Castle Bitter
Bitter · 3.4% Gluten reduced
Reviewed by Simon
A reimagined Lakeland bitter, copper-coloured and modest in strength but full of body, with Fuggles, Challenger and Goldings. Jennings, brewing in Cockermouth since 1828 and now back in independent family hands, states all its bottled beer is gluten free, with no figure or method published.
Aroma
Fruity, slightly spicy aroma of classic English Pale Ales.
Taste
Reimagined Lakeland Bitter. Modest in strength with full flavour and plenty of body. Copper coloured with depth of flavour.
Ingredients
Maris Otter pale malt, Amber malt, Crystal malt, Chocolate malt, Fuggles hops, Challenger hops, Goldings hops, Jennings well water
Where to buy
Jennings Brewery (direct) → Links may earn us a commission. This never affects our reviews.
Testing: All bottled beer labelled gluten free; no method or figure published
Hops: Fuggles (gentle bitterness), Challenger and Goldings (fruity, spicy notes)
Price: £3.60
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