Color: Dark brown to very dark. May have red tint.
Clarity: Beer color may be too dark to perceive clarity. When clarity is perceivable, chill haze is acceptable at low temperatures.
Perceived Malt Aroma & Flavor: Low to medium malt sweetness. Caramel and chocolate character is acceptable. Strong roast barley or strong burnt or black malt character should not be perceived.
Perceived Hop Aroma & Flavor: Very low to medium
Perceived Bitterness: Medium
Fermentation Characteristics: Fruity-estery flavors are acceptable
Body: Low to medium
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Color SRM (EBC): 20-35 (40-70 EBC)
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ABV: 3.5%-4.7% (4.4%-6.0%) %
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IBU: 20-30
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AE - Apparent Extract: 1.006-1.014 (1.5-3.6 °Plato)
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OG - Original Gravity: 1.040-1.050 (10.0-12.4 °Plato)