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Hop Tap, Hemel Hempstead

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31-32 The Square, Hemel Hempstead, HP1 1EP (View on Google Map)
07810 607586
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The Hop Tap has risen from the ashes of a much-loved micropub, the Monks Inn, in Hemel Hempstead's town centre. It has its own distinctive style and identity, while seeking to bring the same standard of quality and variety of choice to local real ale drinkers. Three changing ales on handpump and another on gravity complement the house beer, Jupiter IPA. Real ciders come from one handpump and boxes. The proprietors also run the Hops & Apples beer shop elsewhere in town, which enables them to offer an enticing range of bottles and cans to enjoy on the premises or take away.

Information for this venue is provided by the Mid Chilterns Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Local Authority
Last updated
Last surveyed
20/02/2026
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
unknown
Pub ID
MCH/3984
Asset of Community Value
Monday
2:00pm - 11:00pm
Tuesday
Noon - 11:00pm
Wednesday
Noon - 11:00pm
Thursday
Noon - 11:00pm
Friday
Noon - 11:00pm
Saturday
Noon - 11:00pm
Sunday
Noon - 9:00pm
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Current beers

This Pub serves 7 changing beers and 0 regular beers.

Regular and recently seen

Anarchy - Blonde Star TasteMatch Prediction

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Anarchy - Blonde Star
Anarchy - Blonde Star Session Blond Ale • 4.1% Spotted once
Anarchy - Blonde Star
Anarchy - Blonde Star

Spotted once recently. Last spotted 1 week ago at Hop Tap, Hemel Hempstead.

ABV 4.1%
Style Session Blond Ale
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No
Changing

Changing beers typically include: Crafty Brewing , Tiny Rebel (varies) , Tring (varies)

Source: National

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Cask Ale Cask Ale
Real Cider Real Cider
Lilley's
Keg Conditioned Beer Keg Conditioned Beer
LocAle LocAle
Cask Marque Cask Marque
Cask Marque Beer and Cellar Hygiene rating
Cask Marque: Beer and Cellar Hygiene rating 5 out of 5
Transport
Close to bus routes
Closest station (1750m)
Hemel Hempstead

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