London’s Top 10 New Beer Releases - August 2025
As summer reached its peak, August saw London’s brewers pushing flavour boundaries with vibrant sours, juicy hazies, and a few big-hitting IPAs. Fruit-forward, experimental, and refreshingly drinkable, this month’s Top 10 captures the full spectrum of what makes London’s beer scene so exciting.
Here’s what stood out last month:
1. Apogee: Mango, Apple & Passion Fruit – Gravity Well Brewing Co: Sour – Fruited – 4.0%
A punchy, fruit-loaded sour brimming with juicy mango, crisp apple, and tangy passion fruit. Light, tart, and refreshing, it’s a perfect late-summer pick-me-up.
2. Finest – Pretty Decent Beer Co: IPA – Imperial / Double – 8.0%
Bold and unapologetic, this double IPA carries a big body with layers of citrus and tropical hops. A serious beer for those who like their IPAs rich, hoppy, and warming.
3. Alley-Oop – Pressure Drop Brewing: IPA – New England / Hazy – 7.2%
Soft, juicy, and overflowing with tropical fruit character, this hazy IPA balances sweetness and drinkability, landing a smooth and rounded finish.
4. Apogee: Orange & Apricot – Gravity Well Brewing Co: Sour – Fruited – 4.2%
Tangy orange and ripe apricot combine in this bright and zesty sour. A crisp, quenching beer that dances between sharpness and natural fruit sweetness.
5. Layers of Reality – Gravity Well Brewing Co: IPA – New England / Hazy – 6.5%
A dense and flavourful hazy IPA with a mix of citrus peel and stone fruit notes. Balanced bitterness and soft texture make it a strong all-rounder.
6. Le Goûter – Pressure Drop Brewing: IPA – New England / Hazy – 7.2%
A full-bodied NEIPA bursting with juicy hops and tropical aromas. Creamy in mouthfeel with a lingering finish, it’s a rich and satisfying hazy.
7. Aestas – Hackney Church Brew Co: IPA – New England / Hazy – 6.4%
A softer, summery IPA with layers of melon, citrus, and stone fruit. Clean and approachable while still carrying plenty of hop character.
8. Les Ducks – Pretty Decent Beer Co: IPA – New England / Hazy – 6.5%
Another hazy delight from Pretty Decent, Les Ducks delivers mango and pineapple sweetness alongside a smooth, pillowy body.
9. Skyrmion Knots – Gravity Well Brewing Co: Pale Ale – American – 5.0%
Crisp and light, with pine and citrus notes at the forefront. This American pale ale brings a clean bitterness, making it an easy-drinking option.
10. Brine & Dine – Pretty Decent Beer Co: IPA – New Zealand – 6.0%
Showcasing New Zealand hops, this IPA brings sharp gooseberry, lime, and subtle tropical tones. A distinctive, slightly offbeat addition to the list.
This month’s ranking sees Gravity Well dominating with four entries, while Pretty Decent and Pressure Drop also deliver standout releases. The mix of fruit sours and hazy IPAs shows just how popular these styles continue to be, and London brewing continues to elevate standards.
