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Date |
Style |
Method |
SRM/EBC |
IBU |
ABV |
Contributor | |
| Gateway Drug Porter |
Nov 23, 2012 |
Brown Porter
Category: |
Porter |
Number: |
12A |
A fairly substantial English dark ale with restrained roasty characteristics. Commercial Examples: Fuller's London Porter, Samuel Smith Taddy Porter, Burton Bridge Burton Porter, RCH Old Slug Porter, Nethergate Old Growler Porter, Hambleton Nightmare Porter, Harvey’s Tom Paine Original Old Porter, Salopian Entire Butt English Porter, St. Peters Old-Style Porter, Shepherd Neame Original Porter, Flag Porter, Wasatch Polygamy Porter. |
OG |
FG |
ABV |
Bitterness |
Color (SRM/EBC) |
1.040 – 1.052 |
1.008 – 1.014 |
4.0 – 5.4%
|
18 – 35 IBU |
|
|
Partial Mash |
|
16.2 |
5.3% |
Lon Chubiz | |
| Leiby Saves the Stout |
Dec 19, 2012 |
Oatmeal Stout
Category: |
Stout |
Number: |
13C |
A very dark, full-bodied, roasty, malty ale with a complementary oatmeal flavor. Commercial Examples: Samuel Smith Oatmeal Stout, Young's Oatmeal Stout, McAuslan Oatmeal Stout, Maclay’s Oat Malt Stout, Broughton Kinmount Willie Oatmeal Stout, Anderson Valley Barney Flats Oatmeal Stout, Tröegs Oatmeal Stout, New Holland The Poet, Goose Island Oatmeal Stout, Wolaver’s Oatmeal Stout. |
OG |
FG |
ABV |
Bitterness |
Color (SRM/EBC) |
1.048 – 1.065 |
1.010 – 1.018 |
4.2 – 5.9%
|
25 – 40 IBU |
|
|
Partial Mash |
|
76 |
|
Lon Chubiz | |
| First Bitter |
Jan 15, 2013 |
Special/Best/Premium Bitter
Category: |
English Pale Ale |
Number: |
08B |
A flavorful, yet refreshing, session beer. Some examples can be more malt balanced, but this should not override the overall bitter impression. Drinkability is a critical component of the style; emphasis is still on the bittering hop addition as opposed to the aggressive middle and late hopping seen in American ales. Commercial Examples: Fuller's London Pride, Coniston Bluebird Bitter, Timothy Taylor Landlord, Adnams SSB, Young’s Special, Shepherd Neame Masterbrew Bitter, Greene King Ruddles County Bitter, RCH Pitchfork Rebellious Bitter, Brains SA, Black Sheep Best Bitter, Goose Island Honkers Ale, Rogue Younger’s Special Bitter. |
OG |
FG |
ABV |
Bitterness |
Color (SRM/EBC) |
1.040 – 1.048 |
1.008 – 1.012 |
3.8 – 4.6%
|
25 – 40 IBU |
|
|
All Grain |
|
48 |
4.3% |
Lon Chubiz | |
| Harcombe American Kolsch |
Jan 26, 2013 |
Kolsch
Category: |
Light Hybrid Beer |
Number: |
06C |
A clean, crisp, delicately balanced beer usually with very subtle fruit flavors and aromas. Subdued maltiness throughout leads to a pleasantly refreshing tang in the finish. To the untrained taster easily mistaken for a light lager, a somewhat subtle pilsner, or perhaps a blonde ale. Commercial Examples: Available in Cologne only: PJ Früh, Hellers, Malzmühle, Paeffgen, Sion, Peters, Dom; import versions available in parts of North America: Reissdorf, Gaffel; Non-German versions: Eisenbahn Dourada, Goose Island Summertime, Alaska Summer Ale, Harpoon Summer Beer, New Holland Lucid, Saint Arnold Fancy Lawnmower, Capitol City Capitol Kölsch, Shiner Kölsch. |
