BJCP 2008 Style Guidelines

Card set for studying the 2008 BJCP beer style guidelines.

Card set for studying the 2008 BJCP beer style guidelines.

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This flashcard set covers the BJCP 2008 style guidelines for various types of lagers, focusing on their characteristics, ingredients, and brewing processes. It delves into styles like Munich Dunkel, Dark American Lager, Oktoberfest/Märzen, and Vienna Lager, detailing their malt, hop, and flavor profiles. Brewers and beer enthusiasts will find this set particularly useful for understanding the nuances of different lager styles and their historical contexts.

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17.08.2013 / 06.07.2018

Category 4?

Dark Lager

4A?

Dark American Lager

Dark American Lager Aroma

Little to no malt aroma
Medium-low to no roast
low to none caramel malt aroma
none to light spicy or floral hop presence
low levels of yeast character (green apples, DMS, or fruitiness).
No diacetyl.

Dark American Lager Appearance

Deep amber to dark brown
bright clarity and ruby highlights.
light tan Foam stand may not be long lasting

Dark American Lager Flavor

Moderately crisp
low to moderate sweetness.
Medium-low to no caramel and/or roasted malt flavors
may include hints of coffee, molasses or cocoa
none to low Hop flavor
low to medium Hop bitterness
No diacetyl.
very light fruitiness.
Burnt or strong roasted malt flavors are a defect.

Dark American Lager Mouthfeel

Light to somewhat medium body.
Smooth, although highly-carbonated beer.

Dark American Lager Overall

somewhat sweeter version of standard/premium lager
more body and flavor.

Dark American Lager Comments

A broad range of international lagers that are darker than pale, and not assertively bitter and/or roasted.

Dark American Lager Ingredients

Two- or six-row barley
corn or rice adjuncts.
someccaramel and darker malts.
Commercial versions may use coloring agents.

Dark American Lager IBUs, SRM

IBUs: 8-20

SRM: 14-22

Dark American Lager OG, FG, ABV

OG: 1.044-1.056

FG: 1.008-1.012

ABV: 4.2-6%

Dark American Lager Commercial Examples

Dixie Blackened Voodoo, Shiner Bock, San Miguel Dark, Baltika #4, Beck's Dark, Saint Pauli Girl Dark, Warsteiner Dunkel, Heineken Dark Lager, Crystal Diplomat Dark Beer

4B?

Munich Dunkel

Munich Dunkel #?

4B

Munich Dunkel Aroma

Rich, Munich malt sweetness, like bread crusts (and sometimes toast.)
Hints of chocolate, nuts, caramel
No fruity esters or diacetyl
slight noble hop aroma is acceptable.

Munich Dunkel Appearance

Deep copper to dark brown
red or garnet tint.
Creamy, light to medium tan head
clear, although murky unfiltered versions exist.

Munich Dunkel Flavor

rich and complex Munich malt
melanoidins reminiscent of bread crusts.
moderately sweet
not overwhelming or cloying
Mild caramel, chocolate, toast or nuttiness
no Burnt or bitter flavors from roasted malts
no pronounced caramel flavors from crystal malt.
moderately low Hop bitterness
balance tipped firmly towards maltiness.
low to none Noble hop flavor
malty Aftertaste
hop bitterness in the medium-dry finish.
Clean lager character
no fruity esters or diacetyl.

Munich Dunkel Mouthfeel

Medium to medium-full body
firm and dextrinous mouthfeel
not heavy or cloying.
Moderate carbonation.
light astringency
slight alcohol warming.

Munich Dunkel Overall

Characterized by depth and complexity of Munich malt and the accompanying melanoidins. Rich Munich flavors, but not as intense as a bock or as roasted as a schwarzbier.

Munich Dunkel History

classic brown lager style of Munich
developed as a darker, malt-accented beer
because of the moderately carbonate water.
While originating in Munich, the style has become very popular throughout Bavaria (especially Franconia).

