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Chiltern Beechwood Bitter

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Chiltern Beechwood Bitter is a cask-conditioned bitter brewed by The Chiltern Brewery in Buckinghamshire. First brewed in 1982, it has a mid-amber colour with butter-toffee aroma and fruity, slightly nutty notes; the recipe uses pale ale malt, crystal malt and a higher hop proportion. The beer takes its name from the beech trees associated with the Chiltern area.

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What style is Chiltern Beechwood Bitter?

Chiltern Beechwood Bitter is a cask-conditioned English bitter. It has a mid-amber color and is brewed by The Chiltern Brewery in Buckinghamshire.

When was Chiltern Beechwood Bitter first brewed?

The beer was first brewed in 1982. Its long production history places it among the established beers associated with The Chiltern Brewery.

What does Chiltern Beechwood Bitter taste like?

It is described with butter-toffee aromas and fruity, slightly nutty notes. The recipe uses pale ale malt, crystal malt, and a comparatively higher proportion of hops.

Why does the beer use crystal malt?

Crystal malt helps support the beer's malt sweetness and amber color, which fit its butter-toffee profile. The recipe also includes pale ale malt and a higher hop proportion to keep the bitter balanced.

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