British Bitter - Strong Bitter
An average-strength to moderately-strong British bitter ale. The balance may be fairly even between malt and hops to somewhat bitter. Drinkability is a critical component of the style. A rather broad style that allows for considerable interpretation by th
Flavor Profile: Medium to medium-high bitterness with supporting malt flavors evident. The malt profile is typically bready, biscuity, nutty, or lightly toasty, and optionally has a moderately low to moderate caramel or toffee flavor. Hop flavor moderate to moderately hi
Ingredients: Pale ale, amber, and/or crystal malts, may use a touch of black 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 Strong Bitter Recipes
Title | Size | ABV | IBU | OG | FG | Color | Method | Views |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
vanilla night sky |
5.5 gal | 7.9% | 29.38 | 1.080 | 1.020 | All Grain | 7502 | |
Young´s Special London Ale #1 |
12 L | 6.35% | 33.53 | 1.064 | 1.015 | All Grain | 5650 | |
[BYOBRA] Gale's HSB |
12 L | 5.21% | 28.5 | 1.052 | 1.012 | All Grain | 4352 | |
Scrotum Repair |
10 gal | 4.71% | 25.16 | 1.051 | 1.015 | All Grain | 4167 | |
03 ESB |
28 L | 5.57% | 38.97 | 1.059 | 1.017 | All Grain | 3761 | |
Tanglefoot |
77 L | 4.43% | 28.08 | 1.044 | 1.010 | All Grain | 3497 | |
EXTRA SPECIAL BITTER (ESB) |
23 L | 5.27% | 32.57 | 1.053 | 1.013 | All Grain | 3164 | |
Fuller's ESB Clone |
5 gal | 5.46% | 39.42 | 1.060 | 1.019 | extract | 3140 | |
Buggles Fitter |
5.5 gal | 4.88% | 35.26 | 1.053 | 1.016 | BIAB | 2905 | |
ESB |
20 L | 5.37% | 50.24 | 1.053 | 1.012 | BIAB | 2677 |
Newest Strong Bitter Recipes
Title | Size | ABV | IBU | OG | FG | Color | Method | Views |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Jail Ale |
23 L | 4.84% | 28.77 | 1.049 | 1.012 | All Grain | 19 | |
ESB |
372 gal | 6.03% | 41.6 | 1.061 | 1.017 | All Grain | 11 | |
LONDON |
267 gal | 6.34% | 0 | 1.064 | 1.016 | All Grain | 14 | |
Boddingtons Botch |
21 L | 4.78% | 89.07 | 1.048 | 1.012 | All Grain | 12 | |
British Amber |
10 gal | 5.01% | 41.09 | 1.054 | 1.016 | All Grain | 11 | |
Blond pale ale |
5 gal | 4.73% | 0 | 1.046 | 1.010 | All Grain | 21 | |
Beder Bitter 2024 |
15 L | 6.01% | 44.22 | 1.057 | 1.011 | All Grain | 19 | |
Crystal Victory |
5.25 gal | 5.93% | 43.74 | 1.055 | 1.010 | BIAB | 25 | |
Never not injured ESB |
300 gal | 5.41% | 43.73 | 1.055 | 1.014 | All Grain | 40 | |
Dad's bitter |
20.8 L | 4.63% | 42.38 | 1.044 | 1.009 | BIAB | 42 |
Fermentables Used In Strong Bitter Recipes (View More)
Name | Recipes | Country | Category | Type | Color | PPG | Avg. Usage | Usage Range |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
United Kingdom - Maris Otter Pale | 766 | United Kingdom | Grain | base malt |
3.75°L
|
38 | 78% | 4% - 100% |
Caramel / Crystal 60L | 175 | Grain | crystal malt |
60°L
|
34 | 7% | 1% - 21% | |
United Kingdom - Crystal 60L | 140 | United Kingdom | Grain | crystal malt |
60°L
|
34 | 7% | 2% - 17% |
American - Caramel / Crystal 40L | 137 | American | Grain | crystal malt |
40°L
|
34 | 7% | 0% - 20% |
American - Caramel / Crystal 120L | 117 | American | Grain | crystal malt |
120°L
|
33 | 4% | 0% - 14% |
US - Pale 2-Row | 113 | US | Grain | base malt |
1.8°L
|
37 | 62% | 4% - 100% |
American - Victory | 91 | American | Grain | roasted malt |
28°L
|
34 | 8% | 2% - 28% |
Belgian - Biscuit | 89 | Belgian | Grain | roasted malt |
23°L
|
35 | 6% | 1% - 17% |
Torrified Wheat | 80 | Adjunct | raw |
2°L
|
36 | 6% | 0% - 21% | |
United Kingdom - Golden Promise | 77 | United Kingdom | Grain | base malt |
3°L
|
37 | 68% | 4% - 98% |
Hops Used In Strong Bitter Recipes (View More)