Describe SRM 2-3

Tastatur-Befehle:

= drehen,

= vor-/rückwärts,

= scrollen

Straw

Describe SRM 3-4

Tastatur-Befehle:

= drehen,

= vor-/rückwärts,

= scrollen

Yellow

Describe SRM 5-6

Tastatur-Befehle:

= drehen,

= vor-/rückwärts,

= scrollen

Gold

Describe SRM 6-9

Tastatur-Befehle:

= drehen,

= vor-/rückwärts,

= scrollen

Amber

Describe SRM 10-14

Tastatur-Befehle:

= drehen,

= vor-/rückwärts,

= scrollen

deep amber/light copper

Describe SRM 14-17

Tastatur-Befehle:

= drehen,

= vor-/rückwärts,

= scrollen

copper

Describe SRM 17-18

Tastatur-Befehle:

= drehen,

= vor-/rückwärts,

= scrollen

deep copper/light brown

Describe SRM 19-22

Tastatur-Befehle:

= drehen,

= vor-/rückwärts,

= scrollen

brown

Describe SRM 22-30

Tastatur-Befehle:

= drehen,

= vor-/rückwärts,

= scrollen

dark brown

Describe SRM 30-35

Tastatur-Befehle:

= drehen,

= vor-/rückwärts,

= scrollen

very dark brown

Describe SRM 30-40

black

Describe SRM 40+

black, opaque

1A?

Lite American Lager

Lite American Lager Aroma

Little-no malt

grainy, sweet or corn-like

none-light Hop aroma

spicy or floral hops

Low yeast character

(green apples, DMS, or fruitiness) are optional

No diacetyl

Lite American Lager appearance

Very pale straw to pale yellow color.

White, frothy head seldom persists.

Very clear.

Lite American Lager Flavor

Crisp and dry

low grainy or corn-like sweetness.

none to low levels Hop flavor

low Hop bitterness

close to even balance

High carbonation

slight acidity or dry “sting.”

No diacetyl.

No fruitiness.

Lite American Lager Mouthfeel

Very light body from high percentage of adjuncts such as rice or corn

Very highly carbonated

slight carbonic bite

May seem watery.

Lite American Lager Overall Impression

light-low grav, low calorie

refreshing

thirst quenching.

no strong flavours

designed for broadest appeal

Lite American Lager Ingredients

fresh 2-row or 6-row (if adjuncts are over 25%)

no continental pilsner (too much flavor)

adjuncts- flaked corn or rice (up to 40%)

rice syrup (no conversion concern)

noble hops (hallertau)

clean american lager yeast (large pitch)

low ferment temp (50F/10C)

Lite American Lager OG-FG-ABV

OG: 1.028(7P) - 1.040(10P)

FG: 0.998 (0P) - 1.008 (2P)

ABV: 2.8-4.2%

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Dark American Lager OG, FG, ABV

OG: 1.044-1.056

FG: 1.008-1.012

ABV: 4.2-6%

Dark American Lager Commercial Examples

Dixie Blackened Voodoo, Shiner Bock, San Miguel Dark, Baltika #4, Beck's Dark, Saint Pauli Girl Dark, Warsteiner Dunkel, Heineken Dark Lager, Crystal Diplomat Dark Beer

4B?

Munich Dunkel

Munich Dunkel #?

4B

Munich Dunkel Aroma

Rich, Munich malt sweetness, like bread crusts (and sometimes toast.)
Hints of chocolate, nuts, caramel
No fruity esters or diacetyl
slight noble hop aroma is acceptable.

Munich Dunkel Appearance

Deep copper to dark brown
red or garnet tint.
Creamy, light to medium tan head
clear, although murky unfiltered versions exist.

Munich Dunkel Flavor

rich and complex Munich malt
melanoidins reminiscent of bread crusts.
moderately sweet
not overwhelming or cloying
Mild caramel, chocolate, toast or nuttiness
no Burnt or bitter flavors from roasted malts
no pronounced caramel flavors from crystal malt.
moderately low Hop bitterness
balance tipped firmly towards maltiness.
low to none Noble hop flavor
malty Aftertaste
hop bitterness in the medium-dry finish.
Clean lager character
no fruity esters or diacetyl.

Munich Dunkel Mouthfeel

Medium to medium-full body
firm and dextrinous mouthfeel
not heavy or cloying.
Moderate carbonation.
light astringency
slight alcohol warming.

Munich Dunkel Overall

Characterized by depth and complexity of Munich malt and the accompanying melanoidins. Rich Munich flavors, but not as intense as a bock or as roasted as a schwarzbier.

Munich Dunkel History

classic brown lager style of Munich
developed as a darker, malt-accented beer
because of the moderately carbonate water.
While originating in Munich, the style has become very popular throughout Bavaria (especially Franconia).

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