OG |
FG |
ABV |
Bitterness |
Color (SRM/EBC) |
1.044 – 1.050 |
1.007 – 1.011 |
4.4 – 5.2%
|
20 – 30 IBU |
|
|
All Grain |
|
44 |
4.4% |
Lon Chubiz | |
| Adapted White House Honey Porter |
Feb 6, 2013 |
Robust Porter
Category: |
Porter |
Number: |
12B |
A substantial, malty dark ale with a complex and flavorful roasty character. Commercial Examples: Great Lakes Edmund Fitzgerald Porter, Meantime London Porter, Anchor Porter, Smuttynose Robust Porter, Sierra Nevada Porter, Deschutes Black Butte Porter, Boulevard Bully! Porter, Rogue Mocha Porter, Avery New World Porter, Bell’s Porter, Great Divide Saint Bridget’s Porter. |
OG |
FG |
ABV |
Bitterness |
Color (SRM/EBC) |
1.048 – 1.065 |
1.012 – 1.016 |
4.8 – 6.5%
|
25 – 50 IBU |
|
|
All Grain |
|
48 |
7.2% |
Lon Chubiz | |
| First Wit |
Mar 3, 2013 |
Witbier
Category: |
Belgian and French Ale |
Number: |
16A |
A refreshing, elegant, tasty, moderate-strength wheat-based ale. Commercial Examples: Hoegaarden Wit, St. Bernardus Blanche, Celis White, Vuuve 5, Brugs Tarwebier (Blanche de Bruges), Wittekerke, Allagash White, Blanche de Bruxelles, Ommegang Witte, Avery White Rascal, Unibroue Blanche de Chambly, Sterkens White Ale, Bell’s Winter White Ale, Victory Whirlwind Witbier, Hitachino Nest White Ale. |
OG |
FG |
ABV |
Bitterness |
Color (SRM/EBC) |
1.044 – 1.052 |
1.008 – 1.012 |
4.5 – 5.5%
|
10 – 20 IBU |
|
|
All Grain |
|
26 |
6.1% |
Lon Chubiz | |
| How We Do It In Bruges |
Mar 9, 2013 |
Belgian Specialty Ale
Category: |
Belgian and French Ale |
Number: |
16E |
Variable. This category encompasses a wide range of Belgian ales produced by truly artisanal brewers more concerned with creating unique products than in increasing sales. Commercial Examples: Orval; De Dolle’s Arabier, Oerbier, Boskeun and Stille Nacht; La Chouffe, McChouffe, Chouffe Bok and N’ice Chouffe; Ellezelloise Hercule Stout and Quintine Amber; Unibroue Ephemere, Maudite, Don de Dieu, etc.; Minty; Zatte Bie; Caracole Amber, Saxo and Nostradamus; Silenrieu Sara and Joseph; Fantôme Black Ghost and Speciale Noël; Dupont Moinette, Moinette Brune, and Avec Les Bons Voeux de la Brasserie Dupont; St. Fullien Noël; Gouden Carolus Noël; Affligem Nöel; Guldenburg and Pere Noël; De Ranke XX Bitter and Guldenberg; Poperings Hommelbier; Bush (Scaldis); Moinette Brune; Grottenbier; La Trappe Quadrupel; Weyerbacher QUAD; Bière de Miel; Verboden Vrucht; New Belgium 1554 Black Ale; Cantillon Iris; Russian River Temptation; Lost Abbey Cuvee de Tomme and Devotion, Lindemans Kriek and Framboise, and many more. |
OG |
FG |
ABV |
Bitterness |
Color (SRM/EBC) |
Varies |
Varies |
Varies
|
Varies |
Varies |
|
All Grain |
|
|
6.5% |
Lon Chubiz | |
| Centennial Blonde |
