Ale Styles

Scottish-Style Export Ale – British Origin Ale Styles

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Scottish-Style Export Ale Style Color: Medium amber to dark chestnut brown Clarity: Chill haze is acceptable at low temperatures Perceived Malt Aroma & Flavor: Sweet malt and caramel aromas and flavors define the character of a Scottish Export Perceived Hop Aroma & Flavor: Should not be present Perceived Bitterness: Low to medium Fermentation Characteristics: Fruity esters, if present, are low. Yeast …

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Scottish-Style Heavy Ale – British Origin Ale Styles

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Scottish-Style Heavy Ale Style Color: Amber to dark brown Clarity: Chill haze is acceptable at low temperatures Perceived Malt Aroma & Flavor: Malty, caramel aroma is present. The style exhibits a medium degree of sweet malt and caramel. The overall impression is smooth and balanced. Perceived Hop Aroma & Flavor: Should not be present Perceived Bitterness: Perceptible but low Fermentation …

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Scottish-Style Light Ale – British Origin Ale Styles

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Scottish-Style Light Ale Style Color: Gold to light brown Clarity: Chill haze is acceptable at low temperatures Perceived Malt Aroma & Flavor: Malty, caramel aroma may be present. A low to medium-low, soft and chewy caramel malt flavor should be present. Perceived Hop Aroma & Flavor: Should not be present Perceived Bitterness: Low Fermentation Characteristics: Yeast attributes such as diacetyl and …

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Extra Special Bitter – British Origin Ale Styles

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Extra Special Bitter Style Color: Amber to deep copper Clarity: Chill haze is acceptable at low temperatures Perceived Malt Aroma & Flavor: Medium to medium-high Perceived Hop Aroma & Flavor: Medium to medium-high Perceived Bitterness: Medium to medium-high Fermentation Characteristics: Low carbonation traditionally characterizes draft-cask versions, but in bottled versions, a slight increase in carbon dioxide content is acceptable. The overall …

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Special Bitter or Best Bitter – British Origin Ale Styles

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Special Bitter or Best Bitter Style Color: Deep gold to deep copper Clarity: Chill haze is acceptable at low temperatures Perceived Malt Aroma & Flavor: Medium residual malt sweetness should be present Perceived Hop Aroma & Flavor: Very low to medium at the brewer’s discretion Perceived Bitterness: Medium and not harsh Fermentation Characteristics: Low carbonation traditionally characterizes draft-cask versions, but in …

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Ordinary Bitter – British Origin Ale Styles

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Ordinary Bitter Style Color: Gold to copper-colored Clarity: Chill haze is allowable at cold temperatures Perceived Malt Aroma & Flavor: Low to medium residual malt sweetness should be present Perceived Hop Aroma & Flavor: Very low to medium-low Perceived Bitterness: Medium Fermentation Characteristics: Mild carbonation traditionally characterizes draft-cask versions, but in bottled versions, a slight increase in carbon dioxide content is …

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