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SRM, PB, ABV, FLAVORS (138 cards)

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AMERICAN PALE ALE: SRM, PB, ABV, Mouthfeel, Example & Glassware

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SRM 5-10 (Light gold to light amber)
P.B. 30-50 IBUs (Pronounced)
ABV 4.5-6.2% (Normal)
Mouthfeel is medium-light to medium body with moderate to high carbonation
Commercial example: Sierra Nevada Pale Ale
Shaker pint

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AMERICAN PALE ALE: KEY FLAVORS

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Moderate-high to high levels of grapefruit, pine & other American hop flavors, backed by light malt flavors of pie crust or graham cracker with little or no caramel flavor. Fruity esters from fermentation are generally low.

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AMERICAN LAGER: SRM, PB, ABV, Mouthfeel, Example & Glassware

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SRM 2-4 (Straw to light gold)
P.B. 8-18 IBUs (Low)
ABV 4.2-5.3%
Mouthfeel is low to medium body with very high carbonation
Commercial example: Miller High Life, Budweiser, PBR
Shaker pint

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AMERICAN LAGER: KEY FLAVORS

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Lightly flavored and highly carbonated, with hints of grainy malt and occasionally low, yeast derived fruitiness.

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AMERICAN LIGHT LAGER: SRM, PB, ABV, Mouthfeel, Example & Glassware

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SRM 2-3 (Straw)
P.B. 8-12 IBUs (Low)
ABV 2.8-4.2%
Mouthfeel is very light body with very high carbonation
Commercial example: Coors Light, Miller Lite
Shaker Pint

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AMERICAN LIGHT LAGER: KEY FLAVORS

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Lightly flavored with a high level of perceived carbonation. May exhibit very low grainy notes and/or subtle yeast-derived fruitiness

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INTERNATIONAL PALE LAGER: SRM, PB, ABV, Mouthfeel, Example & Glassware

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SRM 2-6 (Straw to gold)
P.B. 18-25 IBUs (Moderate)
ABV 4.5-6% (Normal)
Mouthfeel is light to medium body with moderately high to high carbonation
Commercial example: Stella Artois, Heineken
Shaker pint

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INTERNATIONAL PALE LAGER: KEY FLAVORS

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Moderately low grainy malt and flavor or herbal hop notes. May feature low yeast-derived fruitiness.

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How does International Pale Lager differ from American Pale Lager

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Its quantitative parameters bear more resemblance to Helles or Pilsner with reduced bitterness. Can also be brewed as an all-malt (no adjunct) beer.

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CREAM ALE: SRM, PB, ABV, Mouthfeel, Example & Glassware

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SRM 2-5 (Straw to light gold)
P.B. 8-20 IBUs (Low)
ABV 4.2-5.6% (Lower to normal)
Mouthfeel is low to medium body with high carbonation
Commercial example: Genesee Cream Ale
Shaker pint

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CREAM ALE: KEY FLAVORS

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Sweet-corn malt flavor, often augmented by low levels of DMS (Dimethyl Sulfide), may feature low floral or herbal hop notes and/or fruity esters.

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AMERICAN WHEAT BEER: SRM, PB, ABV, Mouthfeel, Example & Glassware

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SRM 3-6 (Straw to gold)
P.B. 15-30 IBUs (Moderate)
ABV 4-5.5% (Lower to normal)
Mouthfeel is medium-light to medium body with moderately-high to high carbonation. May sometimes exhibit a bit of creaminess.
Commercial example: Bells Oberon Ale
Shaker pint

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AMERICAN WHEAT BEER: KEY FLAVORS

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Soft, flour-like, wheat malt flavors layered with moderate levels of citrusy or fruity American hop flavor. Bitterness varies from low to pronounced.

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AMERICAN BLONDE ALE: SRM, PB, ABV, Mouthfeel, Example & Glassware

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SRM 3-6 (Straw to gold)
P.B. 15-28 IBUs (Moderate)
ABV 3.8-5.5% (Lower to normal)
Mouthfeel is light to medium body with moderate carbonation
Commercial example: Kona Big Wave Golden Ale
Shaker pint

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AMERICAN BLONDE ALE: KEY FLAVORS

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Bready malt flavors. Sessionable with enough hop character to keep it from being sweet or monochromatic. Light fruity fermentation flavors.

