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Light Lager |
Number: 01A |
| "A lower gravity and lower calorie beer than standard international lagers. Strong flavors are a fault. Designed to appeal to the broadest range of the general public as possible." |
| Original Gravity (OG) |
Final Gravity (FG) |
ABV |
Bitterness (IBU) |
Color (SRM) |
| 1.030 - 1.040 |
0.998 - 1.008 |
3.2 - 4.2% |
8 - 12 |
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| Category:
Light Lager |
Number: 01B |
| "Strong flavors are a fault. An international style including the standard mass-market lager from most countries" |
| Original Gravity (OG) |
Final Gravity (FG) |
ABV |
Bitterness (IBU) |
Color (SRM) |
| 1.040 - 1.050 |
1.004 - 1.010 |
4.2 - 5.1% |
8 - 15 |
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| Category:
Light Lager |
Number: 01C |
| "Premium beers tend to have fewer adjuncts than standard/lite lagers, and can be all-malt. Strong flavors are a fault, but premium lagers have more flavor than standard/lite lagers. A broad category of international mass-market lagers ranging from up-scale American lagers to the typical "import" or "green bottle" international beers found in America. " |
| Original Gravity (OG) |
Final Gravity (FG) |
ABV |
Bitterness (IBU) |
Color (SRM) |
| 1.046 - 1.056 |
1.008 - 1.012 |
4.7 - 6.0% |
15 - 25 |
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| Category:
Light Lager |
Number: 01D |
| "Unlike Pilsner but like its cousin, Munich Dunkel, Helles is a malt-accentuated beer that is not overly sweet, but rather focuses on malt flavor with underlying hop bitterness in a supporting role." |
| Original Gravity (OG) |
Final Gravity (FG) |
ABV |
Bitterness (IBU) |
Color (SRM) |
| 1.045 - 1.051 |
1.008 - 1.012 |
4.7 - 5.4% |
16 - 22 |
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| Category:
Light Lager |
Number: 01E |
| "Neither malt nor hops dominate, but both are in good balance with a touch of sweetness, providing a smooth yet crisply refreshing beer. Balance continues through the finish and the hop bitterness lingers in aftertaste (although some examples may finish slightly sweet). Clean, no fruity esters, no diacetyl. Some mineral character might be noted from the water. " |
| Original Gravity (OG) |
Final Gravity (FG) |
ABV |
Bitterness (IBU) |
Color (SRM) |
| 1.048 - 1.056 |
1.010 - 1.015 |
4.8 - 6.0% |
23 - 30 |
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| Category:
Pilsner |
Number: 02A |
| "Drier and crisper than a Bohemian Pilsener with a bitterness that tends to linger more in the aftertaste due to higher attenuation and higher-sulfate water. Lighter in body and color, and with higher carbonation than a Bohemian Pilsener. Modern examples of German pilsners tend to become paler in color, drier in finish, and more bitter as you move from South to North in Germany." |
| Original Gravity (OG) |
Final Gravity (FG) |
ABV |
Bitterness (IBU) |
Color (SRM) |
| 1.044 - 1.050 |
1.008 - 1.013 |
4.4 - 5.2% |
25 - 45 |
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| Category:
Pilsner |
Number: 02B |
| "Uses Moravian malted barley and a decoction mash for rich, malt character. Saaz hops and low sulfate, low carbonate water provide a distinctively soft, rounded hop profile. Traditional yeast sometimes can provide a background diacetyl note. Dextrins provide additional body, and diacetyl enhances the perception of a fuller palate." |
| Original Gravity (OG) |
Final Gravity (FG) |
ABV |
Bitterness (IBU) |
Color (SRM) |
| 1.044 - 1.056 |
1.013 - 1.017 |
4.2 - 5.4% |
35 - 45 |
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| Category:
Pilsner |
Number: 02C |
| "A substantial Pilsner that can stand up to the classic European Pilsners, but exhibiting the native American grains and hops available to German brewers who initially brewed it in the USA. Refreshing, but with the underlying malt and hops that stand out when compared to other modern American light lagers. Maize lends a distinctive grainy sweetness. Rice contributes a crisper, more neutral character. " |
| Original Gravity (OG) |
Final Gravity (FG) |
ABV |
Bitterness (IBU) |
Color (SRM) |
| 1.044 - 1.060 |
1.010 - 1.015 |
4.5 - 6.0% |
25 - 40 |
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| Category:
European Amber Lager |
Number: 03A |
| "Characterized by soft, elegant maltiness that dries out in the finish to avoid becoming sweet." |
| Original Gravity (OG) |
Final Gravity (FG) |
ABV |
Bitterness (IBU) |
Color (SRM) |
| 1.046 - 1.052 |
1.010 - 1.014 |
4.5 - 5.7% |
18 - 30 |
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| Category:
European Amber Lager |
Number: 03B |
| "Smooth, clean, and rather rich, with a depth of malt character. This is one of the classic malty styles, with a maltiness that is often described as soft, complex, and elegant but never cloying." |
| Original Gravity (OG) |
Final Gravity (FG) |
ABV |
Bitterness (IBU) |
Color (SRM) |
| 1.050 - 1.056 |
1.012 - 1.016 |
4.8 - 5.7% |
20 - 28 |
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| Category:
Dark Lager |
Number: 04A |
| "A somewhat sweeter version of standard/premium lager with a little more body and flavor." |
| Original Gravity (OG) |
Final Gravity (FG) |
ABV |
Bitterness (IBU) |
Color (SRM) |
| 1.044 - 1.056 |
1.008 - 1.012 |
4.2 - 6.0% |
8 - 20 |
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| Category:
Dark Lager |
Number: 04B |
| "Characterized by depth and complexity of Munich malt and the accompanying melanoidins. Rich Munich flavors, but not as intense as a bock or as roasted as a schwarzbier." |
| Original Gravity (OG) |
Final Gravity (FG) |
ABV |
Bitterness (IBU) |
Color (SRM) |
| 1.048 - 1.056 |
1.010 - 1.016 |
4.5 - 5.6% |
18 - 28 |
