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Boddingtons Bitter

Boddingtons
United Kingdom·Bitter
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Boddingtons Bitter is a golden English beer, malty and somewhat sweet, with the creamy head the brand is known for. The widget in the can keeps that head stable; Boddingtons introduced the widget can in 1992, one of the first beers to do so. The brand began in 1778 as the Strangeways Brewery in Manchester. The UK version has 3.5 % ABV.

ABV
3.5%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
SRM
amber12
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
maltycleancaramel
malty
clean
caramel
Aroma
The nose leads with soft Malz character—biscuited and gentle—followed by a whisper of caramel sweetness.
not found:hoppy,roasted,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Boddingtons Bitter

◎ Appearance

Boddingtons presents a bright golden hue with excellent clarity. The signature creamy head is substantial and persistent, clinging to the glass with distinctive lacing. Fine carbonation supports a stable foam collar throughout the pour.

bright goldencreamy headexcellent claritypersistent lace

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with soft Malz character—biscuited and gentle—followed by a whisper of caramel sweetness. Noble hops provide a restrained floral backdrop without any aggressive herbal presence. Clean yeast character allows the malt profile to remain in focus.

soft maltcaramel notesfloral hopsclean

◐ Taste

Entry is smooth and full-bodied despite the modest ABV, with rich malt sweetness dominating the mid-palate. Caramel and biscuit flavors develop gradually, balanced by restrained bitterness that never dominates. The finish remains clean and moreish, with no harsh edges.

malty sweetnesssmooth bodyrestrained bitternesscaramel finish

◑ Finish

The aftertaste fades gradually, leaving behind pleasant Malz notes and a hint of residual sweetness. No astringency or alcohol burn; the departure is gentle and inviting.

malt-forwardshort to mediumlingering sweetness
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
76
Taste
78
Appearance
85
Finish
72
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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