Bitter – 2023

BreweryBeerABVTown / CountryTasting NotesLocationDietary
AinstyBantam Best4.2%York - North YorkshireSlightly sweet with a crisp bitter finish.A4
Anspach & HobdayThe Ordinary Bitter3.7%Beddington - Greater LondonLight brown beer with malty aroma .The spicy and resinous hop and biscuit malt flavours combine well. A subtle bitterness with sweet malt emerging in the aftertaste..HP2
BeartownBest Bitter3.7%Congleton - CheshireToffee and light-hopped British amber session beer.A16Vegan
BeartownSkinful4.2%Congleton - CheshireTraditional bitter, malt and hops build together with some fruit. The bitterness lasts well in the finish.A22Vegan
BeerblefishEdmonton Best Bitter4.3%Walthamstow - Greater LondonAmber coloured smooth traditional bitter. Pears and citrus fruits overlay caramelised fudge. Spicy hops on the dryish bitter finish.Maris Otter and Caramalt; Cascade, Archer, Progress and Mittelfruh hops..A25
Bristol Beer FactoryNotorious3.8%Bristol - Gloucestershire and BristolFruity hop aroma, some light malt on the palate overlaid with citrus and tropical fruits before a lingering dry and bitter hop aftertaste.A49
BrockleyPale Ale4.1%Brockley - Greater LondonLightly hopped beer with hints of citrus and lychee in the flavour together with a sweetness and slight notes of spicy hops in the taste and finish, where there is gentle growing bitterness and a touch of dryness.A50Vegan
BrockleySpring Ale4.5%Brockley - Greater LondonFruity and floral. A vibrant blend of pacific hops, weave together seamlessly to give this beer its unique character; imparting flavours of juicy tropical fruits, zesty peels of citrus and fresh botanical notes evoking Spring's first bloom. Well rounded, with a gentle bitterness and subtle malt profile, our Spring IPA remains perfectly balanced whilst showcasing its exotic array of New Zealand's finest hops. A51Vegan
CloudwaterPiccadilly Best4.5%Manchester - Greater ManchesterMalt forward and deep golden in colour, fresh and crisp Best Bitter is easy going and citrusy. A63Vegan Gluten Free Unfined
Cotleigh (Nuttycombe)Barn Owl4.5%Wiveliscombe - SomersetA pale to mid-brown beer with a good balance of malt and hops on the nose; a smooth, full-bodied taste where hops dominate, but balanced by malt, following through to the finish.A65
Cotleigh (Nuttycombe)Tawny Owl3.8%Wiveliscombe - SomersetBrewed using Devon pale and crystal malted barley and Herefordshire hops. A well balanced best bitter.A66
Cwrw IâlLimestone Cowboy4.5%Eryrys - North-East WalesA copper-coloured best bitter, malty with faint roast notes and fruit flavours. Hops dominate in the dry bitter finish.A70
DownlandsOmb3.8%Small Dole - West SussexLower strength and unashamedly traditional session bitter hopped exclusively with Fuggles.A73
DowntonMoonstruck5.5%Downton - WiltshireA dark ruby coloured premium bitter with malt and caramel in the aroma and taste which also carries notes of dried fruit and plum . A dry finish with some bitterness and lingering taste.A76
DowntonNew Forest Ale3.8%Downton - WiltshireAn amber coloured bitter with subtle aromas leading to good hopping on the palette. Some fruit and predominate hoppiness in the aftertaste.A77
DurhamSimplicity4.5%Bowburn - DurhamAnything but simple in the malt base but the end result is stunningly beautiful. Six different grains including crystal, red rye and oats produce a smooth and full body with biscuit notes. The bitterness is straight, slightly earthy with citrus, spice and a touch of bergamot.A81
East LondonFoundation Bitter4.2%Leyton - Greater LondonDark amber bitter with sweet toffee and hazelnuts and some fruitiness. There is an earthy hoppy finish that is balanced by a sweetness that linger and some nutty caramel. Peach and caramel on the nose.Pale and crystal malts; East Kent Goldings, Bobek and Green Bullet hops..A87Vegan
Farm YardHolmes Stead3.4%Cockerham - LancashireEasy drinking classic beer using crystal malt and traditional English hops to give caramel and biscuit flavour.B4
Five PointsBest4.1%Hackney - Greater LondonFruity full flavoured, well balanced amber bitter with earthy hops, sweet caramel and a hint of apricot on the nose. Flavour has a little dry roasty character overlaid with caramel, nuts and orange. A lingering dry finish with a hint of spicy hops and a developing bitterness. A little orange peel on the palate..HP7Vegan
Fuller'sLondon Pride4.1Chiswick - Greater LondonAromas of malt and hops. Well-balanced smooth bitter with biscuity, orange citrus fruit flavour lingering into a bitter aftertaste.B10
Fuller'sHSB4.8%Chiswick - Greater LondonDates and dried fruit with some spicy hops in the nose adding to the caramelised orange and treacle in the flavour of this smooth brown beer. Malty throughout with a bittersweet finish.HP11
