British Bitter - Ordinary Bitter
Low gravity, low alcohol levels, and low 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
Flavor Profile: Medium to moderately high bitterness. Moderately low to moderately high fruity esters. Moderate to low hop flavor, typically with an earthy, resiny, fruity, and/or floral character. Low to medium maltiness with a dry finish. The malt profile is typically
Ingredients: Pale ale, amber, and/or crystal malts. May use a touch of dark malt for color adjustment. May use sugar adjuncts, corn, or wheat. English finishing hops are most traditional, but any hops are fair game; if American hops are used, a light touch is required
BJCP Style GuideTop 10 Ordinary Bitter Recipes
Title | Size | ABV | IBU | OG | FG | Color | Method | Views |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
John Smith |
5.5 gal | 3.21% | 35.81 | 1.034 | 1.010 | Partial Mash | 5022 | |
Bitter |
5.5 gal | 3.76% | 28.8 | 1.038 | 1.010 | BIAB | 3395 | |
Black Sheep Ale clone |
23 L | 3.93% | 26.25 | 1.039 | 1.010 | All Grain | 3238 | |
UK Ordinary Bitter |
20 L | 3.64% | 29.34 | 1.037 | 1.010 | All Grain | 2646 | |
House Beer |
1 gal | 4.47% | 16.72 | 1.046 | 1.012 | All Grain | 2345 | |
Roger's |
23 L | 3.94% | 20.87 | 1.039 | 1.008 | BIAB | 2254 | |
Luddite Ales 2017 |
500 L | 3.77% | 35.59 | 1.037 | 1.008 | All Grain | 2240 | |
Manchester Bitter |
20 L | 4.03% | 14.74 | 1.040 | 1.009 | All Grain | 2224 | |
Excited Hobbits |
25 L | 4.81% | 28.4 | 1.049 | 1.012 | Partial Mash | 1864 | |
banks's mild |
19 L | 3.44% | 33.05 | 1.035 | 1.009 | All Grain | 1802 |
Newest Ordinary Bitter Recipes
Title | Size | ABV | IBU | OG | FG | Color | Method | Views |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Un tour au Pub |
26 L | 3.57% | 30.67 | 1.039 | 1.012 | All Grain | 10 | |
Dinner Ale #2 |
15 L | 3.2% | 36.7 | 1.031 | 1.007 | All Grain | 13 | |
American Bitter |
5.5 gal | 3.46% | 26.21 | 1.037 | 1.011 | All Grain | 15 | |
Awesome Recipe |
6.5 gal | 2.05% | 21.35 | 1.021 | 1.005 | Partial Mash | 5 | |
the dude's Old Speckled Hen |
19 L | 6.66% | 44.97 | 1.081 | 1.030 | All Grain | 31 | |
Dinner Ale #1 |
15 L | 3.5% | 33.53 | 1.033 | 1.006 | All Grain | 27 | |
Ordinary Bitter (Light) |
5 gal | 3.03% | 33.47 | 1.031 | 1.008 | All Grain | 29 | |
Awesome Recipe |
20 L | 3.62% | 29.01 | 1.037 | 1.009 | All Grain | 14 | |
English Extra- Ordinary Bitter |
70 L | 3.15% | 83.75 | 1.036 | 1.012 | All Grain | 78 | |
Honey bitter |
22.5 L | 4.44% | 30.75 | 1.039 | 1.006 | extract | 39 |
Fermentables Used In Ordinary Bitter Recipes (View More)
Name | Recipes | Country | Category | Type | Color | PPG | Avg. Usage | Usage Range |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
United Kingdom - Maris Otter Pale | 549 | United Kingdom | Grain | base malt |
3.75°L
|
38 | 83% | 5% - 100% |
Caramel / Crystal 60L | 87 | Grain | crystal malt |
60°L
|
34 | 7% | 0% - 20% | |
United Kingdom - Golden Promise | 77 | United Kingdom | Grain | base malt |
3°L
|
37 | 75% | 4% - 100% |
US - Pale 2-Row | 74 | US | Grain | base malt |
1.8°L
|
37 | 72% | 9% - 100% |
United Kingdom - Crystal 60L | 73 | United Kingdom | Grain | crystal malt |
60°L
|
34 | 8% | 2% - 25% |
American - Caramel / Crystal 120L | 72 | American | Grain | crystal malt |
120°L
|
33 | 6% | 2% - 18% |
American - Caramel / Crystal 40L | 61 | American | Grain | crystal malt |
40°L
|
34 | 7% | 2% - 29% |
United Kingdom - Chocolate | 61 | United Kingdom | Grain | roasted malt |
425°L
|
34 | 2% | 0% - 22% |
United Kingdom - Pale 2-Row | 60 | United Kingdom | Grain | base malt |
2.5°L
|
38 | 80% | 8% - 100% |
American - Victory | 57 | American | Grain | roasted malt |
28°L
|
34 | 7% | 0% - 27% |
