Fuller's London Pride 4Pk

Fuller's London Pride 4Pk is a 4-pack of the iconic English best bitter brewed at 4.7% ABV by Fuller's at the Griffin Brewery in Chiswick, London. Named Champion Beer of Britain at the CAMRA awards in both 1979 and 1995, and Supreme Champion at the 2000 International Beer and Cider Competition, London Pride stands as one of England's most decorated and recognized ales.

Quick Facts: ABV: 4.7%  |  Origin: Chiswick, London, England  |  Style: English Best Bitter  |  Brewery: Fuller's (Griffin Brewery)

Production & Heritage

Fuller's has brewed London Pride at the Griffin Brewery since 1958, making it one of London's longest-running flagship ales. The recipe uses a triple-malt process, combining Crystal malts with spring-harvested Pale Ale varieties Concerto and Propino for depth and complexity. British-grown hops drive the character: Target for bittering, with Northdown, Challenger, and Goldings layered in for aroma. Every batch is matured in tank for seven days — an unusually patient step for a best bitter that allows a deeper, more refined flavor to develop. Fuller's also employs a traditional parti-gyle brewing technique, drawing off successive worts from a single grist to produce London Pride alongside ESB, Golden Pride, and Chiswick Bitter — a method that links each beer to a shared heritage while giving each its own distinct strength and profile.

Tasting Notes

Aroma: Toasted caramel malt leads, followed by biscuit and dried fruit. Underneath, piney herbal notes and a touch of floral hop emerge as the beer warms.

Taste: The entry is malty and sweet, with toffee and raisin carried by the Crystal malt. Mid-palate brings orange and apricot fruitiness alongside a subtle sultana richness. The hop bitterness builds gradually, spicy and measured, never overtaking the malt foundation but sharpening the overall balance.

Finish: Clean and satisfying, with lingering biscuit sweetness tapering into a dry, well-integrated bitterness. The length is moderate, leaving a final impression of toasted grain and earthy hops.

How to Drink London Pride

London Pride is best served slightly below room temperature — around 50–55°F — to let the malt complexity open up fully. A tulip pint or nonic glass enhances the aroma. For cocktail-curious drinkers, it works in a Shandy, where its malty sweetness pairs naturally with fresh lemonade for a refreshing summer drink. A Black and Tan layers London Pride beneath a stout, its caramel malt bridging the two textures smoothly. It also makes an excellent base for a Snakebite (mixed with cider), where the dried-fruit character of the ale amplifies the apple notes.

Best For

• Introducing someone to traditional English cask-style ales in bottle form
• Pairing with a Sunday roast or classic British pub fare
• Stocking a home bar with a dependable, food-friendly session bitter
• Gifting a beer enthusiast who appreciates heritage British brewing

Frequently Asked Questions

What does London Pride taste like? London Pride delivers a rich malty sweetness with toffee, biscuit, and dried-fruit notes from its Crystal malt, balanced by spicy, earthy bitterness from British hops. It finishes clean and dry with moderate bitterness.

How does London Pride compare to Boddington's Pub Ale? Boddington's is lighter-bodied and creamier with a more subdued malt profile, while London Pride has noticeably more malt complexity, dried-fruit depth, and a firmer hop bitterness. London Pride's triple-malt process and seven-day tank maturation give it a fuller, more layered character than Boddington's smoother, more sessionable approach.

Is London Pride good for sipping on its own? London Pride is an excellent sipping ale, with enough complexity in its malt and hop balance to hold your attention across a full glass, yet restrained enough at 4.7% ABV to remain sessionable.

Where is London Pride made? London Pride is brewed at the Griffin Brewery in Chiswick, West London, England. The Griffin Brewery has been Fuller's home since the 19th century and remains one of the few historic breweries still operating within London.

What foods pair well with London Pride? Roast beef or lamb benefits from the ale's malty sweetness cutting through the richness of the meat. Fish and chips pairs well, with the hop bitterness matching the fried batter. Sharp cheddar or Stilton cheese echoes the ale's caramel and dried-fruit notes. Bangers and mash aligns with the toasted grain character. Meat pies and pasties are a natural match for the ale's earthy, biscuit-like body.

What sizes does London Pride come in? London Pride is widely available in 4-packs as well as individual bottles and cans, with the standard single-bottle format being 500ml in many markets.

Is London Pride worth the price? London Pride positions as a premium import bitter that competes favorably in the English ale category. Its multi-award pedigree, triple-malt construction, and seven-day maturation process deliver a level of complexity that justifies a modest premium over domestic pale ales and many competing British imports.

Why London Pride?

Few English bitters carry the competitive record that London Pride does — two Champion Beer of Britain titles and a Supreme Champion distinction at the International Beer and Cider Competition. The triple-malt bill and extended seven-day tank maturation are uncommon steps for a best bitter, giving London Pride a depth that many beers in its class do not achieve. Fuller's parti-gyle brewing tradition ties this ale to a lineage shared with ESB and Golden Pride, rooting it in a method that predates modern industrial brewing. For drinkers looking for an authentic, well-made English bitter with genuine heritage and verifiable distinction, London Pride remains a benchmark.