The article provides a detailed ranking of 11 independent bottled lagers from London, evaluating their flavors, alcohol by volume (ABV), and overall appeal. Highlighting various breweries like The Kernel and Gipsy Hill, it focuses on unique flavor profiles ranging from toffee notes to citrussy aftertastes. Featured comments from editors emphasize the distinct experiences each lager offers, with particular attention to both low-ABV options and highly praised brews. The rankings aim to guide readers toward the best independent lagers available in London, making the beer selection process easier.
Coming on top for flavour and high ABV was The Kernel Brewery's Lagerbier. This 5.3 percent ABV drink retails for £4.30 a bottle. 'Toffee notes, it's got a wink in its eye. A significant beverage,' said Joe Mackertich, editor in chief, UK.
At the other end of the spectrum was Small Batch Lite by Pillars Brewery. At 2.5 percent ABV, this low-alcohol brewski costs £2.70. Rose Johnstone said: 'Tastes like flavoured water. You could drink it at 10 in the morning and not feel weird.'
Andrzej Lukowski, theatre editor, UK was a fan of Gipsy Hill Brewing Co's Swell lager. 'It's got a cheeky little tang,' he said. 'Something a little more than "just lager" is going on there.'
Rose Johnstone, head of commercial content, said of Hammerton Brewery's Groll Pilsner, 'Zingy, zesty, bright. Almost citrussy, with a specifically lemony aftertaste.'
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