Bitter
Heavyweight Brewing Co.

On Tap at Mahars, this beer, along with a few versions of Dark Mild were made for select accounts. Mahars put a challenge to Mr Baker to make a flavorful tradional cask conditioned British style Mild ale. Up to the challenge, HW produced some amazing brews, all under 4% alc/ vol., yet still remarkably full of flavor and character.
The bitter is 3.6% I believe and was pulled producing a full inch of creamy head with thick, chunky lacing over a pale amber beer.
Aroma was earthy hop and soft caramel malt, very clean and inviting.
Flavors were subtle and complex - toffee and herbal hop blended and balanced to perfection. Served at 55 deg F , the smooth malt coated the tongue while grassy/ woody hop bitterness danced in the back of the throat. The body is light but feels and tastes like more - and more and more! Incredibly drinkable and so so fresh - this is truely what beer should be.
An exceptional example of a traditional Bitter. I hope it doesnt stay a one -off beer as this, and the Dark Mild are beers I think people just dont know they like yet.
Heres hoping Heavyweight keeps brewing these Bantam weight beers. Cheers Tom!