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Gower Original

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The session bitter in the Gower cask range, at four percent. A short manufacturer text relayed by a rating site speaks of a honey-coloured ale with subtle flavours and a pronounced floral aroma. Drinkers describe it along the same lines: a floral note on the nose and in the aftertaste, a malty taste with a slight fruitiness, a creamy feel and a dry, lightly bitter finish. It is poured mainly in pubs across south Wales.

ABV
4%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Malt-forward bitterness
SRM
amber12
PaceSession

AWARDS

Bronze · 2024
SIBA Indie Beer Awards (regional, Wales & West)
Cask British Bitter (up to 4.4%)
★Bronze — SIBA Indie Beer Awards (regional, Wales & West) (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
floralmaltyfruity
floral
malty
fruity
honey
caramel
Aroma
The nose leads with a pronounced floral character, suggesting noble hop varieties at work.
not found:hoppy,roasted,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Gower Original

◎ Appearance

Pours a honey-gold hue with good clarity and a modest, lasting white head. The carbonation is gentle and steady, creating fine bubbles that support a pleasant Schaumkleiden around the glass rim. The overall presentation is approachable and inviting, typical of a well-kept cask pour.

honey-goldclearpersistent headsoft carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with a pronounced floral character, suggesting noble hop varieties at work. Beneath the flowers lies a subtle maltiness with a light honeyed sweetness that does not overwhelm. There is a gentle fruitiness in the background, contributing to an overall delicate and balanced aromatic profile.

floral hopssubtle honeylight fruitgentle, restrained

◐ Taste

Entry is smooth and malty, with a creamy mouthfeel that develops nicely across the palate. Mid-palate reveals a light fruitiness alongside the malt foundation, while the bitterness remains measured and refined rather than assertive. The 28 IBUs provide structure without dominating the gentler malt and honey notes.

creamy mouthfeelmalty foundationbalanced bitternesslight fruit

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and dry, with the floral hop character returning in a subtle aftertaste. Bitterness fades smoothly, leaving a pleasant, lingering dryness that invites another sip.

dry finishfloral aftertaste
76
hopIQ score
Aroma
78
Taste
75
Appearance
77
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 Ordinary Bitter

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