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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Flashcards
Describe SRM 22-30
dark brown
Describe SRM 30-35
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%
Lite American Lager IBU-SRM
IBU: 8-12
SRM: 2-3
Lite American Lager Commercial Examples
Bitburger Light, Sam Adams Light, Heineken Premium Light, Miller Lite, Bud Light, Coors Light, Baltika #1 Light, Old Milwaukee Light, Amstel Light
what is 1B?
Standard American Lager
Standard American Lager #?
1B
Light American Lager #?
1A
Standard American Lager Aroma
Little to no malt aroma (grainy, sweet or corn-like)
none-light Hop aroma (spicy or floral)
Low yeast character (green apples, DMS, or fruitiness)
No diacetyl.
Standard American Lager Appearance
pale straw to medium yellow
White, frothy head seldom persists
Very clear.
Standard American Lager Flavor
Crisp and dry
low grainy or corn-like sweetness.
none to low Hop flavor
low to medium-low Hop bitterness
Balance from slightly malty to slightly bitter
High carbonation
slight acidity or dry “sting.”
No diacetyl. No fruitiness.
Standard American Lager Mouthfeel
Light body from adjuncts
highly carbonated with slight carbonic bite
Standard American Lager Overall
refreshing and thirst quenching
no Strong flavors
An international style
Standard 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)
4 weeks+ lagering
Standard American Lager OG-FG-ABV
OG: 1.040(10P) - 1.050(12.5P)
FG: 1.004(1P) - 1.010(2.5P)
ABV: 4.2 - 5.3%
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 #?
1C
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 #?
1D
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.
