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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2022 ordinary bitter |
22 L | 3.49% | 16.11 | 1.038 | 1.011 | All Grain | 5313 | |
John Smith |
5.5 gal | 3.21% | 35.81 | 1.034 | 1.010 | Partial Mash | 4019 | |
Goose Island Honkers Ale Clone |
11 gal | 4.3% | 29.9 | 1.047 | 1.014 | All Grain | 3358 | |
Bitter |
5.5 gal | 3.76% | 28.8 | 1.038 | 1.010 | BIAB | 3047 | |
Black Sheep Ale clone |
23 L | 3.93% | 26.25 | 1.039 | 1.010 | All Grain | 2281 | |
UK Ordinary Bitter |
20 L | 3.64% | 29.34 | 1.037 | 1.010 | All Grain | 2234 | |
Luddite Ales 2017 |
500 L | 3.77% | 35.59 | 1.037 | 1.008 | All Grain | 1982 | |
House Beer |
1 gal | 4.47% | 16.72 | 1.046 | 1.012 | All Grain | 1967 | |
Roger's |
23 L | 3.94% | 20.87 | 1.039 | 1.008 | BIAB | 1957 | |
Manchester Bitter |
20 L | 4.03% | 14.74 | 1.040 | 1.009 | All Grain | 1898 |
Newest Ordinary Bitter Recipes
Title | Size | ABV | IBU | OG | FG | Color | Method | Views |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Honorable Sin Ordinary Bitter |
5.5 gal | 3.29% | 34.86 | 1.036 | 1.011 | All Grain | 17 | |
Gunsmith |
11 gal | 3.78% | 26.77 | 1.041 | 1.012 | All Grain | 13 | |
Morebeer Extra Special Bitter - kit438 |
5.25 gal | 5.79% | 42.64 | 1.057 | 1.013 | BIAB | 21 | |
Morebeer Extra Special Bitter - kit438 |
5.25 gal | 5.07% | 42.64 | 1.050 | 1.012 | BIAB | 41 | |
This one time in England |
5.5 gal | 3.58% | 22.97 | 1.039 | 1.011 | All Grain | 15 | |
CML Landlord |
23 L | 3.72% | 47.13 | 1.037 | 1.009 | BIAB | 20 | |
Strong's Landlord |
5.5 gal | 3.25% | 16.8 | 1.038 | 1.013 | BIAB | 11 | |
2023 Brew Day Bitter |
11 gal | 3.83% | 19.14 | 1.039 | 1.010 | All Grain | 94 | |
Alpha |
10 L | 3.64% | 25.64 | 1.036 | 1.008 | All Grain | 48 | |
Red Veloria |
26 L | 5.17% | 36.35 | 1.049 | 1.009 | All Grain | 44 |
Fermentables Used In Ordinary Bitter Recipes (View More)
Name | Recipes | Country | Category | Type | Color | PPG | Avg. Usage | Usage Range |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
United Kingdom - Maris Otter Pale | 511 | United Kingdom | Grain | base malt |
3.75°L
|
38 | 83% | 5% - 100% |
Caramel / Crystal 60L | 75 | Grain | crystal malt |
60°L
|
34 | 7% | 0% - 20% | |
US - Pale 2-Row | 70 | US | Grain | base malt |
1.8°L
|
37 | 73% | 9% - 100% |
United Kingdom - Crystal 60L | 69 | United Kingdom | Grain | crystal malt |
60°L
|
34 | 7% | 2% - 25% |
United Kingdom - Golden Promise | 66 | United Kingdom | Grain | base malt |
3°L
|
37 | 75% | 4% - 100% |
American - Caramel / Crystal 120L | 65 | American | Grain | crystal malt |
120°L
|
33 | 6% | 2% - 15% |
United Kingdom - Pale 2-Row | 57 | United Kingdom | Grain | base malt |
2.5°L
|
38 | 80% | 8% - 100% |
United Kingdom - Chocolate | 56 | United Kingdom | Grain | roasted malt |
425°L
|
34 | 2% | 0% - 22% |
Torrified Wheat | 53 | Adjunct | raw |
2°L
|
36 | 7% | 1% - 19% | |
