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Five Points Best

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Notes of caramel and biscuit, with a grassy, herbal freshness; refreshing and smooth. A single-hopped Best Bitter brewed with Fuggle, on a malt base of Maris Otter, wheat, light crystal and amber malt. The brewery meant it as a nod to the history of British brewing and to the modern craft beer movement at the same time.

ABV
4.1%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Malt-forward bitterness
SRM
amber12
PaceSession

AWARDS

Bronze · 2026
SIBA Indie Beer Awards (regional, South East)
Cask British Bitter (up to 4.4%)
★Bronze — SIBA Indie Beer Awards (regional, South East) (Cask British Bitter (up to 4.4%))
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
caramelgrassyherbal
caramel
grassy
herbal
malty
bready
Aroma
The nose leads with soft caramel malt sweetness and subtle biscuit notes from the Maris Otter base.
not found:hoppy,roasted,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Five Points Best

◎ Appearance

A clear, amber-toned pour with a warm golden hue. The head is modest but holds with reasonable persistence, leaving delicate lacing on the glass. Carbonation appears gentle and well-integrated, typical of the style.

golden amberclearfine lacing

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with soft caramel malt sweetness and subtle biscuit notes from the Maris Otter base. Fuggle hops contribute a grassy, herbal character with understated earthiness. The overall impression is balanced and restrained, inviting rather than assertive.

caramel maltgrassy Fugglebiscuitherbal

◐ Taste

Entry is smooth and approachable, with biscuity malt flavour supported by light crystal and amber malt complexity. Mid-palate shows restrained herbal hop character that complements rather than dominates. Bitterness is measured at 28 IBU, providing structure without harshness; the finish dries gently.

biscuity maltmeasured bitternesssmooth entryherbal hop grip

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and brief, fading to a dry, slightly grassy aftertaste. The low ABV permits refreshment without any warming sensation.

dryrefreshingbrief
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
77
Taste
79
Appearance
78
Finish
76
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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