Tour of Fuller’s Brewery Chiswick

Address: Griffin Brewery, Chiswick Lane South, London W4 2QB.

Nearest stations: Stamford Brook (District) and Turnham Green (District & Piccadilly), about 15 minutes’ walk away. Buses 190, 237 & 533 stop nearby.

Operating from its current site since 1816, Fuller’s is one of the UK’s oldest breweries, with ‘London Pride’ and ‘London Porter’ among its most well-known brands. The guided tour will show us the rich history of Fuller’s and how brewing methods have evolved (thanks to the collection of historic vessels) as well as a unique look at the modern brewing process from Mash to Cask. There will be an opportunity to taste the malt and smell the hops as well as to sample a wide range of Fuller’s ales as well as beers and ciders from Fuller’s sister breweries. 

The (substantially discounted) tour lasts 1 hour 45 minutes, including around 25 minutes of ‘unlimited’ tasting of cask ales, bottled beers, keg beers (ranging from stout to lager) and ciders. There will also be a small selection of non-alcoholic fruit juice drinks from the cider producer.

About six flights of stairs are involved on the tour so good walking shoes are recommended. The tour is not available for anyone under the age of 18.

For anyone in need of food afterwards, the nearby historic George & Devonshire pub serves lunch. 

Cost: £20 for members of Anglo-Norse and other Anglo-Nordic societies.

Non-members/guests of individual members: £25

Address: Griffin Brewery, Chiswick Lane South, London W4 2QB

Nearest stations: Stamford Brook (District) and Turnham Green (District & Piccadilly), about 15 minutes’ walk away. Buses 190, 237 & 533 stop nearby.

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