Customer Reviews

Smooth & Tasty Review by Keegster

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This is the first 5 gallon extract batch that I have brewed so far. I bought an oat stout kit, and decided that I wanted to do a lighter, session-able beer as well. Upon first taste around two weeks after bottling, I was surprised how smooth this beer was and how drinkable it was even at cellar temperature, as I just pulled a bottle from my basement to check the carbonation status. It has subtle hints of caramel and a nice dry finish. I shared it with friends who liked it and even converted a
coworker back to home-brew after he had a bad previous experience. After exploring some other session beer kits to try, I will definitely be coming back to this one. (Posted on 12/19/11)

Fantastic English Bitter Review by Mickey

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First let me say I am happy so many are home brewing, that said I wish they would educate themselves a little more on styles of beer before they brew them. This is a fantastic English Bitter, I used date a girl from England and have been there about 15 times, so I consider myself pretty knowledgeable on Bitters, This is it! Great Job and Great Price, way to go NB (Posted on 7/7/11)

Really good small beer Review by Pooter

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This was the third batch I've brewed; always been curious about the style, and the lower a.b.v. don't ship well or get exported, so perfect for home brew. This has a nice, classically hopped taste (i.e. not bitter by newer American standards) and a lot of depth in both taste and smell. Everyone I have given this to has really liked it. Mine came in at a lower O.G. than the recipe, I think I was too conservative about trying to keep the sediment out of the carboy. Great beer, will do again! (Posted on 7/3/11)

An Authentic English Bitter Review by LeesburgHomeBrew

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This was only my third home brew, and it's the best so far. This beer is much closer to what you would taste in a traditional English pub than any bottled English bitter I've ever had. (I have had fresh cask conditioned English bitter from a local brew pub that is also dead on). My wife also loves this beer. I highly recommend this! (Posted on 6/19/11)

Product Description: Don't be misled by the name; British bitters are actually well-balanced beers, Review by Nick

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It amazes me that people have difficulty reading the product description. Bitter is an English term for pale ale. This kit is very true to the style of a British Bitter. Highly recommend this for anyone new to home brewing. Planing on making this again. (Posted on 5/25/11)

Fantastic Session Beer Review by Ashley

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I believe this fits the English Bitter Style Guidelines perfectly. It has been very popular with my friends as well. I would brew this again, just to have to drink on a hot summer day. (Posted on 5/23/11)

the bitter was missing Review by Abandon dog brewing

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a very light beer but the bitter was not there. i liked it but was ready to have a good british bitter but this wasn't it. was more amber then blonde. not bad but will not make this one again. (Posted on 5/11/11)

Best way to end a workday beer Review by Bry6140

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You all are reading way to much into the name of this beer just because it has bitter in the name doesn't mean bitter. This quite possibly the most ballanced beer I have had in a long time this beer will be in regular rotation at my house bar!
It has got to be the best way to end a work day a very refreshing thirst quenching beer nothing exotic a just a real working mans beer. Easy to produce and even easier to drink so be ready it will be gone before you know it so order extra.

(Posted on 2/12/11)

Easy to Drink Crisp Beer Review by Mickey

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This is a very goos everyday beer, very easy to drink crisp, fresh and floral I do not find it at all bitter as some have noted. i brewed it just as instructed, I will definately brew this one again. Do not agree with the low budget comment, you have to understand what you are brewing. This beer is everything it claims. (Posted on 1/16/11)

overall a light finish Review by Jimgobrew

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I found it to be a pretty light beer and the bittering hops did not come through like I hoped. I give it 4 pints because my wife loves it. It's not what I call my domestic compensation ale. (Posted on 1/6/11)