Bitter
Bitter
10425 beers | 3.246 Avg ScoreThe 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|
 | Timothy Taylor Landlord United Kingdom | 16 | 3.690 |
 | St. Austell Tribute Ale United Kingdom | 15 | 3.594 |
| Adnams The Bitter (Southwold Bitter) United Kingdom | 9 | 3.567 |
| Shepherd Neame Best Bitter United Kingdom | 3 | 3.517 |
| Sharp's Brewery Doom Bar Bitter United Kingdom | 11 | 3.486 |
| Durham Cloister United Kingdom | 3 | 3.484 |
| Boddingtons Pub Ale United Kingdom | 173 | 3.474 |
 | Badger Dorset Best United Kingdom | 4 | 3.471 |
| Halifax Steam Aussie Kiss United Kingdom | 1 | 3.450 |
| Oakham Asylum United Kingdom | 1 | 3.450 |
| Isle of Skye Red Cuillin United Kingdom | 6 | 3.422 |
| Sierra Nevada / New Glarus There and Back CA, United States | 6 | 3.422 |
| Lawson's Finest Three Penny Especiale VT, United States | 2 | 3.420 |
| Surly Bitter Brewer MN, United States | 18 | 3.414 |
| Ship Inn English Best Bitter NJ, United States | 5 | 3.400 |
| Skinners Heligan Honey Ale United Kingdom | 2 | 3.400 |
| Brains Bitter United Kingdom | 2 | 3.400 |
| Victory Uncle Teddys Bitter PA, United States | 6 | 3.378 |
| Smiles Best United Kingdom | 1 | 3.375 |
| Young's Dirty Dicks Ale United Kingdom | 43 | 3.363 |