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East London (ELB) Foundation Bitter

PubAddressLast Visit Seen
The Furze WrenBexleyheath, Greater London16 Jan 2024
The River Ale HouseEast Greenwich, Greater London28 Sep 2023
The Gate ClockGreenwich, Greater London05 Jul 2023
Star of the EastPoplar, Greater London27 May 2023
The GeorgeCroydon, Greater London21 Apr 2023
The LambHolloway, Greater London15 Mar 2020
North StarLeytonstone, Greater London25 Jan 2020
Northcote ArmsLeytonstone, Greater London28 Dec 2019
The Pembury TavernHackney, Greater London06 Dec 2019
Welcome to the Forest BarWalthamstow, Greater London13 Oct 2019
The New Cross TurnpikeWelling, Greater London23 Sep 2019
Leyton Orient Supporters ClubLeyton, Greater London03 Sep 2019
Catford Constitutional ClubCatford, Greater London06 Aug 2019
Leyton TechnicalLeyton, Greater London17 May 2019
The Shakespeare's HeadHolborn, Central London04 Mar 2019
The HarpCharing Cross, Central London20 Oct 2018
Royal AlbertNew Cross, Greater London23 Sep 2018
The Bankers DraftEltham, Greater London12 Sep 2018
The Coach & HorsesLeyton, Greater London07 Sep 2018
King William IVLeyton, Greater London03 Jun 2018
The ChapelBroadstairs, Kent11 Apr 2018
The Willow WalkVictoria, Central London01 Jan 2018
Red LionLeytonstone, Greater London24 Dec 2017
The Cock TavernOngar (or Chipping Ongar), Essex02 Dec 2017
The Queen's HeadKing's Cross / St Pancras, Central London08 Nov 2017
Heathcote & StarLeytonstone, Greater London30 Oct 2017
The Bull & Finch (formerly Beer Rebellion [new location])Upper Norwood, Greater London21 Jun 2017
Beer RebellionPeckham, Greater London31 May 2017
Chesham ArmsHomerton, Greater London02 May 2017
Tap EastStratford, Greater London12 Apr 2017
The Wenlock ArmsHoxton, Central London08 Mar 2017
Ye Olde Rose & CrownWalthamstow, Greater London18 Feb 2017
The WoolpackBermondsey, Central London17 Oct 2016
ChequersWalthamstow, Greater London17 Sep 2016
The Hopper's HutSidcup, Greater London03 Sep 2016
The Railway Tavern Ale HouseDalston, Greater London10 Jun 2016
The Junction (formerly The Angel)Islington, Central London30 May 2016
The CastleWalthamstow, Greater London17 Apr 2016
The Crooked BilletClapton, Greater London02 Nov 2015
Annie's Burger ShackNottingham, Nottinghamshire17 Jul 2015
The Clapton HartClapton, Greater London24 May 2015
WetherspoonsVictoria, Central London07 Mar 2015
The Alpaca (formerly The New Rose)Islington, Central London16 Feb 2015
163 Upper Street (formerly The Taproom)Islington, Central London16 Feb 2015
Southampton ArmsGospel Oak, Greater London15 Feb 2015
The Fox on the HillDenmark Hill, Greater London30 Jan 2015
The Sovereign of the SeasPetts Wood, Greater London29 Jan 2015
The Walnut TreeLeytonstone, Greater London17 Oct 2014
Jam Circus (formerly Job Centre)Deptford, Greater London04 Jul 2014
Dalston Eastern Curve GardenDalston, Greater London26 May 2014
The Flower PotMaidstone, Kent17 May 2014
Ye Olde Cock TavernFleet Street, Central London07 May 2014
Orpington Liberal ClubOrpington, Greater London21 Feb 2014
The Cock TavernHackney, Greater London12 Feb 2014
Williams Ale & Cider HouseSpitalfields, Central London21 Oct 2013
Nags HeadReading, Berkshire17 Oct 2013
SIBA South East Beer Festival 2013Tonbridge, Kent13 Jul 2013
GriffinShoreditch, Central London11 Jul 2013
Stile BridgeMarden, Kent23 Jun 2013
The Tankerton ArmsTankerton, Kent08 Jun 2013
Newbury RacecourseNewbury, Berkshire18 May 2013
Sebright ArmsBethnal Green, Greater London12 Apr 2013
The Crosse KeysCity, Central London20 Mar 2013
Puttshack Bank (formerly The Green Man)City, Central London14 Mar 2013
The George & DragonSwanscombe, Kent09 Mar 2013
Sylvan PostForest Hill, Greater London27 Jan 2013
The PeacockCity, Central London03 Dec 2012
Duke of WellingtonNotting Hill, Central London25 Nov 2012
Waltham Forest Sports & Social ClubWalthamstow, Greater London22 Nov 2012
Catford Bridge TavernCatford, Greater London07 Nov 2012
Craft Beer RisingGreenwich, Greater London10 Aug 2012
The White HorseChelmsford, Essex05 Jul 2012

