Bitter
Joseph Holt in Manchester, Greater Manchester, England 🏴
Bitter - Ordinary / Best Bitter Regular|
Score
6.01
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Much like our northern roots, this cask bitter is full of character with light caramel and malty notes that develop into a solid base with punchy, earthy hops. Biting bitterness from the carefully selected English hops is balanced out by the best English pale ale malt and a gentle carbonation to leave a silky-smooth finish.
Quenchingly good, this is a proper bitter beer.
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stravale (3279) reviewed Bitter from Joseph Holt 11 years ago
Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 6 | Flavor - 5 | Texture - 4 | Overall - 5
Cask @ The Ape and Apple, Manchester [291004]
Caramel brown, clear, dense white head, good lacing
Aroma of caramel, soft fruits, hint of apple skin
Taste of caramel and brown bitter twigs
Palate - Light to medium body, twiggy bitter. Finish of soft bitter twigs
Overall - Average boring brown bitter ... ZZZzzzzz
Theydon_Bois (46756) reviewed Bitter from Joseph Holt 11 years ago
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 6 | Flavor - 6 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 6.5
Gravity dispense at the Happy Man Autumn BF, 10/10/14. Clear copper with a moderate off white head. Nose is dark fruits, biscuit, nutty twang. Taste comprises caramel, light spice, malty rinse, dark fruits. Medium bodied, moderate carbonation, bitter tunes in the finale. Ok bitter.
Mr_Pink_152 (17449) reviewed Bitter from Joseph Holt 11 years ago
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 6 | Flavor - 6 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 5.5
500ml bottle from B&M. Dark amber in colour with a small, off white head. Roasted malt aroma with small caramel and fruit. Malt taste with some hops and fruit.
lore (8010) reviewed Bitter from Joseph Holt 11 years ago
Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 6 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 6.5
Dark amber colour, beige-ish creamy head; aroma and taste of caramel, some fruity notes and floral hops; correct ale
Finn (18241) reviewed Bitter from Joseph Holt 12 years ago
Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 3 | Flavor - 5 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 5
Crown & Anchor, Manchester 21 Jan 13. Mørk gylden. Krystallklar. Lavt, varierende tett skum. Tett lacing. Nesten ikke aroma. Smaken litt tyggegummiaktig. Tørr frukt. På det jevne.
mike_77 (15880) reviewed Bitter from Joseph Holt 12 years ago
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 6 | Flavor - 6 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 6.5
Clear mahogany brown colour. It has a dry taste with a bit of wood. Good example of a traditional cask bitter.
Olut (22183) reviewed Bitter from Joseph Holt 14 years ago
Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 4 | Flavor - 5 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 5.5
Cask @ Many Holts pubs around Manchester. Excellent smooth ale very little flavour but great character in its bitterness. Also called Bitter Ale in bottles.
yespr (55573) reviewed Bitter from Joseph Holt 15 years ago
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 5 | Flavor - 5 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 5
From cask. Pours clear and golden orange with a small white and creamy head. Aroma is roasted malty and slight breadish. Bitter and roasted malt flavoured. Dry malty. Roasted and dry bitter finish.
Kyotolefty (15977) reviewed Bitter from Joseph Holt 16 years ago
Appearance - 4 | Aroma - 6 | Flavor - 7 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 7
Cask at the Hare and Hounds, Manchester. Light brown in color. Aroma of hops, some caramel/toffee, and spices. Ok malt taste, strong hops. Good caramel sweetness; slightly fruity with a touch of citrus. Hoppy, bitter finish with citrus and pepper. Pretty nice, with decent malt character.