Bitter

The original session beer. Historically, this style originated around the start of the 20th century in England. This genre of ales is divided into substyles differentiated on alcoholic strength and hop bitterness: ordinary bitter; special/extra bitter and extra special bitter (ESB). Ordinary bitters are the weaker examples of this style. Most examples of this style will be copper in color with a mild caramel-malt aroma. Some examples will also have hop and fruit notes in the aroma. The flavor will typically be bitter with caramel, noticeable fruity esters and earthy or floral hops. A very drinkable ale.

	Beer | Location	Reviews	Score
	Townes Speedwell Bitter United Kingdom	1	3.125
	Kodiak Island Snowshoe Bitter AK, United States	1	3.100
	Cotleigh Kookaburra United Kingdom	1	3.100
	Lawson's Finest Three Penny Especiale VT, United States	1	3.250
	Thornbridge Lord Marples United Kingdom	1	3.125
	Eagle & Lion Tipsy Toad GA, United States	1	3.100
	Sierra Nevada Transporter CA, United States	1	3.125
	Sharp's Brewery Single Brew Reserve 2007 United Kingdom	1	3.050
	Sierra Nevada Sloughhouse Ale CA, United States	1	3.025
	Atwater Grand Circus IPA MI, United States	1	2.925
	Square One American Bitter MO, United States	1	3.100
	First Draft Student Bitter Canada	1	3.150
	Hidden Fantasy United Kingdom	1	3.125
	Palmers Copper Ale United Kingdom	1	3.050
	Glastonbury Mystery Tor United Kingdom	1	3.150
	Hell Bay English Ale Canada	1	3.100
	Windsor & Eton Windsor Knot United Kingdom	1	3.200
	Rocks Sail and Mermaid Bitter Australia	1	3.125
	Russian River Don the Younger CA, United States	1	3.325
	Wold Top Against The Grain Export Strength United Kingdom	1	2.900