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Chiswick Bitter

Fuller's Griffin Brewery
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🌍 United Kingdom · Ordinary Bitter · One of 1 Ordinary Bitters in hopIQ

Chiswick Bitter is Fuller's session-strength bitter, named after the district where the brewery stands. It is brewed from Pale and Caragold malt and hopped with Goldings, Northdown, Challenger and Target, with a late addition of Goldings. The aroma is fresh and floral, with a hint of honey and light spice from the English hops. Soft biscuit and pale caramel from the malt carry a light body, and the finish is dry with a clean, distinctly hoppy bitterness.

ABV
3.5%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Malt-forward bitterness
SRM
amber12

AWARDS

Supreme Champion · 1989
Champion Beer of Britain
Gold · 1989
Champion Beer of Britain
Bitters
★Supreme Champion — Champion Beer of Britain
★Gold — Champion Beer of Britain (Bitters)
How it drinks· Its pace, balance and relationship to the style.
Pace
sessionsipper
Balance
malt-ledhop-led
Style expression
textbookdistinctive
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

Balanced backbone, with every axis close to the middle.

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

Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another Ordinary Bitter.
Hop character
floral
hoppy
Malt character
bready
caramel
honey
malty
Fermentation & yeast
clean
Distinctive notes
spicy

FEATURED IN

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Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Chiswick Bitter

◎ Appearance

Chiswick presents a clear, pale amber body with a warm copper hue characteristic of the Ordinary Bitter style. The head is modest but persistent, leaving fine lacing along the glass. Carbonation is moderate and well-integrated, supporting a clean visual presentation.

pale amberclearfine lacingmoderate carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with fresh, floral English hop character—distinctly Goldings—complemented by delicate honey notes and subtle white pepper spice. Underneath lies soft biscuit and pale caramel from the malt base, creating a balanced, inviting profile that remains restrained and refined rather than assertive.

floral hopshoneywhite peppersoft biscuit

◐ Taste

Entry is light and clean, with gentle malt sweetness from pale caramel notes. The mid-palate develops soft biscuit character and a dry maltiness that carries the body without heaviness. Bitterness arrives in the middle register—clean and distinctly hoppy—building steadily without overshadowing the delicate malt foundation.

light bodybiscuit maltclean hop bitternessdry palate

◑ Finish

The finish is dry and persistent, with a clean, herbal hop bitterness that lingers pleasantly on the palate. The aftertaste remains hoppy and crisp, without astringency, fading to a subtle caramel note.

dry finishlingering hop bitternesscrisp aftertaste
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
78
Appearance
76
Finish
76
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Chiswick 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 Chiswick Bitter

About Ordinary Bitter

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

What is a Ordinary Bitter?

Ordinary 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 Ordinary Bitter

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

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