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AMERICAN AMBER ALE: SRM, PB, ABV, Mouthfeel, Example & Glassware

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SRM 10-17 (Light amber to dark amber)
P.B. 25-40 IBUs (Pronounced)
ABV 4.5-6.2% (Normal)
Mouthfeel is medium to medium-full body with moderate to high carbonation
Commercial example: Bell’s Amber Ale
Shaker pint.

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AMERICAN AMBER ALE: KEY FLAVORS

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Moderate grapefruit, pine & other American hop flavor, often with notable malt flavors of caramel and toffee but never roast, coffee, or chocolate notes. Fruity esters from fermentation are generally low.

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CALIFORNIA COMMON: SRM, PB, ABV, Mouthfeel, Example & Glassware

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SRM 9-14 (Light amber to amber)
P.B. 30-45 IBUs (Pronounced)
ABV 4.5-5.5% (Normal)
Mouthfeel is medium bodied, moderate to moderately-high carbonation
Commercial example: Anchor Steam
Shaker pint

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EXPLAIN CALIFORNIA COMMON

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Style grew out of immigrant efforts to adapt lager brewing techniques to warm, New World conditions. In California, fermentations were conducted in coolships in an effort to keep the beer as cool as possible. Considered a hybrid style, featuring fermentation by lager yeast conducted at higher-than-normal temperatures. The modern style is defined by Anchor Steam and it shares many similarities with American Amber Ale.

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AMERICAN IPA: SRM, PB, ABV, Mouthfeel, Example & Glassware

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SRM 6-14 (Gold to amber)
P.B. 40-70 IBUs (Assertive)
ABV 5.5-7.5% (Normal to elevated)
Mouthfeel is medium-light to medium body, moderate to moderately-high carbonation.
Commercial example: Lagunitas IPA
Shaker pint

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AMERICAN IPA: KEY FLAVORS

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Assertive bitterness paired with high levels of hop aroma and flavor, featuring American or New World varieties from New Zealand, Australia, etc. Some support from crackers or biscuit-like malts with very little, if any, caramel or darker malt flavors.

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DOUBLE IPA: SRM, PB, ABV, Mouthfeel, Example & Glassware

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SRM 6-14 (Gold to amber)
P.B. 60-100 (Highly assertive)
ABV 7.5-10% (High)
Mouthfeel is medium-light to medium body, moderate to moderately-high carbonation, low alcohol warmth typical
Commercial example: Avery Maharaja
Tulip glass

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DOUBLE IPA: KEY FLAVORS

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Features intense to extreme levels of hop aroma, flavor & bitterness, predominantly from American or New World varieties. Subdued malt flavor shows water cracker or biscuity if perceptible.

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BLACK IPA: SRM, PB, ABV, Mouthfeel, Example & Glassware

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SRM 25-40 (Brown to black)
P.B. 50-90 IBUs (Highly assertive)
ABV 5.5-9% (Normal to high)
Mouthfeel is medium-light to medium body, moderate carbonation
Commercial example: 21st Amendment Back in Black
Shaker pint

