Ridgeway Bitter
Ridgeway Brewing

Ridgeway BitterRidgeway Bitter
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From:
Ridgeway Brewing
 
England, United Kingdom
Style:
English Bitter
Ranked #57
ABV:
4%
Score:
84
Ranked #22,608
Avg:
3.71 | pDev: 11.32%
Reviews:
80
Ratings:
102
Status:
Active
Rated:
Feb 11, 2024
Added:
Dec 10, 2004
Wants:
  2
Gots:
  0
This bottle conditioned ale portrays all that is best about the traditional British bitter - hoppy bitterness on the palate and the nose is married with the full body of the beer. Ridgeway bitter uses an unusual aphid-resistant hop variety Boadicea. A golden beer with an aroma of floral hops and a little orange marmalade.
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Rated: 3 by AbeO

Feb 11, 2024
 
Rated: 3.62 by Budlum from Maryland

Aug 06, 2022
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Reviewed by mothman from Minnesota

4.25/5  rDev +14.6%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25
Bottle. White head with lace. Clear dark golden color.

Earthy, floral, grassy. Biscuit malts. Toffee. Orange citrus (orange marmalade). Bitter, but smooth. So easy drinking.
May 27, 2022
 
Rated: 3.58 by TMoney2591 from Illinois

Apr 09, 2022
 
Rated: 3.75 by warpedrevolution from Illinois

Jan 06, 2019
 
Rated: 3.5 by Tlock from Hawaii

Jul 16, 2018
 
Rated: 3.65 by shelby415 from Oregon

May 05, 2018
 
Rated: 3.79 by dcmchew from Romania

Jan 04, 2017
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Rated by Beginner2 from Illinois

3.75/5  rDev +1.1%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
In Roger Protz' "300 More Beers To Try Before You Die", sequel to his CAMRA classic.
Had in my pre-BA career. If I find it again, I'll review it.
May 06, 2016
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Reviewed by OldManMetal from North Carolina

4.07/5  rDev +9.7%
look: 3 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4
This English Bitter pours to a creamy, medium ivory-colored head on a deep gold, effervescent body that exhibits a very slight haze; head retention is brief and lacing is sparse and short-lived, consisting of fast-retreating blotches. The nose is light-medium in intensity: zwieback-like toasted malt over a rich, deep blend of boozy, sweet Concord grapes and earthy pipe tobacco. The palate is more assertive than the nose: bitter, earthy hops ride atop a toasty malt foundation that shows hints of dark fruit, caramel and alcohol. The finish is clean and has a nice, crisp carbonation bite, followed by the onset of a modest earthy bitterness that lingers for a few minutes. While the bitterness outweighs the malt character, the malt is well-represented and the bitterness is not overbearing; I'd say this beer is properly balanced for the style. The mouthfeel is on-point for the light body and a bit astringent; the texture is medium-creamy and slightly peppery from the restrained carbonation. (16.9 oz bottle, 363 days after pkg)
Mar 10, 2016
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Reviewed by pat61 from Minnesota

4.25/5  rDev +14.6%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25
L: Pours hazy gold under a ½” white foam collar S: fruit and earthy hops.T: Pale malt flavors, some light biscuit, some fruit, earthy English hops F: medium low carbonation, medium light body O: very refreshing and drinkable
Jul 22, 2015
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Reviewed by Huhzubendah from District of Columbia

3.13/5  rDev -15.6%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3 | feel: 2.5 | overall: 3
Golden orange body with a half inch of soapy, off-white head. Fruity, malty, bready aroma. A tad sweet. Thin body with low carbonation. Odd fruity notes in the finish. Lacking body and malt presence. Needs help.
Jun 04, 2015
 
Rated: 3 by olradetbalder from Sweden

Nov 21, 2014
 
Rated: 3.5 by Noelito76 from New York

Apr 12, 2014
 
Rated: 4 by bishopdc0 from Maine

Dec 06, 2013
 
Rated: 3.5 by Boone757 from Virginia

Nov 17, 2013
 
Rated: 3.75 by Jame515 from Texas

Oct 01, 2013
 
Rated: 4 by mrfrancis from Kentucky

Jul 02, 2013
 
Rated: 3.75 by Slatetank from Pennsylvania

May 16, 2013
 
Rated: 3 by djrn2 from New Jersey

Nov 22, 2012
Ridgeway Bitter from Ridgeway Brewing
Beer rating: 84 out of 100 with 102 ratings