Imperial or Double India Pale Ale (IPA)

Color: Gold to dark red

Clarity: Chill haze is acceptable at low temperatures. Haze created by dry hopping is allowable at any temperature.

Perceived Malt Aroma & Flavor: Low to high

Perceived Hop Aroma & Flavor: Hop aroma and flavor is very high. Hop character should be fresh and evident, derived from any variety of hops. Hop flavor should not be harsh.

Perceived Bitterness: Very high but not harsh

Fermentation Characteristics: Alcohol content is medium-high to high and evident. Fruity-estery aroma and flavor is high. Diacetyl should not be perceived.

Body: Medium to full

Additional Notes:

This style of beer should exhibit the fresh character of hops. Oxidized or aged character should not be present.

• Color SRM (EBC): 5-15 (10-30 EBC)
• ABV: 6.0%-8.4% (7.6%-10.6%) %
• IBU: 65-100
• AE - Apparent Extract: 1.012-1.020 (3.1-5.1 °Plato)
• OG - Original Gravity: 1.070-1.100 (17.1-23.7 °Plato)