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| Category:
Dark Lager |
Number: 04C |
| "Medium-light to medium body. Moderate to moderately high carbonation. Smooth. No harshness or astringency, despite the use of dark, roasted malts. " |
| Original Gravity (OG) |
Final Gravity (FG) |
ABV |
Bitterness (IBU) |
Color (SRM) |
| 1.046 - 1.052 |
1.010 - 1.016 |
4.4 - 5.4% |
22 - 32 |
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| Category:
Bock |
Number: 05A |
| "A relatively pale, strong, malty lager beer. Designed to walk a fine line between blandness and too much color. Hop character is generally more apparent than in other bocks." |
| Original Gravity (OG) |
Final Gravity (FG) |
ABV |
Bitterness (IBU) |
Color (SRM) |
| 1.064 - 1.072 |
1.011 - 1.018 |
6.3 - 7.4% |
23 - 35 |
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| Category:
Bock |
Number: 05B |
| "A dark, strong, malty lager beer." |
| Original Gravity (OG) |
Final Gravity (FG) |
ABV |
Bitterness (IBU) |
Color (SRM) |
| 1.064 - 1.072 |
1.013 - 1.019 |
6.3 - 7.2% |
20 - 27 |
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| Category:
Bock |
Number: 05C |
| "A very strong and rich lager. A bigger version of either a traditional bock or a helles bock. " |
| Original Gravity (OG) |
Final Gravity (FG) |
ABV |
Bitterness (IBU) |
Color (SRM) |
| 1.072 - 1.096+ |
1.016 - 1.024+ |
7.0 - 10.0+% |
16 - 26+ |
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| Category:
Bock |
Number: 05D |
| "An extremely strong, full and malty dark lager. " |
| Original Gravity (OG) |
Final Gravity (FG) |
ABV |
Bitterness (IBU) |
Color (SRM) |
| 1.078 - 1.120+ |
1.020 - 1.035+ |
9.0 - 14.0% |
25 - 35+ |
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| Category:
Light Hybrid Beer |
Number: 06A |
| "A clean, well-attenuated, flavorful American lawnmower beer. " |
| Original Gravity (OG) |
Final Gravity (FG) |
ABV |
Bitterness (IBU) |
Color (SRM) |
| 1.044 - 1.055 |
1.006 - 1.012 |
3.8 - 5.5% |
15 - 20 |
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| Category:
Light Hybrid Beer |
Number: 06B |
| "Easy-drinking, approachable, malt-oriented American craft beer.
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| Original Gravity (OG) |
Final Gravity (FG) |
ABV |
Bitterness (IBU) |
Color (SRM) |
| 1.038 - 1.054 |
1.008 - 1.013 |
4.2 - 5.6% |
15 - 28 |
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| Category:
Light Hybrid Beer |
Number: 06C |
| "A clean, crisp, delicately balanced beer usually with very subtle fruit flavors and aromas. Subdued maltiness throughout leads to a pleasantly refreshing tang in the finish. To the untrained taster easily mistaken for a light lager, a somewhat subtle pilsner, or perhaps a blonde ale.
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| Original Gravity (OG) |
Final Gravity (FG) |
ABV |
Bitterness (IBU) |
Color (SRM) |
| 1.044 - 1.050 |
1.007 - 1.011 |
4.4 - 5.2% |
20 - 30 |
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American Wheat or Rye Beer |
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Light Hybrid Beer |
Number: 06D |
| "Refreshing wheat or rye beers that can display more hop character and less yeast character than their German cousins. " |
| Original Gravity (OG) |
Final Gravity (FG) |
ABV |
Bitterness (IBU) |
Color (SRM) |
| 1.040 - 1.055 |
1.008 - 1.013 |
4.0 - 5.5% |
15 - 30 |
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| Category:
Amber Hybrid Beer |
Number: 07A |
| "A very clean and relatively bitter beer, balanced by some malt character. Generally darker, sometimes more caramelly, and usually sweeter and less bitter than DUsseldorf Altbier. " |
| Original Gravity (OG) |
Final Gravity (FG) |
ABV |
Bitterness (IBU) |
Color (SRM) |
| 1.046 - 1.054 |
1.010 - 1.015 |
4.5 - 5.2% |
25 - 40 |
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| Category:
Amber Hybrid Beer |
Number: 07B |
| "A lightly fruity beer with firm, grainy maltiness, interesting toasty and caramel flavors, and showcasing the signature Northern Brewer varietal hop character. " |
| Original Gravity (OG) |
Final Gravity (FG) |
ABV |
Bitterness (IBU) |
Color (SRM) |
| 1.048 - 1.054 |
1.011 - 1.014 |
4.5 - 5.5% |
30 - 45 |
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| Category:
Amber Hybrid Beer |
Number: 07C |
| "A well balanced, bitter yet malty, clean, smooth, well-attenuated copper-colored German ale." |
| Original Gravity (OG) |
Final Gravity (FG) |
ABV |
Bitterness (IBU) |
Color (SRM) |
| 1.046 - 1.054 |
1.010 - 1.015 |
4.5 - 5.2% |
35 - 50 |
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| Category:
English Pale Ale |
Number: 08A |
| "Low gravity, low alcohol levels and low carbonation make this an easy-drinking beer. Some examples can be more malt balanced, but this should not override the overall bitter impression. Drinkability is a critical component of the style; emphasis is still on the bittering hop addition as opposed to the aggressive middle and late hopping seen in American ales." |
| Original Gravity (OG) |
Final Gravity (FG) |
ABV |
Bitterness (IBU) |
Color (SRM) |
| 1.032 - 1.040 |
1.007 - 1.011 |
3.2 - 3.8% |
25 - 35 |
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Special/Best/Premium Bitter |
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English Pale Ale |
Number: 08B |
| "A flavorful, yet refreshing, session beer. Some examples can be more malt balanced, but this should not override the overall bitter impression. Drinkability is a critical component of the style; emphasis is still on the bittering hop addition as opposed to the aggressive middle and late hopping seen in American ales." |
| Original Gravity (OG) |
Final Gravity (FG) |
ABV |
Bitterness (IBU) |
Color (SRM) |
| 1.040 - 1.048 |
1.008 - 1.012 |
