American-Style Imperial or Double India Pale Ale

Color: Straw to medium amber Clarity: Chill haze is acceptable at low temperatures. Haze created by dry hopping is allowable at any temperature. Perceived Malt Aroma & Flavor: Low to medium pale malt character is typical. Low pale caramel malt character may be present. 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 esters are medium to high. Diacetyl should not be present. 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. Versions of this style brewed with darker malts, non-traditional ale yeasts, fruits, spices or other flavorings are categorized as Experimental India Pale Ales. Original Gravity (°Plato) 1.070-1.100 (17.1-23.7 °Plato) • Apparent Extract/Final Gravity (°Plato) 1.012-1.020 (3.1-5.1 °Plato) • Alcohol by Weight (Volume) 6.0%-8.4% (7.6%-10.6%) • Hop Bitterness (IBU) 65-100 • Color SRM (EBC) 2-9 (4-18 EBC)