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Bitter Beers & Real Ales

Bitter Beers & Real Ales

Bitter beers and ales are a hazy group of brews in more ways than one! It’s a very broad style and covers pale ales in several golden-brown shades, across low to mid-sized ABVs. In recent years, bitter beers have undergone a revival on the back of the craft beer revolution. Today, there’s plenty of types of bitter beer to choose from beyond the mass-produced beers of yesteryear. Check out our bitter beers and real ales below and, if you have any questions, get in touch.

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    Garage Beer X Hudson Valley Clay Life
    Size
    44cl
    ABV%
    5.2%
    Style
    Bitter
    Rating:
    0%
    Regular Price £4.90 Special Price £4.40
  2. Buxton Best Bitter
    Size
    44cl
    ABV%
    4.2%
    Style
    Bitter
    Rating:
    0%
    £3.85
  3. Boxcar x Mills Best Bitter
    Size
    44cl
    ABV%
    4.6%
    Style
    Bitter
    Rating:
    40%
    £3.90
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    Yonder Boogie
    Size
    44cl
    ABV%
    3.8%
    Style
    Bitter
    Rating:
    0%
    Regular Price £4.25 Special Price £2.45
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    DEYA Best Foot Forward
    Size
    50cl
    ABV%
    4.4%
    Style
    Bitter
    Rating:
    0%
    Regular Price £4.40 Special Price £2.00
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    Good Things Brewing Karst
    Size
    44cl
    ABV%
    5%
    Style
    Bitter
    Rating:
    0%
    Regular Price £3.95 Special Price £2.00
  7. DEYA Giant Leap
    Size
    50cl
    ABV%
    5.5%
    Style
    Bitter
    Rating:
    0%
    £4.95
  8. Burning Sky Snap Decision
    Size
    44cl
    ABV%
    6%
    Style
    Bitter
    Rating:
    0%
    £3.95
  9. Lost and Grounded Spring Protagonist
    Size
    44cl
    ABV%
    4.2%
    Style
    Bitter
    Rating:
    0%
    £3.15
  10. Wylam - Best
    Size
    44cl
    ABV%
    4.5%
    Style
    Bitter
    Rating:
    0%
    £3.95
  11. Garage Beer Wheels Off
    Size
    44cl
    ABV%
    4%
    Style
    Bitter
    Rating:
    0%
    £4.00
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    Garage Beer Ten Lakh
    Size
    44cl
    ABV%
    4%
    Style
    Bitter
    Rating:
    0%
    Regular Price £3.60 Special Price £2.50
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Bitter is an old-fashioned British term for a whole host of beer styles that have now diverged and got their own categories. It was used to describe any bitter beer that didn't fall into the category of lager, porter or stout, so once included IPAs, red ales, golden ales and more. These days, however, it’s used to describe classic British styles with solid, malty backbones and a light citrus or earthy hop profile, so styles like best bitter ales, ESBs (extra special bitter ales), and milds. It’s these great tastes that mean British bitter has become increasingly popular in recent years. Despite its old-fashioned reputation, many American brewers are also producing this style alongside the many fantastic examples of it being brewed in the UK. Indeed, bitters are a definitively English type of beer, made by breweries like Wylam and Deya – though, as you’ll find in our range of real ale craft bitters, the style has become popular with other breweries, too, such as Ireland’s The White Hag. Find your style of bitter beer or ale in our range above, using the search filters to narrow your selection. For more information on your order, contact our team and, to delve further into the interesting world of beer, view our features.