Color: Gold to copper
Clarity: Chill haze and other haze is acceptable
Perceived Malt Aroma & Flavor: The aroma is grainy or grainy-bready. The distinctive character of this beer is derived from the use of at least 45 percent oat malt, at least 20 percent wheat malt with pale malt making up the remainder of the grain bill.
Perceived Hop Aroma & Flavor: Very low to low from noble hops or other traditional European varieties
Perceived Bitterness: Medium-low to medium
Fermentation Characteristics: Esters may be present at low levels. Very low levels of diacetyl are acceptable. Acidity and sweet corn-like DMS should not be perceived.
Body: Low to medium
Additional Notes:
This style of beer was popular in the Netherlands from 1400-1550.
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Color SRM (EBC): 5-12.5 (10-25 EBC)
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ABV: 3.8%-6.3% (4.7%-7.9%) %
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IBU: 25-35
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AE - Apparent Extract: 1.006-1.015 (1.5-3.7 °Plato)
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OG - Original Gravity: 1.050-1.080 (12.4-19.3 °Plato)