Anspach & Hobday are one of London’s most respected independent breweries, renowned for combining traditional British brewing heritage with modern craft beer excellence.
Best known for the award-winning London Black Nitro Porter, the brewery produces a range of impeccably balanced beers inspired by London’s rich brewing history. Every beer is stored cold at The Malt Miller to ensure it reaches you in the freshest possible condition.
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Founded in 2013 in the heart of Bermondsey’s famous Beer Mile, Anspach & Hobday have become one of the defining names of modern British craft brewing. Inspired by the brewing traditions that made London one of the world’s great beer cities, the brewery has built a reputation for creating beers that honour classic styles while embracing contemporary brewing techniques and ingredients.
From the outset, founders Jack Hobday and Paul Anspach set out to brew beers that celebrated London’s rich brewing heritage. Rather than simply following trends, they focused on producing balanced, highly drinkable beers that showcase both technical excellence and respect for traditional styles. This philosophy quickly earned them a loyal following among craft beer drinkers, pubs and breweries across the UK.
Today, Anspach & Hobday are best known for their iconic London Black Nitro Porter, a beer that has become one of the UK’s most celebrated modern porters. Combining the smooth drinkability of a classic stout with the character and accessibility of a session beer, London Black has become a benchmark for the style and a staple on bar taps throughout Britain and beyond.
Alongside London Black, the brewery produces a diverse range of beers including lagers, pale ales, IPAs, porters and seasonal specials, all brewed with the same focus on balance, flavour and drinkability. Whether it’s a crisp pilsner, a hop-forward pale ale or a rich dark beer, Anspach & Hobday’s beers consistently demonstrate why they are regarded as one of London’s finest breweries.
For home brewers and brewing enthusiasts, Anspach & Hobday offer an excellent example of how traditional brewing principles can be applied to modern beer styles. Their beers often showcase:
Their success with beers such as London Black has inspired countless home brewers to explore traditional porter and stout recipes, while their lagers and pale ales demonstrate the value of precision, patience and ingredient quality.
The brewery takes much of its inspiration from the brewing traditions that once made London famous around the world. During the 18th and 19th centuries, London was a global centre of brewing innovation, particularly for porter and stout production. Anspach & Hobday draw upon this history while creating beers that appeal to modern drinkers, bridging the gap between heritage and contemporary craft beer culture.
At The Malt Miller, we understand that great beer deserves great care. That’s why our craft beer range, including beers from Anspach & Hobday, is stored in our temperature-controlled cold room wherever possible. Cold storage helps preserve hop aroma, flavour stability and overall freshness, ensuring your beer arrives in the best possible condition.
Whether you’re looking to experience the legendary London Black, explore one of their hop-forward releases or discover a modern interpretation of a classic British style, Anspach & Hobday represents some of the very best brewing London has to offer.
Buy Anspach & Hobday beer online today and discover why this Bermondsey brewery has become one of the UK’s most respected names in modern craft beer.
