London Pride

Beer: Fuller's London Pride
Brewery: Griffin Brewery, Chiswick, London
ABV: 4.7%
Style: English Pale Ale
Sample Medium: Bottle
Size: 16.9 oz

Impression: When I imagine the beginnings of modern beer as we know it Fuller’s London Pride Pale Ale comes to mind. I don’t know exactly when the recipe for this particular brew was concocted, and certainly there are older beers out there, but I feel London Pride captures the essence of the early British style pale ales that birthed the modern beer. I am enamored with this beer for its lovely simplicity and yet elegant depth. The deep honey color and brilliant clarity give the ale a regal appearance in a pint glass. The body and mouth feel are perfectly balanced to satiate my senses and yet are graceful enough to court my desire for another sip. In part I attribute this to wonderful malts from a skilled maltster whomever you are. The aroma hints of mild malty sweetness which is made good on after the creamy smooth suds wash down your gullet. To get a better appreciation for the differences between American and UK pale ales try London Pride side by side with Mirror Pond for fun. Afterward I think you will posses a deeper understand of London Pride's delicate elegance.