BJCP 2008 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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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 #?

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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Standard American Lager IBU-SRM

IBU: 8-15

SRM: 2-4

Standard American Lager Commercial Examples

Pabst Blue Ribbon, Miller High Life, Budweiser, Baltika #3 Classic, Kirin Lager, Grain Belt Premium Lager, Molson Golden, Labatt Blue, Coors Original, Foster’s Lager

1C?

Premium American Lager

Premium American Lager #?

Premium American Lager aroma

Low to medium-low malt (grainy, sweet or corn-like)

low to medium-low hop aroma

spicy or floral hop presence

Low yeast character (green apples, DMS, or fruitiness)

No diacetyl.

Premium American Lager appearance

Pale straw to gold

White, frothy head , not long lasting

Very clear.

Premium American Lager Flavor

Crisp and dry

low grainy or malty sweetness

none to low hop flavor

low to medium Hop bitterness.

even Balance, from slightly malty to slightly bitter

High carbonation, slight acidity or dry “sting.”

No diacetyl.

No fruitiness.

Premium American Lager Mouthfeel

Medium-light body, from adjuncts such as rice or corn

Highly carbonated with slight carbonic bite on the tongue.

Premium American Lager Overall

Refreshing and thirst quenching

generally more filling than standard/lite versions.

fewer adjuncts than lite lagers (can be all-malt)

Strong flavors are a fault

but more flavor than standard/lite lagers.

broad category of international mass-market lagers ranging from up-scale American lagers to the typical “import” or “green bottle” international beers found in America.

Premium American Lager Ingredients

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

adjuncts- flaked corn or rice (up to 25%)

rice syrup (no conversion concern)

noble hops (hallertau)

clean american lager yeast (large pitch)

low ferment temp (50F/10C)

4 weeks+ lagering

Premium American Lager OG-FG-ABV

OG: 1.046(11.5P) - 1.056(13.5P)

FG: 1.008(2P) - 1.012(3P)

ABV: 4.6-6%

Premium American Lager IBU-SRM

IBU: 15-25

SRM: 2-6

Premium American Lager Commercial Examples

Full Sail Session Premium Lager, Miller Genuine Draft, Corona Extra, Michelob, Coors Extra Gold, Birra Moretti, Heineken, Beck’s, Stella Artois, Red Stripe, Singha

1D?

Munich Helles

Munich Helles #?

Munich Helles Aroma

Pleasantly grainy-sweet

clean Pils malt dominates

Low to moderately-low spicy noble hop aroma

low background note of DMS (from Pils malt).

No esters or diacetyl.

Munich Helles Appearance

Medium yellow to pale gold

very clear

creamy white head.

Munich Helles Flavor

Slightly sweet, malty profile

Grainy Pils malt flavors dominate

low to medium-low hop bitterness

Low to moderately-low spicy noble hop flavor

Finish and aftertaste remain malty

Clean, no fruity esters

no diacetyl.

Munich Helles Mouthfeel

Medium body

medium carbonation

smooth maltiness

no trace of astringency.

Munich Helles Overall

Malty but fully attenuated Pils malt showcase.

Unlike Pilsner but like its cousin, Munich Dunkel, Helles is a malt-accentuated beer that is not overly sweet, but rather focuses on malt flavor with underlying hop bitterness in a supporting role.

Munich Helles History

Created in Munich in 1895 at the Spaten brewery by Gabriel Sedlmayr to compete with Pilsner-style beers.

Munich Helles Ingredients

Moderate carbonate water

Pilsner malt

munich malt (less than 10%)

German noble hop varieties. (hallertau)

Munich lager yeast

Low fermentation temp (50F/10C)

4+ weeks lagering

Munich Helles OG-FG-ABV

OG: 1.045(11.5P) - 1.051(12.5P)

FG: 1.008(2P) - 1.012(3P)

ABV: 4.7-5.4%

Munich Helles IBU-SRM

IBU: 16-22

SRM: 3-5

Munich Helles Commercial Examples

Weihenstephaner Original, Hacker-Pschorr Münchner Gold, Bürgerbräu Wolznacher Hell Naturtrüb, Mahr’s Hell, Paulaner Premium Lager, Spaten Premium Lager, Stoudt’s Gold Lager

1E?

Dortmunder Export

Dortmunder Export #?

Dortmunder Export aroma?

Low to medium noble (German or Czech) hops

Moderate Pils malt aroma (grainy to sweet)

May have sulfury aroma (from water and/or yeast)

May have low background note of DMS

No diacetyl.

Dortmunder Export appearance

Light to deep gold

clear

persistent white head.

Dortmunder Export flavor

balance of Pils malt and noble hops

touch of malty sweetness

smooth yet crisply refreshing beer.

hop bitterness lingers in aftertaste

some examples finish slightly sweet

Clean, no fruity esters

no diacetyl

Some mineral character from water, not overt

Dortmunder Export mouthfeel

Medium body

medium carbonation

Dortmunder Export overall

Balanced and smooth

malt profile of a Helles, hop character of a Pils

slightly stronger than both.

higher starting gravity than other light lagers

firm malty body and underlying maltiness

balanced sulfate-accentuated hop bitterness

"Export" is a German beer strength category

Beer from other regions can be brewed to Export strength, and labeled as such.

Dortmunder Export history

indigenous to the Dortmund industrial region

on the decline in Germany in recent years.

Dortmunder Export Ingredients

Minerally water with high levels of sulfates, carbonates and chlorides (gypsum and chalk) without being sharp

German or Czech noble hops

Pilsner malt 70%

Munich malt 30%

cold fement (50F10C)

lager 4 weeks

2-2.5 vol CO2

German lager yeast.

Dortmunder Export OG-FG-ABV

OG: 1.048(12P) - 1.056(13.5P)

FG: 1.010(2.5P) - 1.015(3.5P)

ABV: 4.8 - 6.0%

Dortmunder Export IBU-SRM

IBU: 23 - 30

SRM: 4 - 6

Dortmunder Export commercial examples

DAB Export, Dortmunder Union Export, Dortmunder Kronen, Ayinger Jahrhundert, Great Lakes Dortmunder Gold, Barrel House Duveneck's Dortmunder, Bell's Lager, Dominion Lager, Gordon Biersch Golden Export, Flensburger Gold

5 types of light lager

Lite American Lager

Standard American Lager

Premium American Lager

Munich Helles

Dortmunder Export

3 types of pilsner

German Pilsner (Pils)

Bohemian Pilsner

Classic American Pilsner

2A?

German Pilsner (Pils)

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