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id: BJCP.2021.11.A
Ordinary Bitter

ABV range

3.2

3.8

OG range

1.030

1.039

FG range

1.007

1.011

Color range

15.8

27.6

Bitterness range

IBU

Category:

British Bitter

Overall Impression

Low gravity, alcohol, and carbonation make this an easy-drinking session beer. The malt profile can vary in flavor and intensity, but should never override the overall bitter impression. Drinkability is a critical component of the style.

Style guides

Style guides

Ingredients

Ingredients

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Converters

Converters

id: BJCP.2021.11.A
Ordinary Bitter

Overall Impression

Overall Impression

Style guides

Style guides

Ingredients

Ingredients

Calculators

Calculators

Converters

Converters

id: BJCP.2021.11.AOrdinary Bitter

Overall Impression

Overall Impression

id: BJCP.2021.11.A
Ordinary Bitter