Number	Style	IBU	SRM	OG	FG	ABV	Overall Impression
Standard American Beer	1A	American Light Lager	8-12	2-3	1.028-1.040	0.998-1.008	2.8-4.2%	Highly carbonated, very light-bodied, nearly flavorless lager designed to be consumed very cold. Very refreshing and thirst quenching.
	1B	American Lager	8-18	2-4	1.040-1.050	1.004-1.010	4.2-5.3%	A very pale, highly-carbonated, light-bodied, well-attenuated lager with a very neutral flavor profile and low bitterness. Served very cold, it can be a very refreshing and thirst quenching drink.
	1C	Cream Ale	8-20	2.5-5	1.042-1.055	1.006-1.012	4.2-5.6%	A clean, well-attenuated, flavorful American “lawnmower” beer. Easily drinkable and refreshing, with more character than typical American lagers.
	1D	American Wheat Beer	15-30	3-6	1.040-1.055	1.008-1.013	4.0-5.5%	Refreshing wheat beers that can display more hop character and less yeast character than their German cousins. A clean fermentation character allows bready, doughy, or grainy wheat flavors to be complemented by hop flavor and bitterness rather than yeast qualities.
International Lager	2A	International Pale Lager	18-25	8-6	1.042-1.050	1.008-1.012	4.6-6.0%	A highly-attenuated pale lager without strong flavors, typically well-balanced and highly carbonated. Served cold, it is refreshing and thirst-quenching.
	2B	International Amber Lager	8-25	7-14	1.042-1.055	1.008-1.014	4.6-6.0%	A well-attenuated malty amber lager with an interesting caramel or toast quality and restrained bitterness. Usually fairly well-attenuated, often with an adjunct quality. Smooth, easily-drinkable lager character.
	2C	International Dark Lager	8-20	14-22	1.044-1.056	1.008-1.012	4.2-6.0%	A darker and somewhat sweeter version of international pale lager with a little more body and flavor, but equally restrained in bitterness. The low bitterness leaves the malt as the primary flavor element, and the low hop levels provide very little in the way of balance.
Czech Lager	3A	Czech Pale Lager	20-35	3-6	1.028-1.044	1.008-1.014	3.0-4.1%	A lighter-bodied, rich, refreshing, hoppy, bitter pale Czech lager having the familiar flavors of the stronger Czech Premium Pale Lager (Pilsner-type) beer but in a lower alcohol, lighter-bodied, and slightly less intense format.
	3B	Czech Premium Lager	30-45	3.5-6	1.044-1.060	1.013-1.017	4.2-5.8%	Rich, characterful, pale Czech lager, with considerable malt and hop character and a long, rounded finish. Complex yet well-balanced and refreshing. The malt flavors are complex for a Pilsner-type beer, and the bitterness is strong but clean and without harshness, which gives a rounded impression that enhances drinkability.
	3C	Czech Amber Lager	20-35	10-16	1.044-1.060	1.013-1.017	4.4-5.8%	Malt-driven amber Czech lager with hop character that can vary from low to quite significant. The malt flavors can vary quite a bit, leading to different interpretations ranging from drier, bready, and slightly biscuity to sweeter and somewhat caramelly.
	3D	Czech Dark Lager	18-34	14-35	1.044-1.060	1.013-1.017	4.4-5.8%	A rich, dark, malty Czech lager with a roast character that can vary from almost absent to quite prominent. Malty with an interesting and complex flavor profile, with variable levels of hopping providing a range of possible interpretations.
Pale Malty European Lager	4A	Munich Helles	16-22	3-5	1.044-1.048	1.006-1.012	4.7-5.4%	A clean, malty, gold-colored German lager with a smooth grainy-sweet malty flavor and a soft, dry finish. Subtle spicy, floral, or herbal hops and restrained bitterness help keep the balance malty but not sweet, which helps make this beer a refreshing, everyday drink.
	4B	Festbier	18-25	4-7	1.054-1.057	1.010-1.012	5.8-6.3%	A smooth, clean, pale German lager with a moderately strong malty flavor and a light hop character. Deftly balances strength and drinkability, with a palate impression and finish that encourages drinking. Showcases elegant German malt flavors without becoming too heavy or filling
	4C	Helles Bock	23-35	6-11	1.064-1.072	1.011-1.018	6.3-7.4%	A relatively pale, strong, malty German lager beer with a nicely attenuated finish that enhances drinkability. The hop character is generally more apparent than in other bocks.
