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Rock Ale Bitter Beer

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Nottingham Brewery's session bitter — reviving one of the classic Nottingham Brewery recipes. Malty and balanced with English hop character. Available on cask at traditional pubs across Nottingham.

ABV
3.8%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
SRM
golden7
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
maltycleanhoppy
malty
clean
hoppy
earthy
herbal
bready
Aroma
The nose leads with clean, biscuity Malz character — toasted grain and subtle bread notes form the foundation.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Rock Ale Bitter Beer

◎ Appearance

A pale amber hue characteristic of the English Bitter style, ranging from light copper to golden bronze depending on light. The beer presents good clarity with fine carbonation, supported by a dense, cream-colored head that clings persistently to the glass. Excellent head retention and clean lacing indicate proper conditioning and serve-temperature.

pale amberdense cream headgood clarityfine carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with clean, biscuity Malz character — toasted grain and subtle bread notes form the foundation. English hop varieties contribute low-key herbal and earthy aromatics without dominance, allowing the malt profile to remain central. A hint of grass and dried herb rounds the composition, with no yeast-derived fruit or sulfur.

toasted grainherbal English hopsbiscuit maltclean, subtle

◐ Taste

Entry is soft and approachable, built on a clean, slightly bready Malz body that carries through the mid-palate. Moderate English hop bitterness (30 IBU) arrives mid-way without aggression, balanced by gentle residual sweetness. A light earthy and herbal undertone provides complexity without overreach; the overall impression remains crisp and sessionable.

malt-forwardgentle bitternesscrisp palateearthy balance

◑ Finish

The finish is dry and refreshing, with the hop bitterness lingering softly into a clean aftertaste. No harsh astringency or lingering sweetness — the beer dries cleanly, leaving the palate ready for the next sip.

dry finishclean aftertaste
76
hopIQ score
Aroma
74
Taste
77
Appearance
78
Finish
76
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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