London's Top 10 New Beer Releases - October 2025
London’s brewing scene continues to show its strength and diversity - with an incredible 132 new beers released by LBA member breweries last month alone. From smooth porters and rich stouts to punchy IPAs and experimental sours, October has offered something for every palate.
As the nights draw in, this month’s top 10 reflects both the creative flair and technical mastery that define our city’s brewers - balancing seasonal warmth with bold innovation.
Here are the standout new releases for October:
1. Fuller’s Griffin Brewery - 180th Anniversary Porter
Porter - English | 7% ABV
Brewed to mark 180 years of Fuller’s brewing heritage, this classic English porter offers layers of roasted malt, dark chocolate, and subtle coffee bitterness. A beer that celebrates London’s brewing legacy with depth and finesse.
2. Gravity Well Brewing Co - Slipper TIPA
IPA - Triple New England / Hazy | 10% ABV
Big, juicy, and unapologetically hazy. Gravity Well turns up the volume with a triple IPA packed with tropical fruit, citrus zest, and a luxuriously smooth finish. 1 of 4 releases from their Singularity Series marking their 500th brew and 7 years of Gravity Well Brewing.
3. Gravity Well Brewing Co - The Rise of Endymion
Sour - Fruited | 8.5% ABV
A strikingly bold fruited sour that balances sweetness and acidity in perfect harmony. Expect waves of berry, stone fruit, and a punch of tartness that keeps things lively and bright.
4. Gravity Well Brewing Co - Gridfire
IPA - Imperial / Double New England / Hazy | 8% ABV
Another standout hazy release from Gravity Well, bursting with tropical fruit aromas and a silky texture. A beer that shows just how far this London brewery continues to push the style.
5. Pressure Drop Brewing - Allegro
IPA - New England / Hazy | 6.5% ABV
Smooth and expressive, Allegro showcases Pressure Drop’s deft touch with New England IPAs - soft, juicy, and perfectly balanced with notes of mango and citrus.
6. The Kernel Brewery - Brown Ale Taiheke Cascade
Brown Ale - Other | 5.2% ABV
A beautiful expression of modern hops within a traditional style. Taiheke and Cascade bring bright, floral top notes to The Kernel’s rounded malt base, resulting in a deeply drinkable autumn ale.
7. Pressure Drop Brewing - Export India Porter
Porter - English | 5.5% ABV
Rich yet refined, this export-strength porter combines roasted grain complexity with a clean, hop-driven finish. A modern take on a classic London style.
8. The Kernel Brewery - Pale Ale Columbus Chinook Centennial
Pale Ale - Other | 5% ABV
Bright, aromatic, and unmistakably Kernel. A trio of iconic hops brings grapefruit, pine, and resinous notes, balanced against a clean malt backdrop.
9. Gravity Well Brewing Co -- Makkuro
Stout - Imperial / Double | 11% ABV
Gravity makes it 4 out of 4 releases from their Singularity series to make an appearance in this month's top ten. Makkuro is a powerful imperial stout that delivers layers of espresso, dark chocolate, and subtle smoke. Warming, decadent, and perfect for long autumn or winter nights.
10. Sambrook’s Brewery - Stingo
Barleywine - English | 8.2% ABV
A rich, malt-forward barleywine brimming with caramel, dried fruit, and toffee notes. Full-bodied yet smooth, this beer embodies everything we love about traditional strong ales.
With 132 new releases in a single month, London’s brewing community remains as vibrant as ever. Whether you’re after a bright and juicy IPA, a complex stout, or a heritage-style ale, this month’s selection proves that innovation and tradition continue to thrive side by side in the capital.
