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Categories
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Ales
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Category 61: Belgian and French Ale
French Bière de Garde
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Color:
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Light amber to chestnut brown/red
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Clarity:
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Chill haze is acceptable. These beers are often bottle conditioned so slight yeast haze is acceptable.
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Perceived Malt Aroma and Flavor:
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These beers are characterized by a toasted malt aroma along with a slight malt sweetness and/or toasted malt flavor.
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Perceived Hop Aroma and Flavor:
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Low to medium from noble-type hops
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Fermentation Characteristics:
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Fruity-estery aromas are medium to high. Fruity-estery flavors can be light to medium. Diacetyl should not be perceived. Bière de Garde may have Brettanomyces yeast-derived flavors that are slightly acidic, fruity, horsey, goaty and/or leather-like. Alcohol may be evident in higher strength beers.
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Body:
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Low to medium
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Additional Notes:
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Earthy and/or cellar-like aromas are acceptable.
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Alcohol by Volume:
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4.40% – 8.00%
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IBU:
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25-50
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SRM Color:
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8-12