London Gentleman
Lucky Hare Brewing Company
- From:
- Lucky Hare Brewing Company
- New York, United States
- Style:
- Extra Special / Strong Bitter (ESB)
Ranked #55 - ABV:
- 5.7%
- Score:
- 87
Ranked #24,121 - Avg:
- 3.84 | pDev: 6.51%
- Ratings:
- | reviews: 6
- Status:
- Active
- Rated:
- Aug 31, 2025
- Added:
- Nov 12, 2015
- Wants:
- 0
- Gots:
- 1
SCORE
87
Very Good
87
Very Good
No description / notes.
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Reviewed by SLeffler27 from New York
4.23/5 rDev +10.2%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5
4.23/5 rDev +10.2%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5
This should have been poured more slowly, as a huge, five inch, fluffy white head blocks access to the clear, gold beer below. The head slowly turns rocky as it compresses from below. Occasional random bubbles of carbonation can be seen within. The second pour pushes the head two inches above the rim. Eventually, patches of lace form on the Pilsner glass.
The aroma has lightly toasted malt and grains up front, with faint sourdough in the background. Herbal notes eventually mix with toffee as it warms.
Bitterness is modest against clean malt and toasted white bread. The hops are herbal, with cilantro and watercress. The finish is long and moderate, bringing more herbal notes as it fades.
It has a medium body and the texture of jersey cotton. Alcohol is as expected, and there is a light prickle of carbonation. Astringency is mild.
This is a great summer afternoon beer, which I found to be very enjoyable on a hot, sunny day. It feels authentic, and I would love to try it on cask in a nonic glass some day.
Aug 31, 2025The aroma has lightly toasted malt and grains up front, with faint sourdough in the background. Herbal notes eventually mix with toffee as it warms.
Bitterness is modest against clean malt and toasted white bread. The hops are herbal, with cilantro and watercress. The finish is long and moderate, bringing more herbal notes as it fades.
It has a medium body and the texture of jersey cotton. Alcohol is as expected, and there is a light prickle of carbonation. Astringency is mild.
This is a great summer afternoon beer, which I found to be very enjoyable on a hot, sunny day. It feels authentic, and I would love to try it on cask in a nonic glass some day.
Reviewed by stevoj from Idaho
3.25/5 rDev -15.4%
look: 3.25 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 3.25 | feel: 3.25 | overall: 3.25
3.25/5 rDev -15.4%
look: 3.25 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 3.25 | feel: 3.25 | overall: 3.25
Taster at FLOT. Clear golden pour, fine white head. Grainy, malty aroma. Light malty taste. I'm getting more blonde/golden notes than ESB. the color throws you off as well.
Feb 11, 2024
Reviewed by mikeinportc from New York
3.96/5 rDev +3.1%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 4
3.96/5 rDev +3.1%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 4
Canned 10/10/23.
Translucent medium orange-amber, with 1/2 finger of off-white head.
Smell is toffee and toast, with a hint of vague jammy fruit. Pleasant, but not a lot of it.
Taste is caramel, toffee, and toasty brown bread crust. Light , lingering bitterness.
Feel is light, but not watery, initially smooth, with moderate, very fine carbonation tingle, that becomes slightly prickly towards finish. Slight drying effect after finish.
Overall, an enjoyable, easy-drinking brew. :)
Jan 01, 2024Translucent medium orange-amber, with 1/2 finger of off-white head.
Smell is toffee and toast, with a hint of vague jammy fruit. Pleasant, but not a lot of it.
Taste is caramel, toffee, and toasty brown bread crust. Light , lingering bitterness.
Feel is light, but not watery, initially smooth, with moderate, very fine carbonation tingle, that becomes slightly prickly towards finish. Slight drying effect after finish.
Overall, an enjoyable, easy-drinking brew. :)
Reviewed by jmdrpi from Pennsylvania
3.74/5 rDev -2.6%
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.75
3.74/5 rDev -2.6%
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.75
on draft at the brewery, served in tall pint glass
clear dark amber in color, thin white head. toasty malt aroma, a touch fruity. similar flavor, good balance not too sweet. medium bodied.
Aug 11, 2022clear dark amber in color, thin white head. toasty malt aroma, a touch fruity. similar flavor, good balance not too sweet. medium bodied.
Reviewed by Chickenhawk9932 from Pennsylvania
4.13/5 rDev +7.6%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4
4.13/5 rDev +7.6%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4
Pours a nice amber with a cream colored head.
Biscuit, nut, caramel, toffee, yeasty malt bread.
Bitter nut with toffee caramel notes. Finishing with yeasty bread.
Jan 15, 2022Biscuit, nut, caramel, toffee, yeasty malt bread.
Bitter nut with toffee caramel notes. Finishing with yeasty bread.
Reviewed by T-34-85 from New York
3.89/5 rDev +1.3%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 4
3.89/5 rDev +1.3%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 4
Served on draft at a local tap house.
Surprisingly tasty and much brighter than anticipated. Distinct notes of cherry present, despite not having any special additives to impart this flavor profile.
Definitely an above average offering for an ESB, which may break from tradition for the style a touch, but good brew.
Jan 09, 2017Surprisingly tasty and much brighter than anticipated. Distinct notes of cherry present, despite not having any special additives to impart this flavor profile.
Definitely an above average offering for an ESB, which may break from tradition for the style a touch, but good brew.
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