3.8 - 4.6% |
25 - 40 |
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Extra Special/Strong Bitter (English Pale Ale) |
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| Category:
English Pale Ale |
Number: 08C |
| "An average-strength to moderately-strong English ale. The balance may be fairly even between malt and hops to somewhat bitter. Drinkability is a critical component of the style; emphasis is still on the bittering hop addition as opposed to the aggressive middle and late hopping seen in American ales. A rather broad style that allows for considerable interpretation by the brewer. " |
| Original Gravity (OG) |
Final Gravity (FG) |
ABV |
Bitterness (IBU) |
Color (SRM) |
| 1.048 - 1.060 |
1.010 - 1.016 |
4.6 - 6.2% |
30 - 50+ |
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| Category:
Scottish and Irish Ale |
Number: 09A |
| "Cleanly malty with a drying finish, perhaps a few esters, and on occasion a faint bit of peaty earthiness (smoke). Most beers finish fairly dry considering their relatively sweet palate, and as such have a different balance than strong Scotch ales. " |
| Original Gravity (OG) |
Final Gravity (FG) |
ABV |
Bitterness (IBU) |
Color (SRM) |
| 1.030 - 1.035 |
1.010 - 1.013 |
2.5 - 3.2% |
10 - 20 |
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| Category:
Scottish and Irish Ale |
Number: 09B |
| "Cleanly malty with a drying finish, perhaps a few esters, and on occasion a faint bit of peaty earthiness (smoke). Most beers finish fairly dry considering their relatively sweet palate, and as such have a different balance than strong Scotch ales. " |
| Original Gravity (OG) |
Final Gravity (FG) |
ABV |
Bitterness (IBU) |
Color (SRM) |
| 1.035 - 1.040 |
1.010 - 1.015 |
3.2 - 3.9% |
10 - 25 |
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| Category:
Scottish and Irish Ale |
Number: 09C |
| "Cleanly malty with a drying finish, perhaps a few esters, and on occasion a faint bit of peaty earthiness (smoke). Most beers finish fairly dry considering their relatively sweet palate, and as such have a different balance than strong Scotch ales. " |
| Original Gravity (OG) |
Final Gravity (FG) |
ABV |
Bitterness (IBU) |
Color (SRM) |
| 1.040 - 1.054 |
1.010 - 1.016 |
3.9 - 5.0% |
15 - 30 |
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| Category:
Scottish and Irish Ale |
Number: 09D |
| "An easy-drinking pint. Malt-focused with an initial sweetness and a roasted dryness in the finish. " |
| Original Gravity (OG) |
Final Gravity (FG) |
ABV |
Bitterness (IBU) |
Color (SRM) |
| 1.044 - 1.060 |
1.010 - 1.014 |
4.0 - 6.0% |
17 - 28 |
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| Category:
Scottish and Irish Ale |
Number: 09E |
| "Rich, malty and usually sweet, which can be suggestive of a dessert. Complex secondary malt flavors prevent a one-dimensional impression. Strength and maltiness can vary. " |
| Original Gravity (OG) |
Final Gravity (FG) |
ABV |
Bitterness (IBU) |
Color (SRM) |
| 1.070 - 1.130 |
1.018 - 1.030 |
6.5 - 10.0% |
17 - 35 |
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| Category:
American Ale |
Number: 10A |
| "Refreshing and hoppy, yet with sufficient supporting malt. " |
| Original Gravity (OG) |
Final Gravity (FG) |
ABV |
Bitterness (IBU) |
Color (SRM) |
| 1.045 - 1.060 |
1.010 - 1.016 |
4.5 - 6.0% |
30 - 45+ |
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| Category:
American Ale |
Number: 10B |
| "Like an American pale ale with more body, more caramel richness, and a balance more towards malt than hops (although hop rates can be significant). " |
| Original Gravity (OG) |
Final Gravity (FG) |
ABV |
Bitterness (IBU) |
Color (SRM) |
| 1.045 - 1.060 |
1.010 - 1.015 |
4.5 - 6.0% |
25 - 40+ |
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| Category:
American Ale |
Number: 10C |
| "Can be considered a bigger, maltier, hoppier interpretation of Northern English brown ale or a hoppier, less malty Brown Porter, often including the citrus-accented hop presence that is characteristic of American hop varieties." |
| Original Gravity (OG) |
Final Gravity (FG) |
ABV |
Bitterness (IBU) |
Color (SRM) |
| 1.045 - 1.060 |
1.010 - 1.016 |
4.3 - 6.2% |
20 - 40 |
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| Category:
English Brown Ale |
Number: 11A |
| "A light-flavored, malt-accented beer that is readily suited to drinking in quantity. Refreshing, yet flavorful. Some versions may seem like lower gravity brown porters. " |
| Original Gravity (OG) |
Final Gravity (FG) |
ABV |
Bitterness (IBU) |
Color (SRM) |
| 1.030 - 1.038 |
1.008 - 1.013 |
2.8 - 4.5% |
10 - 25 |
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Southern English Brown Ale |
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| Category:
English Brown Ale |
Number: 11B |
| "A luscious, malt-oriented brown ale, with a caramel, dark fruit complexity of malt flavor. May seem somewhat like a smaller version of a sweet stout or a sweet version of a dark mild." |
| Original Gravity (OG) |
Final Gravity (FG) |
ABV |
Bitterness (IBU) |
Color (SRM) |
| 1.035 - 1.042 |
1.011 - 1.014 |
2.8 - 4.2% |
12 - 20 |
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Northern English Brown Ale |
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| Category:
English Brown Ale |
Number: 11C |
| "English mild ale or pale ale malt base with caramel malts. May also have small amounts darker malts (e.g., chocolate) to provide color and the nutty character. English hop varieties are most authentic. Moderate carbonate water. " |
| Original Gravity (OG) |
Final Gravity (FG) |
ABV |
Bitterness (IBU) |
Color (SRM) |
| 1.040 - 1.052 |
1.008 - 1.013 |
4.2 - 5.4% |
20 - 30 |
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| Category:
Porter |
Number: 12A |
| "A fairly substantial English dark ale with restrained roasty characteristics." |
| Original Gravity (OG) |
Final Gravity (FG) |
ABV |
Bitterness (IBU) |
Color (SRM) |
| 1.040 - 1.052 |
1.008 - 1.014 |
4.0 - 5.4% |
18 - 35 |
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| Category:
Porter |
Number: 12B |
| "A substantial, malty dark ale with a complex and flavorful roasty character." |
| Original Gravity (OG) |
Final Gravity (FG) |
ABV |
Bitterness (IBU) |
Color (SRM) |
| 1.048 - 1.065 |
1.012 - 1.016 |
4.8 - 6.0% |
25 - 50+ |
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| Category:
Porter |
Number: 12C |
| "A Baltic Porter often has the malt flavors reminiscent of an English brown porter and the restrained roast of a schwarzbier, but with a higher OG and alcohol content than either. Very complex, with multi-layered flavors. " |
| Original Gravity (OG) |
Final Gravity (FG) |
ABV |
Bitterness (IBU) |
Color (SRM) |
| 1.060 - 1.090 |
1.016 - 1.024 |
5.5 - 9.5% |
20 - 40 |
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| Category:
Stout |
Number: 13A |
| "A very dark, roasty, bitter, creamy ale. " |
| Original Gravity (OG) |
Final Gravity (FG) |
ABV |
Bitterness (IBU) |
Color (SRM) |
| 1.036 - 1.050 |
1.007 - 1.011 |
4.0 - 5.0% |
30 - 45 |
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Stout |
Number: 13B |
| "A very dark, sweet, full-bodied, slightly roasty ale. Often tastes like sweetened espresso. " |
| Original Gravity (OG) |
Final Gravity (FG) |
ABV |
Bitterness (IBU) |
Color (SRM) |
| 1.042 - 1.056 |
1.010 - 1.023 |
4.0 - 6.0% |
25 - 40 |
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| Category:
Stout |
Number: 13C |
| "A very dark, full-bodied, roasty, malty ale with a complementary oatmeal flavor. " |
| Original Gravity (OG) |
Final Gravity (FG) |
ABV |
Bitterness (IBU) |
Color (SRM) |
| 1.048 - 1.065 |
1.010 - 1.018 |
4.2 - 5.9% |
25 - 40 |
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| Category:
Stout |
Number: 13D |
| "A very dark, moderately strong, roasty ale. Tropical varieties can be quite sweet, while export versions can be drier and fairly robust. " |
| Original Gravity (OG) |
Final Gravity (FG) |
ABV |
Bitterness (IBU) |
Color (SRM) |
| 1.056 - 1.075 |
1.010 - 1.018 |
5.5 - 8.0% |
30 - 70 |
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| Category:
Stout |
Number: 13E |
| "A hoppy, bitter, strongly roasted Foreign-style Stout (of the export variety). " |
| Original Gravity (OG) |
Final Gravity (FG) |
ABV |
Bitterness (IBU) |
Color (SRM) |
| 1.050 - 1.075 |
1.010 - 1.022 |
5.0 - 7.0% |
35 - 75 |
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| Category:
Stout |
Number: 13F |
| "An intensely flavored, big, dark ale. Roasty, fruity, and bittersweet, with a noticeable alcohol presence. Dark fruit flavors meld with roasty, burnt, or almost tar-like sensations. Like a black barleywine with every dimension of flavor coming into play." |
| Original Gravity (OG) |
Final Gravity (FG) |
ABV |
Bitterness (IBU) |
Color (SRM) |
| 1.075 - 1.095+ |
1.018 - 1.030 |
8.0 - 12.0% |
50 - 90+ |
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| Category:
India Pale Ale (IPA) |
Number: 14A |
| "A hoppy, moderately strong pale ale that features characteristics consistent with the use of English malt, hops and yeast. Has less hop character and a more pronounced malt flavor than American versions." |
| Original Gravity (OG) |
Final Gravity (FG) |
ABV |
Bitterness (IBU) |
Color (SRM) |
| 1.050 - 1.075 |
1.010 - 1.018 |
5.0 - 7.5% |
40 - 60 |
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| Category:
India Pale Ale (IPA) |
Number: 14B |
| "A decidedly hoppy and bitter, moderately strong American pale ale. " |
| Original Gravity (OG) |
Final Gravity (FG) |
ABV |
Bitterness (IBU) |
Color (SRM) |
| 1.056 - 1.075 |
1.010 - 1.018 |
5.5 - 7.5% |
40 - 60+ |
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| Category:
India Pale Ale (IPA) |
Number: 14C |
| "An intensely hoppy, very strong pale ale without the big maltiness and/or deeper malt flavors of an American barleywine. Strongly hopped, but clean, lacking harshness, and a tribute to historical IPAs." |
| Original Gravity (OG) |
Final Gravity (FG) |
ABV |
Bitterness (IBU) |
Color (SRM) |
| 1.075 - 1.090 |
1.012 - 1.020 |
7.5 - 10.0+% |
60 - 100+ |
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| Category:
German Wheat and Rye Beer |
Number: 15A |
| "A pale, spicy, fruity, refreshing wheat-based ale. " |
| Original Gravity (OG) |
Final Gravity (FG) |
ABV |
Bitterness (IBU) |
Color (SRM) |
| 1.044 - 1.052 |
1.010 - 1.014 |
4.3 - 5.6% |
8 - 15 |
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| Category:
German Wheat and Rye Beer |
Number: 15B |
| "A moderately dark, spicy, fruity, malty, refreshing wheat-based ale. Reflecting the best yeast and wheat character of a hefe-weizen blended with the malty richness of a Munich dunkel. " |
| Original Gravity (OG) |
Final Gravity (FG) |
ABV |
Bitterness (IBU) |
Color (SRM) |
| 1.044 - 1.056 |
1.010 - 1.014 |
4.3 - 5.6% |
10 - 18 |
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| Category:
German Wheat and Rye Beer |
Number: 15C |
| "A strong, malty, fruity, wheat-based ale combining the best flavors of a dunkelweizen and the rich strength and body of a bock." |
| Original Gravity (OG) |
Final Gravity (FG) |
ABV |
Bitterness (IBU) |
Color (SRM) |
| 1.064 - 1.080 |
1.015 - 1.022 |
6.5 - 8.0% |
15 - 30 |
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Roggenbier (German Rye Beer) |
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| Category:
German Wheat and Rye Beer |
Number: 15D |
| "A dunkelweizen made with rye rather than wheat, but with a greater body and light finishing hops.