Tasting Summary

These comments are the opinion of the individual reviewer and represent what they thought of the beer on a particular day in a particular pub. If a review is less favourable, it may be because the beer suffered somewhere in the supply chain between them and the brewery.

The Furze Wren, Bexleyheath, Greater London

WhoScoreWhenNotes
Philip PirripNot Tried16 Jan 2024
Philip PirripNot Tried15 Jan 2024
Philip PirripNot Tried09 Aug 2022
Philip PirripNot Tried08 Aug 2022

The River Ale House, East Greenwich, Greater London

WhoScoreWhenNotes
Philip PirripNot Tried28 Sep 2023
Philip PirripNot Tried27 Sep 2023
Philip PirripNot Tried25 Sep 2023
Philip PirripNot Tried16 Apr 2023 Ran out
Philip PirripNot Tried14 Apr 2023
Philip PirripNot Tried12 Jan 2023
Philip PirripNot Tried11 Jan 2023
Philip PirripNot Tried10 Jan 2023
Philip PirripNot Tried20 Dec 2022
Philip PirripNot Tried03 Jul 2022
Philip PirripNot Tried01 Jul 2022
Philip PirripNot Tried03 Apr 2022
Philip PirripNot Tried28 Jul 2021
Philip PirripNot Tried26 Jul 2021
Philip PirripNot Tried25 Jul 2021
Philip PirripNot Tried23 Jul 2021 Orally described as "clearish"
Philip PirripExcellent26 Aug 2020 4th day on and as good as on day 1
Philip PirripExcellent23 Aug 2020 Best ELB I have had in a long time
Philip PirripGood09 Dec 2019 ELB's core beers seem to be much of a muchness in colour and flavour
Philip PirripNot Tried08 Dec 2019
Philip PirripNot Tried17 Jun 2018
Philip PirripNot Tried14 Jun 2018
Philip PirripNot Tried24 Dec 2017
Philip PirripNot Tried29 Sep 2017

The Gate Clock, Greenwich, Greater London

WhoScoreWhenNotes
Philip PirripNot Tried05 Jul 2023

Star of the East, Poplar, Greater London

WhoScoreWhenNotes
WittendenExcellent27 May 2023 Stalwart malty,marmaladey Best Bitter.Moreish.

The George, Croydon, Greater London

WhoScoreWhenNotes
Philip PirripNot Tried21 Apr 2023

The Lamb, Holloway, Greater London

WhoScoreWhenNotes
Stephen HarrisNot Tried15 Mar 2020
Stephen HarrisNot Tried02 Aug 2017

North Star, Leytonstone, Greater London

WhoScoreWhenNotes
Stephen HarrisNot Tried25 Jan 2020
ChrisEGood14 Jun 2019
Stephen HarrisAcceptable12 Jun 2018 I’ve tasted this better than it is here tonight.
Stephen HarrisNot Tried29 Jan 2018
Stephen HarrisGood02 Feb 2013 Dark and fruity. Condition of this pint a little jaded.

