English-Style India Pale Ale (IPA)

Color: Gold to copper

Clarity: Chill haze is acceptable at low temperatures

Perceived Malt Aroma & Flavor: Medium malt flavor should be present

Perceived Hop Aroma & Flavor: Hop aroma and flavor is medium to high, and often flowery. Hops from a variety of origins may be used to contribute to a high hopping rate. Earthy and herbal English-variety hop character should be perceived, but may result from the skillful use of hops of other origin.

Perceived Bitterness: Medium to high

Fermentation Characteristics: Fruity-estery flavors are moderate to very high. Traditional interpretations are characterized by medium to medium-high alcohol content. The use of water with high mineral content results in a crisp, dry beer with a subtle and balanced character of sulfur compounds. Diacetyl can be absent or may be perceived at very low levels.

Body: Medium

Additional Notes:

Non-English hops may be used for bitterness or for approximating traditional English hop character. The use of water with high mineral content may result in a crisp, dry beer rather than a malt-accentuated version.

• Color SRM (EBC): 6-14 (12-28 EBC)
• ABV: 3.6%-5.6% (4.5%-7.1%) %
• IBU: 35-63
• AE - Apparent Extract: 1.012-1.018 (3.1-4.6 °Plato)
• OG - Original Gravity: 1.046-1.064 (11.4-15.7 °Plato)