BJCP

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Version: 2008

Other guidelines: BA 2011

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The lightest of the bitters. Also known as just "bitter." Some modern variants are brewed exclusively with pale malt and are known as golden or summer bitters. Most bottled or kegged versions of UK-produced bitters are higher-alcohol versions of their cask (draught) products produced specifically for export. The IBU levels are often not adjusted, so the versions available in the US often do not directly correspond to their style subcategories in Britain. This style guideline reflects the "real ale" version of the style, not the export formulations of commercial products.

The BJCP does not allow the full textual descriptions to be included in other publishings, go to Standard/Ordinary Bitter on their site for details.
Replaces: BJCP 1999 4A - Ordinary Bitter

 

Recipes: 7 Recipes

 

No Ratings

 

OGFGAlcoholIBUColorCO2
1.032-1.040 SG 1.007-1.011 SG 3.2-3.8 %abv 25.0-35.0 4.0-14.0 SRM Unspecified
OG: 1.032-1.040 SG
FG: 1.007-1.011 SG
Alcohol: 3.2-3.8 %abv
IBU: 25.0-35.0
Color: 4.0-14.0 SRM
CO2: Unspecified