Ed Taylor started off brewing at home making cider and meade before graduating to craft beer. He started brewing professionally at Redemption Brewing Company in Tottenham, before moving to the basement of The Cock Tavern on Mare Street to start his own operation, where most of the Howling Hops beer is sold. The Cock Tavern is a well stocked craft beer pub where the barmen make time to talk you through their excellent selection. Also, try their pork pies, served with piccalilli. Which beer to try The Howling Hops Smoked Porter is a dark coloured beer with a delicious smokey, malt driven flavour with tones of dark chocolate in the finish. 5.2%