Ridgeway Oxfordshire Bitter is a quintessentially British session ale that presents a traditional golden hue. This Ordinary Bitter is defined by the unique use of Boadicea hops, which impart a distinctive floral character and a subtle, nuanced note of orange marmalade. Despite its modest gravity, the beer offers a firm hoppy bitterness that leads the palate, well-supported by a bready and lightly toasty malt backbone. The bottle-conditioned nature ensures a lively, crisp presentation. It expertly balances the delicate esters of a characterful English yeast with the herbal, earthy, and citrus-edged qualities of its specific hop choice, resulting in a highly sessionable yet flavorful experience.
Appearance.Golden to pale amber (8–10 SRM). Features a moderate white head with fair retention and slight lacing. Clarity is generally brilliant to clear, though a very faint haze may exist if sediment is disturbed due to bottle conditioning.
Aroma.Moderate intensity with a notable floral hop character derived from Boadicea. Complemented by moderate fruity esters suggestive of orange marmalade and apricot. The malt profile is moderately low, providing a foundation of bready, biscuity, and lightly toasty notes without significant caramel.
Taste.Initial impression is decidedly bitter but well-balanced. Firm hop bitterness is accompanied by floral and earthy hop flavors. The malt presence is low to medium, tasting of fresh bread and light toast. Fermentation character is moderately fruity. It finishes very dry with a lingering, clean hop bitterness and a crisp, refreshing aftertaste.
Mouthfeel.Medium-light body with moderate carbonation, which is slightly higher than cask versions due to bottle conditioning. Smooth texture with zero alcohol warmth and no detectable astringency.
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