Any beer of any style incorporating smoke, and therefore may range from very light to black
Clarity:
Varies with underlying beer style
Perceived Malt Aroma and Flavor:
Varies with underlying beer style
Perceived Hop Aroma and Flavor:
Varies with underlying beer style
Fermentation Characteristics:
Any style of beer can be smoked; the goal is to reach a balance between the style’s character and the smoky properties.
Body:
Varies with underlying beer style
Additional Notes:
Any smoke beer that does not fit other smoke beer categories are appropriately categorized here. When using these guidelines as the basis for evaluating entries at competitions, brewers may be asked to provide supplemental information about entries in this category to allow for accurate evaluation of diverse entries. Such information might include the underlying beer style(s), or other information unique to the entry such as the type of wood smoke or processing that influence perceived sensory outcomes.