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English Bitter

$26.99

Product Number: 445x

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Bitter is the most popular draft beer in England. Despite its astringent name, it won't terrorize your taste buds with bitterness. We eased off the hops a bit with this recipe making a perfect homebrew when you're in the mood for 3 or 4+ beers. Rumor has it in England that this style of beer will make you live longer. Our ingredients for this recipe kit include: 3.3 lbs. Gold liquid malt extract, 1 lb. Golden Light dried malt extract, 8 oz. Carapils, 8 oz. Crystal 10L specialty grains, 2 oz. of US Goldings hops, yeast, priming sugar, grain bag, and dry yeast.

Premium Dry Yeast Option No
Activator No
Wyeast Liquid Yeast Option No
Origin of Style UK
Color Light
Gravity Level Low
Hop Rating (1-5) 2
Yeast Instructions

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18 People have reviewed this product

Overall Rating: 4.6

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one of the best Review by bagtown

(Posted on 12/14/09)

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we have tried dozens of kits and this is one of the best. It is not at all bitter, very smooth. Highly recommend

Low gravity... very low Review by Steph

(Posted on 12/20/09)

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The taste is fine. Very mild. But, man. Who wants to drink 6 homebrews to get a bit of a buzz? We'll pass on this one and head back to a stronger ESB next time.

A very nice bitter Review by patent man

(Posted on 4/10/10)

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I got this hoping to get a similar experience to one of my favorite brews: goose island honkers ale. I was initially disappointed because this ale takes the full 2 weeks to mature in the bottle. Wait the full two weeks and I don't think you'll be disappointed.
I used the propagator.

Excellent light ale Review by Emeritus

(Posted on 5/29/10)

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Amazing light ale, pleasantly surprised. First light ale ever brewed (was into porters, ambers, etc), but now it's summer time. Simple, very crisp and refreshing, perfectly balanced. Used Activator. No need for secondary here, 1 week in primary and 2 weeks in bottles. Don't expect high ABV, but this is what's it's supposed to be, enjoy many of these on hot summer days. Definitely one of best "pale ale" ever had. In my top 3 kits out of 12 I'd tried.

Bull's-eye! Review by BruBear

(Posted on 11/22/10)

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Having spent time in Britain, until now I was unable to have a pint of TRUE English Bitter. MHS hit the bull's-eye on this brew kit! True on aroma, taste and flavor. Hail Britannia

Excellent! A Proper English Bitter Review by Andrew

(Posted on 12/11/11)

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Of the 10 or so beers I have brewed this is hands down the best of the lot.
The flavors are perfectly balanced and it's extremely drinkable!
I spent 7 years in England and this is defiantly comparable to many bitters I drank over there.
A perfect English Bitter.
I used White Labs London Ale Yeast.

Great, easy drinking bitter... Review by Quentin

(Posted on 12/27/11)

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I hadn't sampled many bitters before this, so it was a real treat when I opened my first bottle after giving it 3 weeks to condition. This is a great beer, with good "drinkability", if I may steal that term. It's not too light, not too heavy. Exactly what I'd expect. Mine came out like a slightly milder pale ale. I usually give away about 1/2 of my batches for other people to try, and I've heard nothing but good things! Will definitely be ordering this one again some time.

Great brew! Review by Ale Cl

(Posted on 1/1/12)

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Love it! This is my favorite recipe kit to date! It has a great flavor and great drinkability. I had this in the primary fermenter for a week, secondary for 3 weeks, and 2 weeks in the bottle. It was definitely worth the wait.

Pretty good Review by Nick B

(Posted on 4/25/12)

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This is a good recipe. Very low on alcohol but has a great flavor. I dry hopped mine with 1 oz. of cascade hops. 1 week in primary, 2 weeks in secondary, 2 weeks to carb and 2 weeks to condition. Turned out great for the price. If your looking to get drunk though I would recommend getting something else. This is a flavor beer, but a drunk beer.

Just love it! Review by John

(Posted on 5/7/12)

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I was very surprised, very drinkable. This just may become the house brew.

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