Baeren Bitter
Baeren Brauerei

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From:
Baeren Brauerei
 
Japan
Style:
English Bitter
ABV:
4.5%
Score:
+9 ratings needed
Avg:
3.6 | pDev: 0%
Ratings:
1 | reviews: 1
Status:
Retired
Rated:
Mar 30, 2006
Added:
Mar 30, 2006
Wants:
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Gots:
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Reviewed by nouseforotacon from Connecticut

3.6/5  rDev 0%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4
When I tasted Baeren's Apple Lager, I stated that I would readily try another brew of theirs as available. Low and behold, on my last trip to Tanakaya, they had a large stock of Baeren Bitter. B/B - 06.03.04 (which if I understand right, is April 3rd, 2006, only a week or so after I made the purchase).

This one poured out a really attractive looking bottom, transparent and bright amber color with an OK, thin head that rapidly dissipated.

Initial smell was STRONG butterscotch/diacetyl, light and crisp fruit presence (fresh apples?), and a strong soapy/chalky aroma as well.

Diacetyl presence was strong in the taste, too, but sweet and buttery. Crisp, with strong carbonation and a soapy feel on the tongue. Light to moderate bitterness but not too high. Also, cloying spices lingered around in the background.

Enjoyable and refreshing brew, but perhaps the finish was a bit too slick. Bitterness was not overwhelming, but pleasantly lingered on for a while. I'm not well experienced with Bitters, but definitely worth a try and rated above average. Kanpai!
Mar 30, 2006