Belgian and French Ales: Belgian Specialty Ale
- Color: Gold to light copper
- Clarity: Chill haze is acceptable at low temperatures
- Malt Profile: Malt aroma should be low. Caramel or toasted malt attributes are acceptable.
- Hop Profile: Very low to medium. Noble-type hops are commonly used.
- Bitterness: Low to medium
- Fermentation: Low to medium fruity esters are present. Yeast-derived phenolic spicy flavors and aromas should be present at low to medium-low levels. Diacetyl should not be present.
- Body: Low to medium
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ABV:
5.1%-6.3%
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ABW:
4.1%-5.0%
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IBU:
20-30
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Color (SRM):
4-12
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Color (EBC):
8-24
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Original Gravity:
1.040-1.054
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Original Gravity °P:
10-13.3
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Final Gravity:
1.008-1.014
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Final Gravity °P:
2.1-3.6
Style info provided entirely or in part by the Brewers Association 2021 beer style guidelines.
No beers have been reviewed in the style.