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Ale11B

Best Bitter

British Bitter

A flavorful, yet refreshing, session beer. Some examples can be more malt balanced, but this should not override the overall bitter impression. Drinkability is a critical component of the style.
BJCP 2021

Parâmetros técnicos

OG
1.040 a 1.048
FG
1.008 a 1.012
ABV
3.8 a 4.6%
IBU
25 a 40
SRM
8.0 a 16.0

Aroma

Low to moderate malt aroma, often (but not always) with a low to medium-low caramel quality. Bready, biscuit, or lightly toasty malt complexity is common. Mild to moderate fruitiness. Hop aroma can range from moderate to none, typically with a floral, earthy, resiny, or fruity character. Generally no diacetyl, although very low levels are allowed.

Aparência

Pale amber to medium copper color. Good to brilliant clarity. Low to moderate white to off-white head. May have very little head due to low carbonation.

Sabor

Medium to moderately high bitterness. Moderately low to moderately high fruity esters. Moderate to low hop flavor, typically with an earthy, resiny, fruity, or floral character. Low to medium maltiness with a dry finish. The malt profile is typically bready, biscuity, or lightly toasty. Low to moderate caramel or toffee flavors are optional. Balance is often decidedly bitter, although the bitterness should not completely overpower the malt flavor, esters and hop flavor. Generally no diacetyl, although very low levels are allowed.

Corpo

Medium-light to medium body. Low carbonation, although bottled examples can have moderate carbonation.

Contexto

More evident malt flavor than in an ordinary bitter; this is a stronger, session-strength ale.

Exemplos comerciais

Adnams Southwold BitterFuller's London PrideHarvey's Sussex Best BitterSalopian Darwin's OriginSurrey Hills Shere DropTimothy Taylor Landlord
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Harmonizações

Rosbife
Cheddar curado
Empadão de carne
Salsicha de porco
Torta de frango