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Banks's Bitter

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A session bitter from Banks's Brewery in Wolverhampton, West Midlands, part of the Marston's group and a long-established staple of Black Country pubs.

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Where is Banks's Bitter brewed?

Banks's Bitter is the Wolverhampton bitter associated with Banks's Park Brewery on Brewery Road in Wolverhampton, West Midlands. Banks's says the brewery has been brewing there since 1875, and the brand is now part of the Marston's brewing business. [Banks's Beer](https://www.bankssbeer.co.uk/about-us/)

What does Banks's Bitter taste like, and how strong is it?

For the current beer listed by the brewer as Banks's Amber, the stated strength is 3.4% ABV, with deep-gold color, malty and hoppy flavors, a clean finish, and fruity notes. Older pub references still call the beer Banks's Bitter, so the name and strength can vary by product version or date. [Carlsberg Marston's Brewing Company](https://www.carlsbergmarstons.co.uk/products/bankss/banks-s-amber/?Ckey=42000)

Is Banks's Bitter an IPA or a traditional session ale?

It is a traditional English bitter made for easy pub drinking, not a hop-heavy IPA. CAMRA listings classify Banks's Amber as a session bitter and give it 3.4% ABV. [CAMRA](https://camra.org.uk/pubs/swan-wolverhampton-127015)

Why is Banks's Bitter strongly linked with Wolverhampton pubs?

Banks's positions itself as the beer of Wolverhampton, with its Park Brewery and landmark chimney tied closely to the city. That local history, dating to 1875, is why the beer is associated with Black Country pub culture. [Banks's Beer](https://www.bankssbeer.co.uk/about-us/)

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