Category 4: International Style Pale Ale

Color:
Gold to light brown
Clarity:
Chill haze is acceptable at low temperatures.
Perceived Malt Aroma and Flavor:
Very low to medium malt flavor and aroma should be present. Low caramel malt aroma and flavor may be present.
Perceived Hop Aroma and Flavor:
Hop aroma is low to high. Hop flavor is very low to high. Hop character can vary widely depending on variety and origin of hops used, and should reflect attributes typical of non-U.S. and non-British variety hops.
Fermentation Characteristics:
Fruity-estery flavor and aroma can be low to high. Diacetyl should be absent or present at very low levels. DMS should not be present.
Body:
Low to medium
Alcohol by Volume:
4.40% – 6.60%
IBU:
20-42
SRM Color:
5-14