Extra Special Bitter - Craft Beer Monkey

Color: Amber to deep copper

Clarity: Chill haze is acceptable at low temperatures

Perceived Malt Aroma & Flavor: Medium to medium-high

Perceived Hop Aroma & Flavor: Medium to medium-high

Perceived Bitterness: Medium to medium-high

Fermentation Characteristics: Low carbonation traditionally characterizes draft-cask versions, but in bottled versions, a slight increase in carbon dioxide content is acceptable. The overall impression is refreshing and thirst quenching. Fruity-estery and very low diacetyl characters are acceptable, but should be minimized in this form of Bitter. The absence of diacetyl is also acceptable.

Body: Medium to full

Additional Notes:

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.

Color SRM (EBC): 8-14 (16-28 EBC)
ABV: 3.8%-4.6% (4.8%-5.8%) %
IBU: 30-45
AE - Apparent Extract: 1.010-1.016 (2.6-4.1 °Plato)
OG - Original Gravity: 1.046-1.060 (11.4-14.7 °Plato)