Dark winter months call for quality premium beer with guts, which is exactly what the London brewers Fullers produce. You will find these beers at both Waitrose and Sainsbury.

Fullers Golden Pride ABV 8.5 Price £2.10 Arguably the grand cru of Fullers' bottled beers, this full bodied deep amber brew, with its rich malty aromas, is a drink not to be rushed. It is a beer to drink slowly in front of a roaring fire as you savour each sip.

Fullers London Pride ABV 4.7 Price £1.69 This is an astonishingly complex amber-coloured beer offers hints of caramel and butterscotch, perfectly balanced with the zesty flavour that comes from Target, Challenger and Northdown varieties of hops that are used to make it.

Fullers London Porter ABV 5.4 Price £1.79 This award-winning porter, brewed from a blend of brown, crystal and chocolate malts, is a fine winter drink. It is also the perfect beer to add to winter stews and casseroles.