Apr 25, 2013 |
|
All Grain |
|
|
5.5% |
Lon Chubiz | |
| Little Ralph Dog |
May 16, 2013 |
|
All Grain |
|
|
6.9% |
Lon Chubiz | |
| German Sparkle Party |
Jun 20, 2013 |
Berliner Weisse
Category: |
Sour Ale |
Number: |
17A |
A very pale, sour, refreshing, low-alcohol wheat ale. Commercial Examples: Schultheiss Berliner Weisse, Berliner Kindl Weisse, Nodding Head Berliner Weisse, Weihenstephan 1809 (unusual in its 5% ABV), Bahnhof Berliner Style Weisse, Southampton Berliner Weisse, Bethlehem Berliner Weisse, Three Floyds Deesko. |
OG |
FG |
ABV |
Bitterness |
Color (SRM/EBC) |
1.028 – 1.032 |
1.003 – 1.006 |
2.8 – 3.8%
|
3 – 8 IBU |
|
|
All Grain |
|
|
|
Lon Chubiz | |
| Oktoberfest |
Aug 5, 2013 |
Oktoberfest/Marzen
Category: |
European Amber Lager |
Number: |
03B |
Smooth, clean, and rather rich, with a depth of malt character. This is one of the classic malty styles, with a maltiness that is often described as soft, complex, and elegant but never cloying. Commercial Examples: Paulaner Oktoberfest, Ayinger Oktoberfest-Märzen, Hacker-Pschorr Original Oktoberfest, Hofbräu Oktoberfest, Victory Festbier, Great Lakes Oktoberfest, Spaten Oktoberfest, Capital Oktoberfest, Gordon Biersch Märzen, Goose Island Oktoberfest, Samuel Adams Oktoberfest. |
OG |
FG |
ABV |
Bitterness |
Color (SRM/EBC) |
1.050 – 1.057 |
1.012 – 1.016 |
4.8 – 5.7%
|
20 – 28 IBU |
|
|
All Grain |
|
|
6% |
Lon Chubiz | |
| Citra Sour |
Sep 14, 2013 |
|
All Grain |
|
10 |
4.7% |
Lon Chubiz | |
| Double IPA |
Oct 13, 2013 |
Imperial IPA
Category: |
India Pale Ale (IPA) |
Number: |
14C |
An intensely hoppy, very strong pale ale without the big maltiness and/or deeper malt flavors of an American barleywine. Strongly hopped, but clean, lacking harshness, and a tribute to historical IPAs. Drinkability is an important characteristic; this should not be a heavy, sipping beer. It should also not have much residual sweetness or a heavy character grain profile. Commercial Examples: Russian River Pliny the Elder, Three Floyd’s Dreadnaught, Avery Majaraja, Bell’s Hop Slam, Stone Ruination IPA, Great Divide Hercules Double IPA, Surly Furious, Rogue I2PA, Moylan’s Hopsickle Imperial India Pale Ale, Stoudt’s Double IPA, Dogfish Head 90-minute IPA, Victory Hop Wallop. |
OG |
FG |
ABV |
Bitterness |
Color (SRM/EBC) |
1.075 – 1.090 |
1.010 – 1.020 |
7.5 – 10.0%
|
60 – 120 IBU |
|
|
All Grain |
|
|
8.3% |
Lon Chubiz | |
| Light Stout |
Oct 13, 2013 |
Dry Stout
Category: |
Stout |
Number: |
13A |
A very dark, roasty, bitter, creamy ale. Commercial Examples: Guinness Draught Stout (also canned), Murphy's Stout, Beamish Stout, O’Hara’s Celtic Stout, Russian River O.V.L. Stout, Three Floyd’s Black Sun Stout, Dorothy Goodbody’s Wholesome Stout, Orkney Dragonhead Stout, Old Dominion Stout, Goose Island Dublin Stout, Brooklyn Dry Stout. |
OG |
FG |
ABV |
Bitterness |
Color (SRM/EBC) |
1.036 – 1.050 |
