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8th Street Ale

Four Peaks Brewing Company
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🌍 United States · English Bitter · One of 16 English Bitters in hopIQ

Named after the brewery's historic 8th Street address. A true session beer styled after English pub ales — UK hop varieties give an earthy floral aroma balanced by caramel malt. Bronze at the 2012 World Beer Cup for Ordinary or Special Bitter.

ABV
4.8%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Malt-forward bitterness
SRM
amber9

AWARDS

Bronze · 2012
World Beer Cup 2012
Ordinary or Special Bitter
Bronze — World Beer Cup 2012 (Ordinary or Special Bitter)

Flavor Profile

How this beer tastes, mapped across 56 flavour tags

malty
100%
earthy
60%
floral
60%
hoppy
60%
caramel
60%
clean
30%
crisp
30%
refreshing
30%
light
30%
bitter
30%
smooth
30%

FEATURED IN

Featured inThe Best American Pale Ales

About English Bitter

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

What is a English Bitter?

English Bitter is a distinctive beer style with its own characteristic flavour, aroma and colour. Discover what makes it unique and find similar beers on hopIQ.

Finding a similar English Bitter

hopIQ matches by flavor profile — not just style label. A beer with the same malty, earthy, floral character as 8th Street Ale will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

Other English Bitters in hopIQ

Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of 8th Street Ale

Serve at 7–10°C
Refrigerate, then rest 2 min

Serve at 7–10°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

Pint glass
Recommended for this style

The classic — versatile, comfortable to hold and keeps the beer cool. No frills, no distractions: just the beer.

Store in a cool, dark place. Check the best-before date on the label for guidance.

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