1. a substance, especially hops or other herbs, added to beer or other beverages to impart a bitter flavor
Usage: commonly used in brewing

1. present participle of 'bitter'; to make bitter or more bitter in taste or feeling

Examples

• The brewer added bittering hops during the boil to balance the sweetness of the malt.
• Bittering agents like wormwood were historically used in herbal liqueurs.
• The experience of losing the competition was bittering to the young athlete.
• Years of disappointment were bittering his outlook on life.
• Modern craft brewers experiment with different bittering compounds to create unique flavor profiles.
• The bittering quality of dark chocolate appeals to many dessert lovers.