suggestions please (hops for dark bitter)

[BOBTHEukBREWER]

I am going to make a dark bitter (not mild or porter) with 12 lb maris otter, 1 lb crystal malt and 8 oz chocolate malt, will be around 5% ABV. Any suggestions for hops, please?

 

[Pappers_]

I tend to use either East Kent Goldings or Fuggles for my English-style or related ales, including the dark beers.

 

[KingBrianI]

I find that fuggles are very nice in darker ales but if you want to try something a little different bramling cross with its currant flavors could also be very nice. And northern brewer with minty, woody qualities is also very nice in dark ales.

 

[BOBTHEukBREWER]

Thanks friends for the really quick responses.