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
	De Molen Amerikaans Netherlands	4	3.243
	Black Sheep Emmerdale Ale United Kingdom	4	2.986
	St. Peters Organic Best Bitter United Kingdom	4	3.143
	Harviestoun Ptarmigan United Kingdom	4	3.314
	Badger Hopping Hare United Kingdom	4	2.886
	Theakston Best Bitter United Kingdom	4	3.029
	Banks Bitter United Kingdom	4	3.014
	Scotch Irish Session Ale (Dry Hop Border Bitter) Canada	4	3.357
	Brasseurs et Frères La Récompense Canada	4	3.300
	OHanlons Goldblade United Kingdom	4	3.071
	Copper Dragon Challenger IPA United Kingdom	4	3.257
	Badger Dorset Best United Kingdom	4	3.471
	Hook Norton 303 A.D (Generation) United Kingdom	4	3.343
	Woods Shropshire Lad United Kingdom	3	3.300
	Hampshire Ironside United Kingdom	3	3.050
	RCH P.G. Steam United Kingdom	3	3.167
	Marston's Single Malt United Kingdom	3	3.084
	Woods Hopping Mad Bitter United Kingdom	3	3.117
	Ridgeway Ivanhoe United Kingdom	3	2.850
	John Smiths Pub Draught Ale United Kingdom	3	2.884