English Bitter

Learn more about the English Bitter style of beer.

The Bitter style came from brewers who wanted to differentiate these ales from other mild brews—enter pale malts and more hops. Usually gold to copper in color, most examples are light bodied and low in carbonation. Intended to be sessionable, alcohol should be low and not perceived on the palate. The hop bitterness meanwhile, is moderate to assertive. Most English Bitters have a fruitiness in the aroma and flavor; diacetyl can also be present. These beers are traditionally served cask conditioned, but many breweries now have bottled versions, too.

ABV: 3.0–5.0% | IBU: 20–35 | Glassware: Pint Glass (or Becker, Nonic, Tumbler)

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Style Examples - 2201 to 2250 (out of 3201)
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Norse Necta
Rudgate Brewery Limited
4.3013.7510-23-2013
Carlisle State Bitter
Derwent Brewing Co.
3.7013.3212-12-2013
Jersey Flyer
Liberation Brewery
4.5013.5405-23-2015
Why So Bitter?
Destination Unknown Beer Co.
4.3013.6503-03-2018
1752 Ale
Old 690 Brewing Company
4.0013.9601-24-2021
Bitter Me Up
Thirst Class Ale
3.8013.7806-24-2023
Prestwood's Best
Malt The Brewery
4.4014.0901-05-2016
Enigma
Elland Brewery
4.4013.0301-31-2012
Rebellion Amber
Rebellion Beer Co
4.3013.8504-16-2019
Nelson Best Bitter
The Crafty Brewing Company
4.0013.4810-17-2023
Bakewell Best Bitter
Peak Ales, Barn Brewery
4.2013.4408-21-2016
Lion Hart
Windsor Castle Brewery (Sadler's Ales)
4.2012.9807-15-2013
Hydes Voyager
Hydes Brewery Ltd
4.2013.9409-29-2013
Modern Bitter - Brewer's Collection
Birrificio Rurale
4.5013.6302-16-2024
Bronze Label
Tired Hands Brewing Company
3.9014.108-01-2021
Exmoor Hounddog
Exmoor Ales Limited
4.0014.3804-22-2009
Rabbit Punch
Coach House Brewing Company Ltd.
4.0013.3305-03-2009
Scrum V
Rhymney Brewery
4.3014.1802-16-2012
Jumping Trains
Carton Brewing Company
4.6014.0412-16-2022
Minoh Bright Bitter
A.J.I. Beer Inc
4.5014.2511-03-2021
Rabaska Best Bitter
Trading Post Brewing Co
3.9013.801-21-2017
Pterodactale
Lord's Brewing Co.
4.0013.8401-20-2023
Extra Special Bitter Ale
Blockhead Beerworks
6.0014.104-18-2023
Magnificent Intent
Silver Branch Brewing Company
4.3013.9708-06-2023
Portuale
Birrificio Fèlsina (Podere La Berta)
3.5013.602-16-2024
Starry Nights
Malt The Brewery
4.0013.4303-15-2017
Farmhouse Ale
Gwaun Valley Brewery
4.0013.7906-19-2013
Best Bitter
Elmtree Beers
4.2013.7507-27-2021
Barton Bitter
Stone's Throw Brewing
3.5013.7510-19-2015
Mild Stallions
Alvarado Street Brewery
4.9012.6503-22-2018
Best Bitter
Badger Brewery, Hall and Woodhouse
4.0014.1912-28-2022
Autumn Red
Twickenham Fine Ales
4.401410-06-2021
Tidy Bitter
Pixie Spring Brewery
4.0013.7309-11-2015
Turf Tavern Butter Beer
White Horse Brewery Company Limited
4.0013.507-12-2023
Lance’s Malty Mullet
Hackamore Brewing
5.4012.4908-03-2023
Normans Pride
Corvedale Brewery
4.3012.506-19-2013
Bitter Hoppy Victory Airstrip
Aylesbury Brewhouse Co.
4.8013.6306-22-2016
Bees Knees
Blue Bee Brewery
4.0013.503-28-2015
Best Bitter
Charleville Vineyard Microbrewery
3.8013.7903-24-2018
Tjugan Best Bitter
Skebo Bruksbryggeri
4.4013.312-12-2012
Mantissa
Metal Works Brewing
4.6014.1504-30-2016
Yorkshire Bitter (for ALDI U.K.)
Black Sheep Brewery PLC
4.8013.4409-17-2022
Fugolburna Fermentation
Cambridge Moonshine Brewery
6.0013.6703-31-2015
Harrier
Nuttycombe Brewery
3.4013.7402-23-2024
Cascades
Scarborough Brewery
4.1013.2501-08-2014
Stickley Bros.
Grand Rapids Brewing Company
4.6013.7512-13-2013
Furnace 500
Shiny Brewery
3.8013.2501-08-2014
Best Bitter
The Old Cannon Brewery
3.8013.7510-31-2019
Kukko Bitter
Laitilan Wirvoitusjuomatehdas
4.201311-27-2018
Golden Ale
Clarence & Fredericks
3.8012.7509-07-2014
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