoners every day.
For this batch, the brew features a flavourful mix of Northern Brewer, Cobbs, First Gold, Fuggles, and wild hops, each one harvested by hand and delivered straight to the brewery. The result? A crisp, aromatic pale ale with a hint of community spirit in every sip.
Our 2023 Hops Picking Event
Behind the Scenes at Brockley Brewery
When we arrived at Brockley Brewery, we were greeted by Gianluca, who kindly took us on a tour of the brewing process. From the moment the hops arrive, every step is carefully crafted, from mashing the grains, boiling and adding hops at just the right stages, to fermentation and conditioning. It was fascinating to see the hops go from fragrant green cones to bubbly golden brew.
Gianluca also shared insights into the byproducts of brewing — such as spent grain — which sparked an idea: could we repurpose them for our gardens as compost, or even bake them into something delicious? The possibilities are brewing… figuratively and literally.
Every pint of Energy Garden Pale Ale supports our urban community greening and youth education initiatives
Meaning, your pint isn’t just delicious, it’s doing good. You’re helping us grow more gardens, plant more trees, and empower more young people.
So, here’s to hops harvested on the Overground, brewed at Brockley Brewery, and poured for a purpose. This beer is a celebration of the incredible community who made it all possible.
For more information or to order your case, get in touch at info@energygarden.org.uk.
Join Us for More Hops Picking Fun!
Love our ale?
Join us for our annual Hops Picking on Friday, 12 September 2025 at Brockley Brewery: Hither Green Taproom, London SE12 0TX.