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London Glory

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London Glory is a 4.1% bitter in which the grain sets the tone. The pale base gives a sweet malt character, crystal malt adds toffee, and a little roasted barley contributes a touch of astringency. The yeast leaves fruity esters. Northern Brewer and Chinook provide a clean herbal and resinous hop flavour, and the bitterness stays moderate and easy-going.

ABV
4.1%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Resinous hop bitterness
SRM
amber12
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
resinousherbalmalty
resinous
herbal
malty
fruity
caramel
roasted
Aroma
The nose leads with soft malt sweetness from the pale base, enriched by toffee and caramel notes from the crystal malt.
not found:hoppy,bready,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for London Glory

◎ Appearance

London Glory presents a warm amber hue with good clarity and a fine, persistent head. The carbonation is gentle, leaving a delicate lacing that clings steadily to the glass, characteristic of a well-crafted cask bitter.

amber, clearfine head lacinggentle carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with soft malt sweetness from the pale base, enriched by toffee and caramel notes from the crystal malt. Northern Brewer and Chinook hops contribute clean herbal and subtle resinous undertones, while the yeast adds a light fruity character that rounds out the profile without dominating.

sweet malttoffee, caramelherbal hop notes

◐ Taste

The palate opens with approachable malt sweetness and gentle toffee character, while a whisper of roasted barley adds a faint astringent edge. Bitterness remains restrained and well-integrated, allowing the Northern Brewer and Chinook to provide a clean, slightly resinous finish on the palate that keeps the beer balanced and easy-drinking throughout.

soft malt sweetnessmoderate bitternessclean herbal finish

◑ Finish

The finish is dry and measured, with the modest bitterness lingering gently rather than assertively. A faint floral resin note and the lingering toffee sweetness fade into a clean, refreshing aftertaste.

dry, measuredrefreshing exit
76
hopIQ score
Aroma
74
Taste
76
Appearance
75
Finish
77
Serve at 8–11°C

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

Pint glass

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

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