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Fuller's London Porter if you want a more assertive, slightly bitter porter with real grip,
Railway Porter if you want something rounder and easier-drinking.
Fuller's edges ahead in character thanks to that extra 0.6% ABV and 8 IBU bump—you'll notice the difference in body and hop presence. But Railway Porter is the more approachable sipper if you're not chasing complexity. Both are proper English porters; it's really about whether you want your porter to have some backbone or to slip down smooth.
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Tasting notes
Fuller's London Porter
Fuller's London Porter hits you with genuine roast—not burnt, but assertive chocolate and dark grain that builds as you drink. There's a subtle bitterness that lingers on the finish, which keeps it from being creamy despite the 5.4% weight. The 33 IBU feels present without overshadowing the malt, giving it real structure. It's the kind of porter that tastes like it knows what it's doing.
Railway Porter
Railway Porter is softer, almost plush—dark cherry and cocoa notes come through cleaner here, with less of that roasted grain edge. The lower ABV means it drinks lighter despite being a porter, which sounds odd until you taste it. At 25 IBU, the hops are basically backdrop; this is a malt-forward beer that prioritizes smoothness. It's very drinkable, the kind you could have two of without noticing.
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