Pale Bitter European Beer	5A	German Leichtbier	15-28	2-5	1.026-1.034	1.006-1.010	2.4-3.6%	A pale, highly-attenuated, light-bodied German lager with lower alcohol and calories than normal-strength beers. Moderately bitter with noticeable malt and hop flavors, the beer is still interesting to drink.
	5B	Kolsch	18-30	3.5-5	1.044-1.050	1.007-1.011	4.4-5.2%	A clean, crisp, delicately-balanced beer usually with a very subtle fruit and hop character. Subdued maltiness throughout leads into a pleasantly well-attenuated and refreshing finish. Freshness makes a huge difference with this beer, as the delicate character can fade quickly with age. Brilliant clarity is characteristic.
	5C	German Helles Exportbier	20-30	4-7	1.048-1.056	1.010-1.015	4.8-6.0%	A pale, well-balanced, smooth German lager that is slightly stronger than the average beer with a moderate body and a mild, aromatic hop and malt character.
	5D	German Pils	22-40	2-5	1.044-1.050	1.008-1.013	4.4-5.2%	A light-bodied, highly-attenuated, gold-colored, bottom-fermented bitter German beer showing excellent head retention and an elegant, floral hop aroma. Crisp, clean, and refreshing, a German Pils showcases the finest quality German malt and hops.
Amber Malty European Lager	6A	Marzen	18-24	8-17	1.054-1.060	1.010-1.014	5.8-6.3%	An elegant, malty German amber lager with a clean, rich, toasty and bready malt flavor, restrained bitterness, and a dry finish that encourages another drink. The overall malt impression is soft, elegant, and complex, with a rich aftertaste that is never cloying or heavy.
	6B	Rauchbier	20-30	12-22	1.050-1.057	1.012-1.016	4.8-6.0%	An elegant, malty German amber lager with a balanced, complementary beechwood smoke character. Toasty-rich malt in aroma and flavor, restrained bitterness, low to high smoke flavor, clean fermentation profile, and an attenuated finish are characteristic.
	6C	Dunkles Bock	20-27	14-22	1.064-1.072	1.013-1.019	6.3-7.2%	A dark, strong, malty German lager beer that emphasizes the malty-rich and somewhat toasty qualities of continental malts without being sweet in the finish.
Amber Bitter European Beer	7A	Vienna Lager	18-30	9-15	1.048-1.055	1.010-1.014	4.7-5.5%	A moderate-strength amber lager with a soft, smooth maltiness and moderate bitterness, yet finishing relatively dry. The malt flavor is clean, bready-rich, and somewhat toasty, with an elegant impression derived from quality base malts and process, not specialty malts and adjuncts.
	7B	Altbier	25-50	11-17	1.044-1.052	1.008-1.014	4.3-5.5%	A well-balanced, well-attenuated, bitter yet malty, clean, and smooth, amber- to copper-colored German beer. The bitterness is balanced by the malt richness, but the malt intensity and character can range from moderate to high (the bitterness increases with the malt richness).
	7C	Pale Kellerbier	20-35	3-7	1.045-1.051	1.008-1.012	4.7-5.4%	A young, fresh Helles, so while still a malty, fully-attenuated Pils malt showcase, the hop character (aroma, flavor and bitterness) is more pronounced, and the beer is cloudy, often with some level of diacetyl, and possibly has some green apple and/or other yeast-derived notes. As with the traditional Helles, the Keller version is still a beer intended to be drunk by the liter, so overall it should remain a light, refreshing, easy drinking golden lager.
	7C	Amber Kellerbier	25-40	7-17	1.048-1.054	1.012-1.016	4.8-5.4%	A young, unfiltered, and unpasteurized beer that is between a Helles and Märzen in color, spicier in the hops with greater attenuation. Interpretations range in color and balance, but remain in the drinkable 4.8% ABV neighborhood. Balance ranges from the dry, spicy and pale-colored interpretations by St. Georgen and Löwenbräu of Buttenheim, to darker and maltier interpretations in the Fränkische Schweiz. This style is above all a method of producing simple drinkable beers for neighbors out of local ingredients to be served fresh. Balance with a focus on drinkability and digestibility is important.
Dark European Lager	8A	Munich Dunkel	18-28	14-28	1.048-1.056	1.010-1.016	4.5-5.6%	Characterized by depth, richness and complexity typical of darker Munich malts with the accompanying Maillard products. Deeply bready-toasty, often with chocolate-like flavors in the freshest examples, but never harsh, roasty, or astringent; a decidedly malt-balanced beer, yet still easily drinkable.
