Color: Straw to gold Clarity: Appearance should be clear. Chill haze should not be present Perceived Malt Aroma & Flavor: Medium-low to medium Perceived Hop Aroma & Flavor: Medium to high. While traditional versions exhibit attributes typical of noble-type hops, contemporary versions will exhibit attributes typical of a wide range of American hop varieties. Perceived Bitterness: Medium to high Fermentation Characteristics: DMS, fruity esters and diacetyl should not be present. Body: Medium-low to medium Additional notes: Up to 25% corn and/or rice in the grist should be used. Beers in this category diverge from American-style lagers typical of the preProhibition era by virtue of a wide range of hop aroma and flavor attributes. Original Gravity (°Plato) 1.045-1.053 (11.2-13 °Plato) • Apparent Extract/Final Gravity (°Plato) 1.010- 1.018 (2.5-4.6 °Plato) • Alcohol by Weight (Volume) 3.9%-4.7% (4.9%-6.0%) • Hop Bitterness (IBU) 25-40 • Color SRM (EBC) 3-6 (6-12 EBC)
