They are often dark brown in color. From Fitger's, in the port city of Duluth. A Mild Ale malt from Briess , of Wisconsin, is an influential ingredient, with East Kent Golding hops. Another English style, named after brewer Jeff Martin. This one from Great Waters, a brewpub designed to produce cask-conditioned ales.
English bitters come in a variety of strengths, but they are never very potent.
Nor are they usually as bitter as they sound. This one has a lightly spicy, tobacco-ish, hop aroma and flavor, and nicely cleansing acidity in the finish. It is brewed with Paul's malt, from Britain, and dry-hopped with East Kent Goldings. It is in downtown St Paul. A seasonal summer brew modelled on those made in the French-speaking part of Belgium.