XXX Bitter
Ross Valley Brewing Company

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From:
Ross Valley Brewing Company
 
California, United States
Style:
English Bitter
ABV:
4.8%
Score:
+9 ratings needed
Avg:
3.98 | pDev: 0%
Ratings:
1 | reviews: 1
Status:
Retired
Rated:
Jul 03, 2003
Added:
Jul 03, 2003
Wants:
  0
Gots:
  0
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Reviewed by Mark from California

3.98/5  rDev 0%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5
I think Bitter is one style where our craft brewers come up a little short. I just have not come across too many that measure up to English "ordinary's" This one had a smidge of a head but left nice lacing. Color was a light amber or deep gold. Malty aroma with a little hint of hops. Smooth buttery flavor was good but just can't quite measure up. I might sound contradictory here but I thought this beer a distant blending of Fullers ESB and Young's Ram Rod. You would think it would garner a 5... Nice drinkability as abv is under 5%. Good but I think I just have been spoiled in the U.K. Probably would be better to someone never to have enjoyed a fine English bitter.
Jul 03, 2003