Best Bitter
Gritty McDuff's Brewing Company

Best BitterBest Bitter
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From:
Gritty McDuff's Brewing Company
 
Maine, United States
Style:
English Bitter
Ranked #88
ABV:
5%
Score:
82
Ranked #25,111
Avg:
3.6 | pDev: 12.5%
Reviews:
116
Ratings:
197
Status:
Active
Rated:
Oct 26, 2022
Added:
Apr 26, 1999
Wants:
  6
Gots:
  10
Best Bitter was the first beer we ever brewed, way back in 1988 at our Portland Brew Pub. This true English classic has been the anchor of our draft selection ever since.

Best Bitter is a copper-hued and well-balanced ale with real old world integrity. We use fine Yakima Golding hop flowers in the brewing of this beer for a fine dry finish that compliments the malty palate. The taste captures the freshness of a hand-drawn ale that goes right from the conditioning tank to your glass!

25 IBU
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Reviewed by Sigmund from Norway

3.85/5  rDev +6.9%
look: 3.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 4
Cask at the Great British Beer Festival 2008. Deep golden to amber colour. Nice fruity hops in the aroma. Decent hops in the flavour too, notes of blackcurrant leaves.
Oct 26, 2022
 
Rated: 3.94 by Taenim from Maine

Apr 16, 2022
 
Rated: 2.64 by PaulSlazinger from Pennsylvania

Feb 20, 2020
 
Rated: 3 by Lefty_P_Hand from Maine

Mar 09, 2019
 
Rated: 3.56 by Kayakguy from Massachusetts

Jul 13, 2017
 
Rated: 3.42 by MKrauss from Pennsylvania

Jun 23, 2017
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Rated by TheBigBeerGuy19 from Canada (ON)

2.4/5  rDev -33.3%
look: 2.25 | smell: 2.75 | taste: 2.25 | feel: 3 | overall: 2
Not a fan of this beer. Was hoping for more after hearing good things from a few friends. Taste is inconsistent from beer to beer.
Jun 23, 2017
 
Rated: 3.9 by Bhunter0812 from Massachusetts

May 28, 2017
 
Rated: 3.19 by GFD400 from New York

Sep 29, 2016
 
Rated: 3.65 by briandaube from Delaware

Aug 05, 2016
 
Rated: 4 by smanson56 from New Hampshire

May 22, 2016
 
Rated: 3.52 by paresis from Massachusetts

Feb 19, 2016
 
Rated: 3.5 by Lare453 from Florida

Oct 25, 2015
 
Rated: 3.75 by paulish from New York

Sep 07, 2015
 
Rated: 3.13 by iRun2Beer from Minnesota

Sep 02, 2015
 
Rated: 3.5 by mthomp081 from Delaware

Aug 19, 2015
 
Rated: 3.35 by rolltide8425 from Pennsylvania

Jul 31, 2015
 
Rated: 3.41 by Chuck13 from Massachusetts

Jul 23, 2015
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Rated by Sludgeman from District of Columbia

3.48/5  rDev -3.3%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.25 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.5
Had this beer on cask. Definitely made for a better tasting beer, but this beer no where near the top of my list.
May 13, 2015
 
Rated: 4.31 by BostonTheseus from Maine

May 10, 2015
Best Bitter from Gritty McDuff's Brewing Company
Beer rating: 82 out of 100 with 197 ratings