American-Style India Pale Ale (IPA)

Color: Gold to copper

Clarity: Chill haze is acceptable at low temperatures. Hop haze is allowable at any temperature.

Perceived Malt Aroma & Flavor: Medium maltiness is present in aroma and flavor

Perceived Hop Aroma & Flavor: Hop aroma and flavor is high, exhibiting floral, fruity (berry, tropical, stone fruit and other), sulfur/diesel-like, onion-garlic-catty, citrusy, piney or resinous character that was originally associated with American-variety hops. Hops with these attributes now also originate from countries other than the USA.

Perceived Bitterness: Medium-high to very high

Fermentation Characteristics: Fruity-estery aroma and flavor may be low to high. Diacetyl should not be perceived.

Body: Medium

Additional Notes:

The use of water with high mineral content may result in a crisp, dry beer rather than a malt-accentuated version. Hops of varied origins may be used for bitterness or for approximating traditional American character.

• Color SRM (EBC): 6-12 (12-24 EBC)
• ABV: 5.0%-6.0% (6.3%-7.5%) %
• IBU: 50-70
• AE - Apparent Extract: 1.010-1.018 (2.5-4.6 °Plato)
• OG - Original Gravity: 1.060-1.070 (14.7-17.1 °Plato)