British Bitter
The Civil Life Brewing Company


- From:
- The Civil Life Brewing Company
- Missouri, United States
- Style:
- English Bitter
Ranked #36 - ABV:
- 4.2%
- Score:
- 87
Ranked #23,586 - Avg:
- 3.86 | pDev: 8.55%
- Ratings:
- | reviews: 12
- Status:
- Active
- Rated:
- Apr 20, 2026
- Added:
- Sep 26, 2011
- Wants:
- 3
- Gots:
- 6
Our look at British Pale Ale is a bit more opportunistic but still within the "Special/Best/Premium" style. We wanted a nice bright session beer with the Bitter concept (medium Gold, good clarity, low maltiness, dry finish, bitterness) and came up with one that incorporates North American Hops- Centennial- that keep the beer punchy. This is a newish trend within the style and one that we feel keeps the flavor bright and refreshing.)
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Reviewed by beergoot from Colorado
4.26/5 rDev +10.4%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 4.25
4.26/5 rDev +10.4%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 4.25
Ultra clear, golden amber body; dense, moderately lively carbonation; very thick and lasting head, white, sudsy with a rolling contour on top. Incredibly inviting toasted grain nose; warm bread crust. The taste follows suit with the aroma; warm, toasted cereal grains; toasted caramel; fairly bold hop bitterness delivers the taste complexity; clean. Medium-light body; a tad thin; warm and crisp.
What an awesome low ABV beer! Visually exciting with fantastic smells and flavors. I consider myself lucky to have received two cans of this beer. I would love to find this again.
ABV: 4.2%; pouring temperature: 50.7 °F; canning info: 03/14/25
Source: awesome beer trade with @not2quick (thank you, Justin)
Apr 26, 2025What an awesome low ABV beer! Visually exciting with fantastic smells and flavors. I consider myself lucky to have received two cans of this beer. I would love to find this again.
ABV: 4.2%; pouring temperature: 50.7 °F; canning info: 03/14/25
Source: awesome beer trade with @not2quick (thank you, Justin)
Reviewed by REVZEB from Illinois
3.88/5 rDev +0.5%
look: 4.25 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4
3.88/5 rDev +0.5%
look: 4.25 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4
Had on tap. Clear orange body, khaki head. Smell and taste are the same: orange, leafy hops, dry english yeast lead the mild earthy malts and mild forest floor pine. Feel is mild and smooth with yeast and more so hops playing through it all, nice textures culminating in the finish. Not traditional but tasty, would love it on cask
Apr 30, 2023Rated by FBarber from Illinois
4.37/5 rDev +13.2%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5
4.37/5 rDev +13.2%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5
On cask.
May 26, 2017Reviewed by Davepoolesque from Massachusetts
3.97/5 rDev +2.8%
look: 3.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
3.97/5 rDev +2.8%
look: 3.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
Orange Amber in Color. A bit hazy. Smooth. Malty. Some hop bitterness that balances out well. Easy drinking. Real good English bitter. Not the sexiest style, but it's good.
Nov 10, 2016Reviewed by PHBoiler from Illinois
3.73/5 rDev -3.4%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.75
3.73/5 rDev -3.4%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.75
The can label is perfect for this beer as it simply says craft beer. Almost like a steam beer or common. A little heftier body than a typical blonde but easy drinking. Minimal light bitterness and a hint of floral nose from the light hops. Clean body.
Oct 31, 2016
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