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| Original Gravity (OG) |
Final Gravity (FG) |
ABV |
Bitterness (IBU) |
Color (SRM) |
| 1.046 - 1.056 |
1.010 - 1.014 |
4.5 - 6.0% |
10 - 20 |
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| Category:
Belgian and French Ale |
Number: 16A |
| "A refreshing, elegant, tasty, moderate-strength wheat-based ale. " |
| Original Gravity (OG) |
Final Gravity (FG) |
ABV |
Bitterness (IBU) |
Color (SRM) |
| 1.044 - 10.52 |
1.008 - 1.012 |
4.5 - 5.5% |
10 - 20 |
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| Category:
Belgian and French Ale |
Number: 16B |
| "A fruity, moderately malty, somewhat spicy, easy-drinking, copper-colored ale.
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| Original Gravity (OG) |
Final Gravity (FG) |
ABV |
Bitterness (IBU) |
Color (SRM) |
| 1.048 - 1.054 |
1.010 - 1.014 |
4.8 - 5.5% |
20 - 30 |
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| Category:
Belgian and French Ale |
Number: 16C |
| "A medium to strong ale with a distinctive yellow-orange color, highly carbonated, well hopped, fruity and dry with a quenching acidity. " |
| Original Gravity (OG) |
Final Gravity (FG) |
ABV |
Bitterness (IBU) |
Color (SRM) |
| 1.048 - 1.080 |
1.010 - 1.016 |
5.0 - 8.5% |
25 - 45 |
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| Category:
Belgian and French Ale |
Number: 16D |
| "A fairly strong, malty, lagered artisanal farmhouse ale." |
| Original Gravity (OG) |
Final Gravity (FG) |
ABV |
Bitterness (IBU) |
Color (SRM) |
| 1.060 - 1.080 |
1.012 - 1.018 |
6.0 - 8.0% |
20 - 30 |
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| Category:
Belgian and French Ale |
Number: 16E |
| "Variable. This category encompasses a wide range of Belgian ales produced by truly artisanal brewers more concerned with creating unique products than in increasing sales. " |
| Original Gravity (OG) |
Final Gravity (FG) |
ABV |
Bitterness (IBU) |
Color (SRM) |
| Varies |
Varies |
Varies |
Varies |
Varies |
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| Category:
Sour Ale |
Number: 17A |
| "A very pale, sour, refreshing, low-alcohol wheat ale." |
| Original Gravity (OG) |
Final Gravity (FG) |
ABV |
Bitterness (IBU) |
Color (SRM) |
| 1.028 - 1.032 |
1.004 - 1.006 |
2.8 - 3.6% |
3 - 8 |
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| Category:
Sour Ale |
Number: 17B |
| "A complex, sour, red wine-like Belgian-style ale. " |
| Original Gravity (OG) |
Final Gravity (FG) |
ABV |
Bitterness (IBU) |
Color (SRM) |
| 1.046 - 1.054 |
1.008 - 1.016 |
5.0 - 5.5% |
15 - 25 |
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Flanders Brown Ale/Oud Bruin |
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| Category:
Sour Ale |
Number: 17C |
| "A malty, fruity, aged, somewhat sour Belgian-style brown ale. " |
| Original Gravity (OG) |
Final Gravity (FG) |
ABV |
Bitterness (IBU) |
Color (SRM) |
| 1.043 - 1.077 |
1.012 - 1.016 |
4.0 - 8.0% |
15 - 25 |
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Straight (Unblended) Lambic |
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| Category:
Sour Ale |
Number: 17D |
| "Complex, sour/acidic, pale, wheat-based ale fermented by a variety of Belgian microbiota. " |
| Original Gravity (OG) |
Final Gravity (FG) |
ABV |
Bitterness (IBU) |
Color (SRM) |
| 1.040 - 1.054 |
1.000 - 1.010 |
5.0 - 6.5% |
1 - 10 |
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| Category:
Sour Ale |
Number: 17E |
| "Complex, pleasantly sour/acidic, balanced, pale, wheat-based ale fermented by a variety of Belgian microbiota. " |
| Original Gravity (OG) |
Final Gravity (FG) |
ABV |
Bitterness (IBU) |
Color (SRM) |
| 1.040 - 1.060 |
1.000 - 1.006 |
5.0 - 8.0% |
1 - 10 |
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| Category:
Sour Ale |
Number: 17F |
| "Complex, fruity, pleasantly sour/acidic, balanced, pale, wheat-based ale fermented by a variety of Belgian microbiota. A lambic with fruit, not just a fruit beer." |
| Original Gravity (OG) |
Final Gravity (FG) |
ABV |
Bitterness (IBU) |
Color (SRM) |
| 1.040 - 1.060 |
1.000 - 1.010 |
5.0 - 7.0% |
1 - 10 |
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| Category:
Belgian Strong Ale |
Number: 18A |
| "A moderate-strength golden ale that has a subtle Belgian complexity, slightly sweet flavor, and dry finish." |
| Original Gravity (OG) |
Final Gravity (FG) |
ABV |
Bitterness (IBU) |
Color (SRM) |
| 1.062 - 1.075 |
1.008 - 1.016 |
6.0 - 7.5% |
20 - 30 |
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| Category:
Belgian Strong Ale |
Number: 18B |
| "A deep reddish, moderately strong, malty, complex Belgian ale." |
| Original Gravity (OG) |
Final Gravity (FG) |
ABV |
Bitterness (IBU) |
Color (SRM) |
| 1.062 - 1.075 |
1.010 - 1.018 |
6.0 - 7.5% |
15 - 25 |
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| Category:
Belgian Strong Ale |
