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A classic North East best bitter brewed with English Fuggles and Goldings. The colour is a rich amber, the nose is fruity, and the flavour is light and sweet with notes of caramel and fruit. At 3.6 % it is built as a session ale, and this autumn it was on draught in Head of Steam pubs such as Huddersfield.

ABV
3.6%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Malt-forward bitterness
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
fruitycaramelmalty
fruity
caramel
malty
Aroma
Fruity character leads the nose, with ripe orchard notes and subtle stone fruit.
not found:hoppy,roasted,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Steamer

◎ Appearance

Rich amber hue with excellent clarity and bright luminosity. A dense, cream-colored head forms readily and clings to the glass with strong lacing. Fine carbonation maintains steady effervescence without aggressive bubbling.

rich amberexcellent claritycream headpersistent lacing

◌ Aroma

Fruity character leads the nose, with ripe orchard notes and subtle stone fruit. English Fuggles and Goldings hops contribute gentle herbal undertones with a hint of dried citrus. Light Malz backbone provides subtle sweetness without overwhelming the composition.

ripe fruitherbal hopssubtle sweetnessapproachable

◐ Taste

Light and sweet entry carries notes of caramel and honey across the palate. Mid-palate reveals soft fruity characteristics with a malty backbone that avoids heaviness. Gentle bitterness from noble hops (28 IBU) provides balance without assertiveness, finishing clean and dry.

light, sweetcaramel notesfruitybalanced bitterness

◑ Finish

Dry, medium-length finish with lingering caramel and malt sweetness. No harshness or lingering astringency; the aftertaste remains pleasant and inviting for another sip.

dry finishmedium lengthmalt lingering
76
hopIQ score
Aroma
78
Taste
76
Appearance
80
Finish
74
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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About Best Bitter

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