British Bitter
The Civil Life Brewing Company

British BitterBritish Bitter
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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:
56 | 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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Rated: 3.79 by Chuckdiesel24 from Illinois

Apr 20, 2026
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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
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, 2025
 
Rated: 4.52 by not2quick from Missouri

Apr 01, 2025
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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
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, 2023
 
Rated: 4 by JLaw55 from Missouri

Nov 12, 2017
 
Rated: 3.43 by emerge077 from Illinois

Aug 18, 2017
 
Rated: 3.75 by dustin22martin from Missouri

Aug 13, 2017
 
Rated: 3.98 by aaronyoung01 from New Mexico

Jul 06, 2017
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Rated by FBarber from Illinois

4.37/5  rDev +13.2%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5
On cask.
May 26, 2017
 
Rated: 3.94 by jaydoc from Kansas

Apr 11, 2017
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Reviewed by Davepoolesque from Massachusetts

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, 2016
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Reviewed by PHBoiler from Illinois

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
 
Rated: 3.44 by DraughtJunkie82 from Missouri

Jul 21, 2016
 
Rated: 4.02 by Branlott42 from Missouri

Jun 25, 2016
 
Rated: 4.25 by heerboth from Pennsylvania

Jun 20, 2016
 
Rated: 3.93 by Jcarriglio from Florida

Apr 23, 2016
 
Rated: 3.92 by mm9899 from Missouri

Mar 26, 2016
 
Rated: 3.81 by Gtwreck45 from Missouri

Jan 16, 2016
 
Rated: 3.79 by lemmy187 from Missouri

Dec 17, 2015
 
Rated: 3.75 by JMFP from Delaware

Oct 26, 2015