Ordinary Bitter
British Origin Ale · Brewers Association 2025
5 SRM12 SRM
- OG
- 1.033 – 1.038
- FG
- 1.006 – 1.012
- ABV
- 3 – 4.2 %
- IBU
- 20 – 35
- Color
- 5 – 12 SRM
British Origin Ale · Brewers Association 2025
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.
Gold to copper-colored
Chill haze is allowable at cold temperatures
Low to medium residual malt sweetness should be present
Very low to medium-low
Medium
Mild 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.
Low to medium
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