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
	Daleside Santas Progress United Kingdom	2	2.820
	Skebo Triple Gold Bitter Sweden	2	3.120
	Harveys Hadlow Bitter United Kingdom	2	3.200
	Ölands Ölänningen Sweden	2	3.160
	Birkenhead Old English Bitter South Africa	2	2.920
	Scotch Irish Stuart's Organic Canada	2	3.040
	Adnams Lighthouse United Kingdom	2	3.080
	Jämtlands Oatmeal Bitter Sweden	2	3.160
	Titletown Bitter Cold Bitter WI, United States	2	3.220
	Dark Star Old Chestnut United Kingdom	2	3.120
	Harviestoun Mr SnoBalls United Kingdom	2	3.120
	Shepherd Neame Canterbury Jack United Kingdom	2	3.180
	Shepherd Neame Spitfire 3.5 % United Kingdom	2	3.000
	Mary Ann Best Bitter Jersey	2	3.240
	Bear Republic NorCal California Style Bitter CA, United States	2	3.020
	John Smiths Original Bitter United Kingdom	2	3.140
	De Molen / Revelation Cat Beaches & Peaches Netherlands	2	3.200
	George Gale Seafarers Ale United Kingdom	2	3.020
	Skebo Amber Ale Sweden	2	3.160
	BrewDog Alpha Dog United Kingdom	2	3.100