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BLACK IPA: KEY FLAVORS
Medium to high American hop flavor with assertive hop bitterness. Mild roasty notes of chocolate and coffee but never burnt.
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WHITE IPA: SRM, PB, ABV, Mouthfeel, Example & Glassware
SRM 5-6 (Light gold to gold) P.B. 40-70 IBUs (Assertive) ABV 5.5-7% (Normal to elevated) Mouthfeel is medium-light body with moderate to moderately-high carbonation Commercial example: New Belgium Accumulation Shaker pint
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WHITE IPA: KEY FLAVORS
Moderate American or New World hop aroma backed by bready malt flavor, complemented by fruity esters of banana and stone fruit and/or notes of coriander from spice additions
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HAZY IPA: SRM, PB, ABV, Mouthfeel, Example & Glassware
SRM 3-7 (Straw to gold) P.B. 25-60 IBUs (Pronounced) ABV 6-9% (Elevated to high) Mouthfeel is medium to medium-full body, moderate carbonation, may have low alcohol warmth Commercial example: The Alchemist Heady Topper Shaker pint or Tulip glass
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HAZY IPA: KEY FLAVORS
Intense American hop aroma and ripe, tropical fruit or fruit juice-like flavors dominate this style. Bitterness is pronounced but subdued compared to other types of IPA.
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SESSION IPA
Must be less than 5% Hard to distinguish from American Pale Ale - BJCP does not try to define Session IPA as a distinct style. BA guidelines say APAs are allowed to have caramel flavor to them (but are not required) Session IPA SHOULD have more hop aroma, flavor & bitterness than atypical APA
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AMERICAN PORTER: SRM, PB, ABV, Mouthfeel, Example & Glassware
SRM 22-40 (Brown to black) P.B. 25-50 IBUs (Pronounced) ABV 4.8-6.5% (Normal to elevated) Mouthfeel is medium to medium-full body with moderate carbonation Commercial example: Founders porter Shaker pint or Nonic pint
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AMERICAN PORTER: KEY FLAVORS
Roasty with supporting notes of caramel, toffee, chocolate, and often a lightly burnt flavor, may feature US (resiny) or UK (herbal, floral) hop character but this is secondary to the malt flavor profile.
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AMERICAN BROWN ALE: SRM, PB, ABV, Mouthfeel, Example & Glassware
SRM 18-35 (Dark amber to black) P.B. 20-30 IBUs (Moderate) ABV 4.3-6.2% (Normal) Mouthfeel is medium to medium-full body, moderate to moderately-high carbonation Commercial example: Smuttynose old Brown Dog Ale Shaker pint
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AMERICAN BROWN ALE: KEY FLAVORS
Malt flavors of caramel, butty, and toasty, occasionally with light chocolate, but should not include any coffee or burnt flavors. May feature American hop flavor.
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AMERICAN STOUT: SRM, PB, ABV, Mouthfeel, Example & Glassware
SRM 30-40 (Dark brown to black) P.B. 35-75 IBUs (Assertive) ABV 5-7% (Normal to elevated) Mouthfeel is medium to full body, moderately-high to high carbonation, may feature low astringency. Commercial example: Bell's Kalamazoo Stout Shaker pint
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AMERICAN STOUT: KEY FLAVORS
Coffee and chocolate roast with lightly burnt notes, backed by citrusy or resiny American hop flavor and assertive bitterness.
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IMERIAL STOUT: SRM, PB, ABV, Mouthfeel, Example & Glassware
SRM 30-40 (Dark brown to black) P.B. 50-90 IBUs (Pronounced) ABV 8-12% (High to very high) Mouthfeel is full to very full body, low to moderate carbonation, some alcohol warmth often apparent Commercial example: Samual Smith's Imperial Stout Snifter
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IMERIAL STOUT: KEY FLAVORS
Intensely roasty with coffee and dark chocolate, with secondary notes of caramel and dark fruits such as prunes, raisins, and figs. American hop aroma and alcohol notes may add additional complexity
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AMERICAN STRONG ALE: SRM, PB, ABV, Mouthfeel, Example & Glassware
SRM 7-18 (Gold to dark amber) P.B. 50-100 IBUs (Assertive) ABV 6.3-10% (Elevated to high) Mouthfeel is medium to full body, moderately low to moderate carbonation, alcohol warmth often present Commercial example: Stone Arrogant Bastard Snifter or Tulip
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AMERICAN BARLEYWINE: SRM, PB, ABV, Mouthfeel, Example & Glassware
SRM 9-18 (Light amber to dark amber) P.B. 50-100 IBUs (Pronounced) ABV 8-12% (High to very high) Mouthfeel is full, chewy body, with low to moderate carbonation and significant yet smooth alcohol warmth Commercial example: Sierra Nevada Bigfoot Barleywine Style Ale Snifter
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AMERICAN BARLEYWINE: KEY FLAVORS
Assertive hop flavor, often of American or New World varieties, though any variety may be used. Hop aromas are supported by rich caramel and toffee malt, moderate fruity esters, alcohol aromatics, and prominent bitterness
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WHEATWINE: SRM, PB, ABV, Mouthfeel, Example & Glassware
