Category 5: Australian-Style Pale Ale

Color:
Straw to copper
Clarity:
Chill or yeast haze is acceptable at low levels.
Perceived Malt Aroma and Flavor:
Low malt sweetness and other malt attributes are present.
Perceived Hop Aroma and Flavor:
Low to medium
Fermentation Characteristics:
Perceivable fruity esters should be present, and are a defining character of this beer style, balanced by low to medium hop aroma. Overall flavor impression is mild. Clean yeasty, bready character may be present. Yeast in suspension if present may impact overall perception of bitterness. Diacetyl is usually absent in these beers ut may be present at very low levels. DMS should not be present.
Body:
Low to medium-low with a dry finish
Alcohol by Volume:
4.0%-6.0%
IBU:
15-35
SRM Color:
3-10