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
	Joseph Holt Bitter United Kingdom	1	3.100
	Elgoods Pageant Ale United Kingdom	1	3.075
	Cottage Merry Hound United Kingdom	1	3.175
	Elgoods Golden Newt United Kingdom	1	3.100
	York Stonewall Bitter United Kingdom	1	3.200
	Camerons Creamy Bitter United Kingdom	1	3.000
	General Lafayette Gyngleboy English Bitter PA, United States	1	3.250
	Charles Wells Summer Solstice United Kingdom	1	3.125
	Oakleaf Heart of Oak United Kingdom	1	3.200
	Manayunk Her Majesty PA, United States	1	2.875
	Houston St Peters Well United Kingdom	1	3.225
	Cottage Evening Class Ale United Kingdom	1	3.000
	Sussex Forge Bitter United Kingdom	1	3.325
	Newby Wyke Red Squall United Kingdom	1	3.050
	Charles Wells Eagle Bitter United Kingdom	1	2.875
	Belvoir Beaver United Kingdom	1	3.025
	Tetleys Imperial United Kingdom	1	3.150
	Grainstore Three Kings United Kingdom	1	3.150
	Ballards Best Bitter United Kingdom	1	3.000
	Inveralmond Independence Ale United Kingdom	1	3.025