Color: Pale to copper Clarity: Chill haze or yeast haze is acceptable Perceived Malt Aroma & Flavor: Medium-low to medium. Birchwood smoke character, derived from the malting process, should be present. Perceived Hop Aroma & Flavor: Not present to very low Perceived Bitterness: Very low to medium-low Fermentation Characteristics: Bread/bakers’ yeast is traditionally used for fermentation and contributes to unique character of these beers. Fruity ester and yeasty aromas are medium to high. Diacetyl should not be present. Body: Medium to full Additional notes: Juniper aroma and flavor should be present due to the use of juniper boughs/branches and berries in the brewing process. These beers are characterized by juniper and birchwood smoked malt. Original Gravity (°Plato) 1.040-1.050 (10-12.4 °Plato) • Apparent Extract/Final Gravity (°Plato) 1.010- 1.014 (2.5-3.5 °Plato) • Alcohol by Weight (Volume) 4.4%-5.2% (5.5%-6.5%) • Hop Bitterness (IBU) 15-25 • Color SRM (EBC) 4-12 (8-24 EBC)