Northcote Arms, Leytonstone, Greater London

WhoScoreWhenNotes
Stephen HarrisNot Tried28 Dec 2019
Stephen HarrisNot Tried13 Mar 2018

The Pembury Tavern, Hackney, Greater London

WhoScoreWhenNotes
Stephen HarrisNot Tried06 Dec 2019
Stephen HarrisNot Tried26 Nov 2019
Stephen HarrisNot Tried04 Oct 2018
Stephen HarrisNot Tried27 Sep 2018
AndrewNot Tried23 Jun 2018
Stephen HarrisNot Tried19 Jul 2015

Welcome to the Forest Bar, Walthamstow, Greater London

WhoScoreWhenNotes
Stephen HarrisNot Tried13 Oct 2019

The New Cross Turnpike, Welling, Greater London

WhoScoreWhenNotes
Philip PirripAcceptable23 Sep 2019 Did not expect the haze in this ale
Philip PirripNot Tried25 Jul 2017

Leyton Orient Supporters Club, Leyton, Greater London

WhoScoreWhenNotes
Stephen HarrisNot Tried03 Sep 2019
Stephen HarrisNot Tried18 Aug 2015
Stephen HarrisNot Tried12 Oct 2013
Stephen HarrisNot Tried14 Sep 2013
Stephen HarrisNot Tried27 Aug 2013
Stephen HarrisNot Tried10 Aug 2013
Stephen HarrisNot Tried03 Apr 2012

Catford Constitutional Club, Catford, Greater London

WhoScoreWhenNotes
Philip PirripNot Tried06 Aug 2019
Philip PirripNot Tried25 Apr 2014
Philip PirripNot Tried15 Feb 2014
Philip PirripNot Tried22 Dec 2013

Leyton Technical, Leyton, Greater London

WhoScoreWhenNotes
Stephen HarrisNot Tried17 May 2019
Stephen HarrisNot Tried29 Sep 2018
Stephen HarrisNot Tried24 Mar 2018
Stephen HarrisNot Tried10 Mar 2018
Stephen HarrisNot Tried03 Jan 2018
Stephen HarrisNot Tried26 Dec 2017
Stephen HarrisNot Tried11 Dec 2017
Stephen HarrisNot Tried08 Feb 2016
Stephen HarrisExcellent22 May 2014 Darkish amber in colour. Full-bodied, rich, malty, some chocolate flavours.
Stephen HarrisNot Tried15 May 2014

The Shakespeare's Head, Holborn, Central London

WhoScoreWhenNotes
Philip PirripNot Tried04 Mar 2019

The Harp, Charing Cross, Central London

WhoScoreWhenNotes
Philip PirripNot Tried20 Oct 2018
Philip PirripNot Tried06 Mar 2017
Philip PirripNot Tried13 Aug 2015

Royal Albert, New Cross, Greater London

WhoScoreWhenNotes
Philip PirripExcellent23 Sep 2018

The Bankers Draft, Eltham, Greater London

WhoScoreWhenNotes
Philip PirripNot Tried12 Sep 2018

The Coach & Horses, Leyton, Greater London

WhoScoreWhenNotes
Stephen HarrisNot Tried07 Sep 2018
Stephen HarrisNot Tried21 Jul 2018

King William IV, Leyton, Greater London

WhoScoreWhenNotes
Stephen HarrisNot Tried03 Jun 2018

The Chapel, Broadstairs, Kent

WhoScoreWhenNotes
Philip PirripNot Tried11 Apr 2018

The Willow Walk, Victoria, Central London

WhoScoreWhenNotes
Philip PirripNot Tried01 Jan 2018

Red Lion, Leytonstone, Greater London

WhoScoreWhenNotes
Stephen HarrisNot Tried24 Dec 2017
Stephen HarrisNot Tried28 May 2013
Stephen HarrisNot Tried26 Oct 2012
Stephen HarrisNot Tried27 Mar 2012
Stephen HarrisNot Tried05 Jan 2012

The Cock Tavern, Ongar (or Chipping Ongar), Essex

WhoScoreWhenNotes
Magnus GreelNot Tried02 Dec 2017

The Queen's Head, King's Cross / St Pancras, Central London

WhoScoreWhenNotes
Jack WilliamGood08 Nov 2017 Quite similar to the Pig and Porter - and same ABV - but a little more hoppy flavour.

