Suffolk County

Suffolk County

500ml Bottle
£2.70
£2.70
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Suffolk County
Suffolk County

Suffolk County

Timeless English Bitter

ABV 4.0%
Style Smooth and Bitter

The beer that started it all. Our 4.0% Best Bitter is a chestnut-hued tribute to traditional craftsmanship, brewed right here at our Long Melford home. By utilizing the soft, mineral-rich water drawn from our private Stour Valley well, we’ve created a deep, biscuity profile that balances perfectly with the subtle spice of Fuggles and Challenger hops. Reliable, rich, and staying true to our 1986 origins, it remains the definitive taste of a proper, honest Suffolk bitter.
£2.70
£2.70
Package Type

Aroma

Biscuity, roasted.

Taste

Biscuity malt, roasted notes, balanced bitter.

Hops

Challenger & Fuggles

A LEGACY BORN IN 1986

Back in 1986, two friends set out to brew a beer they’d be proud to serve in any Suffolk bar. The result was Suffolk County, the foundation of everything we've built since. Nearly forty years later, we still brew it right here in Long Melford using pure water from our own Stour Valley well. It’s a literal connection to the landscape that birthed us, ensuring every drop carries the "Suffolk soul" that mass-produced bitters simply can't replicate.

THE AUTHENTIC ENGLISH BITTER

We don’t believe in reinventing what is already perfect. This chestnut-coloured bitter strikes the ultimate balance between malt sweetness and moreish bitterness. Layers of caramel, biscuit, and toasted grain meet the subtle spice of classic Challenger and Fuggles hops. It’s a beer that speaks softly but carries nearly four decades of history—a pint that feels both familiar and deeply satisfying, whether enjoyed at home or in your local pub.

Suffolk County Bitter - Fresh

A traditional best bitter praised by customers as "an excellent brew" with "loads of flavour." Shoppers highlight its smooth, well-rounded taste with caramel overtones and a sweet aftertaste. Ideal as a session beer or for warm weather, it's "not too strong" and highly drinkable. Many call it their "new favourite beer" and "one of the best" they've tasted.

  • 5 stars: 33 (83%)
  • 4 stars: 7 (18%)
  • 3 stars: 0 (0%)
  • 2 stars: 0 (0%)
  • 1 star: 0 (0%)
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Anonymous
12x 500ml Bottles

Great beer, good service

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Gareth A.
36 Pint Poly

Enjoyed by all.

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Janet G.
12x 500ml Bottles

We always love our Suffolk County

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Stephen H.
12x 500ml Bottles

Excellent ale, will definitely buy again

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Chris S.
12x 500ml Bottles

An excellent brew. Its arrival fills us with pleasure and its departure makes us eager for more

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ian m.
12x 500ml Bottles

Fairly standard, but very enjoyable darker beer with caramel overtones

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Nigel L.
12x 500ml Bottles

Now my favourite beer

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G
12x 500ml Bottles

a nice beer

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David C.
12x 500ml Bottles

First time I ordered Suffolk County what a fantastic bitter loads of flavour definitely order again and recommend.

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Pete G.
12x 500ml Bottles

Love it

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David G.
12x 500ml Bottles

Beautiful in colour and taste, nice sweet aftertaste but not overpowering, pours well from the bottle too, delivery was spot on and packaged well.

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Barbora W.
18 Pint Demi

Suffolk County reminds me of a traditional old bitter. It has a thirst quenching clean taste. Ideal being served directly from the fridge. An excellent brew.

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Edward G.
500ml Bottle

A solid suffolk bitter

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Paul E.
9 Pint Mini

Part of Fresh Ale order to be shared with the Stour Valley Gold to give my friends a choice with a more bitter style this was enjoyed as well a very pleasant taste and just what they were looking for a fine ale

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K.M.

Nice beer for anytime of the year.. Drink up!

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S B.

One of my favorites! Definitely recommend.

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Tom O.

Fine summer/warm weather beer

Good for a session or with food

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E M.

This is my new favourite beer! Absolutely delicious taste and smell, and not so strong you regret having more than one. A keeper.

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Paul T.

great beer for a session

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Zoe D.

Amazing beer and great customer service

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Zoe D.

Our customers really liked it.

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Tom_Okelly

Great summer or session beer - or if something lighter takes your fancy

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Ian

What a lovely everyday beer. Not heavy and not too strong. I have a daily pint.

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Paul E.

An excellent rounded bitter good for sharing with friends

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Robert A.

excellent beer - gave to guys working on house and they said some of the best they had tasted.

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Robert A.

Excellent beer - everyone agrees

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David K.

A very good dark bitter to be savoured and enjoyed

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Lorraine S.

We had a box of Suffolk County which hubby and I both thought was great, in fact he said it's one of the best beers he has e er had. Well done and thank you.

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Andrew C.

Superb easy drinking ale. Had some on draught in long melford.

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Andrew C.

Superb easy drinking ale.

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Ian B.

Really love this 🍺 beer.
One of the best bottles beers we've had.

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Charlotte

Absolutely deserves to be the best bitter around…

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Mike W.

I've been drinking bitter beer for well over half a century all over the U.K. and can honestly say that this one fully deserves the title 'best bitter'. I wish this website provided a list of outlets!

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Tom O.

Great session beer. Not too heavy.

Great for a summers day thirst quencher or for having with food.

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Tom M.

Suffolk County is my favourite beer. It captures the character of a good draught beer both in flavour and the lack of "fizz". Delivery is quick and I was kept informed of progress.

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