1.007 – 1.011 |
4.0 – 5.0%
|
30 – 45 IBU |
|
|
All Grain |
|
|
|
Lon Chubiz | |
| Lon Time Coming |
Mar 9, 2014 |
American Pale Ale
Category: |
American Ale |
Number: |
10A |
Refreshing and hoppy, yet with sufficient supporting malt. Commercial Examples: Sierra Nevada Pale Ale, Stone Pale Ale, Great Lakes Burning River Pale Ale, Bear Republic XP Pale Ale, Anderson Valley Poleeko Gold Pale Ale, Deschutes Mirror Pond, Full Sail Pale Ale, Three Floyds X-Tra Pale Ale, Firestone Pale Ale, Left Hand Brewing Jackman’s Pale Ale. |
OG |
FG |
ABV |
Bitterness |
Color (SRM/EBC) |
1.045 – 1.060 |
1.010 – 1.015 |
4.5 – 6.0%
|
30 – 45 IBU |
|
|
All Grain |
|
|
5.9% |
Lon Chubiz | |
| Hefe Way There |
Jun 2, 2014 |
Weizen/Weissbier
Category: |
German Wheat and Rye Beer |
Number: |
15A |
A pale, spicy, fruity, refreshing wheat-based ale. Commercial Examples: Weihenstephaner Hefeweissbier, Schneider Weisse Weizenhell, Paulaner Hefe-Weizen, Hacker-Pschorr Weisse, Plank Bavarian Hefeweizen, Ayinger Bräu Weisse, Ettaler Weissbier Hell, Franziskaner Hefe-Weisse, Andechser Weissbier Hefetrüb, Kapuziner Weissbier, Erdinger Weissbier, Penn Weizen, Barrelhouse Hocking Hills HefeWeizen, Eisenbahn Weizenbier. |
OG |
FG |
ABV |
Bitterness |
Color (SRM/EBC) |
1.044 – 1.052 |
1.010 – 1.014 |
4.3 – 5.6%
|
8 – 15 IBU |
|
|
All Grain |
|
|
|
Lon Chubiz | |
| Simple Bitter |
Sep 1, 2014 |
Special/Best/Premium Bitter
Category: |
English Pale Ale |
Number: |
08B |
A flavorful, yet refreshing, session beer. Some examples can be more malt balanced, but this should not override the overall bitter impression. Drinkability is a critical component of the style; emphasis is still on the bittering hop addition as opposed to the aggressive middle and late hopping seen in American ales. Commercial Examples: Fuller's London Pride, Coniston Bluebird Bitter, Timothy Taylor Landlord, Adnams SSB, Young’s Special, Shepherd Neame Masterbrew Bitter, Greene King Ruddles County Bitter, RCH Pitchfork Rebellious Bitter, Brains SA, Black Sheep Best Bitter, Goose Island Honkers Ale, Rogue Younger’s Special Bitter. |
OG |
FG |
ABV |
Bitterness |
Color (SRM/EBC) |
1.040 – 1.048 |
1.008 – 1.012 |
3.8 – 4.6%
|
25 – 40 IBU |
|
|
All Grain |
|
|
6.8% |
Lon Chubiz | |
| Simple Lager |
Oct 25, 2014 |
|
All Grain |
|
|
|
Lon Chubiz | |
| Thanksgiving Porter |
Nov 17, 2014 |
Robust Porter
Category: |
Porter |
Number: |
12B |
A substantial, malty dark ale with a complex and flavorful roasty character. Commercial Examples: Great Lakes Edmund Fitzgerald Porter, Meantime London Porter, Anchor Porter, Smuttynose Robust Porter, Sierra Nevada Porter, Deschutes Black Butte Porter, Boulevard Bully! Porter, Rogue Mocha Porter, Avery New World Porter, Bell’s Porter, Great Divide Saint Bridget’s Porter. |
OG |
FG |
ABV |
Bitterness |
Color (SRM/EBC) |
1.048 – 1.065 |
1.012 – 1.016 |
4.8 – 6.5%
|
25 – 50 IBU |
|
