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Categories
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Ales
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Category 45: Old Ale / Strong Ale
Strong Ale
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Color:
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Amber to dark brown
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Clarity:
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Chill haze is acceptable at low temperatures.
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Perceived Malt Aroma and Flavor:
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Medium to high malt and caramel sweetness. Very low levels of roast malt may be perceived.
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Perceived Hop Aroma and Flavor:
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Not perceived to very low
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Fermentation Characteristics:
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A rich, often sweet and complex fruity-estery character can contribute to the profile of Strong Ales. Alcohol types can be varied and complex. Very low levels of diacetyl are acceptable.
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Body:
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Medium to full
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Additional Notes:
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When using these guidelines as the basis for evaluating entries at competitions, competition organizers may choose to split this category into subcategories which reflect strong and very strong versions.
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Alcohol by Volume:
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7.00% – 11.30%
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IBU:
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30-65
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SRM Color:
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8-21