In many respects, XXXB is a lot of what one wants in a beer. It is a well-decorated pleasantly traditional bitter and comes in slightly stronger than the average at 4.8%. It has a rather malty flavor, which can be a little much for some drinkers, but which I've always rather enjoyed. I was, I must confess, expecting it to be more, well, bitter and it is perhaps on this measure that it most lets itself down. While it is a good late autumn to early spring beer, the maltiness, without a sufficient level of hops, or a citrusy kick makes it hard to imagine as a drink for the summer months. It tends to be reviewed rather well on the more democratic beer webpages and while I can see why, it simply doesn't excite as it seems to others. That having been said, it is in no way a bad beer. It's a safe bet to stock for evening events and for a variety of drinkers. Give it a try if you find it on sale, but don't raise a sweat seeking it out. 7/10
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