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Bunker Hill

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A mid-brown strong bitter made entirely from English ingredients. A subtle hop aroma leads into an initial sweetness, which settles into a balanced middle and ends in a fine, hoppy aftertaste. At 5.1% it is the strongest of the brewery's bitters. It is sold cask-conditioned and bottle-conditioned, and in 2013 it was poured at the Great British Beer Festival.

ABV
5.1%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
SRM
amber12
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
hoppymaltycaramel
hoppy
malty
caramel
Aroma
Subtle English hop character opens the nose, with restrained floral and herbal notes typical of traditional bittering varieties.
not found:juicy,roasted,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Bunker Hill

◎ Appearance

Mid-brown hue with good clarity and a dense, persistent head. The cask-conditioned nature yields fine carbonation and excellent lacing that clings to the glass throughout the pour. A classic, well-defined appearance befitting a traditional English bitter.

mid-brown, cleardense head, fine lacingwell-carbonated

◌ Aroma

Subtle English hop character opens the nose, with restrained floral and herbal notes typical of traditional bittering varieties. Underneath lies a gentle malt foundation—biscuity and slightly sweet—without aggressive grain or yeast-driven aromatics. The overall impression is balanced and approachable rather than aromatic.

English hops, floralbiscuit malt, subtle sweetnessrestrained, balanced

◐ Taste

Initial sweetness enters cleanly on the palate, carrying notes of caramel and light malt character. The mid-palate settles into equilibrium between residual malt sweetness and controlled hop bitterness. The finish transitions into a fine, lingering hoppy aftertaste that provides structure without harshness, supported by the beer's 5.1% alcohol.

caramel, malt sweetnessbalanced bitternesshoppy finish

◑ Finish

A dry, hoppy aftertaste persists cleanly through the end of the palate. The finish length is moderate and resolves with a pleasant, slightly astringent edge that invites the next sip.

dry, hoppymoderate length
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
75
Taste
80
Appearance
80
Finish
78
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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