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Copper-coloured and malty, well balanced, ending in a smooth bitterness; British Fuggles give the hops a quiet voice, with a little Columbus and Bobek alongside. This 3.8 % bitter exists because Abbeydale took on its own pub, The Rising Sun, and met a crowd of drinkers who wanted brown beer on the bar. It has been brewed since 15 May 2007. Gold at SIBA North East 2022, Bottle & Can Bitter.

ABV
3.8%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter24 IBU
Herbal, floral bitterness
SRM
amber12
PaceSession

AWARDS

Gold · 2022
SIBA Indie Beer Awards (regional, North East)
Bottle & Can Bitter
Bronze · 2026
SIBA Indie Beer Awards (regional, North East)
Cask British Bitter (up to 4.4%)
Bronze · 2020
SIBA Indie Beer Awards (national)
★Gold — SIBA Indie Beer Awards (regional, North East) (Bottle & Can Bitter)
★Bronze — SIBA Indie Beer Awards (regional, North East) (Cask British Bitter (up to 4.4%))
★Bronze — SIBA Indie Beer Awards (national)
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
maltyherbalclean
malty
herbal
clean
caramel
Aroma
The nose leads with soft, earthy notes from British Fuggles hops, lending a restrained herbal character without assertiveness.
not found:hoppy,roasted,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Daily Bread

◎ Appearance

Daily Bread presents a clear copper hue with good brightness, reflecting its moderate color depth of 12 SRM. The head forms with modest density and exhibits firm retention, leaving a thin trail of lacing down the glass. Carbonation appears fine and steady, appropriate for the style.

copper, clearfine carbonationmoderate head retention

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with soft, earthy notes from British Fuggles hops, lending a restrained herbal character without assertiveness. Supporting malt provides a gentle sweetness and bread-like warmth, while Columbus and Bobek add subtle spice and resinous depth beneath the surface. The overall impression is balanced and inviting rather than assertive.

earthy hopsbread malt sweetnesssubtle spice

◐ Taste

The palate opens with malty grain and a touch of caramel, developing into a smooth, lightly sweet mid-palate that avoids cloying heaviness. Bitterness arrives gradually at 24 IBU, providing definition without dominating; Fuggles deliver a quiet, refined bitterness that complements rather than challenges. The texture is clean and medium-bodied throughout.

malty entrysmooth bitternessbalanced, food-friendly

◑ Finish

The finish fades gracefully with lingering malt softness and a gentle hop dryness that encourages another sip. No harsh astringency remains, leaving a pleasant, settled aftertaste.

dry maltapproachable finish
77
hopIQ score
Aroma
76
Taste
78
Appearance
76
Finish
77
Serve at 8–11°C

Serve at 8–11°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

Pint glass

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

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