Best Bitter
Joule's Brewery in Market Drayton, Shropshire, England 🏴
Bitter - Ordinary / Best Bitter Regular|
Score
6.55
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An easy-drinking sessionable pint, that leaves a satisfying malty warmth. This best bitter pours a rich amber with a creamy off-white head. Aromas of malty, caramel, biscuit and toffee are complemented by subtle floral hops. The taste is smooth and malty with a touch of nuttiness, balanced by a gentle bitterness from English hop. A hint of dried fruit and spice adds complexity.
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7/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 6
Flavor 7
Texture 7
Overall 7.5
Hand pulled pint at the brewery bar (Red Lion) on 5th February 2026. Amber body, also white crown on top. Malty Best Bitter with a decent hop bitterness in the finish. I must say the new 'Head Brewer' is doing a good job at Joules.
Tried
from Cask
at
Red Lion
on 05 Feb 2026
at 14:20
6.3/10
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Appearance 7
Aroma 6
Flavor 6
Texture 7
Overall 6
Cask at the Angel Inn, Lichfield, 27/02/2025.
Golden to light amber topped with an off white head.
Nose is bready malts, biscuit, grains, straw.
Taste comprises dried fruits, earthy, herb, straw, grains.
Medium bodied, soft carbonation, drying close.
Okay bitter.
Golden to light amber topped with an off white head.
Nose is bready malts, biscuit, grains, straw.
Taste comprises dried fruits, earthy, herb, straw, grains.
Medium bodied, soft carbonation, drying close.
Okay bitter.
Tried
on 27 Feb 2025
at 20:51
6/10
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Appearance 9
Aroma 5.5
Flavor 6
Texture 6
Overall 5
Cask at Rose & Crown, Stafford. Pours “bitter brown” with a medium sized foamy off-white head and good lacing. Slow to settle but does so eventually. Malts to the fore in the aroma, plus hints of yeast and almonds. In the mouth it is slightly sweet with a creamy texture and malts, caramel and traces of autumn fruits. Sweetness lasts into the finish. This is OK, but it’s extremely bland.
Tried
from Cask
at
Olde Rose & Crown (Joules)
on 17 Jan 2025
at 00:00