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London Pride

Fuller's Griffin Brewery
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🌍 United Kingdom · Best Bitter · One of 12 Best Bitters in hopIQ

London Pride has been brewed at the Griffin Brewery since the late 1950s and is the brewery's flagship ale. It pours a tawny amber, with Crystal and a little Chocolate malt over a pale base, hopped with Target, Challenger, Northdown and Goldings. The nose brings sweet raisin, biscuit and dried fruit, with a faint orange note from the house yeast. On the palate it is rounded and smooth, toffee and bready malt set against fresh, piney and herbal hops, ending clean with a balanced bitterness.

ABV
4.7%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Resinous hop bitterness
SRM
amber12

AWARDS

Supreme Champion · 1979
Champion Beer of Britain
Gold · 1979
Champion Beer of Britain
Bitters
Gold · 1995
Champion Beer of Britain
Best Bitters
Silver · 1990
Champion Beer of Britain
Best Bitters
Silver · 1994
Champion Beer of Britain
Best Bitters
Bronze · 1988
Champion Beer of Britain
Best Bitters
Bronze · 1998
Champion Beer of Britain
Best Bitters
Bronze · 2002
Champion Beer of Britain
Best Bitters
Bronze · 2007
Champion Beer of Britain
Best Bitters
World's Best Bitter · 2008
World Beer Awards
★Supreme Champion — Champion Beer of Britain
★Gold — Champion Beer of Britain (Bitters)
★Gold — Champion Beer of Britain (Best Bitters)
How it drinks· Its pace, balance and relationship to the style.
Pace
sessionsipper
Balance
malt-ledhop-led
Style expression
textbookdistinctive
Where this beer sits· Four axes, the same for every beer in hopIQ.
Body
Medium body.
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
Off-dry finish.
drysweet
Bitterness
Moderate bitterness.
mildbitter
Texture
Balanced mouthfeel.
crispcreamy

Each axis lands close to the centre in a considered, even reading.

A profile in balance where the form comes from all sides, every layer speaks in turn.

Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another Best Bitter.
Hop character
piney
herbal
orange
Malt character
malty
bready
caramel
Fermentation & yeast
cleanfruity

FEATURED IN

#10 of 50The Best British Amber Ales→Featured inThe Best British Beers→

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for London Pride

◎ Appearance

Fuller's London Pride presents a beautiful golden amber hue with excellent clarity and bright luminosity. The head is white and substantial, with good retention that leaves characteristic lacing down the glass. Carbonation is moderate and well-integrated, creating fine bubbles that contribute to its refined presentation.

golden amberclearwhite headwell-carbonated

◌ Aroma

The nose is inviting and complex, leading with citrus and herbal hop notes balanced by warm malt undertones. Subtle earthy and caramel notes emerge on closer inspection, creating a harmonious and approachable aromatic profile. There's a clean, fresh character that exemplifies English pale ale traditions without any sharp or off-putting elements.

citrus hopsearthycaramel maltclean

◐ Taste

The palate is exceptionally balanced, opening with crisp, clean malt sweetness complemented by citrus and earthy hop character. Mid-palate reveals subtle caramel notes and a measured bitterness that builds gradually without overwhelming the overall smoothness. The 41 IBU contributes a pleasant, lingering bitter edge that never dominates the refined flavor composition.

crispbalancedhoppy citrussmooth bitter

◑ Finish

The finish is remarkably clean and dry, with the bitterness fading gracefully to leave a refreshing aftertaste. A subtle earthy character persists without being intrusive, providing a memorable conclusion to each sip.

clean dryrefreshinglingering bitterness
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
83
Appearance
85
Finish
81
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of London Pride

Serve at 8–11°C
Refrigerate, then rest 2 min

Serve at 8–11°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

Pint glass
Recommended for this style

The classic — versatile, comfortable to hold and keeps the beer cool. No frills, no distractions: just the beer.

Store in a cool, dark place. Check the best-before date on the label for guidance.

Food Pairing

What to eat with London Pride

About Best Bitter

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

What is a Best Bitter?

Best Bitter is a distinctive beer style with its own characteristic flavour, aroma and colour. Discover what makes it unique and find similar beers on hopIQ.

Finding a similar Best Bitter

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