FyneHighlander4.8%Cairndow - Argyll and The IslesFull-bodied, bittersweet ale with a good dry hop finish. In the style of a Heavy although the malt is less pronounced and the sweetness ebbs away to leave a bitter, hoppy finish.B12
GunChummy Bluster4.4%Heathfield - East SussexGentle, fruity, well rounded ale, with just the right amount of bitterness .B19Vegan Gluten Free Unfined
GunDry Hopped Summer Best4.0%Heathfield - East SussexDry hopped.B17Vegan Unfined
HarbourCornish Bitter4.0%Bodmin - CornwallBrewed with Vienna, Best Pale, Muich and Crystal Malts and hopped with Celeia, Citra, Cascade and Mittelfruh hops for a sweet and floral aroma, soft fruit flavour and a complex fruity hop finish.B22
Harvey'sSussex Best4.0%Lewes - East SussexFull-bodied brown bitter. A hoppy aroma leads to a good malt and hop balance, and a dry aftertaste.B23
HeritageSole Survivor4.3%Burton upon Trent - StaffordshireA pale easy drinking summer ale with a hint of tropical fruits.B25
HobsonsBest3.8%Cleobury Mortimer - ShropshireA pale brown to amber, medium-bodied beer with strong hop character throughout. It is consequently bitter, but with malt discernible in the taste.B26
Hogs BackTea4.2%Tongham - SurreyA tawny-coloured best bitter with toffee and malt present in the nose. A well-rounded flavour with malt and a fruity sweetness.B30
Hop BackGFB3.5%Downton - WiltshireHas a hoppy aroma and is packed full of the very best East Kent Goldings hops, leading to a good, dry finish. B33
Hop KettleNorth Wall4.3%Cricklade/Swindon - WiltshireDeep brown beer with rich and complex malt flavours, a smooth and rounded body, and a lightly balancing English hop character that provides a gently bitter finish.B36
Hop ShedBuckeye4.3%Suckley - WorcestershireNo tasting notes available.B38
JW LeesBitter4.0%Manchester - Greater ManchesterSmooth copper-coloured beer with caramel malt in aroma and flavour. Dry bittersweet aftertaste.B43
KentSimply the Best3.8%Birling - KentBrewed specifically to honour the passing of the ‘Queen of Rock ‘n’ Roll’, a traditional bitter that packs a surprising punch.B76
LoddonHoppit3.5%Dunsden - OxfordshireHops dominate the aroma of this drinkable, light-coloured session beer. Malt and hops create a balanced taste and a pleasant bitterness carries through to the aftertaste.B84
London BrewingBeer Street4.0%North Finchley - Greater LondonA well balanced coppery brown best bitter with the hoppy bitterness underpinned by the caramelised malt character. Fruit is present throughout including the bitterish finish that lingers pleasantly.B86
Mad SquirrelMister Squirrel4.0%Potten End - HertfordshireA chestnut-coloured bitter, lightly-hopped with a creamy texture. Hints of caramel and vanilla complement the slightly hoppy and malty overtones.B90
MarbleExtra Special Marble5.5%Salford - Greater ManchesterDeep amber in colour, a malt base of toffee, caramel, biscuit and toasted nuts; intermingles perfectly with a measured hoppiness giving notes of tangerine marmalade and citrus with a lasting and supreme finish of grapefruit zest bitterness.C2Vegan
NuttycombeCheers3.7%Wiveliscombe - SomersetClassic session bitter. 5 malts combine to make a full mouth feel that belies its low ABV.C26
Only With LoveThe OG Best Bitter4.2%Uckfield - East SussexBig, mellow and rounded with plenty of fruit and malt, a mouthful of biscuits and a hint of spice. C50Vegan
Only With LoveFirecracker ESB5.2%Uckfield - East SussexFirecracker is a deep, warming barrel of malty caramel, biscuits and raisins, with a subtle bang of tropical fruit on the nose. This extra special pint of British Best is perfect for the fireside and guaranteed to give you a proper glow. Hops: Olicana and Fuggles.C15
OtterAle4.5%Honiton - DevonA smooth best bitter. Malt dominates from nose to throat. There is also fruit and roast in the aroma. Sweet fruit in the taste and sweet bitterness in the aftertaste. Sweet fruit, toffee and caramel with a dry aftertaste, full of flavour.C54
OtterAmber4.0%Honiton - DevonAn amber coloured bitter, creamy and light in the body. It has a rather delicate hop/fruit nose. A fruity, sweet taste dominates. The aftertaste is more complex with bitter-sweet notes over the hops. Light, refreshing and mellow with hints of citrus hoppyness.C55
OtterHead5.8%Honiton - DevonSmooth strong ale. Malt, banana and caramel throughout. Full bodied with rich malty fruitiness and a hint of chocolate, leaving a moderately bitter aftertaste.C60
Pig & PorterSlave to the Money4.1%Royal Tunbridge Wells - KentA modern take on a classic bitter, Slave to the Money has a complex and measured malt base and generous additions of Kentish Bramling Cross hops giving notes of blackberries, currants and all the best parts of a really great Fruit Cake.C64
