Color: Gold to black
Clarity: Chill haze is acceptable at low temperatures
Perceived Malt Aroma & Flavor: Bread, wheat, honey and/or caramel malt aromas and flavors are often present. High residual malt sweetness should be present.
Perceived Hop Aroma & Flavor: Low to medium
Perceived Bitterness: Medium to medium-high
Fermentation Characteristics: Fruity-estery flavors and aromas are often high and balanced by a complexity of alcohols and high alcohol content. Very low levels of diacetyl are acceptable. Phenolic yeast character, sulfur, and/or DMS should not be present. Oxidized, stale and aged attributes are not typical of this style.
Body: Full
Additional Notes:
This style is brewed with at least 50% wheat malt.
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Color SRM (EBC): 5-15 (10-30 EBC)
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ABV: 6.7%-9.6% (8.5%-12.2%) %
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IBU: 45-85
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AE - Apparent Extract: 1.024-1.032 (6.1-8.0 °Plato)
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OG - Original Gravity: 1.088-1.120 (21.1-28.0 °Plato)