SRM 6-14 (Gold to amber) P.B. 30-60 IBUs (Moderate ABV 8-12% (High to very high) Mouthfeel is medium-full to full body, low to moderate carbonation, alcohol warmth often present. Commercial example: Two Brothers Bare Tree Weiss Wine Snifter
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WHEATWINE: KEY FLAVORS
Intense bready wheat malt with supporting caramel & honey, moderate fruity esters & light hopping.
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SRM RANGE: STRAW
2-3
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SRM RANGE: LIGHT GOLD
4-5
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SRM RANGE: GOLD
6
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SRM RANGE: LIGHT AMBER
10
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SRM RANGE: AMBER
14
49
SRM RANGE: DARK AMBER
17
50
SRM RANGE: DARK BROWN
25
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SRM RANGE: BLACK
40
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PB: LOW
8-16 IBUs
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PB: MODERATE
15-25 IBUs
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PB: PRONOUNCED
25-50 IBUs
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PB: ASSERTIVE
40-60 IBUs
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PB: HIGHLY ASSERTIVE
50-100 IBUs
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ABV: LOWER
< 4.2%
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ABV: NORMAL
4.5-6.2%
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ABV: ELEVATED
6.5-7.3%
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ABV: HIGH
7.5-10%
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CREAM ALE: SRM
Straw to light gold (2-5)
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CREAM ALE: PB
Low (8-20 IBUs)
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CREAM ALE: ABV
Lower to normal (4.2-5.6%)
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CREAM ALE: MOUTHFEEL
Low to medium body with high carbonation (Shaker pint) Genesee Cream Ale
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AMERICAN PALE ALE: SRM
Light gold to light amber (5-10)
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AMERICAN PALE ALE: PB
Pronounced (30-50 IBUs)
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AMERICAN PALE ALE: ABV
Normal (4.5-6.2%)
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AMERICAN PALE ALE: MOUTHFEEL
Medium-light to medium body with moderate to high carbonation (Shaker pint) Sierra Nevada Pale Ale
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AMERICAN WHEAT BEER: SRM
Straw to light gold (3-6)
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AMERICAN WHEAT BEER: PB
Moderate (15-30)
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AMERICAN WHEAT BEER: ABV
Lower to normal (4-5.5%)
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AMERICAN WHEAT BEER: MOUTHFEEL
Medium-light to medium body with moderate to high carbonation. May sometimes exhibit a bit of creaminess. (Shaker pint) Bells Oberon Ale
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AMERICAN LAGER: SRM
Straw to light gold (2-4)
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AMERICAN LAGER: PB
Low (8-18)
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AMERICAN LAGER: ABV
Low to normal (4.2-5.3%)
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AMERICAN LAGER: MOUTHFEEL
Low to medium body with very high carbonation (Shaker pint) Miller High Life
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INTERNATIONAL PALE LAGER: SRM
Straw to gold (2-6)
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INTERNATIONAL PALE LAGER: PB
Moderate (18-25 IBUs)
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INTERNATIONAL PALE LAGER: ABV
Normal (4.5-6%)
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INTERNATIONAL PALE LAGER: MOUTHFEEL
Light to medium body with moderately high to high carbonation (Shaker pint) Stella Artois
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AMERICAN BLONDE ALE: SRM
Straw to gold (3-6)
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AMERICAN BLONDE ALE: PB
Moderate (15-28)
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AMERICAN BLONDE ALE: ABV
Lower to normal (3.8-5.5%)
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AMERICAN BLONDE ALE: MOUTHFEEL
Light to medium body with moderate carbonation (Shaker pint) Kona Big Wave Golden Ale
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AMERICAN AMBER ALE: SRM
Light amber to dark amber (10-17)
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AMERICAN AMBER ALE: PB
Moderate to pronounced (20-35)
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AMERICAN AMER ALE: ABV
Normal (4.5-6.2%)
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AMERICAN AMBER ALE: MOUTHFEEL
Medium to medium-full body with moderate to high carbonation. (Shaker pint) Bell's Amber Ale
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AMERICAN LIGHT LAGER: SRM
Straw (2-3)
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AMERICAN LIGHT LAGER: PB
Low (8-12)
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AMERICAN LIGHT LAGER: ABV
Low (2.8-4.2%)
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AMERICAN LIGHT LAGER: MOUTHFEEL
Very light body with very high carbonation (Shaker pint) Miller lite
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AMERICAN IPA: SRM
