Special Bitter or Best Bitter
British Origin Ale · Brewers Association 2025
- OG
- 1.038 – 1.045
- FG
- 1.006 – 1.012
- ABV
- 4.2 – 4.8 %
- IBU
- 28 – 40
- Farge
- 6 – 14 SRM
- CO₂
- – –
Notater
When using these guidelines as the basis for evaluating entries at competitions, competition organizers may choose to create subcategories which reflect English and American hop character.
Farge
Deep gold to deep copper
Klarhet
Chill haze is acceptable at low temperatures
Maltaroma og -smak
Medium residual malt sweetness should be present
Humlearoma og -smak
Very low to medium at the brewer's discretion
Bitterhet
Medium and not harsh
Gjæringskarakter
Low carbonation traditionally characterizes draft-cask versions, but in bottled versions, a slight increase in carbon dioxide content is acceptable. Fruity esters are acceptable. Diacetyl is usually absent in these beers but may be present at low levels.
Fylde
Medium
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