Style
Traditional Bitter
See
Golden Straw
Smell
Honey, Fresh Leafy Hop
Taste
Complex hop with full malt body
Product Description
Best Bitter – 500ml Bottles | Traditional British Amber Bitter
A classic British session bitter, crafted with locally sourced hops and barley for an authentic, full-flavoured pint. With a distinct hoppy character, a rich amber body, and a bittersweet finish, this timeless brew has been at the heart of Hobsons Brewery since day one.
Brewed weekly since 1993, Best Bitter was our very first recipe—first poured at local pubs like the Kings Arms in Cleobury Mortimer, where it’s still enjoyed today.
✅ British hops & barley
✅ Amber, hoppy & bittersweet
✅ A trusted session ale
Perfect for those who appreciate traditional, well-balanced bitters with a taste of heritage. Bottle Conditioned beer- Real Ale in a Bottle (RAIB) – enjoy the flavour of cask ale in a bottle
Tasting Notes
The original beer and prodigy of Hobsons, a trusted session bitter with a hoppy character, amber body and bittersweet finish, only brewed with local hops.
Awards
2024 Ludlow Food Festival Best New Product Awards – Silver for bottles.
2016 CAMRA West Midlands Champion Beer of Britain, Silver.
2012 CAMRA West Midlands Beer of the Year Bitter Champion. Pour + Food Match
Pair with a mature cheddar or sticky toffee pudding.
Ingredients + Allergens
Local Maris Otter malting barley, Crystal malt.
Fuggles, Challenger, Goldings and Progress British hop varieties.
Allergen Advice:
Beer contains gluten (barley) and are not suitable for vegans.
