Traits |
Details |
Color |
Light amber to medium amber |
Clarity |
Chill haze is acceptable at low temperatures |
Perceived Malt Aroma & Flavor |
Malt flavor and aroma dominate the flavor profile |
Perceived Hop Aroma & Flavor |
Hop aroma and flavor range from very low to low |
Perceived Bitterness |
Very low to low |
Fermentation Characteristics |
Diacetyl is usually absent in these beers but may be present at very low levels. Fruity esters are very low to medium-low. |
Body |
Low to medium-low |
Original Gravity (°Plato) |
1.030-1.036 (7.6-9 °Plato) |
Apparent Extract/Final Gravity (°Plato) |
1.004-1.008 (1-2.1 °Plato) |
Alcohol by Weight (Volume) |
2.7%-3.4% (3.4%-4.4%) |
Bitterness (IBU) |
10-20 |
Color SRM (EBC) |
6-9(12-18 EBC) |
Additional notes |
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Source: |
2020 Brewers Association Beer Style Guidelines used with permission of Brewers Association. |