The Bitter is a mainstay in English pubs, this golden-brown draft ale is top-fermented, hoppy, dry, and lightly carbonated beer.
Bitter is a uniquely British style, and remains the most popular draught beer in England. Within the category of bitter ale there are seemingly endless permutations of flavor, aroma, and appearance. Some are golden, some are copper colored, some exude the delicate scent of hops, some are malty, some are dry and some are sweet.
There are regional differences too. In Yorkshire for example, drinkers expect a tight, creamy head on top of each pint, and they like to see the froth trace patterns known as Brussels lace on the inside of the glass as the ale slips down. In the South East, where bitter tends to be more hoppy, the favored pint is served without a head.