Hops Used In Ordinary Bitter Recipes (View More)
Name | Recipes | Average AA | Avg. Usage | Usage Range |
---|---|---|---|---|
East Kent Goldings | 490 | 5 | 34% | 5% - 100% |
Fuggles | 326 | 4.5 | 34% | 4% - 100% |
Challenger | 161 | 8.5 | 35% | 1% - 100% |
Target | 73 | 11.5 | 33% | 4% - 100% |
Styrian Goldings | 69 | 5.5 | 29% | 2% - 80% |
Magnum | 65 | 15 | 28% | 2% - 100% |
Cascade | 61 | 7 | 29% | 6% - 100% |
Northern Brewer | 61 | 7.8 | 35% | 8% - 100% |
Goldings | 57 | 4.5 | 34% | 1% - 100% |
Kent Goldings | 57 | 5 | 37% | 11% - 100% |
Steeping Grains Used In Ordinary Bitter Recipes (View More)
Name | Recipes | Country | Category | Type | Color | PPG | Avg. Usage | Usage Range |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Caramel / Crystal 60L | 9 | Grain | crystal malt |
60°L
|
34 | 71% | 29% - 100% | |
American - Caramel / Crystal 40L | 8 | American | Grain | crystal malt |
40°L
|
34 | 69% | 33% - 100% |
United Kingdom - Chocolate | 6 | United Kingdom | Grain | roasted malt |
425°L
|
34 | 30% | 6% - 100% |
American - Caramel / Crystal 120L | 5 | American | Grain | crystal malt |
120°L
|
33 | 48% | 14% - 68% |
American - Carapils (Dextrine Malt) | 4 | American | Grain | crystal malt |
1.8°L
|
33 | 40% | 17% - 50% |
American - Victory | 4 | American | Grain | roasted malt |
28°L
|
34 | 30% | 13% - 47% |
United Kingdom - Cara Malt | 4 | United Kingdom | Grain | crystal malt |
17.5°L
|
35 | 100% | 100% - 100% |
United Kingdom - Crystal 60L | 3 | United Kingdom | Grain | crystal malt |
60°L
|
34 | 97% | 91% - 100% |
United Kingdom - Crystal 50L | 3 | United Kingdom | Grain | crystal malt |
50°L
|
34 | 92% | 75% - 100% |
Belgian - Biscuit | 3 | Belgian | Grain | roasted malt |
23°L
|
35 | 46% | 40% - 50% |
Yeasts Used In Ordinary Bitter Recipes (View More)
Name | Recipes | Laboratory | Type | Alcohol Tolerance | Flocculation | Attenuation | Min. Temp | Max. Temp |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Fermentis - Safale - English Ale Yeast S-04 | 273 | Fermentis / Safale | Ale | .0975 | High | 75% | 54°F | 77°F |
Danstar - Nottingham Ale Yeast | 67 | Danstar | Ale | Med-High | High | 77% | 57°F | 70°F |
White Labs - English Ale Yeast WLP002 | 62 | White Labs | Ale | Medium | Very High | 66.5% | 65°F | 68°F |
Wyeast - London ESB Ale 1968 | 60 | Wyeast | Ale | 0.1 | Very High | 69% | 64°F | 72°F |
Fermentis - Safale - American Ale Yeast US-05 | 57 | Fermentis / Safale | Ales | Low | Medium | 81% | 54°F | 77°F |
Wyeast - West Yorkshire 1469 | 48 | Wyeast | Ale | 0.09 | High | 69% | 64°F | 72°F |
Wyeast - London Ale III 1318 | 39 | Wyeast | Ale | 0.1 | High | 73% | 64°F | 74°F |
Imperial Yeast - A09 Pub | 27 | Imperial Yeast | Ale | Very High | 69% | 64°F | 70°F | |
White Labs - British Ale Yeast WLP005 | 23 | White Labs | Ale | Medium | High | 70.5% | 65°F | 70°F |
Lallemand - LALBREW® LONDON ENGLISH-STYLE ALE YEAST | 22 | Lallemand | British Ales | High | Low | 65% | 65°F | 72°F |
Other Ingredients Used In Ordinary Bitter Recipes (View More)
Name | Recipes | Type | Use | Avg. Usage | Usage Range |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Gypsum | 181 | Water Agt | Mash | 28% | 0% - 100% |
Whirlfloc | 88 | Water Agt | Mash | 68% | 0% - 100% |
Calcium Chloride (dihydrate) | 80 | Water Agt | Mash | 18% | 0% - 100% |
Epsom Salt | 77 | Water Agt | Mash | 13% | 0% - 100% |
Irish Moss | 70 | Fining | Boil | 65% | 0% - 100% |
Lactic acid | 53 | Water Agt | Mash | 69% | 0% - 100% |
Calcium Chloride (anhydrous) | 39 | Water Agt | Mash | 20% | 0% - 100% |
Baking Soda | 29 | Water Agt | Mash | 11% | 0% - 30% |
Calcium Chloride (dihydrate) | 25 | Water Agt | Mash | 15% | 0% - 57% |
Phosphoric acid | 22 | Water Agt | Mash | 57% | 0% - 100% |