Color: Straw to golden
Clarity: Chill haze should not be present
Perceived Malt Aroma & Flavor: Sweet maltiness is low to medium-low
Perceived Hop Aroma & Flavor: Very low to low
Perceived Bitterness: Very low to low and in balance with the low sweet maltiness
Fermentation Characteristics: Fruity-estery and diacetyl aromas and flavors should not be perceived
Body: Medium
Additional Notes:
Today's Oktoberfest beers are similar to Dortmunder/European-Style Export beers.
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Color SRM (EBC): 3-5 (6-10 EBC)
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ABV: 4.0%-4.8% (5.1%-6.1%) %
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IBU: 23-29
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AE - Apparent Extract: 1.010-1.014 (2.6-3.6 °Plato)
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OG - Original Gravity: 1.048-1.056 (11.9-13.8 °Plato)