Beer style
Best hops for English Bitter
British classic - low-ABV, sessionable, with earthy Fuggle or East Kent Golding aroma. English yeast brings fruity esters.
Typical ABV
3.2–4.5%
Typical IBU
20–35
Alpha acid range
2.4–13.5%
Dominant purpose
Aroma
Recommended hops for English Bitter
3
Fuggle
United KingdomAroma8230Pale AlePilsWitbier
Alpha acid2.4–6.1%
Beta acid2.1–3.5%
Total oil0.44–1 mL
WoodyGrassyMintMild
Target
United KingdomBittering1992IPAImperial StoutBarleywine
Alpha acid8.5–13.5%
Beta acid4.3–5.7%
Total oil1–1.4 mL
CitrusMarmaladeSageSpicy+1
Challenger
United KingdomDual purpose1972IPAAPAPils
Alpha acid6.5–9%
Beta acid3–4.5%
Total oil1–1.7 mL
CedarGreenFruity
How to brew English Bitter
Mash at 67–68°C for fuller body. Single hop addition during the boil - total bitterness around 25 IBU. English yeast (Fuller's, S-04) - ferment at 18–20°C.