Hops, for example, which give many a modern beer its bitter flavor, are a relatively recent addition to the beverage.

例如啤酒花，这种给许多现代啤酒增添了一丝苦味的东西，其实是在相当近的时间才加到这种饮品中去的。

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I didn't really like the beer, which was too bitter for my youthful palate, but I loved the pub.

其实我并不是真的喜欢啤酒，以我那年轻的口味，太苦了一点，但我真的爱酒吧那氛围。

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Scientists have identified the chemicals that lead to the bitter aftertaste of stale bottled beer.

科学家已经鉴定出造成走味的瓶装啤酒带点苦的回味的化学物质。

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The bottled beers included Massey's 6d Special Mild Ale, Prize Stout, King's Ale, Golden Bitter Beer and Pale Ale.

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Germans who do drink beer are increasingly going for the milder brews from Bavaria, rather than the bitter, herb-heavy beer of north Germany, where Becks is brewed.

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And even then, genuine liking of bitter foods and drinks like kale, spinach, coffee and beer is gradually acquired through perseverance.

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