Description
The Rutland Bitter PGI is a 3,5% volume alcohol beer.
Production Area
Rutland Bitter PGI is brewed in the counties of Rutland and Leicestershire in the East Midlands of England.
Production Method
This beer is made with malt, water and hops. The malt is finely crushed and mixed with the water and the hops. The resulting mixture is boiled for two hours and then allowed to cool. Yeast is then added to start the fermentation process which lasts until the required volume of alcohol content has been reached.
Appearance and Flavour
Rutland Bitter PGI is a brown amber colour, has a bitter taste and a sweet and fruity aroma.
History
The first documentation attesting to the origins of a beer named Rutland Bitter PGI dates back to 1964 even though beer was being made here in 1858 and therefore probably even earlier. The name Rutland comes from a county of the same name which became merged due to the reorganisation of the local government, but the name still bears a strong local identity.
Gastronomy
Rutland Bitter PGI should be stored in a cool dry place away from sources of light and heat. It is usually drunk cold or at a cellar temperature of between 10°C and 14°C. The low alcohol content makes it ideal as an aperitif, but, like most British beers, it is usually drunk in pubs and clubs.
Marketing
This beer is sold in glass bottles as Rutland Bitter PGI.
Distinctive Features
The use of the local water and yeast together with the traditional method of brewing Rutland Bitter PGI gives this beer its distinctive flavour and aroma.
