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🌍 United Kingdom · English Bitter · One of 17 English Bitters in hopIQ

The classic Kentish Bitter from Faversham — Kent's herbaceous-floral hops resting on a firm, biscuity bed of pale and crystal malts. Auburn-amber in the glass, inviting toffee aroma, and remarkably juicy-full despite its modest 4.0% ABV. Holds EU PGI status as a Kentish Ale — the beer equivalent of a protected origin designation.

ABV
4%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter34 IBU
Malt-forward bitterness
SRM
amber12
How it drinks· Its pace, balance and relationship to the style.
Pace
sessionsipper
Balance
malt-ledhop-led

Beer DNA

Taste structure· The backbone of the beer, regardless of style.
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another English Bitter.
Hop character
floral
herbal
Malt character
caramel
toasty
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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

hopIQ matches by flavor profile — not just style label. A beer with the same toasty, floral, herbal character as Master Brew will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Master Brew

Serve at 8–11°C
Refrigerate, then rest 2 min

Serve at 8–11°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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