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
	Dark Star Best Bitter United Kingdom	1	3.100
	Inveralmond Independence Ale 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
	Belvoir Beaver United Kingdom	1	3.025
	Phoenix Snowbound United Kingdom	1	3.075
	Coopers Cave Tavern Ale NY, United States	1	2.875
	Harviestoun Indian Summer United Kingdom	1	3.075
	Archers Golden Train United Kingdom	1	3.150
	Islay Finlaggan Ale United Kingdom	1	2.850
	Islay Saligo Ale United Kingdom	1	2.850
	RCH Tender Loving Care (TLC) United Kingdom	1	3.175
	Hambleton Festive Filly United Kingdom	1	3.275
	Ring O Bells One and All United Kingdom	1	3.250
	Hartleys Cumbria Way United Kingdom	1	3.025
	Big House Bitter NY, United States	1	3.050
	Dent Aviator Ale United Kingdom	1	3.275
	Barngates Tag Lag United Kingdom	1	2.900
	Holdens Summat Else United Kingdom	1	3.175