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Fat Cat Bitter

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🌍 United Kingdom · English Bitter · One of 15 English Bitters in hopIQ

Fat Cat's flagship session bitter — "brewed from locally grown Maris Otter barley." The definitive beer of Norwich's famous Fat Cat pub. Balanced, refreshing, and quintessentially Norfolk. "Classic core ales from a brewery attached to one of Britain's most celebrated real ale pubs."

ABV
3.8%
IBU
25
SRM
golden8

Flavor Profile

How this beer tastes, mapped across 44 dimensions

balanced
100%
malty
63%
grain
50%
clean
45%
bread
38%
medium-bodied
30%
refreshing
25%
bitter
25%
crisp
20%
dry
15%
smooth
13%
earthy
5%

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About English Bitter

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

What is a English Bitter?

English 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 English Bitter

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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Fat Cat Bitter

Serve at 4–7°C
Refrigerate, then rest 2 min

Serve at 4–7°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.

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