Ordinary Bitter
Ordinary Bitter is an English Ale beer style. Brewers Association category: Ordinary Bitter. It typically presents as gold to copper-colored.
- ABV
- 3.0%-4.2%
- IBU
- 20-35
- OG
- 1.033-1.038
- FG
- 1.006-1.012
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Alcohol & Bitterness
ABV:3.0%-4.2%
ABW:2.4%-3.3%
IBU:20-35
Perceived Bitterness:
Medium
Color & Appearance
Color:
Gold to copper-coloredClarity:
Chill haze is allowable at cold temperatures
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.
2026 Brewers Association Beer Style Guidelines used with permission of Brewers Association .
No beers have been reviewed in this style.