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Nene Valley Bitter

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Nene Valley's session bitter — brewed beside the River Nene with local water. "Hoppy beers at great value — refillable jugs." Balanced malt and hop character with earthy English hop notes. The everyday cask ale of the Nene Valley.

ABV
3.8%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
SRM
amber9
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
earthyhoppymalty
earthy
hoppy
malty
mineral
clean
herbal
Aroma
Earthy English hop character leads the nose, with subtle mineral undertones drawn from local Nene Valley water.
also:bready
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Nene Valley Bitter

◎ Appearance

Deep golden-amber hue with excellent clarity and a bright, persistent head that clings to the glass in fine lacing. The carbonation is lively but restrained, appropriate to its session strength. A classic English bitter presentation.

deep goldenclearfine headwell-carbonated

◌ Aroma

Earthy English hop character leads the nose, with subtle mineral undertones drawn from local Nene Valley water. Soft malt sweetness provides a foundation without dominating. Clean yeast expression allows the hop and water chemistry to shine through.

earthy hopsmineral watersoft maltclean fermentation

◐ Taste

A balanced malt and hop interplay defines the palate, with bready, slightly herbal notes from the English hops complemented by a crisp mineral backbone. The bitterness (30 IBUs) builds steadily through the mid-palate without harshness, finishing dry and refreshing. Well-suited to extended drinking.

balanced malt-hopherbaldrymineral finish

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and moderately long, with earthy hop notes lingering gently against the dry mineral character. A light, refreshing aftertaste invites another sip.

earthy aftertasterefreshing dryness
76
hopIQ score
Aroma
74
Taste
77
Appearance
78
Finish
75
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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