London is one of the most diverse cities in the world with lots of immigrants moving in from Europe, Asia, Africa and America. While Guinness and Brewdog are timeless English classics, it might be a good idea for supermarkets and retailers to stock up on beers from different nationalities to cater to their versatile audience.

Going through the world of beers, in all its styles can be an exhaustive task. That is where platforms like London Beer Competitions come in.  London Beer Competition is distinctive because it singles out and shines the spotlight on those beer brands that consumers want to buy and have a clear market value for trade buyers.  The competition believes that for any beer brand to earn its place on a retailer’s shelf or a restaurant’s beer list -  and then vitally stay there - they need to be marketable and consumer-driven along with serving up great quality, value and packaging.

The results are as follows :

1) UNITED KINGDOM

98 points

Barrel-Aged Icebock by Pillars Brewery X ELLC

Tasting Notes : 

Rich sherry and treacle aroma, sweet dark fruit flavors balanced by a complex dry finish

This beer also won Beer of the Year 2023. 

2) BELGIUM

95 points

Delirium Christmas by Brouwerij L Huyghe

Tasting Notes : 

Fruit cake and a hint of jam open up to toasted, caramel notes to taste and end in a clean, warming finish.

The beer also won Best Brewery of the Year 2023 and Best Beer of the Year by Value. 

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3) UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

94 points

Full Circle Brewing Peachy Vibes by Full Circle Brewing

Tasting Notes 

Clean, refreshing peachy summer hit

4) CZECH REPUBLIC

94 points

Lucky Bastard Siciliano 17 by Czech Craft Beers, a.s.

Tasting Notes : 

Rich malty and sweet, with a dry hoppy finish

5) SOUTH KOREA

91 points

Artmonster - Itaewon Freedom by Artmonster Brewery

Tasting Notes : 

Nose of rich banana bread, and a juicy fruit palate with a bit of spice at the end.

 

6) SWITZERLAND

90 points

Cartel Breaker by Barter

Tasting Notes : 

The nose has a well-rounded tropical sweetness, balanced by some hoppiness. On the palate, it is clean and fresh.

 

7) SPAIN

90 points

San Miguel 0.0 Manzana by Mahou San Miguel

Tasting Notes : 

Notes of peach dominate the nose and palate, with hints of sweetness from cherry, stone fruits and almonds

Non Alcoholic Beer 

8) NETHERLANDS

90 points

Gerardus Dubbel by BV Gulpener Bierbrouwerij

Tasting Notes : 

Nice notes of chocolate, plum, burnt oak and cinnamon on the nose. On the palate, it is incredibly well balanced, with burnt chocolate notes.

Header Image Source: Lucky Bastard Siciliano | Barrel-Aged Icebock | Delirium Christmas