|
All Grain |
|
|
|
Lon Chubiz | |
| Thanksgiving Weizen |
Nov 18, 2014 |
Weizen/Weissbier
Category: |
German Wheat and Rye Beer |
Number: |
15A |
A pale, spicy, fruity, refreshing wheat-based ale. Commercial Examples: Weihenstephaner Hefeweissbier, Schneider Weisse Weizenhell, Paulaner Hefe-Weizen, Hacker-Pschorr Weisse, Plank Bavarian Hefeweizen, Ayinger Bräu Weisse, Ettaler Weissbier Hell, Franziskaner Hefe-Weisse, Andechser Weissbier Hefetrüb, Kapuziner Weissbier, Erdinger Weissbier, Penn Weizen, Barrelhouse Hocking Hills HefeWeizen, Eisenbahn Weizenbier. |
OG |
FG |
ABV |
Bitterness |
Color (SRM/EBC) |
1.044 – 1.052 |
1.010 – 1.014 |
4.3 – 5.6%
|
8 – 15 IBU |
|
|
All Grain |
|
|
|
Lon Chubiz | |
| Sweat Equity |
Dec 29, 2014 |
|
All Grain |
|
|
|
Lon Chubiz | |
| Mini-bock |
Dec 30, 2014 |
Munich Dunkel
Category: |
Dark Lager |
Number: |
04B |
Characterized by depth and complexity of Munich malt and the accompanying melanoidins. Rich Munich flavors, but not as intense as a bock or as roasted as a schwarzbier. Commercial Examples: Ayinger Altbairisch Dunkel, Hacker-Pschorr Alt Munich Dark, Paulaner Alt Münchner Dunkel, Weltenburger Kloster Barock-Dunkel, Ettaler Kloster Dunkel, Hofbräu Dunkel, Penn Dark Lager, König Ludwig Dunkel, Capital Munich Dark, Harpoon Munich-type Dark Beer, Gordon Biersch Dunkels, Dinkel Acker Dark. In Bavaria, Ettaler Dunkel, Löwenbräu Dunkel, Hartmann Dunkel, Kneitinger Dunkel, Augustiner Dunkel. |
OG |
FG |
ABV |
Bitterness |
Color (SRM/EBC) |
1.048 – 1.056 |
1.010 – 1.016 |
4.5 – 5.6%
|
18 – 28 IBU |
|
|
All Grain |
|
|
|
Lon Chubiz | |
| Cold Saison |
Nov 8, 2015 |
|
All Grain |
|
|
7.3% |
Lon Chubiz | |
| Thanksgiving Porter |
Nov 8, 2015 |
Robust Porter
Category: |
Porter |
Number: |
12B |
A substantial, malty dark ale with a complex and flavorful roasty character. Commercial Examples: Great Lakes Edmund Fitzgerald Porter, Meantime London Porter, Anchor Porter, Smuttynose Robust Porter, Sierra Nevada Porter, Deschutes Black Butte Porter, Boulevard Bully! Porter, Rogue Mocha Porter, Avery New World Porter, Bell’s Porter, Great Divide Saint Bridget’s Porter. |
OG |
FG |
ABV |
Bitterness |
Color (SRM/EBC) |
1.048 – 1.065 |
1.012 – 1.016 |
4.8 – 6.5%
|
25 – 50 IBU |
|
|
All Grain |
|
|
-3.3% |
Lon Chubiz | |
| Thanksgiving Wheat |
Nov 8, 2015 |
|
All Grain |
|
|
|
Lon Chubiz | |
| Quarantale |
Jun 4, 2020 |
American IPA
Category: |
India Pale Ale (IPA) |
Number: |
14B |
A decidedly hoppy and bitter, moderately strong American pale ale. Commercial Examples: Bell’s Two-Hearted Ale, AleSmith IPA, Russian River Blind Pig IPA, Stone IPA, Three Floyds Alpha King, Great Divide Titan IPA, Bear Republic Racer 5 IPA, Victory Hop Devil, Sierra Nevada Celebration Ale, Anderson Valley Hop Ottin’, Dogfish Head 60 Minute IPA, Founder’s Centennial IPA, Anchor Liberty Ale, Harpoon IPA, Avery IPA. |
OG |
FG |
ABV |
Bitterness |
