American-Style India Pale Ale
North American Origin Ale · Brewers Association 2025
4 SRM12 SRM
- OG
- 1.060 – 1.070
- FG
- 1.010 – 1.016
- ABV
- 6.3 – 7.5 %
- IBU
- 50 – 70
- Color
North American Origin Ale · Brewers Association 2025
The use of water with high mineral content may result in a crisp, dry beer rather than a malt-accentuated version. Sugar adjuncts may be used to enhance body and balance. Hops of varied origins may be used for bitterness or for approximating traditional American character. Any use of thiolized yeasts, terpene blends or any other advanced hop products should not overwhelm the beer and should be in harmony with overall flavor profile. Versions of this style brewed with non-traditional yeasts, fruits, spices, or other flavorings are categorized as Experimental India Pale Ales. Versions of this style brewed with darker malts, may be categorized as Experimental India Pale Ales, or possibly as American-Style Black Ale. When using these guidelines as the basis for evaluating entries at competitions, competition organizers may choose to create subcategories which reflect the use of different types of hops or malts, and associated sensory outcomes.
Pale to copper
Chill haze is acceptable at low temperatures. Hop haze is allowable at any temperature.
Medium-low to medium intensity malt attributes are present in aroma and flavor
High to very high, exhibiting a wide range of attributes including floral, piney, citrus, fruity (berry, tropical, stone fruit and other), sulfur, diesel-like, onion-garlic, catty, resinous, and many others.
Medium-high to very high
Fruity esters are low to high. Diacetyl and DMS should not be present.
Medium-low to medium
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