Things with "X" and "Bitter" in the title rightfully don't have the best reputation in this country.
This beer seems to come from finer stocks, though I'm not really sure why they call these beers 'bitter' at all - while there's a sour edge to the nose, the dominant characteristic of the taste is a caramel sweetness backed by malt. It's refreshed throughout and particularly in the aftertaste by that typical european hop flavour.
The Belgian yeast etc is pretty apparent on this one, primarily on the finish as expected. Pretty drinkable really without being very exciting at any stage. Reminded me a lot of a number of ESBs I've had.
Not my favourite style of beer but hey, it's worlds away from XXXX. 7.0
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