Diacetyl is usually absent in these beers but may be present at low levels.Įntries in this subcategory exhibit hop aroma and flavor attributes typical of traditional English hop varieties. The overall impression is refreshing and thirst quenching. Fermentation Characteristics: Low carbonation traditionally characterizes draft-cask versions, but in bottled versions, a slight increase in carbon dioxide content is acceptable.Perceived Bitterness: Medium to medium-high.Perceived Hop Aroma & Flavor: Medium to medium-high.Perceived Malt Aroma & Flavor: Medium to medium-high.Diacetyl is usually absent in these beers but may be present at low levels.

Perceived Bitterness: Medium and not harsh.Perceived Hop Aroma & Flavor: Very low to medium at the brewer’s discretion.Perceived Malt Aroma & Flavor: Medium residual malt sweetness should be present.Clarity: Chill haze is acceptable at low temperatures.Additional notes: When using these guidelines as the basis for evaluating entries at competitions, competition organizers may choose to create subcategories which reflect English and American hop character.Fermentation Characteristics: Mild carbonation traditionally characterizes draft-cask versions, but in bottled versions, a slight increase in carbon dioxide content is acceptable.Perceived Hop Aroma & Flavor: Very low to medium-low.Perceived Malt Aroma & Flavor: Low to medium residual malt sweetness should be present.Clarity: Chill haze is allowable at cold temperatures.Australasian, Latin American or Tropical-Style Light Lager.Contemporary American-Style Light Lager.Contemporary Belgian-Style Spontaneous Fermented Ale.Belgian-Style Flanders Oud Bruin or Oud Red Ale.South German-Style Bernsteinfarbenes Weizen.Juicy or Hazy Imperial or Double India Pale Ale.American-Style Imperial or Double India Pale Ale.

Belgian pilsner beer