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White Rock Bitter

White Rock Brewery
Guernsey·English Bitter
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White Rock's flagship session bitter — "smooth and fresh beginning. Very easy to drink with a nice floral deepness. Hints of malt, quite dry. Malty floral, very fresh, smooth, malty bitter." Available on cask at pubs across Guernsey and at CAMRA festivals on the UK mainland.

ABV
3.8%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Herbal, floral bitterness
SRM
amber10
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
floralmaltyclean
floral
malty
clean
hoppy
Aroma
The nose leads with pronounced floral hop character layered over a subtle but present malt foundation.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for White Rock Bitter

◎ Appearance

A pale golden hue with excellent clarity, presenting a bright and inviting appearance typical of the session bitter category. The head forms with moderate density and displays good retention, leaving delicate lacing that clings to the glass as you drink. Carbonation is gentle and well-integrated, befitting a cask-conditioned ale.

pale goldenbright claritypersistent headfine lacing

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with pronounced floral hop character layered over a subtle but present malt foundation. These elements sit in harmonious balance, creating a fresh and inviting bouquet without any harsh or oxidative notes. The overall impression is one of restraint and elegance rather than intensity.

floral hopssoft maltfreshbalanced

◐ Taste

The palate opens smooth and clean, with early malt sweetness that transitions swiftly to a dry, bitter finish. Floral hop flavors weave throughout the mid-palate, complementing rather than dominating the malt backbone. The bitterness is measured at 30 IBU, providing pleasant definition without overwhelming the session-friendly character.

drymalty-floralsmooth entrycontrolled bitterness

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and refreshing, with the bitterness gradually receding to reveal a lingering dry maltiness. The aftertaste remains crisp and inviting, encouraging another sip.

dry aftertasterefreshing
76
hopIQ score
Aroma
78
Taste
75
Appearance
77
Finish
74
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

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

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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