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Old Wavertonian

Spitting Feathers Brewery
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🌍 United Kingdom · English Bitter · One of 16 English Bitters in hopIQ

The founding beer — "Beer of the Festival at CAMRA Northwich Beer Festival 2005, the very first beer festival we were entered into." Named after the historic Wavertonian — the pub-going tradition of Chester's old town. Gluten-free and vegan. The beer that started everything.

ABV
4.4%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Malt-forward bitterness
SRM
golden8

Flavor Profile

How this beer tastes, mapped across 56 flavour tags

malty
100%
hoppy
60%
bready
60%
bitter
60%
toasty
30%
clean
30%
crisp
30%
caramel
30%
refreshing
30%
light
30%
smooth
30%

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 malty, hoppy, bready character as Old Wavertonian will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

Other English Bitters in hopIQ

Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Old Wavertonian

Serve at 7–10°C
Refrigerate, then rest 2 min

Serve at 7–10°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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