| Traits |
Details |
| Color |
Copper-red to reddish-brown |
| Clarity |
Chill haze or yeast haze may be present at low levels |
| Perceived Malt Aroma & Flavor |
Low to medium candy-like caramel malt sweetness should be present in flavor. A toasted malt character should be present and there may be a slight roast barley or roast malt presence. |
| Perceived Hop Aroma & Flavor |
Not present to medium |
| Perceived Bitterness |
Medium |
| Fermentation Characteristics |
Low level fruity esters are acceptable. Diacetyl is usually absent in these beers but may be present at very low levels. |
| Body |
Medium |
| Original Gravity (°Plato) |
1.040-1.048 (10-11.9 °Plato) |
| Apparent Extract/Final Gravity (°Plato) |
1.010-1.014 (2.6-3.6 °Plato) |
| Alcohol by Weight (Volume) |
3.2%-3.8% (4.0%-4.8%) |
| Bitterness (IBU) |
20-28 |
| Color SRM (EBC) |
11-18(22-36 EBC) |
| Additional notes |
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| Source: |
2020 Brewers Association Beer Style Guidelines used with permission of Brewers Association. |
