Describes one of the four basic tastes (along with sour, salty and sweet). Some grapes—notably Gewürztraminer and Muscat—often have a noticeable bitter edge to their flavors. Bitterness can also be im [..]

Old English biter "bitter, sharp, cutting; angry, embittered; cruel," from Proto-Germanic *bitras- (source also of Old Saxon bittar, Old Norse bitr, Dutch bitter, Old High German bittar, Ger [..]

BitterBitterness is symbolical of affliction, misery, and servitude ( Exodus 1:14 ; Ruth 1:20 ; Jeremiah 9:15 ). The Chaldeans are called the "bitter and hasty nation" ( Habakkuk 1:6 ). The [..]

harsh.

piercingly: extremely and sharply; "it was bitterly cold"; "bitter cold" make bitter English term for a dry sharp-tasting ale with strong flavor of [..]

tasting sharp and sour; not sweet or sugary

Bitterness is symbolical of affliction, misery, and servitude (Ex. 1:14; Ruth 1:20; Jer. 9:15). The Chaldeans are called the "bitter and hasty nation" (Hab. 1:6). The "gall of bitternes [..]

adj. a sensation of taste, particularly that which is sharp and unpleasant. The taste, best described as acrid, is often associated with the intake of alkaloids, glycosides, and even some vitamins. At [..]

The taste associated with alkaloids, vitamins, glycosides and some salts.

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 a taste sensation that is sensed on the back of the tongue and caused by tannins blend —  a wine made from more than one grape varietal

One of the five basic taste sensations, the others being sweet, sour, salty, and umami. A pungent sensation that is often confused with sour/acidic because they are both sharp and in excess, unpleasan [..]

Flavour characteristic of food or beverages.

(n) English term for a dry sharp-tasting ale with strong flavor of hops (usually on draft)(n) the taste experience when quinine or coffee is taken into the mouth(n) the property of having a harsh unpl [..]

stimulates appetite or digestive function

Taste sensed in the back of the tongue, not to be confused with the flavour of tannin.

This family of spirits of in alcohol soaked fruit with a more or less bitter taste, consists of many members. Some are suited as aperitif, like Picon, Punt e mes (alcohol free), while other, stronger bitters are added in smaller quantities, like fernet-branca and angostura.

  

(n) – A catch all phrase for cask and bottled ale, usually referring to Amber or Golden beers

A sharp, tangy sensation that comes from the hops in your beer.

n proper beer, made with hops and served at room temperature (not actually warmed, contrary to popular opinion). The European/American fizzy lager shite is not real beer.

One of the basic tastes; often considered harsh and unpleasant in abundance, but a key basic taste for foods like coffee and dark chocolate. Example: Unripened fruit, aspirin and coffee all have bitter components.

Pale ale

Bitter is a harsh, relatively disagreeable acid flavor. It is also a wine-tasting term for a sharp, unpleasant flavor caused by excessive tannin levels or other factors.

Bitterness of hops or malt husks; sensation on back of tongue.

A British term for a type of beer or pale ale.  The value of the bitter taste is that it stimulates secretions of digestive juices and encourages appetite.  

n. 1. Name for a type of English beer. This is served at cellar temperature and is a bit darker than LAGER.

adj. as n. "bitterness, torment," s.v. bitter a. and sb.\1 OED. KEY: bitter@adjas_n

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adj. "bitter, disagreeable; painful, severe; malicious, cruel," s.v. bitter a. and sb.\1 OED. KEY: bitter@adj

adj 27 bitter 10 bittere 1 bittre 14 byttere 2

Bitterness come from the tannin of the wine, and the tannin comes from the grape skins and the stems and seeds.