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Summerskills Best

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🌍 United Kingdom · English Bitter · One of 15 English Bitters in hopIQ

Plymouth's most enduring real ale — a traditional English Best Bitter from the city's oldest brewery. "Great local brewery with first class beers." Smooth, malty, and sessionable with balanced hop bitterness. Available at pubs across Plymouth and the South Hams.

ABV
4.3%
IBU
28
SRM
amber10

Flavor Profile

How this beer tastes, mapped across 44 dimensions

balanced
100%
malty
75%
medium-bodied
70%
crisp
63%
grain
63%
clean finish
55%
refreshing
50%
bitter
50%
smooth
45%
bread
38%
earthy
30%
subtle hop character
20%

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About English Bitter

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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.

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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Summerskills Best

Serve at 4–7°C
Refrigerate, then rest 2 min

Serve at 4–7°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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