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English Bitter

Using good quality UK malts and hops really makes a difference with this beer. Yeast choice can affect the flavor of the beer considerably – experiment with available English Ale strains to find one you like.  Drink this beer while it is young and fresh. — recipe author Scott Simpson

Written by BYO Staff

Issue: October 2009

Using good quality UK malts and hops really makes a difference with this beer. Yeast choice can affect the flavor of the beer considerably – experiment with available English Ale strains to find one you like.  Drink this beer while it is young and fresh.
— recipe author Scott Simpson

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