American-Style Malt Liquor - Craft Beer Monkey

Color: Straw to gold

Clarity: Chill haze should not be present

Perceived Malt Aroma & Flavor: Some malt sweetness is perceived

Perceived Hop Aroma & Flavor: Not perceived

Perceived Bitterness: Very low

Fermentation Characteristics: Fruity-estery and complex alcohol aromas and flavors are acceptable at low levels. Alcohol should not be solvent-like. Diacetyl should not be perceived.

Body: Low to medium-low

Additional Notes:

Beers of this style are varied in character. Some malt liquors are only slightly stronger than American lagers, while others approach bock strength.

Color SRM (EBC): 2-5 (4-10 EBC)
ABV: 5.0%-6.0% (6.3%-7.6%) %
IBU: 12-23
AE - Apparent Extract: 1.004-1.010 (1.0-2.6 °Plato)
OG - Original Gravity: 1.050-1.060 (12.4-14.7 °Plato)