	8B	Schwarzbier	20-30	17-30	1.046-1.052	1.010-1.016	4.4-5.4%	A dark German lager that balances roasted yet smooth malt flavors with moderate hop bitterness. The lighter body, dryness, and lack of a harsh, burnt, or heavy aftertaste helps make this beer quite drinkable.
Strong European Beer	9A	Doppelbock	16-26	6-25	1.072-1.112	1.016-1.024	7.0-10.0%	A strong, rich, and very malty German lager that can have both pale and dark variants. The darker versions have more richly-developed, deeper malt flavors, while the paler versions have slightly more hops and dryness.
	9B	Eisbock	25-35	18-30	1.078-1.120	1.020-1.035	9.0-14.0%	A strong, full-bodied, rich, and malty dark German lager often with a viscous quality and strong flavors. Even though flavors are concentrated, the alcohol should be smooth and warming, not burning.
	9C	Baltic Porter	20-40	17-30	1.060-1.090	1.016-1.024	6.5-9.5%	A Baltic Porter often has the malt flavors reminiscent of an English porter and the restrained roast of a schwarzbier, but with a higher OG and alcohol content than either. Very complex, with multi-layered malt and dark fruit flavors.
German Wheat Beer	10A	Weissbier	8-15	2-6	1.044-1.052	1.010-1.014	4.3-5.6%	A pale, refreshing German wheat beer with high carbonation, dry finish, a fluffy mouthfeel, and a distinctive banana-and-clove yeast character.
	10B	Dunkles Weissbier	10-18	14-23	1.044-1.056	1.010-1.014	4.3-5.6%	A moderately dark German wheat beer with a distinctive banana-and-clove yeast character, supported by a toasted bread or caramel malt flavor. Highly carbonated and refreshing, with a creamy, fluffy texture and light finish that encourages drinking.
	10C	Weizenbock	15-30	6-25	1.064-1.090	1.015-1.022	6.5-9.0%	A strong, malty, fruity, wheat-based ale combining the best malt and yeast flavors of a weissbier (pale or dark) with the malty-rich flavor, strength, and body of a Dunkles Bock or Doppelbock.
British Bitter	11A	Ordinary Bitter	25-35	8-14	1.030-1.039	1.007-1.011	3.2-3.8%	Low gravity, low alcohol levels, and low carbonation make this an easy-drinking session beer. The malt profile can vary in flavor and intensity, but should never override the overall bitter impression. Drinkability is a critical component of the style
	11B	Best Bitter	25-40	8-16	1.040-1.048	1.008-1.012	3.8-4.6%	A flavorful, yet refreshing, session beer. Some examples can be more malt balanced, but this should not override the overall bitter impression. Drinkability is a critical component of the style.
	11C	Strong Bitter	30-50	8-18	1.048-1.060	1.010-1.016	4.6-6.2%	An average-strength to moderately-strong British bitter ale. The balance may be fairly even between malt and hops to somewhat bitter. Drinkability is a critical component of the style. A rather broad style that allows for considerable interpretation by the brewer.
Pale Commonwealth Beer	12A	British Golden Ale	20-45	2-6	1.038-1.053	1.006-1.012	3.8-5.0%	A hop-forward, average-strength to moderately-strong pale bitter. Drinkability and a refreshing quality are critical components of the style.
	12B	Australian Sparkling Ale	20-35	4-7	1.038-1.050	1.004-1.006	4.5-6.0%	Smooth and balanced, all components merge together with similar intensities. Moderate flavors showcasing Australian ingredients. Large flavor dimension. Very drinkable, suited to a hot climate. Relies on yeast character.
	12C	English IPA	40-60	6-14	1.050-1.075	1.010-1.018	5.0-7.5%	A hoppy, moderately-strong, very well-attenuated pale British ale with a dry finish and a hoppy aroma and flavor. Classic British ingredients provide the best flavor profile.
Brown British Beer	13A	Dark Mild	10-25	12-25	1.030-1.038	1.008-1.013	3.0-3.8%	A dark, low-gravity, malt-focused British session ale readily suited to drinking in quantity. Refreshing, yet flavorful, with a wide range of dark malt or dark sugar expression.
	13B	British Brown Ale	20-30	12-22	1.040-1.052	1.008-1.013	4.2-5.4%	A malty, brown caramel-centric British ale without the roasted flavors of a Porter
	13C	English Porter	18-35	20-30	1.040-1.052	1.008-1.014	4.0-5.4%	A moderate-strength brown beer with a restrained roasty character and bitterness. May have a range of roasted flavors, generally without burnt qualities, and often has a chocolate-caramel-malty profile.
