{"product_id":"the-kernel-brewery-bitter-simonds-1880-bitter-5-1-500ml-bottle","title":"The Kernel Brewery Bitter Simonds 1880 Bitter 5.1% 500ml bottle","description":"\u003cp data-sleek-node-id=\"RYFOla\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-sleek-node-id=\"Zvfrww\"\u003eBitter, Simond’s 1880, 5.6%\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-sleek-node-id=\"eNaKIH\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-sleek-node-id=\"F23Fty\"\u003eMalt\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e– Maris Otter, Amber Malt.\u003cbr data-sleek-node-id=\"GuRehO\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-sleek-node-id=\"IeMZy3\"\u003eHops\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e– Goldings, Bramling Cross\u003cbr data-sleek-node-id=\"bgexxs\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-sleek-node-id=\"hfw4we\"\u003eYeast\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e– Blend of 2 London Ale Yeasts with a Yorkshire Ale strain\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-sleek-node-id=\"FXaDL6\"\u003eThis recipe for a Victorian Bitter is brewed to an 1880 one from Simond's Brewery in Reading, via the archives of the Durden Park Beer Circle. Their notes on the beer state simply: 'Dream Bitter with a lovely flavour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-sleek-node-id=\"hSeM3u\"\u003eA Durden Park Favourite.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-sleek-node-id=\"MYiyDB\"\u003eRound the brewery we just call it 'Dream Bitter'.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-sleek-node-id=\"Nc7kWZ\"\u003eThe malt bill predates the common use of crystal malts (which hugely influence a modern bitter's flavour), so comprises of just Pale Ale Malt (our regular Maris Otter being ideal for this purpose) and Amber Malt (a lightly toasted malt). Hopped with Goldings all the way through with some Bramling Cross lightly handed the dry hopping duties.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-sleek-node-id=\"4sA4UK\"\u003eAroma of citrus, spice and hedgerow leading through to a smooth body, flavours of marmalade and toast, with a touch of tea. Firm bitterness to balance. Perhaps in style closer to how we now consider an ESB or Burton Ale than a modern bitter?  \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Meltham Food \u0026 Wine","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51783904067925,"sku":null,"price":4.45,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0868\/5954\/6965\/files\/B9C0691B-983C-49B1-A30C-8F9BD8DFD2D9.jpg?v=1761577656","url":"https:\/\/melthamfoodandwine.co.uk\/products\/the-kernel-brewery-bitter-simonds-1880-bitter-5-1-500ml-bottle","provider":"Meltham Food \u0026 Wine","version":"1.0","type":"link"}