Color (SRM/EBC) |
1.056 – 1.075 |
1.010 – 1.018 |
5.5 – 7.5%
|
40 – 70 IBU |
|
|
All Grain |
|
|
5.9% |
Lon Chubiz | |
| Double IPA |
Sep 13, 2009 |
Imperial IPA
Category: |
India Pale Ale (IPA) |
Number: |
14C |
An intensely hoppy, very strong pale ale without the big maltiness and/or deeper malt flavors of an American barleywine. Strongly hopped, but clean, lacking harshness, and a tribute to historical IPAs. Drinkability is an important characteristic; this should not be a heavy, sipping beer. It should also not have much residual sweetness or a heavy character grain profile. Commercial Examples: Russian River Pliny the Elder, Three Floyd’s Dreadnaught, Avery Majaraja, Bell’s Hop Slam, Stone Ruination IPA, Great Divide Hercules Double IPA, Surly Furious, Rogue I2PA, Moylan’s Hopsickle Imperial India Pale Ale, Stoudt’s Double IPA, Dogfish Head 90-minute IPA, Victory Hop Wallop. |
OG |
FG |
ABV |
Bitterness |
Color (SRM/EBC) |
1.075 – 1.090 |
1.010 – 1.020 |
7.5 – 10.0%
|
60 – 120 IBU |
|
|
All Grain |
|
118.3 |
|
Dustin Zastera | |
| Raspberry Wheat |
Nov 15, 2008 |
Fruit Beer
Category: |
Fruit Beer |
Number: |
20A |
A harmonious marriage of fruit and beer. The key attributes of the underlying style will be different with the addition of fruit; do not expect the base beer to taste the same as the unadulterated version. Judge the beer based on the pleasantness and balance of the resulting combination. Commercial Examples: New Glarus Belgian Red and Raspberry Tart, Bell’s Cherry Stout, Dogfish Head Aprihop, Great Divide Wild Raspberry Ale, Founders Rübæus, Ebulum Elderberry Black Ale, Stiegl Radler, Weyerbacher Raspberry Imperial Stout, Abita Purple Haze, Melbourne Apricot Beer and Strawberry Beer, Saxer Lemon Lager, Magic Hat #9, Grozet Gooseberry and Wheat Ale, Pyramid Apricot Ale, Dogfish Head Fort. |
OG |
FG |
ABV |
Bitterness |
Color (SRM/EBC) |
Varies |
Varies |
Varies
|
Varies |
Varies |
|
All Grain |
|
14.8 |
4.1% |
Dustin Zastera | |
| Imperial Oatmeal Stout |
Sep 23, 2007 |
Imperial Stout
Category: |
Stout |
Number: |
13F |
An intensely flavored, big, dark ale. Roasty, fruity, and bittersweet, with a noticeable alcohol presence. Dark fruit flavors meld with roasty, burnt, or almost tar-like sensations. Like a black barleywine with every dimension of flavor coming into play. Commercial Examples: Three Floyd’s Dark Lord, Bell’s Expedition Stout, North Coast Old Rasputin Imperial Stout, Stone Imperial Stout, Samuel Smith Imperial Stout, Scotch Irish Tsarina Katarina Imperial Stout, Thirsty Dog Siberian Night, Deschutes The Abyss, Great Divide Yeti, Southampton Russian Imperial Stout, Rogue Imperial Stout, Bear Republic Big Bear Black Stout, Great Lakes Blackout Stout, Avery The Czar, Founders Imperial Stout, Victory Storm King, Brooklyn Black Chocolate Stout. |
OG |
FG |
ABV |
Bitterness |
Color (SRM/EBC) |
1.075 – 1.115 |
