Ordinary Bitter
Ordinary Bitter is an English Ale beer style. It typically presents as gold to copper-colored. Low to medium residual malt sweetness should be present. Very low to medium-low.
Notes: When using these guidelines as the basis for evaluating entries at competitions, competition organizers may choose to create subcategories which reflect English and American hop character.
- ABV
- 3.0%-4.2%
- IBU
- 20-35
- OG
- 1.033-1.038
- FG
- 1.006-1.012
0%15%
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1.0001.120
1.0001.030
Alcohol & Bitterness
ABV:3.0%-4.2%
ABW:2.4%-3.3%
IBU:20-35
Perceived Bitterness:
Medium
Color & Appearance
Gravity & Body
Original Gravity:1.033-1.038
Original Gravity °P:8.3-9.5
Final Gravity:1.006-1.012
Final Gravity °P:1.5-3.1
Body:
Low to medium
Flavor Profiles
Malt Profile:
Low to medium residual malt sweetness should be present
Hop Profile:
Very low to medium-low
Fermentation Character:
Mild carbonation traditionally characterizes draft-cask versions, but in bottled versions, a slight increase in carbon dioxide content is acceptable. Fruity esters are acceptable. Diacetyl is usually absent in these beers but may be present at low levels.
Style info provided entirely or in part by the Brewers Association beer style guidelines.
No beers have been reviewed in this style.