Number: 18C |
| "Strongly resembles a Strong Golden Ale but slightly darker and somewhat fuller-bodied." |
| Original Gravity (OG) |
Final Gravity (FG) |
ABV |
Bitterness (IBU) |
Color (SRM) |
| 1.075 - 1.085 |
1.010 - 1.016 |
7.5 - 9.0% |
25 - 38 |
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Belgian Golden Strong Ale |
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| Category:
Belgian Strong Ale |
Number: 18D |
| "A golden, complex, effervescent, strong Belgian-style ale." |
| Original Gravity (OG) |
Final Gravity (FG) |
ABV |
Bitterness (IBU) |
Color (SRM) |
| 1.070 - 1.095 |
1.010 - 1.016 |
7.5 - 10.0% |
25 - 35 |
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| Category:
Belgian Strong Ale |
Number: 18E |
| "A dark, very rich, complex, very strong Belgian ale. Complex, rich, smooth and dangerous." |
| Original Gravity (OG) |
Final Gravity (FG) |
ABV |
Bitterness (IBU) |
Color (SRM) |
| 1.075 - 1.110 |
1.010 - 1.024 |
8.0 - 12.0% |
15 - 25+ |
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| Category:
Strong Ale |
Number: 19A |
| "Strength and character varies widely. Fits in the style space between normal gravity beers (strong bitters, brown porters) and barleywines. Can include winter warmers, strong dark milds, strong (and perhaps darker) bitters, blended strong beers (stock ale blended with a mild or bitter), and lower gravity versions of English barleywines. " |
| Original Gravity (OG) |
Final Gravity (FG) |
ABV |
Bitterness (IBU) |
Color (SRM) |
| 1.060 - 1.090+ |
1.015 - 1.022+ |
6.0 - 9.0+% |
30 - 60+ |
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| Category:
Strong Ale |
Number: 19B |
| "The richest and strongest of the English Ales. A showcase of malty richness and complex, intense flavors. The character of these ales can change significantly over time; both young and old versions should be appreciated for what they are. The malt profile can vary widely; not all examples will have all possible flavors or aromas. " |
| Original Gravity (OG) |
Final Gravity (FG) |
ABV |
Bitterness (IBU) |
Color (SRM) |
| 1.080 - 1.120 |
1.018 - 1.030 |
8.0 - 12.0% |
35 - 70 |
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| Category:
Strong Ale |
Number: 19C |
| "A well-hopped American interpretation of the richest and strongest of the English ales. The hop character should be evident throughout, but does not have to be unbalanced. The alcohol strength and hop bitterness often combine to leave a very long finish.
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| Original Gravity (OG) |
Final Gravity (FG) |
ABV |
Bitterness (IBU) |
Color (SRM) |
| 1.080 - 1.120 |
1.016 - 1.030 |
8.0 - 12.0% |
50 - 120+ |
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| Category:
Fruit Beer |
Number: 20A |
| "A harmonious marriage of fruit and beer. The key attributes of the underlying style will be different with the addition of fruit; do not expect the base beer to taste the same as the unadulterated version. Judge the beer based on the pleasantness and balance of the resulting combination. " |
| Original Gravity (OG) |
Final Gravity (FG) |
ABV |
Bitterness (IBU) |
Color (SRM) |
| Varies |
Varies |
Varies |
Varies |
Varies |
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Spice, Herb, or Vegetable Beer |
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| Category:
Spice/Herb/Vegetable Beer |
Number: 21A |
| "A harmonious marriage of spices, herbs and/or vegetables and beer. The key attributes of the underlying style will be different with the addition of spices, herbs and/or vegetables; do not expect the base beer to taste the same as the unadulterated version. Judge the beer based on the pleasantness and balance of the resulting combination. " |
| Original Gravity (OG) |
Final Gravity (FG) |
ABV |
Bitterness (IBU) |
Color (SRM) |
| Varies |
Varies |
Varies |
Varies |
Varies |
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Christmas/Winter Specialty Spiced Beer |
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| Category:
Spice/Herb/Vegetable Beer |
Number: 21B |
| "A stronger, darker, spiced beer that often has a rich body and warming finish suggesting a good accompaniment for the cold winter season. " |
| Original Gravity (OG) |
Final Gravity (FG) |
ABV |
Bitterness (IBU) |
Color (SRM) |
| Varies |
Varies |
Varies |
Varies |
Varies |
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| Category:
Smoke-Flavored and Wood-Aged Beer |
Number: 22A |
| "M?rzen/Oktoberfest-style beer with a sweet, smoky aroma and flavor and a somewhat darker color. " |
| Original Gravity (OG) |
Final Gravity (FG) |
ABV |
Bitterness (IBU) |
Color (SRM) |
| 1.050 - 1.056 |
1.012 - 1.016 |
4.8 - 6.0% |
20 - 30 |
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| Category:
Smoke-Flavored and Wood-Aged Beer |
Number: 22B |