Scottish Ale	14A	Scottish Light	10-20	17-22	1.030-1.035	1.010-1.013	2.5-3.2%	A malt-focused, generally caramelly beer with perhaps a few esters and occasionally a butterscotch aftertaste. Hops only to balance and support the malt. The malt character can range from dry and grainy to rich, toasty, and caramelly, but is never roasty and especially never has a peat smoke character. Traditionally the darkest of the Scottish ales, sometimes nearly black but lacking any burnt, overtly roasted character.
	14B	Scottish Heavy	10-20	13-22	1.035-1.040	1.010-1.015	3.2-3.9%	A malt-focused, generally caramelly beer with perhaps a few esters and occasionally a butterscotch aftertaste. Hops only to balance and support the malt. The malt character can range from dry and grainy to rich, toasty, and caramelly, but is never roasty and especially never has a peat smoke character.
	14C	Scottish Export	15-30	13-22	1.040-1.060	1.010-1.016	3.9-6.0%	A malt-focused, generally caramelly beer with perhaps a few esters and occasionally a butterscotch aftertaste. Hops only to balance and support the malt. The malt character can range from dry and grainy to rich, toasty, and caramelly, but is never roasty and especially never has a peat smoke character.
Irish Beer	15A	Irish Red Ale	18-28	9-14	1.036-1.046	1.010-1.014	3.8-5.0%	An easy-drinking pint, often with subtle flavors. Slightly malty in the balance sometimes with an initial soft toffee/caramel sweetness, a slightly grainy-biscuity palate, and a touch of roasted dryness in the finish. Some versions can emphasize the caramel and sweetness more, while others will favor the grainy palate and roasted dryness.
	15B	Irish Stout	25-45	25-40	1.036-1.044	1.007-1.011	4.0-4.5%	A black beer with a pronounced roasted flavor, often similar to coffee. The balance can range from fairly even to quite bitter, with the more balanced versions having a little malty sweetness and the bitter versions being quite dry. Draught versions typically are creamy from a nitro pour, but bottled versions will not have this dispense-derived character. The roasted flavor can be dry and coffee-like to somewhat chocolaty.
	15C	Irish Extra Stout	35-50	25-40	1.052-1.062	1.010-1.014	5.5-6.5%	A fuller-bodied black beer with a pronounced roasted flavor, often similar to coffee and dark chocolate with some malty complexity. The balance can range from moderately bittersweet to bitter, with the more balanced versions having up to moderate malty richness and the bitter versions being quite dry.
Dark British Beer	16A	Sweet Stout	20-40	30-40	1.044-1.060	1.012-1.024	4.0-6.0%	A very dark, sweet, full-bodied, slightly roasty ale that can suggest coffee-and-cream, or sweetened espresso.
	16B	Oatmeal Stout	25-40	22-40	1.045-1.065	1.010-1.018	4.2-5.9%	A very dark, full-bodied, roasty, malty ale with a complementary oatmeal flavor. The sweetness, balance, and oatmeal impression can vary considerably.
	16C	Tropical Stout	30-50	30-40	1.056-1.075	1.010-1.018	5.5-8.0%	A very dark, sweet, fruity, moderately strong ale with smooth roasty flavors without a burnt harshness.
	16D	Foreign Extra Stout	50-70	30-40	1.056-1.075	1.010-1.018	6.3-8.0%	A very dark, moderately strong, fairly dry, stout with prominent roast flavors.
Strong British Ale	17A	British Strong Ale	30-60	8-22	1.055-1.080	1.015-1.022	5.5-8.0%	An ale of respectable alcoholic strength, traditionally bottled-conditioned and cellared. Can have a wide range of interpretations, but most will have varying degrees of malty richness, late hops and bitterness, fruity esters, and alcohol warmth. Judges should allow for a significant range in character, as long as the beer is within the alcohol strength range and has an interesting ‘British’ character, it likely fits the style. The malt and adjunct flavors and intensity can vary widely, but any combination should result in an agreeable palate experience.
	17B	Old Ale	30-60	10-22	1.055-1.088	1.015-1.022	5.5-9.0%	An ale of moderate to fairly significant alcoholic strength, bigger than standard beers, though usually not as strong or rich as barleywine. Often tilted towards a maltier balance. “It should be a warming beer of the type that is best drunk in half pints by a warm fire on a cold winter’s night” – Michael Jackson.
	17C	Wee Heavy	17-35	14-25	1.070-1.130	1.018-1.040	6.5-10.0%	Rich, malty, dextrinous, and usually caramel-sweet, these beers can give an impression that is suggestive of a dessert. Complex secondary malt and alcohol flavors prevent a one-dimensional quality. Strength and maltiness can vary, but should not be cloying or syrupy.
