London's Top 10 New Beer Releases - September 2025
As autumn rolls in, London’s brewers are showing no sign of slowing down. September’s new releases bring a wide mix of styles - from fruit-forward sours and modern hazy IPAs to vintage ales and heritage-inspired stouts. This month’s top 10 highlights just how much variety and innovation is alive in the capital’s beer scene.
Here are the standout beers making waves in September:
1. Bianca Road Brew Co – Lemon & Blackberry Sorbet
Sour – Fruited | 4% ABV
A refreshing and zesty fruited sour that combines tart lemon with juicy blackberry for a sharp yet balanced burst of flavour. A perfect palate cleanser and a lively late-summer sipper.
2. Fuller’s Griffin Brewery – Vintage Ale (2025)
Old / Stock Ale | 8.4% ABV
A new chapter in a celebrated annual release. This year’s Vintage Ale offers depth, richness, and classic malt character, designed for both immediate enjoyment and cellaring.
3. Gravity Well Brewing Co – A Heart Full of Neutrality
IPA – Imperial / Double | 8% ABV
A bold double IPA showcasing Gravity Well’s trademark hazy style, loaded with hops to deliver layers of tropical fruit, citrus, and resinous depth.
4. The Kernel Brewery – Brown Stout London 1812
Stout – English | 6.2% ABV
Drawing on London’s brewing heritage, this robust stout brings roasted malt complexity with notes of chocolate and coffee, while maintaining the Kernel’s hallmark balance.
5. Howling Hops – NEIPA No.10: Krush Citra Triumph
IPA – New England / Hazy | 5.9% ABV
The latest entry in Howling Hops’ numbered NEIPA series, this one shines with vibrant Citra hops, delivering juicy tropical fruit, soft bitterness, and a smooth, hazy body.
6. Gravity Well Brewing Co – Anthropic Predictions
IPA – New England / Hazy | 6.2% ABV
Another inventive IPA from Gravity Well, this release leans into bright citrus and stone fruit flavours, finishing with the lush, full body fans of the style love.
7. Pretty Decent Beer Co – Must Be Nice Up There
IPA – New England / Hazy | 6.5% ABV
Punchy, modern, and full of juice, this hazy IPA showcases Pretty Decent’s ability to craft hop-forward beers with character and drinkability.
8. Pretty Decent Beer Co – Groundbreaking Sculpture Concept
IPA – New England / Hazy | 6.5% ABV
A playful name paired with a seriously good beer, this release layers tropical fruit, citrus zest, and a smooth mouthfeel for a memorable hazy IPA experience.
9. Orbit Beers – Smoked Helles WLS101
Lager – Smoked | 5.2% ABV
Orbit brings something different with this smoked Helles, combining a clean lager base with subtle smoky undertones — a nod to traditional German brewing styles with a London twist.
10. The Kernel Brewery – India Pale Ale Nectaron
IPA – American | 6.4% ABV
A single-hop IPA showcasing the bold and distinctive Nectaron hop. Expect waves of tropical fruit, particularly passionfruit and peach, balanced by a clean, bitter backbone.
This month’s line-up reflects London’s brewing at its best: heritage and tradition standing proudly alongside bold, modern experimentation. Whether it’s a Vintage Ale built for the ages or a bright fruited sour made for the moment, there’s plenty here to excite drinkers across the city.
