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London Fog

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A dark mild brewed after the tea drink of the same name, clear amber brown with a small off-white head. Bergamot and black tea lead the aroma, backed by vanilla. The palate turns maltier: caramel and a light roast, with the vanilla trailing behind and the tea character staying perfumed rather than bitter. Low in alcohol, creamy in texture, and gentle through a short finish.

ABV
4%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
Roasted bitterness
SRM
deep amber20
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
caramelmaltyvanilla
caramel
malty
vanilla
floral
roasted
clean
Aroma
Bergamot and black tea dominate the nose with a distinctly floral quality, evoking the tea drink that inspired the beer's name.
not found:hoppy,bready,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for London Fog

◎ Appearance

Clear amber-brown body with a luminous quality characteristic of the style. A small off-white head forms and settles quickly, leaving minimal lacing on the glass. Fine carbonation supports a gentle, creamy visual presence.

clear amber-brownsmall off-white headdelicate carbonation

◌ Aroma

Bergamot and black tea dominate the nose with a distinctly floral quality, evoking the tea drink that inspired the beer's name. Vanilla provides a soft sweetness underneath, while a light roast character adds subtle depth without assertiveness. The aromatics remain perfumed and restrained rather than heavy or aromatic-hop driven.

bergamot, black teafloral, perfumedvanilla sweetnesslight roast

◐ Taste

The palate opens with caramel and malt character that feels substantial for the low alcohol. Mid-palate develops a light roast note balanced by trailing vanilla, while the tea character remains in a perfumed register rather than turning bitter or astringent. Creaminess runs through the entire experience, supported by smooth texture and clean malt backbone.

caramel, malt forwardlight roast, vanillacreamy, smooth texturetea as perfume

◑ Finish

The finish is short and gentle, allowing the beer to close cleanly without overstaying. A whisper of tea and caramel fades quickly, leaving the palate refreshed and ready for another sip.

short finishclean fade
80
hopIQ score
Aroma
82
Taste
80
Appearance
78
Finish
76
Serve at 10–13°C

Serve at 10–13°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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