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Four-time Champion Beer of Britain. Brewed with Golden Promise malt and Styrian Goldings hops. Complex floral and spicy hop aroma, malt sweetness and a clean bitter finish.

ABV
4.3%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Herbal, floral bitterness
SRM
amber11
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
hoppyfloralspicy
hoppy
floral
spicy
malty
toasty
clean
Aroma
The nose is immediately inviting with complex floral and spicy characteristics from the Styrian Goldings hops, accented by herbal and earthy undertones.
also:herbal
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Landlord

◎ Appearance

Landlord presents a brilliant, deep amber to copper hue characteristic of traditional English bitters. The beer displays excellent clarity with a fine white head that demonstrates good retention. Carbonation is moderate and refined, creating a gentle cascade of fine bubbles.

deep amberbrilliant claritywhite headwell-carbonated

◌ Aroma

The nose is immediately inviting with complex floral and spicy characteristics from the Styrian Goldings hops, accented by herbal and earthy undertones. Golden Promise malt contributes a subtle grain sweetness and warm biscuit notes that balance the hop aromatics. The overall bouquet is elegant and well-integrated, avoiding any harsh or metallic edges.

floralspicy hopsearthybiscuit malt

◐ Taste

The palate opens with clean, malty sweetness and bread-like grain character that establishes a solid foundation. Mid-palate reveals the interplay between grain sweetness and controlled hop bitterness, creating excellent balance without heaviness. The finish builds toward a crisp, dry bitterness that is assertive yet refined, characteristic of a well-crafted English bitter.

cleanmalty sweetnessbalanced bitternessgrain-forward

◑ Finish

The finish is long, clean and impressively dry, with lingering hop bitterness and earthy spice that encourages another sip. The aftertaste remains crisp without becoming astringent, demonstrating excellent brewing technique.

cleandrylingering
88
hopIQ score
Aroma
87
Taste
89
Appearance
85
Finish
87
Serve at 7–10°C

Serve at 7–10°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 English Bitter

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What is a English Bitter?

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