Category 93: India Pale Lager

Color:
Straw to gold
Clarity:
Hop haze is allowable. Chill haze should not be present.
Perceived Malt Aroma and Flavor:
Very low to medium, and may exhibit bready, cracker-like, or other attributes typical of pale malts
Perceived Hop Aroma and Flavor:
Medium to high with attributes typical of hops of any origin
Fermentation Characteristics:
Fruity esters range from absent to medium-low. DMS, acetaldehyde, and diacetyl should not be present.
Body:
Low to medium
Additional Notes:
This style of beer should exhibit the fresh character of hops. Some versions may be brewed with corn, rice, or other adjunct grains, and may exhibit attributes typical of those adjuncts.
Alcohol by Volume:
5.60%-7.90%
IBU:
30-70
SRM Color:
2.5-6