1099
Strong Bitter
BJCP 11C
British Bitter
Overall Impression:
Bass Ale, Highland Orkney Blast, Samuel Smith’s Old Brewery Pale Ale, Shepherd Neame Bishop's Finger, Shepherd Neame Spitfire, West Berkshire Dr. Hexter’s Healer, Whitbread Pale Ale, Young’s Ram Rod
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 the brewer.
Commercial Examples:Bass Ale, Highland Orkney Blast, Samuel Smith’s Old Brewery Pale Ale, Shepherd Neame Bishop's Finger, Shepherd Neame Spitfire, West Berkshire Dr. Hexter’s Healer, Whitbread Pale Ale, Young’s Ram Rod
*The Style Name, Overall Impression, and Commercial Examples are borrowed with permission from the BJCP.
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Yeast strains to use:
1968
London ESB Ale
1275
Thames Valley Ale
1335
British Ale II
1318
London Ale III
1469