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Ale Tasting Tour
Nobody does ale like the English. From its humble use in the Middle Ages as a healthier substitute for drinking water, to its significant role in modern-day Britain’s £18 billion beer industry. Develop a new appreciation for London’s drop of choice.
Duration 2.5 hours
Private tour available in English, Spanish
Private tour pricing from 22 GBP per person
Group tour available in English
Group tour pricing from 22 GBP per person
Highlights
Visit traditional pubs and modern craft beer bars alike, offering you either a taste or half a pint
Discover the Borough Market area and why it was significant to the growth of ale production
Learn about the history of London pubs from a friendly, informative guide
Description
Join your local guide on this 2.5-hour tour to visit traditional pubs and modern craft beer bars alike, offering you either a taste or half a pint at three different locations. Learn how ale is made, where the different flavors and colours come from, the difference between cask ales and typical keg lagers, and why English ale is unique to other beers around the world.
As you journey through the Borough Market area, your guide will tell you why this area is significant to the growth of ale production and explain how the ale trade was heavily affected by both World Wars.
We are starting our tour at 15:30 in Borough, the nearest underground station is London Bridge.
As you journey through the Borough Market area, your guide will tell you why this area is significant to the growth of ale production and explain how the ale trade was heavily affected by both World Wars.
We are starting our tour at 15:30 in Borough, the nearest underground station is London Bridge.
What’s included & not included
A taster or half pint in all three locations
Professional guide
Meeting point
32-34 Borough High Street, Borough High Street SE1 1XU
London
32-34 Borough High Street, Borough High Street SE1 1XUSANDEMANs NEW London