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Categories
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Specialty
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Category 141: Historical Beers
Subcategory G: Swedish-Style Gotlandsdricke
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Color:
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Pale to copper
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Clarity:
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Chill haze or yeast haze is acceptable.
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Perceived Malt Aroma and Flavor:
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Medium-low to medium. Birchwood smoke character, derived from the malting process, should be present.
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Perceived Hop Aroma and Flavor:
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Not present to very low
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Fermentation Characteristics:
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Bread/bakers’ yeast is traditionally used for fermentation and contributes to unique character of these beers. Fruity ester and yeasty aromas are medium to high. Diacetyl should not be present.
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Body:
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Medium to full
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Additional Notes:
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Juniper aroma and flavor should be present due to the use of juniper boughs/branches and berries in the brewing process. These beers are characterized by juniper and birchwood smoked malt.
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Alcohol by Volume:
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5.5-6.5%
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IBU:
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15-25
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SRM Color:
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4-12
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EBC:
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8-24
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Original Gravity (ºPlato):
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1.040-1.050 (10-12.4 °Plato)
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Apparent Extract/Final Gravity (ºPlato):
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1.010-1.014 (2.5-3.5 °Plato)
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Alcohol by Weight:
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4.4%-5.2%