Aroma High fruitiness with low to moderate hop aroma and moderate to no herb, spice and alcohol aroma. Fruity esters dominate the aroma and are often reminiscent of citrus fruits […]
More16B. Belgian Pale Ale
Aroma Prominent aroma of malt with moderate fruity character and low hop aroma. Toasty, biscuity malt aroma. May have an orange- or pear-like fruitiness though not as fruity/citrusy as many […]
More16A. Witbier
Aroma Moderate sweetness (often with light notes of honey and/or vanilla) with light, grainy, spicy wheat aromatics, often with a bit of tartness. Moderate perfumy coriander, often with a complex […]
More15D. Roggenbier (German Rye Beer)
Aroma Light to moderate spicy rye aroma intermingled with light to moderate weizen yeast aromatics (spicy clove and fruity esters, either banana or citrus). Light noble hops are acceptable. Can […]
More15C. Weizenbock
Aroma Rich, bock-like melanoidins and bready malt combined with a powerful aroma of dark fruit (plums, prunes, raisins or grapes). Moderate to strong phenols (most commonly vanilla and/or clove) add […]
More15B. Dunkelweizen
Aroma Moderate to strong phenols (usually clove) and fruity esters (usually banana). The balance and intensity of the phenol and ester components can vary but the best examples are reasonably […]
More15A. Weizen/Weissbier
Aroma Moderate to strong phenols (usually clove) and fruity esters (usually banana). The balance and intensity of the phenol and ester components can vary but the best examples are reasonably […]
More14C. Imperial IPA
Aroma A prominent to intense hop aroma that can be derived from American, English and/or noble varieties (although a citrusy hop character is almost always present). Most versions are dry […]
More14B. American IPA
Aroma A prominent to intense hop aroma with a citrusy, floral, perfume-like, resinous, piney, and/or fruity character derived from American hops. Many versions are dry hopped and can have an […]
MoreBJCP Election Results
The winners of the 2013 regional elections are Ali Kocho-Williams (Northeast), Al Boyce (North, incumbent), and Ryan Thomas (Mountain/Northwest). Full details are on the Election Center page.
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