• Preboiled Extract Means a Quick 30 Minute Boil
• Choice of Optional Liquid or Dry Yeast
The most popular draft beer in England, Bitter, despite its astringent name, has less hop flavor (bitterness) than pale ale. Bitter is known in England as a session beer, which means it has a flavor people do not tire of when they are having a few, and the alcohol content is not so strong as to numb the brain during the drinking session, as the social custom in England requires that everyone in the group buy a round of 20 ounce pints smooth malty beer, balanced with a noticeable but not strong English hop bitterness. Bitter is traditionally served on draft, as the lower carbonation levels inherent in draft beer best showcase its smooth character. Alcohol: 4.5%, IBU's 31.
Includes 6.5 lbs. of our blended malt extract, English Golding hops, and corn sugar for carbonation. Needed yeast not included, order separately above. Makes 5 gallons with a starting gravity of at least 1.044.
Yeast recommendations:
1. Wyeast 1335 British Ale 2 for the smoothest flavor
2. Apex London Dry Yeast is easier to use, and makes a beer with a flavor almost as smooth as 1335 British Ale 2
Click to download the instructions in pdf format.
Oct 20, 2024 by Patrick Ryan
Q: Do you sell a kit with all the equipment needed to make this?
A: Yes, see our Bottling Home Brewery, item C44
Very Good refreshing brew
This is a very enjoyable ale. Not sure how close to authentic English Bitter but fits the description characteristics provided by William's. Low in alcohol and hops for sure. Those I have shared it with gave it praise! We will enjoy each refreshing glass!
A Good English Bitter
English bitters are my favorite beer. I love asking for the local bitter in whatever pub I visit when in England so I wanted to try this one. I over carbonated it a bit so my first batch wasn't as smooth as I'd like but the taste was spot on and a big hit with everyone who's tried it. I'm ordering my second kit and am looking forward to improving the carbonation.
Sierra Nevada look-alike
If you're looking for a beer that looks and taste like Sierra Nevada Pale Ale, this ones for you. The beer conditions nicely in the bottle, resulting in a bright refreshing ale.
A great session beer
With my All Grain equipment off-line right now I have returned to brewing extract kits and taken to recording the experience for YouTube. This was an easy beer to brew and ideal for a beginners brewing video. I would recommend this and will be brewing it again in the future. The videos can be seen here (Pt 1 - Brew day) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vuV2Y7jhduE&t=10s and here (Pt 2 - Kegging and Tasting) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3pxL4Rx4P-I
It’s great. BREW IT!
Just about to finish the last bottle. From a first-time brewer: -Process was easy, approaching foolproof, and the instructions were excellent. -All ingredients were of excellent quality. -End result was a well-balanced, all-day drinking beer. Literally every person that has tried it has said the same thing: “THIS IS DELICIOUS.” Follow the instructions to a T, make sure all of your stuff is sanitized, and get ready for 5 gallons of delicious!