| "This is any beer that is exhibiting smoke as a principle flavor and aroma characteristic other than the Bamberg-style Rauchbier (i.e. beechwood-smoked M?rzen). Balance in the use of smoke, hops and malt character is exhibited by the better examples. " |
| Original Gravity (OG) |
Final Gravity (FG) |
ABV |
Bitterness (IBU) |
Color (SRM) |
| Varies |
Varies |
Varies |
Varies |
Varies |
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| Category:
Smoke-Flavored and Wood-Aged Beer |
Number: 22C |
| "A harmonious blend of the base beer style with characteristics from aging in contact with wood (including any alcoholic products previously in contact with the wood). The best examples will be smooth, flavorful, well-balanced and well-aged. Beers made using either limited wood aging or products that only provide a subtle background character may be entered in the base beer style categories as long as the wood character isn't prominently featured." |
| Original Gravity (OG) |
Final Gravity (FG) |
ABV |
Bitterness (IBU) |
Color (SRM) |
| Varies |
Varies |
Varies |
Varies |
Varies |
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| Category:
Specialty Beer |
Number: 23A |
| "A harmonious marriage of ingredients, processes and beer. The key attributes of the underlying style (if declared) will be atypical due to the addition of special ingredients or techniques; do not expect the base beer to taste the same as the unadulterated version. Judge the beer based on the pleasantness and harmony of the resulting combination. The overall uniqueness of the process, ingredients used, and creativity should be considered. The overall rating of the beer depends heavily on the inherently subjective assessment of distinctiveness and drinkability. " |
| Original Gravity (OG) |
Final Gravity (FG) |
ABV |
Bitterness (IBU) |
Color (SRM) |
| Varies |
Varies |
Varies |
Varies |
Varies |
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| Category:
Traditional Mead |
Number: 24A |
| "Similar in balance, body, finish and flavor intensity to a dry white wine, with a pleasant mixture of subtle honey character, soft fruity esters, and clean alcohol. Complexity, harmony, and balance of sensory elements are most desirable, with no inconsistencies in color, aroma, flavor or aftertaste. The proper balance of sweetness, acidity, alcohol and honey character is the essential final measure of any mead. " |
| Original Gravity (OG) |
Final Gravity (FG) |
ABV |
Bitterness (IBU) |
Color (SRM) |
| Varies |
0.990 - 1.010 |
Varies |
N/A |
N/A |
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| Category:
Traditional Mead |
Number: 24B |
| "Similar in balance, body, finish and flavor intensity to a semisweet (or medium-dry) white wine, with a pleasant mixture of honey character, light sweetness, soft fruity esters, and clean alcohol. Complexity, harmony, and balance of sensory elements are most desirable, with no inconsistencies in color, aroma, flavor or aftertaste. The proper balance of sweetness, acidity, alcohol and honey character is the essential final measure of any mead. " |
| Original Gravity (OG) |
Final Gravity (FG) |
ABV |
Bitterness (IBU) |
Color (SRM) |
| Varies |
1.010 - 1.025 |
Varies |
N/A |
N/A |
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| Category:
Traditional Mead |
Number: 24C |
| "Similar in balance, body, finish and flavor intensity to a well-made dessert wine (such as Sauternes), with a pleasant mixture of honey character, residual sweetness, soft fruity esters, and clean alcohol. Complexity, harmony, and balance of sensory elements are most desirable, with no inconsistencies in color, aroma, flavor or aftertaste. The proper balance of sweetness, acidity, alcohol and honey character is the essential final measure of any mead. " |
| Original Gravity (OG) |
Final Gravity (FG) |
ABV |
Bitterness (IBU) |
Color (SRM) |
| Varies |
1.025 - 1.040+ |
Varies |
N/A |
N/A |
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| Category:
Melomel (Fruit Mead) |
Number: 25A |
| "In well-made examples of the style, the fruit is both distinctive and well-incorporated into the honey-sweet-acid-tannin-alcohol balance of the mead. Some of the best strong examples have the taste and aroma of an aged Calvados (apple brandy from northern France), while subtle, dry versions can taste similar to many fine white wines. " |
| Original Gravity (OG) |
Final Gravity (FG) |
ABV |
Bitterness (IBU) |
Color (SRM) |
| Varies |
Varies |
Varies |
N/A |
N/A |
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| Category:
Melomel (Fruit Mead) |
Number: 25B |
| "In well-made examples of the style, the grape is both distinctively vinous and well-incorporated into the honey-sweet-acid-tannin-alcohol balance of the mead. White and red versions can be quite different, and the overall impression should be characteristic of the type of grapes used and suggestive of a similar variety wine.
