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 October.
Wednesday 1st October - Smoked Helles Launch
640 East
Wednesday 1st October - Live Music Open Mic Night
Orbit Beers Taproom
Acoustic Open Mic Night is now the first WEDNESDAY of every month. Free to attend and perform. Chat with Abby or the team behind the bar for more details on how it works, or pop along next time to find out!
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Friday 3rd October - Señor Peludo DJ Set
Orbit Beers Taproom
Señor Peludo is a south-London-based genre-hopping DJ and producer who has been filling dancefloors around the world for two decades, with sets at venues including Burning Man and Boomtown Festival. Currently focused on mashing-up funk and hip hop, he hosts a monthly show in this style on Brixton Radio. Expect genre-hopping eclectic grooves, plus fusion funk and hip hop galore.
Saturday 4th October - Jamie Adam DJ Set
Orbit Beers Taproom
@ContinentalJamSelection residents Nick & Jamie are coming to soundtrack your Saturday night at Orbit Taproom. Jazz, funk, soul, broken beat, disco, and all-around good times.
Wednesday 8th October - Red Ale Cask Launch
Orbit Beers Taproom
We'll have the new Hakata Red Ale on tap and on cask on Wednesday 8th October, and we're pairing it with some delicious sake from Kanpai Brewery who are also based in Bermondsey. One of our brewers will be leading a tasting of the Sorachi Ace hop series, which includes the Red Ale, the Hakata Pale Ale, and the Rice Lager. These three beers will also be available in flights for the evening, so you can try the different styles that use this unique Japanese hop. If you have one of our locals cards you'll get a pint (keg or cask) on the house that evening.
Hakata Red Ale 4.9%:
Brewed together with our friends at Hakata restaurant in Bermondsey, this Red Ale was brewed to pair perfectly with Japanese cuisine, in particular, Ramen dishes. Using speciality grain, we adjusted the water profile to produce a brewing liquor high in carbonate and phosphoric acid, with a slight alkaline edge to complement wheat-based ramen noodles. The beer has a distinctive, unique characteristic from Sorachi Ace, a hop variety developed in Japan in the 1970s.
Deep red in colour, this hoppy ale has a malty, caramel base with an abundance of hop character. Sorachi Ace hops provide hints of coconut, lemon, dill, coriander, and a touch of oak, with the Citra hops delivering a hit of grapefruit citrus.
Thursday 9th October - Understudy Tap Takeover
The Understudy Bar, South Bank
Friday 10th October - Bring Your Own Vinyl
Orbit Beers Taproom
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Saturday 11th October - Tenshi Raya DJ Set
Orbit Beers Taproom
Wednesday 15th October - 80 Shilling Launch
Orbit Beers Taproom
The release of the much-anticipated 80 Shilling! A Scottish ale that we've done in honour of Robert (our founder), and Struan (our sales manager). Both proud Scots, of course!
This traditional Scottish ale is a showcase of delicious malts. A rich mahogany colour with a smooth, malt-forward character. Layers of toasted biscuit, caramel, and gentle chocolate sweetness lead the way, balanced by a soft, rounded mouthfeel from the oats and flaked barley. Subtle dark fruit notes to finish, with Bramling Cross hops adding a delicate earthy, blackberry-like character to keep the finish clean and moreish. A classic Scottish-style 80 shilling: warming, balanced, and brewed for easy drinking.
For the launch night on Wednesday 15th, we'll have a traditional Scottish knees up. Struan will be chatting about the style, playing some records, and we'll have whisky pairings lined up too. It's available on cask and keg! We can't wait for this one.
Remember, you'll get a free pint of the new beer with your locals card on the day.
Thursday 16th October - Spoken Word Night
Orbit Beers Taproom
The third Thursday of every month is Poetry Open Mic Night. Come along to share lyrics, poetry, and thoughts, with or without music in an inclusive, relaxed, and supportive space.
Pop in and chat with Abby beforehand if you're keen to know more, or just come along on the night and find out.
Reserve a free ticket
Thursday 16th October - 80 Shilling Launch (North London)
Wenlock Arms
For anyone hoping to try this beer north of the river, we'll be launching it at the Wenlock Arms the following evening on 16th October.
Friday 17th October - Orbit and Friends
Orbit Beers Taproom
A new monthly night hosted by the Orbit team. They'll be on the decks with some pals every 3rd Friday of the month, playing a selection of their favourite genres whilst drinking the good beers that they make!
Saturday 18th October - Jockey Down DJ Set
Orbit Beers Taproom
Saturday from 7pm, Jockey Down Collective are bringing a downtempo hangout of laidback wax and boogie rhythms in their own South London locality. Come one, come all, enjoy the sounds and spread the love.
Friday 24th October - 150 Heads DJ Set
Orbit Beers Taproom
Join 150 Heads on Friday 24th for another night of abstract party sounds.
Drawing inspiration from their previous gatherings, they've crafted a mix that encapsulates the spirit of both past and present events. Hear more on Soundcloud.
Saturday 25th October - Nuno DJ Set
Orbit Beers Taproom
Friday 31st October - Halloween/80s Slasher Night
Orbit Beers Taproom
Chris McKnight is treating us to some 80s vinyl classics this Halloween to celebrate the decade of slasher films. Some of our favourite horror films on in the back room, fresh Dead Wax London Porter on tap, and plenty more bloody good beers to enjoy. 😉