Heathcote & Star, Leytonstone, Greater London

WhoScoreWhenNotes
Stephen HarrisAcceptable30 Oct 2017 A pale Bitter. Foamy and not at its best tonight.

The Bull & Finch (formerly Beer Rebellion [new location]), Upper Norwood, Greater London

WhoScoreWhenNotes
Philip PirripNot Tried21 Jun 2017

Beer Rebellion, Peckham, Greater London

WhoScoreWhenNotes
Philip PirripGood31 May 2017 Needed to be a tad cooler to be excellent

Chesham Arms, Homerton, Greater London

WhoScoreWhenNotes
Magnus GreelExcellent02 May 2017 Distinct cinnamon and apple flavours.Nice.

Tap East, Stratford, Greater London

WhoScoreWhenNotes
Stephen HarrisNot Tried12 Apr 2017

The Wenlock Arms, Hoxton, Central London

WhoScoreWhenNotes
Stephen HarrisNot Tried08 Mar 2017
Martin the MildmanGood13 Sep 2011 An amber bitter with biscuity malt and some hoppiness. Good solid mouthfeel. My score 15/20.

Ye Olde Rose & Crown, Walthamstow, Greater London

WhoScoreWhenNotes
Stephen HarrisNot Tried18 Feb 2017
Stephen HarrisNot Tried10 Feb 2012

The Woolpack, Bermondsey, Central London

WhoScoreWhenNotes
Stephen HarrisNot Tried17 Oct 2016

Chequers, Walthamstow, Greater London

WhoScoreWhenNotes
Stephen HarrisNot Tried17 Sep 2016
Stephen HarrisNot Tried19 Apr 2013
Stephen HarrisNot Tried08 Mar 2013

The Hopper's Hut, Sidcup, Greater London

WhoScoreWhenNotes
Philip PirripNot Tried03 Sep 2016

The Railway Tavern Ale House, Dalston, Greater London

WhoScoreWhenNotes
Stephen HarrisNot Tried10 Jun 2016

The Junction (formerly The Angel), Islington, Central London

WhoScoreWhenNotes
Stephen HarrisNot Tried30 May 2016
Philip PirripExcellent31 Jan 2013

The Castle, Walthamstow, Greater London

WhoScoreWhenNotes
Stephen HarrisNot Tried17 Apr 2016

The Crooked Billet, Clapton, Greater London

WhoScoreWhenNotes
Stephen HarrisNot Tried02 Nov 2015

Annie's Burger Shack, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire

WhoScoreWhenNotes
ChrisENot Tried17 Jul 2015

The Clapton Hart, Clapton, Greater London

WhoScoreWhenNotes
Stephen HarrisNot Tried24 May 2015
Stephen HarrisNot Tried16 Apr 2014
Stephen HarrisNot Tried13 Feb 2013

Wetherspoons, Victoria, Central London

WhoScoreWhenNotes
Philip PirripNot Tried07 Mar 2015

The Alpaca (formerly The New Rose), Islington, Central London

WhoScoreWhenNotes
thebrewingmanNot Tried16 Feb 2015

163 Upper Street (formerly The Taproom), Islington, Central London

WhoScoreWhenNotes
thebrewingmanNot Tried16 Feb 2015

Southampton Arms, Gospel Oak, Greater London

WhoScoreWhenNotes
Archie14Not Tried15 Feb 2015

The Fox on the Hill, Denmark Hill, Greater London

WhoScoreWhenNotes
Philip PirripNot Tried30 Jan 2015 On offer for sale but barmaid found the handpump "empty"

The Sovereign of the Seas, Petts Wood, Greater London

WhoScoreWhenNotes
HSBNot Tried29 Jan 2015

The Walnut Tree, Leytonstone, Greater London

WhoScoreWhenNotes
Stephen HarrisNot Tried17 Oct 2014

Jam Circus (formerly Job Centre), Deptford, Greater London

WhoScoreWhenNotes
Stephen HarrisNot Tried04 Jul 2014

Dalston Eastern Curve Garden, Dalston, Greater London

WhoScoreWhenNotes
Stephen HarrisNot Tried26 May 2014

The Flower Pot, Maidstone, Kent

WhoScoreWhenNotes
DosserNot Tried17 May 2014
DosserNot Tried14 May 2014
DosserNot Tried05 Jun 2013
Toby Excellent01 Jun 2013
PedroNot Tried13 Feb 2012
PedroNot Tried12 Feb 2012
PedroExcellent10 Feb 2012