	17D	English Barley Wine	35-70	8-22	1.080-1.120	1.018-1.030	8.0-12.0%	A showcase of malty richness and complex, intense flavors. Chewy and rich in body, with warming alcohol and a pleasant fruity or hoppy interest. When aged, it can take on port-like flavors. A wintertime sipper.
Pale American Ale	18A	Blonde Ale	15-28	3-6	1.038-1.054	1.008-1.013	3.8-5.5%	Easy-drinking, approachable, malt-oriented American craft beer, often with interesting fruit, hop, or character malt notes. Well-balanced and clean, is a refreshing pint without aggressive flavors.
	18B	American Pale Ale	30-50	5-10	1.045-1.060	1.010-1.015	4.5-6.2%	A pale, refreshing and hoppy ale, yet with sufficient supporting malt to make the beer balanced and drinkable. The clean hop presence can reflect classic or modern American or New World hop varieties with a wide range of characteristics. An average-strength hop-forward pale American craft beer, generally balanced to be more accessible than modern American IPAs.
Amber and Brown American Beer	19A	American Amber	25-40	10-17	1.045-1.060	1.010-1.015	4.5-6.2%	An amber, hoppy, moderate-strength American craft beer with a caramel malty flavor. The balance can vary quite a bit, with some versions being fairly malty and others being aggressively hoppy. Hoppy and bitter versions should not have clashing flavors with the caramel malt profile.
	19B	California Common	30-45	10-14	1.048-1.054	1.011-1.014	4.5-5.5%	A lightly fruity beer with firm, grainy maltiness, interesting toasty and caramel flavors, and showcasing rustic, traditional American hop characteristics.
	19C	American Brown Ale	20-30	18-35	1.045-1.060	1.010-1.016	4.3-6.2%	A malty but hoppy beer frequently with chocolate and caramel flavors. The hop flavor and aroma complements and enhances the malt rather than clashing with it.
American Porter and Stout	20A	American Porter	25-50	22-40	1.050-1.070	1.012-1.018	4.8-6.5%	A substantial, malty dark beer with a complex and flavorful dark malt character.
	20B	American Stout	35-75	30-40	1.050-1.075	1.010-1.022	5.0-7.0%	A fairly strong, highly roasted, bitter, hoppy dark stout. Has the body and dark flavors typical of stouts with a more aggressive American hop character and bitterness.
	20C	Imperial Stout	50-90	30-40	1.075-1.115	1.018-1.030	8.0-12.0%	An intensely-flavored, big, dark ale with a wide range of flavor balances and regional interpretations. Roasty-burnt malt with deep dark or dried fruit flavors, and a warming, bittersweet finish. Despite the intense flavors, the components need to meld together to create a complex, harmonious beer, not a hot mess.
IPA	21A	American IPA	40-70	6-14	1.056-1.070	1.008-1.014	5.5-7.5%	A decidedly hoppy and bitter, moderately strong American pale ale, showcasing modern American or New World hop varieties. The balance is hop-forward, with a clean fermentation profile, dryish finish, and clean, supporting malt allowing a creative range of hop character to shine through
	21B	Belgian IPA	50-100	5-15	1.058-1.080	1.008-1.016	6.2-9.5%	An IPA with the fruitiness and spiciness derived from the use of Belgian yeast. The examples from Belgium tend to be lighter in color and more attenuated, similar to a tripel that has been brewed with more hops. This beer has a more complex flavor profile and may be higher in alcohol than a typical IPA.
	21B	Black IPA	50-90	25-40	1.050-1.085	1.010-1.018	5.5-9.0%	A beer with the dryness, hop-forward balance, and flavor characteristics of an American IPA, only darker in color – but without strongly roasted or burnt flavors. The flavor of darker malts is gentle and supportive, not a major flavor component. Drinkability is a key characteristic.
	21B	Brown IPA	40-70	11-19	1.056-1.070	1.008-1.016	5.5-7.5%	Hoppy, bitter, and moderately strong like an American IPA, but with some caramel, chocolate, toffee, and/or dark fruit malt character as in an American Brown Ale. Retaining the dryish finish and lean body that makes IPAs so drinkable, a Brown IPA is a little more flavorful and malty than an American IPA without being sweet or heavy.
	21B	Red IPA	40-70	11-19	1.056-1.070	1.008-1.016	5.5-7.5%	Hoppy, bitter, and moderately strong like an American IPA, but with some caramel, toffee, and/or dark fruit malt character. Retaining the dryish finish and lean body that makes IPAs so drinkable, a Red IPA is a little more flavorful and malty than an American IPA without being sweet or heavy.