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| Original Gravity (OG) |
Final Gravity (FG) |
ABV |
Bitterness (IBU) |
Color (SRM) |
| Varies |
Varies |
Varies |
N/A |
N/A |
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| Category:
Melomel (Fruit Mead) |
Number: 25C |
| "In well-made examples of the style, the fruit is both distinctive and well-incorporated into the honey-sweet-acid-tannin-alcohol balance of the mead. Different types of fruit can result in widely different characteristics; allow for a variation in the final product. " |
| Original Gravity (OG) |
Final Gravity (FG) |
ABV |
Bitterness (IBU) |
Color (SRM) |
| Varies |
Varies |
Varies |
N/A |
N/A |
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| Category:
Other Mead |
Number: 26A |
| "Often, a blend of spices may give a character greater than the sum of its parts. The better examples of this style use spices/herbs subtly and when more than one are used, they are carefully selected so that they blend harmoniously. See standard description for entrance requirements. Entrants MUST specify carbonation level, strength, and sweetness. Entrants MAY specify honey varieties. Entrants MUST specify the types of spices used. " |
| Original Gravity (OG) |
Final Gravity (FG) |
ABV |
Bitterness (IBU) |
Color (SRM) |
| Varies |
Varies |
Varies |
N/A |
N/A |
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| Category:
Other Mead |
Number: 26B |
| "A harmonious blend of mead and beer, with the distinctive characteristics of both. A wide range of results are possible, depending on the base style of beer, variety of honey and overall sweetness and strength. Beer flavors tend to somewhat mask typical honey flavors found in other meads. " |
| Original Gravity (OG) |
Final Gravity (FG) |
ABV |
Bitterness (IBU) |
Color (SRM) |
| Varies |
Varies |
Varies |
N/A |
N/A |
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| Category:
Other Mead |
Number: 26C |
| "See standard description for entrance requirements. Entrants MUST specify carbonation level, strength, and sweetness. Entrants MAY specify honey varieties. Entrants MUST specify the special nature of the mead, whether it is a combination of existing styles, an experimental mead, a historical mead, or some other creation. Any special ingredients that impart an identifiable character MAY be declared. " |
| Original Gravity (OG) |
Final Gravity (FG) |
ABV |
Bitterness (IBU) |
Color (SRM) |
| Varies |
Varies |
Varies |
N/A |
N/A |
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| Category:
Standard Cider and Perry |
Number: 27A |
| "Variable, but should be a medium, refreshing drink. Sweet ciders must not be cloying. Dry ciders must not be too austere. An ideal cider serves well as a "session" drink, and suitably accompanies a wide variety of food. " |
| Original Gravity (OG) |
Final Gravity (FG) |
ABV |
Bitterness (IBU) |
Color (SRM) |
| 1.045 - 1.065 |
1.001 - 1.020 |
5 - 8% |
N/A |
N/A |
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| Category:
Standard Cider and Perry |
Number: 27B |
| "Generally dry, full-bodied, austere." |
| Original Gravity (OG) |
Final Gravity (FG) |
ABV |
Bitterness (IBU) |
Color (SRM) |
| 1.050 - 1.075 |
0.995 - 1.010 |
6 - 9% |
N/A |
N/A |
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| Category:
Standard Cider and Perry |
Number: 27C |
| "Medium to sweet, full-bodied, rich." |
| Original Gravity (OG) |
Final Gravity (FG) |
ABV |
Bitterness (IBU) |
Color (SRM) |
| 1.050 - 1.065 |
1.010 - 1.020 |
3 - 6% |
N/A |
N/A |
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| Category:
Standard Cider and Perry |
Number: 27D |
| "Mild. Medium to medium-sweet. Still to lightly sparkling. Only very slight acetification is acceptable. Mousiness, ropy/oily characters are serious faults. " |
| Original Gravity (OG) |
Final Gravity (FG) |
ABV |
Bitterness (IBU) |
Color (SRM) |
| 1.050 - 1.060 |
1.000 - 1.020 |
5 - 7% |
N/A |
N/A |
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| Category:
Standard Cider and Perry |
Number: 27E |
| "Tannic. Medium to medium-sweet. Still to lightly sparkling. Only very slight acetification is acceptable. Mousiness, ropy/oily characters are serious faults. " |
| Original Gravity (OG) |
Final Gravity (FG) |
ABV |
Bitterness (IBU) |
Color (SRM) |
| 1.050 - 1.070 |
1.000 - 1.020 |
5 - 9% |
N/A |
N/A |
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| Category:
Specialty Cider and Perry |
Number: 28A |
| "Adjuncts may include white and brown sugars, molasses, small amounts of honey, and raisins. Adjuncts are intended to raise OG well above that which would be achieved by apples alone. This style is sometimes barrel-aged, in which case there will be oak character as with a barrel-aged wine. If the barrel was formerly used to age spirits, some flavor notes from the spirit (e.g., whisky or rum) may also be present, but must be subtle. Entrants MUST specify if the cider was barrel-fermented or aged. Entrants MUST specify carbonation level (still, petillant, or sparkling). Entrants MUST specify sweetness (dry, medium, or sweet). " |
| Original Gravity (OG) |
Final Gravity (FG) |
ABV |
Bitterness (IBU) |
Color (SRM) |
| 1.060 - 1.100 |
0.995 - 1.010 |
7 - 13% |
N/A |
N/A |
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| Category:
Specialty Cider and Perry |
Number: 28B |
| "Like a dry wine with complex flavors. The apple character must marry with the added fruit so that neither dominates the other." |
| Original Gravity (OG) |
Final Gravity (FG) |
ABV |
Bitterness (IBU) |
Color (SRM) |
| 1.045 - 1.070 |
0.995 - 1.010 |
5 - 9% |
N/A |
N/A |
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| Category:
Specialty Cider and Perry |
Number: 28C |
| "Like a dry white wine, balanced, and with low astringency and bitterness. " |
| Original Gravity (OG) |
Final Gravity (FG) |
ABV |
Bitterness (IBU) |
Color (SRM) |
| 1.070 - 1.100 |
0.995 - 1.010 |
9 - 12% |
N/A |
N/A |
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Other Specialty Cider or Perry |
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| Category:
Specialty Cider and Perry |
Number: 28D |
| "Entrants MUST specify all major ingredients and adjuncts. Entrants MUST specify carbonation level (still, petillant, or sparkling). Entrants MUST specify sweetness (dry or medium). " |
| Original Gravity (OG) |
Final Gravity (FG) |
ABV |
Bitterness (IBU) |
Color (SRM) |
| 1.045 - 1.100 |
0.995 - 1.020 |
5 - 12% |
N/A |
N/A |
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