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11 British Bitter

3 styles in this category.

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11A

Ordinary Bitter

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 compo…

ABV: 3.2–3.8%
IBU: 25–35
SRM: 8–14

Amber to copper

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11B

Best Bitter

A flavorful, yet refreshing, session beer. Some examples can be more malt balanced, but this should not override the overall bitter impression. Drinkability is a critical component of the style.

ABV: 3.8–4.6%
IBU: 25–40
SRM: 8–16

Deep amber to brown

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11C

Strong Bitter

An average-strength to moderately-strong British bitter ale. The balance may vary between fairly even between malt and hops to somewhat bitter. Drinkability is a critical component of the style. A rather broad style tha…

ABV: 4.6–6.2%
IBU: 30–50
SRM: 8–18

Deep amber to brown

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Style guide data is based on the BJCP Style Guidelines. Guides from bjcp.org.

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