American - Victory | 53 | 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 | 446 | 5 | 34% | 6% - 100% |
Fuggles | 275 | 4.5 | 34% | 4% - 100% |
Challenger | 155 | 8.5 | 35% | 1% - 100% |
Target | 70 | 11.5 | 34% | 8% - 100% |
Styrian Goldings | 64 | 5.5 | 30% | 11% - 80% |
Magnum | 58 | 15 | 28% | 2% - 100% |
Cascade | 57 | 7 | 31% | 8% - 100% |
Kent Goldings | 56 | 5 | 38% | 11% - 100% |
Northern Brewer | 56 | 7.8 | 34% | 8% - 100% |
Goldings | 53 | 4.5 | 35% | 1% - 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 | 7 | American | Grain | crystal malt |
40°L
|
34 | 65% | 33% - 100% |
United Kingdom - Chocolate | 6 | United Kingdom | Grain | roasted malt |
425°L
|
34 | 30% | 6% - 100% |
American - Caramel / Crystal 120L | 4 | American | Grain | crystal malt |
120°L
|
33 | 45% | 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% |
American - Caramel / Crystal 80L | 3 | American | Grain | crystal malt |
80°L
|
33 | 45% | 8% - 90% |
American - Caramel / Crystal 20L | 3 | American | Grain | crystal malt |
20°L
|
35 | 48% | 25% - 60% |
United Kingdom - Crystal 60L | 3 | United Kingdom | Grain | crystal malt |
60°L
|
34 | 97% | 91% - 100% |
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 | 251 | Fermentis / Safale | Ale | .0975 | High | 75% | 54°F | 77°F |
Danstar - Nottingham Ale Yeast | 65 | Danstar | Ale | Med-High | High | 77% | 57°F | 70°F |
Wyeast - London ESB Ale 1968 | 59 | Wyeast | Ale | 0.1 | Very High | 69% | 64°F | 72°F |
White Labs - English Ale Yeast WLP002 | 56 | White Labs | Ale | Medium | Very High | 66.5% | 65°F | 68°F |
Fermentis - Safale - American Ale Yeast US-05 | 52 | Fermentis / Safale | Ales | Low | Medium | 81% | 54°F | 77°F |
Wyeast - West Yorkshire 1469 | 39 | Wyeast | Ale | 0.09 | High | 69% | 64°F | 72°F |
Wyeast - London Ale III 1318 | 38 | Wyeast | Ale | 0.1 | High | 73% | 64°F | 74°F |
Imperial Yeast - A09 Pub | 23 | Imperial Yeast | Ale | Very High | 69% | 64°F | 70°F | |
White Labs - British Ale Yeast WLP005 | 21 | White Labs | Ale | Medium | High | 70.5% | 65°F | 70°F |
Danstar - London ESB Yeast | 19 | Danstar | Ale | Med-High | Low | 70% | 65°F | 72°F |
Other Ingredients Used In Ordinary Bitter Recipes (View More)
Name | Recipes | Type | Use | Avg. Usage | Usage Range |
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Gypsum | 150 | Water Agt | Mash | 28% | 0% - 100% |
Whirlfloc | 76 | Water Agt | Boil | 70% | 0% - 100% |
Irish Moss | 67 | Fining | Boil | 66% | 0% - 100% |
Epsom Salt | 61 | Water Agt | Mash | 13% | 0% - 100% |
Calcium Chloride (dihydrate) | 58 | Water Agt | Mash | 21% | 0% - 100% |
Lactic acid | 41 | Water Agt | Mash | 66% | 0% - 100% |
Calcium Chloride (anhydrous) | 31 | Water Agt | Mash | 22% | 0% - 100% |
Calcium Chloride (dihydrate) | 25 | Water Agt | Mash | 15% | 0% - 57% |
Baking Soda | 22 | Water Agt | Mash | 11% | 0% - 29% |
Wyeast - Beer Nutrient | 21 | Water Agt | Boil | 28% | 0% - 100% |