English Ales: Ordinary Bitter
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.
- Color: Gold to copper-colored
- Clarity: Chill haze is allowable at cold temperatures
- Malt Profile: Low to medium residual malt sweetness should be present
- Hop Profile: Very low to medium-low
- Bitterness: Medium
- Fermentation: 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.
- Body: Low to medium
- ABV: 3.0%-4.2%
- ABW: 2.4%-3.3%
- IBU: 20-35
- Color (SRM): 5-12
- Color (EBC): 10-24
- 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
Style info provided entirely or in part by the Brewers Association 2021 beer style guidelines.
3 Ordinary Bitter Reviewed
| Beer | Brewery | Rate Avg. | |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Bitter Brewer | Surly Brewing Company | 8.30 |
|
Double Barrel Ale | Firestone Walker Brewing Co. | 8.15 |
|
Regent's Park | Goose Island Beer Co. | 7.48 |
Highest Rated In Style
- 8.30 Bitter Brewer by Surly Brewing Company
- 8.15 Double Barrel Ale by Firestone Walker Brewing Co.
- 7.48 Regent's Park by Goose Island Beer Co.