| Traits |
Details |
| Color |
Gold to copper-colored |
| Clarity |
Chill haze is allowable at cold temperatures |
| Perceived Malt Aroma & Flavor |
Low to medium residual malt sweetness should be present |
| Perceived Hop Aroma & Flavor |
Very low to medium-low |
| Perceived Bitterness |
Medium |
| Fermentation Characteristics |
Mild carbonation traditionally characterizes draft-cask versions, but in bottled versions, a slight increase in carbon dioxide content is acceptable. Fruity esters are acceptable. Diacetyl is usually absent in these beers but may be present at low levels. |
| Body |
Low to medium |
| Original Gravity (°Plato) |
1.033-1.038 (8.3-9.5 °Plato) |
| Apparent Extract/Final Gravity (°Plato) |
1.006-1.012 (1.5-3.1 °Plato) |
| Alcohol by Weight (Volume) |
2.4%-3.3% (3.0%-4.2%) |
| Bitterness (IBU) |
20-35 |
| Color SRM (EBC) |
5-12(10-24 EBC) |
| 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. |
| Source: |
2020 Brewers Association Beer Style Guidelines used with permission of Brewers Association. |