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Manchester Bitter

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Floral and lemony on the nose, with a crisp bitterness and a deep golden colour from a speciality malt. Marble built this 4.2% bitter as a tribute to a fondly remembered Manchester original, with Cascade, Ekuanot and HS EXP as the hops. In 2010, the year Champion Beer of Britain added a Golden Ale category, it took Silver there. It belongs to the core range and is vegan.

ABV
4.2%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
amber12
PaceSession

AWARDS

Silver · 2010
Champion Beer of Britain
Golden Ale
★Silver — Champion Beer of Britain (Golden Ale)
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
floralcitrusyhoppy
floral
citrusy
hoppy
malty
caramel
Aroma
The nose opens with bright floral and citrus notes, primarily lemon, layered over the warm, toasted character of specialty malts.
not found:juicy,roasted,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Manchester Bitter

◎ Appearance

Deep golden hue with excellent clarity and a fine, persistent head that clings to the glass with fine lacing. The carbonation is moderate and well-integrated, contributing to a clean, inviting presentation that speaks to traditional British brewing standards.

deep goldenclearpersistent headfine lacing

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with bright floral and citrus notes, primarily lemon, layered over the warm, toasted character of specialty malts. Cascade and Ekuanot hops provide a fresh, herbal backbone without overwhelming the composition, creating a balanced and approachable aromatic profile.

florallemon zesttoasted maltherbal

◐ Taste

On the palate, a crisp bitterness emerges cleanly, supported by the sweet, biscuity foundation of the specialty malts. The body is medium and well-defined, with the hop bitterness providing structure without harshness, and the citrus notes resolving into a dry, refreshing mid-palate.

crisp bitternessbiscuity maltcitrus snapmedium body

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and dry, with lingering bitterness that fades gracefully into a slightly grainy aftertaste. The overall impression is refreshing and quenching, leaving a pleasant dryness on the palate.

dry finishlingering bitternessgrainy fade
80
hopIQ score
Aroma
82
Taste
81
Appearance
83
Finish
78
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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