Beers similar to Darwin's Origin

Best Bitter·United Kingdom·4.3% ABV·One of 112 Best Bitters in hopIQ·

hopIQ found 10 beers that share Darwin's Origin's malty and spicy character. Rich, spicy and malty, with a zesty character that descends into a long, lavish finish. A copper-coloured Best Bitter of 4.3%, first brewed in 2009 as a tribute to Shrewsbury's most famous son. Mosaic and Centennial are the hops, and the ingredients come from three continents. Brewed by Salopian in Shropshire.

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10 beers like Darwin's Origin

Nelson's Revenge

Woodforde's Brewery

United Kingdom · Best Bitter · 4.5%

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89%

FLAVOUR MATCH

Like Darwin's Origin on citrus notes and bitterness — adds roasted notes, but without the richness.

What carries overcitrusymaltyspicybitterhoppy

Structure: very close

Compared to Darwin's Originroastedsweetrich

Structure: Same structure — body, sweetness, bitterness and texture all land on the same spot.

Structure: very close

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Junction

Sambrook's Brewery

United Kingdom · Best Bitter · 4.5%

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87%

FLAVOUR MATCH

A touch more roasted notes, no citrus notes — richness and hop character as with Darwin's Origin.

What carries overmaltyrichspicyhoppycaramel

Structure: very close

Compared to Darwin's Originroastedfruitydark fruitcitrusybitter

Structure: Same structure — body, sweetness, bitterness and texture all land on the same spot.

Structure: very close

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Silver Stallion

Exmoor Ales

United Kingdom · Best Bitter · 4.3%

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83%

FLAVOUR MATCH

Keeps citrus notes and bitterness like Darwin's Origin, adds fruit notes, drops richness.

What carries overmaltyspicybittercitrusycaramel

Structure: very close

Compared to Darwin's Originfruityfull-bodieddark fruitrichhoppy

Structure: Same structure — body, sweetness, bitterness and texture all land on the same spot.

Structure: very close

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Otter Ale

Otter Brewery

United Kingdom · Best Bitter · 4.5%

83%

MATCH

Shares bitterness and richness with Darwin's Origin; adds sweetness, but drops citrus notes.

Structure: very close

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Long Man Brewery

United Kingdom · Best Bitter · 4%

82%

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Alongside Darwin's Origin on bitterness and hop character: adds dryness, drops richness.

Structure: very close

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Saltaire Best

Saltaire Brewery

United Kingdom · Best Bitter · 4.4%

81%

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As with Darwin's Origin, same richness and caramel notes; adds roasted notes, no citrus notes.

Structure: very close

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Dye Hard

Hydes Brewery

United Kingdom · Best Bitter · 4.5%

81%

MATCH

Same richness and caramel notes as Darwin's Origin, adds fruit notes, but without the citrus notes.

Structure: very close

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Exmoor Fox

Exmoor Ales

United Kingdom · Best Bitter · 4.2%

80%

MATCH

Mirrors Darwin's Origin's citrus notes and bitterness — plus noble hop character, minus richness.

Structure: very close

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Wadworth 6X

Wadworth

United Kingdom · Best Bitter · 4.1%

78%

MATCH

Same bitterness and hop character as Darwin's Origin, adds fullness, but without the richness.

Structure: very close

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Winter Solstice

Orkney Brewery

United Kingdom · Amber Ale · 4.7%

78%

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Same richness and bitterness as Darwin's Origin, adds bread notes, but without the citrus notes.

Structure: very close

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