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Black Sheep Best Bitter

Black Sheep Brewery
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🌍 United Kingdom · Best Bitter · One of 2 Best Bitters in hopIQ

The beer that launched the brewery in 1992 — a classic Yorkshire bitter with a distinctive hoppy character and clean, crisp finish from Yorkshire Square fermentation and local Dales water. The backbone of Black Sheep's reputation.

ABV
3.8%
IBU
35
SRM
deep amber17

Flavor Profile

How this beer tastes, mapped across 48 flavour tags

crisp
100%
hoppy
100%
clean
60%
bitter
60%
malty
60%
mineral
30%
dry
30%
caramel
30%
refreshing
30%
bready
30%
light
30%

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About Best Bitter

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What is a Best Bitter?

Best 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.

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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Black Sheep Best Bitter

Serve at 4–7°C
Refrigerate, then rest 2 min

Serve at 4–7°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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