Smoke Beer

Color: Any beer of any style incorporating smoke, and therefore may range from very light to black

Clarity: Varies with underlying beer style

Perceived Malt Aroma & Flavor: Varies with underlying beer style

Perceived Hop Aroma & Flavor: Varies with underlying beer style

Perceived Bitterness: Varies with underlying beer style

Fermentation Characteristics: Any style of beer can be smoked; the goal is to reach a balance between the style's character and the smoky properties.

Body: Varies with underlying beer style

Additional Notes:

Any smoke beer that does not fit other smoke beer categories would be appropriately considered here.

A statement provided by the brewer which identifies the type of wood or other source of smoke and the classic or other style of beer is essential to accurate assessment at competition.

• Color SRM (EBC): Varies with style
• ABV: Varies with style %
• IBU: Varies with style
• AE - Apparent Extract: Varies with style
• OG - Original Gravity: Varies with style