British Origin Ale Styles

British-Style Barley Wine Ale – British Origin Ale Styles

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British-Style Barley Wine Ale Style Color: Tawny copper to deep red/copper-garnet Clarity: Chill haze is acceptable at low temperatures Perceived Malt Aroma & Flavor: Residual malty sweetness is high Perceived Hop Aroma & Flavor: Hop aroma and flavor are very low to medium. English type hops are often used but are not required for this style. Perceived Bitterness: Low to …

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British-Style Imperial Stout – British Origin Ale Styles

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British-Style Imperial Stout Style Color: Ranging from dark copper typical of some historic examples, to very dark more typical of contemporary examples Clarity: Opaque in darker versions. When clarity is perceivable, chill haze is acceptable at low temperatures. Perceived Malt Aroma & Flavor: Extremely rich malty flavor, often expressed as toffee or caramel, and may be accompanied by …

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Oatmeal Stout – British Origin Ale Styles

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Oatmeal Stout Style Color: Dark brown to black Clarity: Beer color may be too dark to perceive. When clarity is perceivable, chill haze is acceptable at low temperatures. Perceived Malt Aroma & Flavor: Coffee, caramel, roasted malt or chocolate aromas should be prominent. Roasted malt character of caramel or chocolate should be smooth without bitterness. Perceived Hop Aroma …

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Sweet Stout or Cream Stout – British Origin Ale Styles

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Sweet Stout or Cream Stout Style Color: Black Clarity: Opaque Perceived Malt Aroma & Flavor: Medium to medium-high. Malt sweetness, chocolate and caramel should contribute to the aroma and should dominate the flavor profile. Roast flavor may be present. Low to medium-low roasted malt-derived bitterness should be present. Perceived Hop Aroma & Flavor: Should not be present Perceived Bitterness: Low …

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Robust Porter – British Origin Ale Styles

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Robust Porter Style Color: Very dark brown to black Clarity: Opaque Perceived Malt Aroma & Flavor: Medium to medium-high. Malty sweetness, roast malt, cocoa and caramel should be in harmony with bitterness from dark malts. Perceived Hop Aroma & Flavor: Very low to medium Perceived Bitterness: Medium to high Fermentation Characteristics: Fruity esters should be present and balanced with all other …

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English-Style Brown Ale – British Origin Ale Styles

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English-Style Brown Ale Style Color: Copper to dark brown Clarity: Chill haze is acceptable at low temperatures Perceived Malt Aroma & Flavor: Roast malt may contribute to a biscuit or toasted aroma profile. Roast malt may contribute to the flavor profile. Malt profile can range from dry to sweet. Perceived Hop Aroma & Flavor: Very low Perceived Bitterness: Very low …

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English-Style Dark Mild Ale – British Origin Ale Styles

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English-Style Dark Mild Ale Style Color: Reddish-brown to very dark Clarity: Chill haze is acceptable at low temperatures Perceived Malt Aroma & Flavor: Malt attributes such as caramel, licorice, roast or others may be present in aroma and flavor. Perceived Hop Aroma & Flavor: Very low Perceived Bitterness: very low to low Fermentation Characteristics: Diacetyl is usually absent in these beers …

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English-Style Pale Mild Ale – British Origin Ale Styles

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English-Style Pale Mild Ale Style Color: Light amber to medium amber Clarity: Chill haze is acceptable at low temperatures Perceived Malt Aroma & Flavor: Malt flavor and aroma dominate the flavor profile Perceived Hop Aroma & Flavor: Hop aroma and flavor range from very low to low Perceived Bitterness: Very low to low Fermentation Characteristics: Diacetyl is usually absent in these …

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