Best Bitter Special
Granite Brewery (Halifax)

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From:
Granite Brewery (Halifax)
 
Nova Scotia, Canada
Style:
English Bitter
ABV:
4.6%
Score:
Needs more ratings
Avg:
3.65 | pDev: 13.7%
Reviews:
1
Ratings:
6
Status:
Active
Rated:
Oct 18, 2019
Added:
Jan 02, 2009
Wants:
  2
Gots:
  0
Best Bitter Special is our Best Bitter with fuggle hops added in the cask. This is a process known as "dry-hopping." There is a lingering bitter finish that dominates the flavour and aroma. Best Bitter Special won the 2007 Ontario Brewing Award in the Bitter catagory.
Recent ratings and reviews.
Ratings by Deuane:
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Reviewed by Deuane from Pennsylvania

4.15/5  rDev +13.7%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5
This is a "special" dry-hopped version of their standard bitter. Dry hopped with Fuggles.

A-Hazy copper with a dense light tan head that would not go away. Left nice lacing on the way down.

S-The teltale aroma of the fuggles thanks to the dry hopping. A bit of sweet caramel malt sneaks in on the back end. The hop aroma is present but certainly not overpowering.

T-Mmmm...a lovely, masterful balance of a well done English bitter. Biscuity caramel malts dance with the herbal Fuggles.

M-Medium bodied and super creamy. The beauty of cask delivery! This one feels like hops infused cream!

D-Just about all day....smooth and creamy with enough hops to keep me happy and an ABV low enough to keep me out of trouble! Well done!
Jan 02, 2009
More User Ratings:
 
Rated: 3.75 by GoHabsGo from Canada (ON)

Oct 18, 2019
 
Rated: 3.75 by muskiesman from New Jersey

Aug 05, 2014
 
Rated: 3 by Anyportinastorm from Oregon

Jun 14, 2014
 
Rated: 4.25 by bcrocker from Canada (NS)

Oct 06, 2012
 
Rated: 3 by dipso123 from Oregon

Mar 28, 2012
Best Bitter Special from Granite Brewery (Halifax)
Beer rating: 3.65 out of 5 with 6 ratings