German-Style Pilsener - Craft Beer Monkey

Color: Straw to pale

Clarity: There should be no chill haze.

Perceived Malt Aroma & Flavor: A malty sweet aroma and flavor should be present.

Perceived Hop Aroma & Flavor: Hop aroma and flavor is moderate and pronounced, derived from late hopping (not dry hopping) with noble-type hops.

Perceived Bitterness: Medium to high

Fermentation Characteristics: Very low levels of DMS aroma and flavor, usually below most people’s thresholds, may be detectable by trained or sensitive palates. Other fermentation or hop-derived sulfur aromas and flavors may be perceived at low levels. Fruity-estery aromas and flavors should not be perceived. These are well attenuated beers.

Body: Medium-light

Additional Notes:

The head should be dense, pure white and persistent.

Color SRM (EBC): 3-4 (6-8 EBC)
ABV: 3.6%-4.2% (4.6%-5.3%) %
IBU: 25-40
AE - Apparent Extract: 1.006-1.012 (1.5-3.1 °Plato)
OG - Original Gravity: 1.044-1.055 (11.0-13.6 °Plato)