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Categories
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Ales
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Category 37: Bitter
Ordinary Bitter
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Color:
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Gold to copper-colored
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Clarity:
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Chill haze is allowable at cold temperatures.
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Perceived Malt Aroma and Flavor:
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Low to medium residual malt sweetness should be present.
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Perceived Hop Aroma and Flavor:
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Very low to medium-low
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Fermentation Characteristics:
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Mild carbonation traditionally characterizes draft-cask versions, but in bottled versions, a slight increase in carbon dioxide content is acceptable. Fruity-estery and very low diacetyl flavors are acceptable, but should be minimized in this form of Bitter.
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Body:
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Low to medium
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Additional Notes:
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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.
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Alcohol by Volume:
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3.00% – 4.20%
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IBU:
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20-35
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SRM Color:
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8-12