Bitter

Bitter

2080 beers | 3.296 Avg Score

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
Badger Flowers Original
United Kingdom
3
3.267
Durham Cloister
United Kingdom
3
3.484
John Smiths Pub Draught Ale
United Kingdom
3
2.884
Shepherd Neame Best Bitter
United Kingdom
3
3.517
Young's Lords Beer
United Kingdom
3
3.184
Jack Russell Best Bitter
CA, United States
3
3.300
Sierra Nevada Best Bitter Ale
CA, United States
3
3.100
Acorn Barnsley Bitter
United Kingdom
3
3.250
Nøgne Ø Bitter
Norway
3
3.217
Woodfordes Nelsons Revenge
United Kingdom
3
3.317
Paddock Wood Bramling Cross
Canada
3
3.217
RCH P.G. Steam
United Kingdom
3
3.167
Neustadt Springs Mill Gap Bitter
Canada
3
3.234
Thwaites Wainwright
United Kingdom
3
2.934
Hampshire Ironside
United Kingdom
3
3.050
Youngs Triple A
United Kingdom
3
3.334
Theakston XB
United Kingdom
3
3.234
Brains S.A. Best Bitter
United Kingdom
2
3.080
Moorhouse Pride of Pendle
United Kingdom
2
2.900
Davenports Original Bitter
United Kingdom
2
2.840