Ordinary Bitter

Color: Gold to copper-colored

Clarity: Chill haze is allowable at cold temperatures

Perceived Malt Aroma & Flavor: Low to medium residual malt sweetness should be present

Perceived Hop Aroma & Flavor: May be evident at the brewer’s discretion

Perceived Bitterness: Medium

Fermentation Characteristics: Mild carbonation traditionally characterizes draft-cask versions, but in bottled versions, a slight increase in carbon dioxide content is acceptable. Fruity-estery and very low diacetyl flavors are acceptable, but should be minimized in this form of Bitter.

Body: Low to medium

Additional 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 SRM (EBC): 5-12 (10-24 EBC)
• ABV: 2.4%-3.3% (3.0%-4.2%) %
• IBU: 20-35
• AE - Apparent Extract: 1.006-1.012 (1.5-3.1 °Plato)
• OG - Original Gravity: 1.033-1.038 (8.3-9.5 °Plato)