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My Wife's Bitter

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🌍 Australia · Extra Special Bitter · One of 20 Extra Special Bitters in hopIQ

My Wife's Bitter was created by brewmaster Brennan Fielding in 2008 for his wife and co-founder Peta, and the apostrophe in the name is meant to be possessive. It is Burleigh's take on an English extra special bitter, built on a blend of English specialty malts with malted barley, wheat and natural hops. The beer pours deep amber-copper. Toffee and caramel with a nutty edge lead the nose, and the palate is smooth and malty, with soft caramel, a touch of chocolate, hazelnut and an earthy, restrained bitterness in a dry finish.

ABV
5.3%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Roasted bitterness
SRM
amber12
How it drinks· Its pace, balance and relationship to the style.
Pace
sessionsipper
Balance
malt-ledhop-led
Where this beer sits· Four axes, the same for every beer in hopIQ.
Body
Medium body.
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
Off-dry finish.
drysweet
Bitterness
Moderate bitterness.
mildbitter
Texture
Balanced mouthfeel.
crispcreamy

Even from Body through Texture, the taste structure is evenly distributed.

Harmony over emphasis — the beer is built for each note to sit at the same volume.

Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another Extra Special Bitter.
Hop character
earthy
hoppy
Malt character
caramel
malty
nutty
chocolate

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for My Wife's Bitter

◎ Appearance

Deep amber-copper pour with good clarity and a persistent, creamy head. The color shows the influence of specialty malts and speaks to careful kilning. Carbonation appears moderate and well-integrated, supporting stable lacing.

deep amber-copperclearcreamy headpersistent lacing

◌ Aroma

Toffee and caramel lead the nose with a distinct nutty edge, suggesting a blend of toasted English specialty malts. Beneath these lie subtle chocolate notes and a faint earthiness from the natural hops. The overall impression is warm and inviting without aggressive hop aromatics.

toffee, caramelhazelnut, nuttychocolate undertonesearthy hop character

◐ Taste

The palate opens with soft, rounded caramel and malt sweetness that develops into hazelnut and subtle chocolate mid-palate. An earthy, restrained bitterness emerges without dominating, balancing the malt complexity. The mouthfeel is smooth and full-bodied for the ABV, with wheat contributing to the silky texture.

smooth, maltycaramel, hazelnutrestrained bitternesschocolate notes

◑ Finish

The finish is dry and crisp, with lingering caramel and a faint nuttiness that fades cleanly. No harshness or astringency—instead, a gentle earthy accent closes the experience.

dry finishclean aftertastelingering caramel
80
hopIQ score
Aroma
82
Taste
82
Appearance
80
Finish
78
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of My Wife's Bitter

Serve at 8–11°C
Refrigerate, then rest 2 min

Serve at 8–11°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 My Wife's Bitter

About Extra Special Bitter

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

What is a Extra Special Bitter?

Extra Special 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 Extra Special Bitter

hopIQ matches by flavor profile — not just style label. A beer with the same caramel, malty, dry character as My Wife's Bitter will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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