Name | Recipes | Average AA | Avg. Usage | Usage Range |
---|---|---|---|---|
East Kent Goldings | 786 | 5.8 | 31% | 0% - 100% |
Fuggles | 453 | 4.5 | 28% | 5% - 100% |
Challenger | 283 | 8.5 | 30% | 5% - 100% |
Target | 162 | 11.5 | 29% | 3% - 67% |
Magnum | 112 | 15 | 27% | 3% - 100% |
Cascade | 102 | 7 | 28% | 4% - 100% |
Northern Brewer | 100 | 7.8 | 32% | 4% - 100% |
Willamette | 100 | 4.5 | 28% | 5% - 100% |
Goldings | 81 | 4.5 | 25% | 4% - 100% |
Kent Goldings | 69 | 5 | 35% | 8% - 100% |
Steeping Grains Used In Strong Bitter Recipes (View More)
Name | Recipes | Country | Category | Type | Color | PPG | Avg. Usage | Usage Range |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Caramel / Crystal 60L | 12 | Grain | crystal malt |
60°L
|
34 | 53% | 13% - 100% | |
United Kingdom - Crystal 60L | 9 | United Kingdom | Grain | crystal malt |
60°L
|
34 | 63% | 10% - 100% |
American - Caramel / Crystal 40L | 7 | American | Grain | crystal malt |
40°L
|
34 | 53% | 29% - 100% |
American - Caramel / Crystal 120L | 7 | American | Grain | crystal malt |
120°L
|
33 | 52% | 7% - 100% |
American - Victory | 7 | American | Grain | roasted malt |
28°L
|
34 | 47% | 13% - 100% |
United Kingdom - Maris Otter Pale | 7 | United Kingdom | Grain | base malt |
3.75°L
|
38 | 53% | 31% - 75% |
Belgian - Biscuit | 6 | Belgian | Grain | roasted malt |
23°L
|
35 | 27% | 13% - 50% |
American - Caramel / Crystal 20L | 5 | American | Grain | crystal malt |
20°L
|
35 | 55% | 33% - 75% |
United Kingdom - Crystal 55L | 5 | United Kingdom | Grain | crystal malt |
55°L
|
34 | 52% | 29% - 95% |
Aromatic Malt | 5 | Grain | specialty malt |
20°L
|
35 | 41% | 22% - 50% |
Yeasts Used In Strong Bitter Recipes (View More)
Name | Recipes | Laboratory | Type | Alcohol Tolerance | Flocculation | Attenuation | Min. Temp | Max. Temp |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Fermentis - Safale - English Ale Yeast S-04 | 404 | Fermentis / Safale | Ale | .0975 | High | 75% | 54°F | 77°F |
Wyeast - London ESB Ale 1968 | 154 | Wyeast | Ale | 0.1 | Very High | 69% | 64°F | 72°F |
White Labs - English Ale Yeast WLP002 | 109 | White Labs | Ale | Medium | Very High | 66.5% | 65°F | 68°F |
Danstar - Nottingham Ale Yeast | 66 | Danstar | Ale | Med-High | High | 77% | 57°F | 70°F |
Danstar - London ESB Yeast | 59 | Danstar | Ale | Med-High | Low | 70% | 65°F | 72°F |
Fermentis - Safale - American Ale Yeast US-05 | 58 | Fermentis / Safale | Ales | Low | Medium | 81% | 54°F | 77°F |
Wyeast - London Ale III 1318 | 55 | Wyeast | Ale | 0.1 | High | 73% | 64°F | 74°F |
Wyeast - West Yorkshire 1469 | 40 | Wyeast | Ale | 0.09 | High | 69% | 64°F | 72°F |
White Labs - British Ale Yeast WLP005 | 35 | White Labs | Ale | Medium | High | 70.5% | 65°F | 70°F |
Mangrove Jack - Liberty Bell Ale M36 | 34 | Mangrove Jack | Ale | n/a | Med-High | 76% | 62°F | 74°F |
Other Ingredients Used In Strong Bitter Recipes (View More)
Name | Recipes | Type | Use | Avg. Usage | Usage Range |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Gypsum | 331 | Water Agt | Mash | 27% | 0% - 100% |
Calcium Chloride (dihydrate) | 159 | Water Agt | Mash | 17% | 0% - 100% |
Irish Moss | 149 | Fining | Boil | 70% | 0% - 100% |
Epsom Salt | 142 | Water Agt | Mash | 10% | 0% - 100% |
Whirlfloc | 133 | Water Agt | Boil | 70% | 0% - 100% |
Lactic acid | 112 | Water Agt | Mash | 69% | 0% - 100% |
Baking Soda | 91 | Water Agt | Mash | 8% | 0% - 75% |
Calcium Chloride (anhydrous) | 67 | Water Agt | Mash | 15% | 0% - 100% |
Calcium Chloride (dihydrate) | 48 | Water Agt | Mash | 19% | 0% - 100% |
Table Salt | 38 | Water Agt | Mash | 14% | 0% - 98% |