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Organic Best Bitter

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Copper-coloured and full-bodied, with a sweet biscuit aroma and citrus hop flavours from Sovereign and First Gold hops. This Best Bitter is brewed from organically grown malted barley and organic hops, in a Suffolk brewery that draws its water from its own chalk-filtered borehole. It took Gold at the European Beer Challenge in 2026.

ABV
4.1%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
amber12
PaceSession

AWARDS

Gold · 2026
European Beer Challenge
★Gold — European Beer Challenge
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
citrusyhoppybready
citrusy
hoppy
bready
malty
caramel
Aroma
The nose opens with pronounced sweet biscuit and bread notes, derived from the organic Malz bill.
not found:juicy,roasted,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Organic Best Bitter

◎ Appearance

A bright copper hue dominates the glass, reflecting the careful selection of organically grown malts. The beer presents excellent clarity with a dense, cream-coloured head that adheres well to the glass, leaving distinct lacing with each sip. Carbonation is lively and well-integrated, supporting the full-bodied character.

copper, brightdense headfine lacingwell-carbonated

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with pronounced sweet biscuit and bread notes, derived from the organic Malz bill. Citrus character emerges cleanly from Sovereign and First Gold hops, offering bright grapefruit and orange peel impressions without harshness. A subtle caramel undertone adds warmth and complexity to the bouquet.

sweet biscuitcitrus, grapefruitbreadinesscaramel undertone

◐ Taste

Entry is full and malty, with bready, slightly sweet characters building immediately on the palate. Citrus hop flavours develop mid-palate, presenting crisp grapefruit bitterness that complements rather than dominates the malt sweetness. The finish is smooth, with lingering hoppy bitterness balanced by residual malt sweetness and a light caramel note.

full malt characterbalanced citrus bitternessbready sweetnesssmooth palate

◑ Finish

The aftertaste is persistent yet refined, with hop bitterness gradually fading to reveal malt and subtle caramel notes. A drying sensation accompanies the lengthy finish, typical of well-crafted Best Bitter.

lingering hoppydry finishmalt residue
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
84
Taste
83
Appearance
85
Finish
80
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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