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What you can expect from Londons finest pubs
Many people have indulged in some of the finest beer served in the pubs in London, but did you know that the good people of the United Kingdom have been indulging in beer since the Bronze Age? It is no wonder that the England is rich with beer and drinking culture especially with 4000 years of development under their belt. Once upon a time, all they had to drink was ale which was formulated from fermented malt. Then, people began to prefer beer which was added with hops; and since that pivotal time, one of the world’s most famous drinks was born. The special thing about ale is that lots of alehouses began to establish their very own flavor with distinctive tastes and characteristics. However, at the turn of the century, these alehouses began to disappear and the task of brewing was taken over by commercial breweries.
Today, public houses, or pubs, have emerged to be synonymous symbols in the United Kingdom -- especially in large cities like London. We can also agree that pubs in London are commonly seen throughout the city, but that does not make them any less important. Travelers to the wondrous city of London eagerly look forward to enjoying a great night out with their friends as well as nursing one of the six types of British beer, such as:
1. Bitter - Most locals know bitter as pale ale, a type of beer generally enjoyed by people of all ages, above the legal age limit that is! Pale ale was first developed in the early 19th century and spread throughout the UK and was renowned for its deep flavor and unmistakable character. Most pubs in London serve a mean beer that is most often dark colored, amber in appearance or golden and mead-like.
2. Mild - Mild is like its name implies. Mild beer is common in pubs in London and is favored for its malty nature. Mild ales are served in tall glasses and appear to mimic dark amber and usually contain alcohol percentages not exceeding 3.6%.
3. Porter and stout - Ask the owners of any of the pubs in London and they will regale you with tales of the origin of the name for this type of ale. It was made popular in the 18th century at the street and river porters located in London -- a clue to its name! Porter and stout is very dark colored because it was brewed with dark malts.
4. India pale ale - Like its brother, the India pale ale (IPA) is dark colored but is more bitter in taste and boasts of a sparkling outlook. Most pubs in London serve this too.
5. Brown ale - May not be as popular as other beers but still coveted in nearly all the pubs in London. Brown ale consists of dark malt and was made popular in the late 17th century.
6. Old ale - Old ale is, well, old, having been aged for more than a year at least. It boasts of a higher alcohol content of 12% and most pubs in London readily serve this delectable ale.