Subcategory C: Grodziskie

Color:: Straw to gold
Clarity:: Chill haze is acceptable at low temperatures.
Perceived Malt Aroma and Flavor:: Oak-smoked wheat malt comprises the entire grain bill. Assertive smoked wheat malt aromas and flavors are medium to medium-high with aroma dominated by oak smoke.
Perceived Hop Aroma and Flavor:: Aroma and flavor of noble hops ranges from not present to low.
Fermentation Characteristics:: Fruity esters are low. Diacetyl and DMS should not be present. An overall crisp flavor is achieved by managing fermentation temperatures. Sourness should not be present.
Body:: Low to medium-low
Additional Notes:: Grodziskie (sometimes referred to as Graetzer in German) is an ale style of Polish origin. Historic versions were often bottle conditioned and highly carbonated.
Alcohol by Volume:: 2.70%-3.70%
IBU:: 15-25
SRM Color:: 3-6
EBC:: 6-12
Original Gravity (ºPlato):: 1.028 - 1.036 (7.1 - 9 °Plato)
Apparent Extract/Final Gravity (ºPlato):: 1.006 - 1.010 (1.5 - 2.6 °Plato)
Alcohol by Weight:: 2.1%-2.9% (2.7%-3.7%)