Gold to amber (6-14)
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AMERICAN IPA: PB
Assertive (40-70 IBUs)
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AMERICAN IPA: ABV
Normal to elevated (5.5-7.5%)
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AMERICAN IPA: MOUTHFEEL
Medium-light to medium body, moderate to moderately-high carbonation, low alcohol warmth (Shaker pint) Lagunitas IPA
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DOUBLE IPA: SRM
Gold to amber (6-14)
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DOUBLE IPA: BP
Highly assertive (60-70)
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DOUBLE IPA: ABV
High (7.5-10%)
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BLACK IPA: SRM
Brown to black (25-40)
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BLACK IPA: PB
Moderate to assertive (20-30 IBUs)
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BLACK IPA: ABV
Normal to high (5.5-9%)
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BLACK IPA: MOUTHFEEL
Medium-light to medium body, moderate carbonation (Shaker pint) 21st Amendment Back in Black
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CALIFORNIA COMMON: SRM
Light amber to amber (9-14)
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CALIFORNIA COMMON: PB
Pronounced (30-45 IBUs)
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CALIFORNIA COMMON: ABV
Normal (4.5-5.5%)
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CALIFORNIA COMMON: MOUTHFEEL
Medium bodied, moderate to moderately-high carbonation (Shaker pint) Anchor Steam
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WHITE IPA: SRM
Light gold to gold (5-6)
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WHITE IPA: PB
Assertive (40-70 IBUs)
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WHITE IPA: ABV
Normal to elevated (5.5-7%)
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WHITE IPA: MOUTHFEEL
Medium-light body with moderate to moderately high carbonation (Shaker pint) New Belgium Accumulation
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HAZY IPA: SRM
Straw to gold (3-7)
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HAZY IPA: PB
Pronounced (25-60)
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HAZY IPA: ABV
Elevated to high (6-9%)
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HAZY IPA: MOUTHFEEL
Medium to medium-full body, moderate carbonation, may have low alcohol warmth (The Alchemist Heady Topper) Shaker pint or Tulip glass
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AMERICAN PORTER: SRM
Brown to black (22-40)
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AMERICAN PORTER: PB
Pronounced (25-50 IBUs)
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AMERICAN PORTER: ABV
Normal to elevated (4.8-6.5%)
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AMERICAN PORTER: MOUTHFEEL
Medium to medium-full body with moderate to moderately-high carbonation (Shaker pint Tonic pint) Founder's Porter
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AMERICAN BROWN ALE: SRM
Light brown (15-30)
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AMERICAN BROWN ALE: PB
Pronounced (25-40 IBUs)
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AMERICAN BROWN ALE: ABV
Lower to normal (4.3-6%)
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AMERICAN BROWN ALE: MOUTHFEEL
Medium to medium-full body, moderate to moderately high carbonation (Shaker pint) Smuttynose Old Brown Dog Ale
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AMERICAN STOUT: SRM
Dark brown to black (30-40)
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AMERICAN STOUT: PB
Assertive (35-75 IBUs)
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AMERICAN STOUT: ABV
Normal to elevated (5-7%)
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AMERICAN STOUT: MOUTHFEEL
Medium to full body, moderately-high to high carbonation, may feature low astringency (Shaker pint) Bell's Kalamazoo Stout
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IMPERIAL STOUT: SRM
Dark brown to black (30-40)
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IMPERIAL STOUT: PB
Pronounced to assertive (50-90 IBUs)
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IMPERIAL STOUT: ABV
High to very high (8-12%)
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IMPERIAL STOUT: MOUTHFEEL
Full to very full body, low to moderate carbonation, some alcohol warmth apparent (Snifter) Samuel Smith's Imperial Stout
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AMERICAN BARLEYWINE: SRM
Gold to amber (6-14)
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AMERICAN BARLEYWINE: PB
Pronounced (50-100 IBUs)
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AMERICAN BARLEYWINE: ABV
High to very high (8-12%)
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AMERICAN BARLEYWINE: MOUTHFEEL
Full, chewy body, with low moderate carbonation, alcohol warmth often present (Snifter) Sierra Nevada Bigfoot Barleywine Style Ale
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WHEATWINE: SRM
Gold to amber (6-14)
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WHEATWINE: PB
Moderate (30-60 IBUs)
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WHEATWINE: ABV
High to very high (8-12%)

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