Best of London

Forest Road | Ride | Pale Ale (4.6%) | London (Vegan + Gluten Free)
The Brewery: At Forest Road, they keep it real. No big investors or corporate ties. They started brewing in an East London garden (well worth checking out their 'About Us' video on their website - narrated by Jack Whitehall of all people). They've always focused on crafting top-quality beer and went all the way to America to get their recycled brew kit - serious dedication. Incredible stuff - incredible beers!

The Beer: Fresh scents of passion fruit burst will burst from the can as you take your first sip. On the tongue, vibrant carbonation heightens the fruity notes, enhanced by subtle sweetness and a hint of warmth. The finale? Zesty lemon and a satisfying dry, crisp bitterness. Delicious!

Jiddler's Tipple | Bog Standard Lager | Session Vienna Lager (3.8%) | London (Vegan + Gluten Free)
The Brewery: As well as their nifty retro shirt pattern labels - this brewery and its founder Jacob Liddle (The Jiddler) have an incredible story. He launched Jiddler's Tipple in October 2019 to create perfectly balanced, delicious, session strength (3.8%) craft beer and has done just that. Plus they're Carbon Neutral - pretty cool right?

The Beer: Do not be fooled by its name - the 'Bog Standard' is anything but. This sessionable yet flavourful lager has toasty aromas and a hint of earthy spice from the noble hops used. It has a special bitter, dry and moreish flavour that will leave you wanting another.

 

Big Hug | Juicy | American Pale Ale (4%) | London (Not Vegan + Not Gluten Free)
The Brewery: Big Hug champions the fact that they're a cuckoo brewery - this is a brewery that brews using another brewery's brewkit. London-born but Brighton at heart, they have the mantra that craft beer is for everyone. Brewing at Portobello Brewery, they enjoy crafting beers they love and joining in among the craft beer movement. They're always pushing the boundaries and that's why we love them!

The Beer: A hop-forward, sessionable pale ale. Balanced malts, low bitterness, and loads of Mosaic and Chinook hops offer a fruity aroma with notes of citrus, peach, and pine. Smooth texture from oats, wheat, and barley, all packaged up in a sessionable 4% ABV beer. Let's have another please.

Wild Card | Pale | American Pale Ale (4.3%) | London (Not Vegan + Not Gluten Free)
The Brewery: Wild Card Brewery, born in 2012 at Walthamstow's Ravenswood Industrial Estate, started as a beloved local bar. The brewery, led by Jaega, was busy refining old recipes and creating new ones. With two award-winning beers by 2017, demand grew. Thus, in 2018, they expanded to Lockwood Way, doubling their capacity. Today, Wild Card Brewery also boasts two tap rooms in Walthamstow - a truly incredible journey that started from a humble shed.

The Beer: A 4.3% Pale Ale, bursting with Citra, Ekuanot, and Cascade hops. Enjoy the harmonious blend of citrus and tropical fruit flavours in this refreshing, hoppy brew.

Signature | Roadie | IPA (4.3%) | London (Vegan + Not Gluten Free)
The Brewery: Signature is redefining the brewery experience, fusing fantastic beer, music, people, passion, and creativity. They're inviting us all to go and join them in the world of flavour and rhythm - see you there!

The Beer: A reliable companion. This all-night IPA, beloved by grafters packs a punch of citrusy goodness, with grapefruit and lime notes. Here's to the unsung heroes of venues, bars, and festivals. It also went and won a SIBA Gold Award- in the Canned Pale Ale category!

 

Crate | Pale | Pale Ale (4.5%) | London (Vegan + Not Gluten Free)
The Brewery: Crate, founded in 2012 in the midst of the Olympics, found its unique home in The White Building in Hackney Wick. This creative space emerged through collaboration with the local creative community, using upcycled materials, and embodying the area's creative spirit. Partnering with Purity Brewing, they now brew their core beer range sustainably. Alongside their beers, they also offer a seriously naughty pizza - we strongly recommend you check it out!

The Beer: A delightful, well-balanced brew born from relentless experimentation. It marries malty sweetness with vibrant hop character, creating a beer that consistently satisfies. Enjoy a super fresh pale ale with hints of shortbread complemented by the enticing aroma of gooseberry and grape hops.

Wimbledon Brewery | Pale | West Coast Pale Ale (4.2%) | London (Vegan + Not Gluten Free)
The Brewery: You may be able to tell from their logo, featuring the tower, the phoenix, barley, and hops - but Wimbledon Brewery has a serious heritage. The logo reflects their rich heritage and unwavering commitment to using top-quality ingredients and we can tell this from the beers. They embrace their beer brewing traditions whilst sparking inspiration in the new generation of beer enthusiasts and brewers.

The Beer: This sessionable pale ale packs a flavorful punch. It's a zesty brew with a velvety, juicy finish, crafted from English Maris Otter and Cara malt. Cheers to a taste that won't disappoint.

Forest Road | Posh | Helles (4.1%) | London (Vegan + Gluten Free)
The Brewery: With Forest Road, what you see is what you get. We don’t have big investors. We’re not owned by a multinational corporation. We started on a tiny kit in an East London backyard, and we’ve grown through hard work. What we work hardest at is the quality of our beer. When we heard that one of the world’s greatest breweries - Russian River in Northern California - was selling its brewhouse, we knew we had to get our hands on it. We worked night and day to raise the cash, sailed it through the Panama Canal and now it has a new home, here in London. We think you’ll agree it was worth the effort when you taste our beer.

The Beer: An all-British lager, 100% UK hops and barley, brewed locally in SE14. This beer is a lively character with visible carbonation, a pale straw appearance and a fresh, malty aroma with hints of citrus. Enjoy the refreshing essence of this classic lager, crafted by people who go the extra mile.

Mr.Filbert’s | Salt Crust Peanuts | Somerset
The Story: Specialising in interesting, hand crafted snacks, South West based Mr.Filberts has won over 40 taste awards and is the perfect snack to accompany our independent South West craft beer selection. 

The Snack: Did you know peanuts were first discovered in South America over 3500 years ago? The infamous salted peanut came to town in 1952 and it’s been a loyal wing-man to beer ever since. So when it came to finding a snack for our South West selection, peanuts were high on the list and this salt crusted nut hit the spot, we think you’ll agree!  

 

All the beers in this selection are suitable for vegans and should be enjoyed chilled (6-10 °c) apart from the ones marked with 🆒 - they should be enjoyed at 10-14 °c (simply take them out of your fridge 30 mins before pouring).