Ye Olde Cock Tavern, Fleet Street, Central London

WhoScoreWhenNotes
Stephen HarrisNot Tried07 May 2014

Orpington Liberal Club, Orpington, Greater London

WhoScoreWhenNotes
oz11Not Tried21 Feb 2014

The Cock Tavern, Hackney, Greater London

WhoScoreWhenNotes
Stephen HarrisNot Tried12 Feb 2014
Stephen HarrisNot Tried21 Dec 2013
Stephen HarrisNot Tried26 Feb 2013
Stephen HarrisNot Tried11 Jan 2013
Stephen HarrisNot Tried18 Dec 2012

Williams Ale & Cider House, Spitalfields, Central London

WhoScoreWhenNotes
Stephen HarrisNot Tried21 Oct 2013

Nags Head, Reading, Berkshire

WhoScoreWhenNotes
Stephen HarrisNot Tried17 Oct 2013
Philip PirripNot Tried05 Aug 2013

SIBA South East Beer Festival 2013, Tonbridge, Kent

WhoScoreWhenNotes
oz11Good13 Jul 2013

Griffin, Shoreditch, Central London

WhoScoreWhenNotes
Stephen HarrisNot Tried11 Jul 2013

Stile Bridge, Marden, Kent

WhoScoreWhenNotes
DosserNot Tried23 Jun 2013

The Tankerton Arms, Tankerton, Kent

WhoScoreWhenNotes
AndrewNot Tried08 Jun 2013

Newbury Racecourse, Newbury, Berkshire

WhoScoreWhenNotes
Stephen HarrisNot Tried18 May 2013

Sebright Arms, Bethnal Green, Greater London

WhoScoreWhenNotes
Stephen HarrisNot Tried12 Apr 2013
Stephen HarrisNot Tried28 Jun 2012

The Crosse Keys, City, Central London

WhoScoreWhenNotes
Stephen HarrisNot Tried20 Mar 2013
Stephen HarrisNot Tried12 Mar 2012

Puttshack Bank (formerly The Green Man), City, Central London

WhoScoreWhenNotes
Stephen HarrisNot Tried14 Mar 2013

The George & Dragon, Swanscombe, Kent

WhoScoreWhenNotes
thebrewingmanAcceptable09 Mar 2013 Seemed to lack condition.
Philip PirripNot Tried11 Oct 2012
ChrisEExcellent09 Oct 2012

Sylvan Post, Forest Hill, Greater London

WhoScoreWhenNotes
Philip PirripNot Tried27 Jan 2013

The Peacock, City, Central London

WhoScoreWhenNotes
HSBExcellent03 Dec 2012

Duke of Wellington, Notting Hill, Central London

WhoScoreWhenNotes
Stephen HarrisAcceptable25 Nov 2012 Disappointing condition for a GBG pub. It resulted in an overly fruity pint whose true flavours were hard to judge.

Waltham Forest Sports & Social Club, Walthamstow, Greater London

WhoScoreWhenNotes
Stephen HarrisNot Tried22 Nov 2012

Catford Bridge Tavern, Catford, Greater London

WhoScoreWhenNotes
Philip PirripNot Tried07 Nov 2012
Philip PirripNot Tried04 Nov 2012

Craft Beer Rising, Greenwich, Greater London

WhoScoreWhenNotes
Stephen HarrisNot Tried10 Aug 2012

The White Horse, Chelmsford, Essex

WhoScoreWhenNotes
Philip PirripNot Tried05 Jul 2012

East London (ELB) Foundation Bitter

4.20% ABV.

We have tried this beer 23 times.

We have given this beer an average score of Good to Excellent.

Other East London (ELB) beers.