PlainLivin' The Dream4.0%Sutton Veny - WiltshireNo tasting notes available.C66
PortobelloStar4.3%North Kensington - Greater LondonSmooth brown bitter with caramel toffee character throughout. Orange and apricot fruits in the flavour and notes of orange on nose. Spicy slightly dry bitter finish that has some chocolate notes that fade.C69
PurityJimbo4.0%Great Alne - WarwickshireThe combination of classic and new waveHops give JIMBO aromas of mixed berries, crisp apple, yet all balanced with a well-rounded nutty bitter finish.C72Vegan Gluten Free
RCH (Nuttycombe)Pitchfork4.3%Wiveliscombe - SomersetPale golden coloured ale with some hops on the nose. Flavours combine light malt with a citric hop bitterness leaving a lasting bitter and dry aftertaste.C75
RebellionRoasted Nuts4.6%Marlow Bottom - BuckinghamshireA deep ruby-coloured, complex beer packed with intense malt and hop character.C83
RebellionSmuggler4.2%Marlow Bottom - BuckinghamshireAn amber coloured, special bitter with a distinctive fruity hop character, and lasting bittersweet finish.C84
Red RockRed Rock4.2%Bishopsteignton - DevonBrewed using English Goldings hops, blended with Cascade and Eureka hops to give this beer a sweet malty start with a subtle roasted and crisp finish.C87
Sambrook'sJunction4.5%Wandsworth - Greater LondonSmooth, full bodied tawny premium bitter with sweet caramelised orange, toffee, sultanas and spicy hops that develop on the gentle growing bitter dryish finish. Aroma is roasty, slightly sweet overlaid with sultanas.HP20
SettleRibblehead Bitter3.8%Settle - North YorkshireTraditional copper coloured Yorkshire Bitter, a perfect balance of malt and subtle hops.D5
SignalAbsolutely Fuggled4.0%Beddington - Greater LondonYellow coloured easy drinking bitter with earthy hops and orangey fruit on the sweetish nose. These flavours develop on the palate with some biscuit and caramel, becoming bitter on the balanced finish with a hint of dryness.D9
SouthwarkBermondsey Best4.4%Bermondsey - Greater LondonA well balanced best bitter. Nutty and caramelised fruit with a slight pithy citrus character completed by a toffee sweetness. Finish is spicy, bitter and dry. Aroma is of sweet caramel and fruit.HP26
SpartanElysian Fields4.1%Bermondsey - Greater LondonWell balanced smooth amber coloured session bitter with aromas of vintage marmalade, apricot and a little toasty caramel. The orange and apricot fruit character is joined in the flavour by caramelised toffee and hints of coconut. The beer becomes more bitter on drinking with some dry earthy hops that linger.Hops: Fuggles and Goldings. Malts: Maris Otter, Crystal and Caragold.D24
StardustRed Rocket4.4%White Waltham - BerkshireA malt forward, easy drinking, red-brown coloured beer. A slight hint of vanilla quickly gives way to a toffee, caramel flavour, which is not cloying but gives a full mouthfeel and leads to a long, slightly dry finish.D31
ThornbridgeBrother Rabbit4.0%Bakewell - Derbyshirelemon zest in colour with a clean, hoppy aroma. a resinous finish and some bitterness.D45
Three Blind MiceOld Brown Mouse4.2%Little Downham - CambridgeshireA ruby brown beer with light fruity malt aromas, a sweetish malty palate and a light malt finish.D55Vegan
Three LegsESB5.0%Broad Oak - East SussexSessionable stout defined by its massive flavour without sacrificing any of its drinkability. The base is rich with complex malt flavours from 9 different malts, backed up by a deep chocolate aroma and balanced sweetness from infusing with whole cacao and vanilla pods.D59Vegan Unfined
TitanicWhite Star4.5%Stoke-on-Trent - StaffordshireHints of cinnamon apple pie are found before the hops take over to give a bitter edge to this well balanced refreshing fruity beer.D69
TringRidgeway4.0%Tring - HertfordshireBalanced malt and hop flavours with a dry, flowery hop aftertaste.D73
Twisted OakSolstice4.7%Bristol - SomersetNicely balanced ale with English hop bitterness and impressions of dark fruit overlaid on a rich and smooth malty background.D79Vegan
UnbarredESB5.5%Brighton - East SussexA strong and full-bodied bitter with a deep mahogany colour from the combination of pale and crystal malts, ESB is both moreish and satisfying.D82
WimbledonCommon Pale Ale3.7%Wimbledon - Greater LondonLight brown well balanced session bitter with hops, orange, biscuit and caramel on the nose and flavour that starts sweetish and then the bitterness comes through. The finish is bitter and dry.HP30
Windsor & EtonCorker4.0%Windsor - BerkshireA golden easy drinking summer ale with a twist.D96
Wiper and True x GaddsClosed Loop4.7%Bristol - Gloucestershire and BristolWiper and True partnered with the brilliant team at Ramsgate brewery to brew Closed Loop; a beer that celebrates the installation of carbon capture technology at both breweries.D101