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Beretta

Brasserie Dunham
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🌍 Canada · Best Bitter · One of 8 Best Bitters in hopIQ

An English special bitter, red amber in the glass and dry through the middle. Crystal malt supplies toffee, biscuit and a light dried fruit note, and English hops answer with earthy, herbal bitterness rather than citrus. The body is medium and the carbonation soft, which suits a beer meant to be taken by the pint. It closes dry and bitter, the caramel receding quickly and leaving the hop behind.

ABV
4.8%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Malt-forward bitterness
SRM
golden8
How it drinks· Its pace, balance and relationship to the style.
Pace
sessionsipper
Balance
malt-ledhop-led
Style expression
textbookdistinctive
Taste structure· The backbone of the beer, regardless of style.
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
hopIQ take

Balanced backbone, with every axis close to the middle.

Nothing dominates, and that is the craft — each element gets room to be tasted.

Wider bands mean we're less certain about the exact position.
Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another Best Bitter.
Hop character
earthy
herbal
hoppy
Malt character
caramel
Fermentation & yeast
clean
Distinctive notes
smooth drinking
dark fruit
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Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Beretta

Appearance

Red amber hue catches the light with clarity and depth. The head forms softly and recedes to a thin collar, leaving delicate lacing along the glass. Carbonation is restrained, appropriate to the style's traditional character.

red amberclearsoft carbonationdelicate lacing

Aroma

Crystal malts lead with warm toffee and biscuit notes, followed by a whisper of dried fruit. English hops contribute an earthy, herbal profile—grounded and mineral-forward rather than citrus-driven. The nose is inviting without intensity, balanced and approachable.

toffee, biscuitearthy, herbal hopsdried fruit notes

Taste

The palate opens with malty sweetness—caramel and toast—then pivots decisively toward dry bitterness mid-palate. English hop character dominates the center, delivering earthy and herbal flavors that sit cleanly on the tongue. Body is medium and smooth, the soft carbonation allowing flavors to unfold without prickle.

bitter forwardherbal and earthymedium bodydry throughout

Finish

The beer closes dry and hop-driven, caramel fading quickly into memory. Bitterness persists pleasantly without harshness, inviting another sip.

dry aftertastelingering bitterness
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
76
Taste
79
Appearance
76
Finish
78
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Beretta

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.

Food Pairing

What to eat with Beretta

About Best Bitter

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

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.

Finding a similar Best Bitter

hopIQ matches by flavor profile — not just style label. A beer with the same bitter, earthy, dry character as Beretta will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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