Original
Toffee leads the aroma, and the palate is a bittersweet balance, crisp and malty, ending in a delicate dry finish. This traditional amber bitter weighs in at just 3.4% ABV and is built on Maris Otter and Caramalt, hopped with Fuggles, Goldings and Challenger. It belongs to the core range of a brewery founded in Blackburn in 1807.
Tasting Notes
AI-generated sensory profile for Original
Serve at 8–11°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.
The classic — versatile, comfortable to hold and keeps the beer cool. No frills, no distractions: just the beer.
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About Ordinary Bitter
Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives
What is a Ordinary Bitter?
Ordinary 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 Ordinary Bitter
hopIQ matches by flavor profile — not just style label. A beer with the same caramel, bitter, malty character as Original will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.
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