London’s Top 10 New Beer Releases for November 2024
As we head into the festive holiday season, London’s brewing scene continues to shine with incredible innovation and flavour.
November has delivered a stunning selection of new beers from our member breweries, each showcasing a unique approach to craft brewing.
This month, Pressure Drop takes the spotlight with their decadent Imperial Pastry Stout, leading the charge with its bold and indulgent flavours, perfect for a cold winter evening.
Here’s a closer look at the best new releases for November 2024:
1. Decadent Beast - Pressure Drop
Style: Stout - Imperial / Double Pastry, ABV: 8.4%
A rich, decadent treat for those who crave complexity, Decadent Beast is an indulgent pastry stout that blends luxurious chocolate and dessert-like sweetness with a warming finish.
2. Penrose Diagrams - Gravity Well Brewing Co.
Style: IPA - New England / Hazy, ABV: 6.5%
Penrose Diagrams is a hazy IPA packed with vibrant hop character, offering tropical fruit aromas and a smooth, juicy finish that’s both refreshing and satisfying.
3. Schedar - Gravity Well Brewing Co.
Style: IPA - New England / Hazy, ABV: 6.5%
Another standout from Gravity Well, Schedar delivers a crisp, hop-forward experience with citrus and pine notes, balanced by a soft, haze-driven mouthfeel.
4. Where Are We - Howling Hops
Style: IPA - New England / Hazy, ABV: 7.3%
Howling Hops brings us Where Are We, a juicy New England IPA bursting with tropical fruit flavours and a smooth, hazy body that makes it a perfect seasonal sipper.
5. Yippee Pie-Yay - Hackney Church Brew Co.
Style: Stout - Other, ABV: 5.9%
Yippee Pie-Yay is a delightful stout that surprises with its rich flavour profile, combining a silky mouthfeel with deep roasted notes of pecan and a subtle sweetness, offering something truly unique for stout lovers.
6. Inner Space Smoothie: Pineapple Upside Down Cake - Gravity Well Brewing Co.
Style: Sour - Smoothie / Pastry, ABV: 5%
This smoothie sour is as vibrant as it sounds, with tropical pineapple and cake-like sweetness coming together in a smooth, tart brew that’s a refreshing delight.
7. Let’s Talk About It - Pressure Drop
Style: IPA - New England / Hazy, ABV: 7.4%
With its hazy body and rich tropical flavours, Let’s Talk About It is an IPA that delivers a conversation-worthy punch, blending juicy fruit character with a smooth finish.
8. India Pale Ale NZ 2024 - The Kernel
Style: IPA - New Zealand, ABV: 6.5%
The Kernel’s latest IPA showcases the unique hop profile of New Zealand, offering bold citrus and tropical fruit notes with a crisp, clean finish that highlights the freshness of the hops.
9. Stanley - Pretty Decent Beer Co.
Style: IPA - New England / Hazy, ABV: 5.8%
Stanley is a hazy IPA that delivers juicy hop character, with smooth mouthfeel and a perfect balance of bitterness and sweetness. It’s a go-to for fans of the New England style.
10. Big Haze - Drop Project
Style: IPA - Imperial / Double New England / Hazy, ABV: 7%
We welcome our newest member with an entry into the top 10 new releases in their first month! Big Haze is a double IPA that’s big on flavour, packing a punch with intense hop bitterness, tropical fruit notes, and a full-bodied mouthfeel that makes it an IPA lover’s dream.
Congratulations to all the breweries that made it into November’s top 10! Your creativity and dedication continue to elevate London’s beer scene, offering new and exciting flavours for everyone to enjoy.
As we enter the dark cold months of December and prepare for holiday festivities, will Pressure Drop hold onto the top spot, or will another brewery rise to the occasion for the last time in 2024?