	21B	Rye IPA	50-75	6-14	1.056-1.075	1.008-1.014	5.5-8.0%	A decidedly hoppy and bitter, moderately strong American pale ale, showcasing modern American and New World hop varieties and rye malt. The balance is hop-forward, with a clean fermentation profile, dry finish, and clean, supporting malt allowing a creative range of hop character to shine through.
	21B	White IPA	40-70	5-8	1.056-1.065	1.010-1.016	5.5-7.0%	A fruity, spicy, refreshing version of an American IPA, but with a lighter color, less body, and featuring either the distinctive yeast and/or spice additions typical of a Belgian witbier.
Strong American Ale	22A	Double IPA	60-120	6-14	1.065-1.085	1.008-1.018	7.5-10.0%	An intensely hoppy, fairly strong pale ale without the big, rich, complex maltiness and residual sweetness and body of an American barleywine. Strongly hopped, but clean, dry, and lacking harshness. Drinkability is an important characteristic; this should not be a heavy, sipping beer.
	22B	American Strong Ale	50-100	7-19	1.062-1.090	1.014-1.024	6.3-10.0%	A strong, full-flavored American ale that challenges and rewards the palate with full malty and hoppy flavors and substantial bitterness. The flavors are bold but complementary, and are stronger and richer than average-strength pale and amber American ales.
	22C	American Barleywine	50-100	10-19	1.080-1.120	1.016-1.030	8.0-12.0%	A well-hopped American interpretation of the richest and strongest of the English ales. The hop character should be evident throughout, but does not have to be unbalanced. The alcohol strength and hop bitterness often combine to leave a very long finish.
	22D	Wheat Wine	30-60	8-15	1.080-1.120	1.016-1.030	8.0-12.0%	A richly textured, high alcohol sipping beer with a significant grainy, bready flavor and sleek body. The emphasis is first on the bready, wheaty flavors with interesting complexity from malt, hops, fruity yeast character and alcohol complexity.
European Sour Ale	23A	Berliner Weisse	3-8	2-3	1.028-1.032	1.003-1.006	2-8-3.8%	A very pale, refreshing, low-alcohol German wheat beer with a clean lactic sourness and a very high carbonation level. A light bread dough malt flavor supports the sourness, which shouldn’t seem artificial. Any Brettanomyces funk is restrained.
	23B	Flanders Red Ale	10-25	10-16	1.048-1.057	1.002-1.012	4.6-6.5%	A sour, fruity, red wine-like Belgian-style ale with interesting supportive malt flavors and fruit complexity. The dry finish and tannin completes the mental image of a fine red wine.
	23C	Oud Bruin	20-25	15-22	1.040-1.074	1.008-1.012	4.0-8.0%	A malty, fruity, aged, somewhat sour Belgian-style brown ale.
	23D	Lambic	0-10	3-7	1.040-1.054	1.001-1.010	5.0-6.5%	A fairly sour, often moderately funky wild Belgian wheat beer with sourness taking the place of hop bitterness in the balance. Traditionally spontaneously fermented in the Brussels area and served uncarbonated, the refreshing acidity makes for a very pleasant café drink.
	23E	Gueze	0-10	3-7	1.040-1.060	1.000-1.006	5.0-8.0%	A complex, pleasantly sour but balanced wild Belgian wheat beer that is highly carbonated and very refreshing. The spontaneous fermentation character can provide a very interesting complexity, with a wide range of wild barnyard, horse blanket, or leather characteristics intermingling with citrusy-fruity flavors and acidity.
	23F	Fruit Lambic	0-10	3-7	1.040-1.060	1.000-1.010	5.0-7.0%	A complex, fruity, pleasantly sour, wild wheat ale fermented by a variety of Belgian microbiota, and showcasing the fruit contributions blended with the wild character. The type of fruit can sometimes be hard to identify as fermented and aged fruit characteristics can seem different from the more recognizable fresh fruit aromas and flavors.
Belgian Ale	24A	Witbier	8-20	2-4	1.044-1.052	1.008-1.012	4.5-5.5%	A refreshing, elegant, tasty, moderate-strength wheat-based ale.
	24B	Belgian Pale Ale	20-30	8-14	1.048-1.054	1.010-1.014	4.8-5.5%	A moderately malty, somewhat fruity, easy-drinking, copper-colored Belgian ale that is somewhat less aggressive in flavor profile than many other Belgian beers. The malt character tends to be a bit biscuity with light toasty, honey-like, or caramelly components; the fruit character is noticeable and complementary to the malt. The bitterness level is generally moderate, but may not seem as high due to the flavorful malt profile.
