California Common Beer

Color: Light amber to medium amber

Clarity: Chill haze should not be present

Perceived Malt Aroma & Flavor: Toasted malt and/or caramel malt aroma and flavor may be perceived

Perceived Hop Aroma & Flavor: Low to medium-low

Perceived Bitterness: Medium to medium-high

Fermentation Characteristics: Fruity-estery aromas and flavors are low to medium-low. Diacetyl should be absent.

Body: Medium

Additional Notes:

California Common beers are brewed with lager yeasts but fermented at warm temperatures like ales

• Color SRM (EBC): 8-15 (16-30 EBC)
• ABV: 3.6%-4.5% (4.6%-5.7%) %
• IBU: 35-45
• AE - Apparent Extract: 1.010-1.018 (2.6-4.6 °Plato)
• OG - Original Gravity: 1.045-1.056 (11.2-13.8 °Plato)