Anspach & Hobday, a microbrewery in Bermondsey in south London, taps the vintage vibe of the Victorian brewing quarter where it sits in the shadow of the Shard.
This hefty, tarry stout porter recalls smokey post-industrial brewing – proper porter. It pours full fat milk thick with a light, lasting head.
Like the sort of dark chocolate you buy on a whim in artisan delicatessen, this tastes almost mouth-puckeringly cocoa-y. But it’s balanced by mellow vanilla notes. Pack in some leathery smokey fireplace-y undertones and you’ve got a smashing beer to string out the last few blustery days before the clocks change and we all start drinking pilsner.
Hops: British East Kent Golding & American Cascade
ABV: 8.5%
Cost: £3.70 at Highbury Vinters
It Comes In Pints? 
Looks and sounds a decent beer, but £3.70 for a 330ml bottle is a little on the steep side, even if it’s 8.5%.