1.018 – 1.030 |
8.0 – 12.0%
|
50 – 90 IBU |
|
|
All Grain |
|
88.4 |
10.1% |
Dustin Zastera | |
| Special Bitter |
Sep 2, 2009 |
Special/Best/Premium Bitter
Category: |
English Pale Ale |
Number: |
08B |
A flavorful, yet refreshing, session beer. Some examples can be more malt balanced, but this should not override the overall bitter impression. Drinkability is a critical component of the style; emphasis is still on the bittering hop addition as opposed to the aggressive middle and late hopping seen in American ales. Commercial Examples: Fuller's London Pride, Coniston Bluebird Bitter, Timothy Taylor Landlord, Adnams SSB, Young’s Special, Shepherd Neame Masterbrew Bitter, Greene King Ruddles County Bitter, RCH Pitchfork Rebellious Bitter, Brains SA, Black Sheep Best Bitter, Goose Island Honkers Ale, Rogue Younger’s Special Bitter. |
OG |
FG |
ABV |
Bitterness |
Color (SRM/EBC) |
1.040 – 1.048 |
1.008 – 1.012 |
3.8 – 4.6%
|
25 – 40 IBU |
|
|
All Grain |
|
26 |
4.3% |
Dustin Zastera | |
| Imperial Oatmeal Stout |
Nov 15, 2009 |
Imperial Stout
Category: |
Stout |
Number: |
13F |
An intensely flavored, big, dark ale. Roasty, fruity, and bittersweet, with a noticeable alcohol presence. Dark fruit flavors meld with roasty, burnt, or almost tar-like sensations. Like a black barleywine with every dimension of flavor coming into play. Commercial Examples: Three Floyd’s Dark Lord, Bell’s Expedition Stout, North Coast Old Rasputin Imperial Stout, Stone Imperial Stout, Samuel Smith Imperial Stout, Scotch Irish Tsarina Katarina Imperial Stout, Thirsty Dog Siberian Night, Deschutes The Abyss, Great Divide Yeti, Southampton Russian Imperial Stout, Rogue Imperial Stout, Bear Republic Big Bear Black Stout, Great Lakes Blackout Stout, Avery The Czar, Founders Imperial Stout, Victory Storm King, Brooklyn Black Chocolate Stout. |
OG |
FG |
ABV |
Bitterness |
Color (SRM/EBC) |
1.075 – 1.115 |
1.018 – 1.030 |
8.0 – 12.0%
|
50 – 90 IBU |
|
|
All Grain |
|
77.6 |
7.7% |
Dustin Zastera | |
| Bohunk Pils |
Jan 31, 2010 |
Bohemian Pilsener
Category: |
Pilsner |
Number: |
02B |
Uses Moravian malted barley and a decoction mash for rich, malt character. Saaz hops and low sulfate, low carbonate water provide a distinctively soft, rounded hop profile. Traditional yeast sometimes can provide a background diacetyl note. Dextrins provide additional body, and diacetyl enhances the perception of a fuller palate. Commercial Examples: Pilsner Urquell, Kru?ovice Imperial 12°, Budweiser Budvar (Czechvar in the US), Czech Rebel, Staropramen, Gambrinus Pilsner, Zlaty Bazant Golden Pheasant, Dock Street Bohemian Pilsner. |
OG |
FG |
ABV |
Bitterness |
Color (SRM/EBC) |
1.044 – 1.056 |
1.013 – 1.017 |
4.2 – 5.4%
|
35 – 45 IBU |
|
|
All Grain |
|
43.6 |
|
Dustin Zastera | |
| Pale Ale |
Nov 7, 2009 |
American Pale Ale
Category: |
American Ale |
Number: |
10A |
