hopIQ found 10 beers that share Best Bitter's malty and bitter character. Brewed right after the first Long Blonde in 2012 and still the flagship: a traditional Sussex best bitter with a bittersweet, malty taste, fragrant hops with fruity and spicy notes in the aroma, and a long, deep, dry finish. Fuggles and Goldings are the hops.
Similar beers ranked by flavour match rather than popularity.Similar beers ranked by flavour, not popularity.
Keeps dryness and fruit notes like Best Bitter, adds sweetness, drops hop character.
Structure: Same structure — body, sweetness, bitterness and texture all land on the same spot.
Structure: very close
Mirrors Best Bitter's fruit notes and spiciness — plus richness, minus dryness.
Structure: Same structure — body, sweetness, bitterness and texture all land on the same spot.
Structure: very close
Like Best Bitter on spiciness and noble hop character — adds nutty notes, but without the dryness.
Structure: Same structure — body, sweetness, bitterness and texture all land on the same spot.
Structure: very close
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