Bitter is a style of ale which provides a strong hops taste to the palate In color, they normally range from gold to a coppery red Originally, every brewery in England generally had two ales, a bitter and a mild Compared to the mild, bitters were both dryer and hoppier Bitters are classified into 3 categories, "ordinary" and "best", or "Extra Special " The main difference is that the latter two are of stronger
A bitter taste is sharp, not sweet, and often slightly unpleasant. The leaves taste rather bitter. sweet
is said for a wine with too much acidity, that gives a strong astringency in the mouth
proceeding from or exhibiting great hostility or animosity; "a bitter struggle"; "bitter enemies"
harsh or corrosive in tone; "an acerbic tone piercing otherwise flowery prose"; "a barrage of acid comments"; "her acrid remarks make her many enemies"; "bitter words"; "blistering criticism"; "caustic jokes about political assassination, talk-show hosts and medical ethics"; "a sulfurous denunciation"
In a bitter argument or conflict, people argue very angrily or fight very fiercely. the scene of bitter fighting during the Second World War. a bitter attack on the Government's failure to support manufacturing + bitterly bit·ter·ly Any such thing would be bitterly opposed by most of the world's democracies. a bitterly fought football match. + bitterness bit·ter·ness The rift within the organization reflects the growing bitterness of the dispute
One of the four basic tastes A major source of bitterness is the tannin content of a wine Some grapes - (Gewurztraminer, Muscat) - have a distinct bitter edge to their flavour If the bitter component dominates in the aroma or taste of a wine it is considered a fault Sweet dessert wines may have an enhanced bitter component that complements the other flavours making for a successful overall taste balance