	24C	Biere de Garde	18-28	6-19	1.060-1.080	1.008-1.016	6.0-8.5%	A fairly strong, malt-accentuated, lagered artisanal beer with a range of malt flavors appropriate for the color. All are malty yet dry, with clean flavors and a smooth character.
Strong Belgian Ale	25A	Belgian Blond Ale	15-30	4-7	1.062-1.075	1.008-1.018	6.0-7.5%	A moderate-strength golden ale that has a subtle fruity-spicy Belgian yeast complexity, slightly malty-sweet flavor, and dry finish.
	25B	Saison	20-35	5-22	1.048-1.065	1.002-1.008	3.5-9.5%	Most commonly, a pale, refreshing, highly-attenuated, moderately-bitter, moderate-strength Belgian ale with a very dry finish. Typically highly carbonated, and using non-barley cereal grains and optional spices for complexity, as complements the expressive yeast character that is fruity, spicy, and not overly phenolic. Less common variations include both lower-alcohol and higher-alcohol products, as well as darker versions with additional malt character.
	25C	Belgian Golden Strong Ale	22-35	3-6	1.070-1.095	1.005-1.016	7.5-10.5%	A pale, complex, effervescent, strong Belgian-style ale that is highly attenuated and features fruity and hoppy notes in preference to phenolics.
Trappist Ale	26A	Trappist Single	25-45	3-5	1.044-1.054	1.004-1.010	4.8-6.0%	A pale, bitter, highly attenuated and well carbonated Trappist ale, showing a fruity-spicy Trappist yeast character, a spicy-floral hop profile, and a soft, supportive grainy-sweet malt palate.
	26B	Belgian Dubbel	15-25	10-17	1.062-1.075	1.008-1.018	6.0-7.6%	A deep reddish-copper, moderately strong, malty, complex Trappist ale with rich malty flavors, dark or dried fruit esters, and light alcohol blended together in a malty presentation that still finishes fairly dry.
	26C	Belgian Tripel	20-40	4.5-7	1.075-1.085	1.008-1.014	7.5-9.5%	A pale, somewhat spicy, dry, strong Trappist ale with a pleasant rounded malt flavor and firm bitterness. Quite aromatic, with spicy, fruity, and light alcohol notes combining with the supportive clean malt character to produce a surprisingly drinkable beverage considering the high alcohol level.
	26D	Belgian Dark Strong Ale	20-35	12-22	1.075-1.110	1.010-1.024	8.0-12.0%	A dark, complex, very strong Belgian ale with a delicious blend of malt richness, dark fruit flavors, and spicy elements. Complex, rich, smooth and dangerous.
Historical Beer	27	Gose	5-12	3-4	1.036-1.056	1.006-1.010	4.2-4.8%	A highly-carbonated, tart and fruity wheat ale with a restrained coriander and salt character and low bitterness. Very refreshing, with bright flavors and high attenuation.
	27	Kentucky Common	15-30	11-20	1.044-1.055	1.010-1.018	4.0-5.5%	A darker-colored, light-flavored, malt-accented beer with a dry finish and interesting character malt flavors. Refreshing due to its high carbonation and mild flavors, and highly sessionable due to being served very fresh and with restrained alcohol levels.
	27	Lichtenhainer	5-12	3-6	1.032-1.040	1.004-1.008	3.5-4.7%	A sour, smoked, lower-gravity historical German wheat beer. Complex yet refreshing character due to high attenuation and carbonation, along with low bitterness and moderate sourness.
	27	London Brown Ale	15-20	22-35	1.033-1.038	1.012-1.015	2.8-3.6%	A luscious, sweet, malt-oriented dark brown ale, with caramel and toffee malt complexity and a sweet finish.
	27	Piwo Grodziskie	20-35	3-6	1.028-1.032	1.006-1.012	2.5-3.3%	A low-gravity, highly-carbonated, light-bodied ale combining an oak-smoked flavor with a clean hop bitterness. Highly sessionable.
	27	Pre-Prohibition Lager	25-40	3-6	1.044-1.060	1.010-1.015	4.5-6.0%	A clean, refreshing, but bitter pale lager, often showcasing a grainy-sweet corn flavor. All malt or rice-based versions have a crisper, more neutral character. The higher bitterness level is the largest differentiator between this style and most modern mass-market pale lagers, but the more robust flavor profile also sets it apart.
