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London Lush

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The lightest beer in the cask range, London Lush is an easy-drinking 3.4% pale ale with a light malt sweetness that leans toward caramel, held in check by subtle bitterness. Citra and Comet, two American hop varieties, give it a bright citrus aroma that carries through into the flavour. At The Bohemia it is served from the cask, alongside the mild, the bitter and the oyster stout.

ABV
3.4%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden8
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
citrusycaramelmalty
citrusy
caramel
malty
clean
hoppy
Aroma
The nose opens with a pronounced citrus character—zesty lemon and grapefruit notes from the Citra and Comet hops—that dominates without becoming harsh.
not found:juicy,roasted,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for London Lush

◎ Appearance

London Lush presents a pale golden hue with excellent clarity and a bright, inviting sheen. The head is fine and persistent, with good lacing that clings to the glass. Carbonation is lively and well-integrated, supporting a steady collar of foam.

pale goldenbrilliant claritypersistent headbright carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with a pronounced citrus character—zesty lemon and grapefruit notes from the Citra and Comet hops—that dominates without becoming harsh. A subtle caramel sweetness from the pale Malz base sits in the background, providing gentle depth and balance. The overall impression is fresh and crisp, with no sulphury or vegetal notes.

bright citruslemon and grapefruitsoft caramel sweetnessclean American hops

◐ Taste

Entry is clean and refreshing, with a light malt sweetness that leans toward caramel, giving the beer a rounded, approachable character. Mid-palate brings forward the citrus hop flavour—crisp and zesty—which interplays nicely with the malt backbone without overwhelming it. Bitterness is subtle and refined at 35 IBU, arriving as a gentle check on sweetness rather than an assertive feature, allowing the beer to remain sessionable and balanced.

light malt sweetnesscitrus-forward palaterefined bitternesssessionable

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and brief, drying gently on the palate without leaving an astringent grip. A faint citrus note persists in the aftertaste, keeping the impression bright and refreshing to the close.

clean dry finishlingering citrus
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
78
Appearance
80
Finish
75
Serve at 7–10°C

Cold enough to sharpen the hop aroma without numbing the palate. Around 7–9°C keeps the citrus and pine vivid without losing bitterness definition.

Pint glass

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

Drink fresh — hop aroma fades fast. Best within 3 months of canning or bottling.

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What is a Pale Ale?

India Pale Ales are hop-forward ales with ABV typically 5.5–7.5% and IBU 40–70+. Bold citrus, pine or tropical aromas alongside firm bitterness and a clean dry finish.

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