Best Bitter

A flavorful yet refreshing session beer with hop and malt balance. Some examples can be more malt balanced. A reasonably strong ordinary bitter.

Low to moderate floral, earthy, or herbal English hop aroma. Moderate bready, biscuity, or lightly caramel malt aroma. Low to moderate fruity esters. Well-rounded and sessionable.

Gold to amber, 5-16 SRM. Clear to slightly hazy. Off-white to ivory head with moderate retention.

Moderate hop bitterness and earthy, herbal English hop flavor. Moderate biscuity or caramel malt flavor. Low to moderate fruity esters. Clean, bitter finish. Well-balanced.

Medium-light to medium body with moderate carbonation. Smooth and refreshing. Dry, clean finish.

An evolution of English Bitter with slightly more strength and flavor. Developed in the British pub tradition as a step up from ordinary bitter. Young's Bitter, Fuller's London Pride, and Timothy Taylor's Landlord are classic examples. A cornerstone of the Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA) movement.

What is Best Bitter beer?

Best Bitter (BJCP 11B) — a flavorful British session ale with more body than ordinary bitter. Style guide.

What is the ABV of Best Bitter?

Best Bitter has an alcohol by volume (ABV) of 3.8-4.6%.

How bitter is Best Bitter beer?

Best Bitter measures 25-40 IBU (International Bitterness Units).

What are some examples of Best Bitter beers?

Young's Special, Fuller's London Pride, Black Sheep Best Bitter, Adnams Bitter