Category 2: American Pale Ale

Color:
Deep golden to copper or light brown
Clarity:
Chill haze is acceptable at low temperatures. Hop haze is allowable at any temperature.
Perceived Malt Aroma and Flavor:
Low caramel malt aroma is allowable. Low to medium maltiness may include low caramel malt character.
Perceived Hop Aroma and Flavor:
Hop aroma and flavor is high, exhibiting floral, fruity (berry, tropical, stone fruit and other), sulfur/diesel-like, onion-garlic-catty, citrusy, piney or resinous character that was originally associated with American-variety hops. Hops with these attributes now also originate from countries other than the USA.
Fermentation Characteristics:
Fruity-estery aroma and flavor may be low to high. Diacetyl should not be perceived.
Body:
Medium
Alcohol by Volume:
4.40% – 5.40%
IBU:
30-42
SRM Color:
6-14