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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Tamara Hinson

15 of the best British beers to sip and savour any time of year

We sampled a wide range of beers, and a selection which reflected the country’s fabulously diverse range of brewing styles - (The Independent)

We’re firm believers that British beer is some of the best beer in the world, which is why we decided it’s high time to take a look at the finest examples. But first, a quick look at recent trends relating to British brewing, one of which is the growing popularity of beers with lower alcohol content.

It appears beer drinkers are embracing more traditional varieties. “We’re also seeing a resurgence of traditional British styles – like bitter, mild and stout,” says Natalya Watson, chief beer educator at The Wine & Spirit Education Trust, the world’s leading provider of drinks qualifications. The best bit? The UK’s beers are, in Watson’s opinion, among the best in the world. “The UK is the home of so many classic beer styles – including porters, stouts, IPAs, bitters and more.

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