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Yorkshire Terrier

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Fruit and hops lead flavour and aroma, with a dash of Crystal malt underneath and a bitter finish. The original York Brewery ale, it is a golden single-hop ale built on UK-grown Challenger alone, so every hop note you taste comes from one British variety. At 4.2 % ABV it is brewed as a traditional Yorkshire best bitter.

ABV
4.2%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Clean, dry bitterness
SRM
pale gold4
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
hoppyfruitymalty
hoppy
fruity
malty
clean
Aroma
The nose opens with pronounced American hop character—citrus and stone fruit notes dominate the bouquet.
not found:juicy,caramel,sour,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Yorkshire Terrier

◎ Appearance

A bright, pale golden hue with excellent clarity and a fine white head that shows good retention and lacing. The carbonation is lively, creating a crisp visual presentation that speaks to the beer's refreshing character.

pale goldenclearfine white headwell-carbonated

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with pronounced American hop character—citrus and stone fruit notes dominate the bouquet. A light malty sweetness and bready undertone provide a solid foundation, while the overall impression remains clean and inviting rather than assertive.

citrus-forwardstone fruitlight maltinessclean

◐ Taste

Entry is crisp and bright, with immediate hop-driven citrus flavors supported by a gentle malty sweetness. The mid-palate balances fruity notes with a restrained bitterness that never overwhelms, allowing the ale's refreshing quality to remain central throughout.

crisp citrusbalanced sweetnessrestrained bitternessfruity

◑ Finish

The finish is dry and clean, with lingering citrus notes and a light hoppy bitterness that fades gracefully. The aftertaste remains refreshing and inviting, encouraging another sip.

dry finishcitrus persistencelight hoppy fade
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
77
Taste
79
Appearance
80
Finish
76
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 Best Bitter

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What is a Best Bitter?

Best 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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