	27	Pre-Prohibition Porter	20-30	18-30	1.046-1.060	1.010-1.016	4.5-6.0%	An American adaptation of English Porter using American ingredients, including adjuncts.
	27	Roggenbier	10-20	14-19	1.046-1.056	1.010-1.014	4.5-6.0%	A dunkelweizen made with rye rather than wheat, but with a greater body and light finishing hops.
	27	Sahti	7-15	4-22	1.076-1.120	1.016-1.020	7.0-11.0%	A sweet, heavy, strong traditional Finnish beer with a rye, juniper, and juniper berry flavor and a strong banana-clove yeast character.
American Wild Ale	28A	Brett Beer	will vary depending on the underlying base beer					Most often drier and fruitier than the base style suggests. Funky notes range from low to high, depending on the age of the beer and strain(s) of Brett used. Funkiness is generally restrained in younger 100% Brett examples, but tends to increase with age. May possess a light acidity, although this does not come from Brett.
	28B	Mixed-Fermentation Sour Beer						A sour and/or funky version of a base style of beer.
	28C	Wild Specialty Beer						A sour and/or funky version of a fruit, herb, or spice beer, or a wild beer aged in wood. If wood-aged, the wood should not be the primary or dominant character.
Fruit Beer	29A	Fruit Beer						A harmonious marriage of fruit and beer, but still recognizable as a beer. The fruit character should be evident but in balance with the beer, not so forward as to suggest an artificial product.
	29B	Fruit and Spice Beer						A harmonious marriage of fruit, spice, and beer, but still recognizable as a beer. The fruit and spice character should each be evident but in balance with the beer, not so forward as to suggest an artificial product.
	29C	Specialty Fruit Beer						A harmonious marriage of fruit, sugar, and beer, but still recognizable as a beer. The fruit and sugar character should both be evident but in balance with the beer, not so forward as to suggest an artificial product.
Spiced Beer	30A	Spice, Herb, or Vegetable Beer						A harmonious marriage of SHV and beer, but still recognizable as a beer. The SHV character should be evident but in balance with the beer, not so forward as to suggest an artificial product.
	30B	Autumn Seasonal Beer						An amber to copper, spiced beer that often has a moderately rich body and slightly warming finish suggesting a good accompaniment for the cool fall season, and often evocative of Thanksgiving traditions.
	30C	Winter Seasonal Beer						A stronger, darker, spiced beer that often has a rich body and warming finish suggesting a good accompaniment for the cold winter season.
Alternative Fermentables Beer	31A	Alternative Grain Beer						A base beer enhanced by or featuring the character of additional grain or grains. The specific character depends greatly on the character of the added grains.
	31B	Alternative Sugar Beer						A harmonious marriage of sugar and beer, but still recognizable as a beer. The sugar character should both be evident but in balance with the beer, not so forward as to suggest an artificial product.
Smoked Beer	32A	Classic Style Smoked Beer						A smoke-enhanced beer showing good balance between the smoke and beer character, while remaining pleasant to drink. Balance in the use of smoke, hops and malt character is exhibited by the better examples.
	32B	Specialty Smoked Beer						A smoke-enhanced beer showing good balance between the smoke, the beer character, and the added ingredients, while remaining pleasant to drink. Balance in the use of smoke, hops and malt character is exhibited by the better examples.
Wood Beer	33A	Wood-Aged Beer						A harmonious blend of the base beer style with characteristics from aging in contact with wood. The best examples will be smooth, flavorful, well-balanced and well-aged.
	33B	Specialty Wood-Aged Beer						A harmonious blend of the base beer style with characteristics from aging in contact with wood (including alcoholic products previously in contact with the wood). The best examples will be smooth, flavorful, well-balanced and well-aged.
Specialty Beer	34A	Clone Beer						Based on declared clone beer.
	34B	Mixed-Style Beer						Based on the declared base styles. As with all Specialty-Type Beers, the resulting combination of beer styles needs to be harmonious and balanced, and be pleasant to drink.
	34C	Experimental Beer						Varies, but should be a unique experience.
Local Styles	X1	Pampas Golden Ale	15-22	3-5	1.042-1.054	1.009-1.013	4.3-5.5%	easy drinkability, malt-oriented.
	X2	Argentine IPA	35-60	6-15	1.055-1.065	1.008-1.015	5.0-6.5%	A decidedly hoppy and bitter, refreshing and moderately strong Argentine pale ale. The clue is drinkability without harshness and best balance.
	X3	Italian Grape Ale	10-30	5-30	1.043-1.090	1.007-1.015	4.8-10.0%	A sometimes refreshing, sometimes more complex Italian ale characterized by different varieties of grapes.