Subcategory E: Finnish-Style Sahti

Color:: Pale to copper
Clarity:: Chill haze, yeast haze and general turbidity is acceptable.
Perceived Malt Aroma and Flavor:: Malt aroma is medium-low to medium. Malt flavor is medium to high with malt sweetness present.
Perceived Hop Aroma and Flavor:: Not present to very low
Fermentation Characteristics:: These beers can vary significantly in character. Fruity ester and yeasty aromas are medium to high. Diacetyl should not be present. Bread/bakers’ yeast is traditionally used for fermentation and may produce flavors and aromas of complex alcohols, clove-like phenolics and banana fruitiness.
Body:: Medium to full
Additional Notes:: Juniper aroma and flavor should be present due to the use of juniper boughs/branches and berries in the brewing process.
Alcohol by Volume:: 7.00-8.50%
IBU:: 3-16
SRM Color:: 4-12
EBC:: 8-24
Original Gravity (ºPlato):: 1.060-1.090 (14.7-21.6°Plato)
Apparent Extract/Final Gravity (ºPlato):: 1.016-1.040 (4-10 °Plato)
Alcohol by Weight:: 5.6%-6.8% (7.0%-8.5%)