United Kingdom
England gave the world porter, born in London in the early 1700s, and the family of bitters, drunk fresh from the cask at cellar temperature. Burton brewed the strong ales that became barleywine; Scotland its rich, sweet wee heavy.
Beer styles from United Kingdom
Imperial Stout
AleImperial stout: a strong, black, roasty stout with dark fruit and a warming finish, born as an export to the Russian court. Strength, glass and classic examples.
Best Bitter
AleBest Bitter: the English session ale of the pub, amber to copper, malty and bitter, served from the cask at cellar temperature. Strength, glass and classic examples.
English Porter
AleEnglish porter: a dark brown London ale with chocolate, caramel and soft roast, the beer of 18th-century London. Strength, bitterness, glass and classic examples.
Strong Bitter (ESB)
AleStrong bitter and ESB: the fuller, stronger English bitter, amber to copper, with more malt and hops. Strength, bitterness, glass and classic examples.
English Barleywine
AleEnglish barleywine: the richest and strongest English ale, malty and fruity, first called a barley wine by Bass in 1872. Strength, bitterness, glass and examples.
Wee Heavy (Scotch Ale)
AleWee heavy, or strong Scotch ale: a rich, sweet, malty Scottish ale of caramel and toffee, full and warming. Strength, bitterness, glass and classic examples.