Refreshing and hoppy, yet with sufficient supporting malt. Commercial Examples: Sierra Nevada Pale Ale, Stone Pale Ale, Great Lakes Burning River Pale Ale, Bear Republic XP Pale Ale, Anderson Valley Poleeko Gold Pale Ale, Deschutes Mirror Pond, Full Sail Pale Ale, Three Floyds X-Tra Pale Ale, Firestone Pale Ale, Left Hand Brewing Jackman’s Pale Ale. |
OG |
FG |
ABV |
Bitterness |
Color (SRM/EBC) |
1.045 – 1.060 |
1.010 – 1.015 |
4.5 – 6.0%
|
30 – 45 IBU |
|
|
All Grain |
|
25.1 |
4.8% |
Dustin Zastera | |
| Steam |
Jan 6, 2010 |
|
All Grain |
|
60.8 |
|
Dustin Zastera | |
| Maibock |
Jan 9, 2010 |
Maibock/Helles Bock
Category: |
Bock |
Number: |
05A |
A relatively pale, strong, malty lager beer. Designed to walk a fine line between blandness and too much color. Hop character is generally more apparent than in other bocks. Commercial Examples: Ayinger Maibock, Mahr’s Bock, Hacker-Pschorr Hubertus Bock, Capital Maibock, Einbecker Mai-Urbock, Hofbräu Maibock, Victory St. Boisterous, Gordon Biersch Blonde Bock, Smuttynose Maibock. |
OG |
FG |
ABV |
Bitterness |
Color (SRM/EBC) |
1.064 – 1.072 |
1.011 – 1.018 |
6.3 – 7.4%
|
23 – 35 IBU |
|
|
All Grain |
|
28.5 |
7.3% |
Dustin Zastera | |
| Oktoberfest |
Jan 31, 2010 |
Oktoberfest/Marzen
Category: |
European Amber Lager |
Number: |
03B |
Smooth, clean, and rather rich, with a depth of malt character. This is one of the classic malty styles, with a maltiness that is often described as soft, complex, and elegant but never cloying. Commercial Examples: Paulaner Oktoberfest, Ayinger Oktoberfest-Märzen, Hacker-Pschorr Original Oktoberfest, Hofbräu Oktoberfest, Victory Festbier, Great Lakes Oktoberfest, Spaten Oktoberfest, Capital Oktoberfest, Gordon Biersch Märzen, Goose Island Oktoberfest, Samuel Adams Oktoberfest. |
OG |
FG |
ABV |
Bitterness |
Color (SRM/EBC) |
1.050 – 1.057 |
1.012 – 1.016 |
4.8 – 5.7%
|
20 – 28 IBU |
|
|
All Grain |
|
28.2 |
|
Dustin Zastera | |
| Pale Ale |
Mar 5, 2011 |
American Pale Ale
Category: |
American Ale |
Number: |
10A |
Refreshing and hoppy, yet with sufficient supporting malt. Commercial Examples: Sierra Nevada Pale Ale, Stone Pale Ale, Great Lakes Burning River Pale Ale, Bear Republic XP Pale Ale, Anderson Valley Poleeko Gold Pale Ale, Deschutes Mirror Pond, Full Sail Pale Ale, Three Floyds X-Tra Pale Ale, Firestone Pale Ale, Left Hand Brewing Jackman’s Pale Ale. |
OG |
FG |
ABV |
Bitterness |
Color (SRM/EBC) |
1.045 – 1.060 |
1.010 – 1.015 |
4.5 – 6.0%
|
30 – 45 IBU |
|
|
All Grain |
|
52.4 |
|
Dustin Zastera | |
| Double Tripel 1 |
Mar 6, 2010 |
Belgian Tripel
Category: |
Belgian Strong Ale |
Number: |
18C |
Strongly resembles a Strong Golden Ale but slightly darker and somewhat fuller-bodied. Usually has a more rounded malt flavor but should not be sweet. Commercial Examples: Westmalle Tripel, La Rulles Tripel, St. Bernardus Tripel, Chimay Cinq Cents (White), Watou Tripel, Val-Dieu Triple, Affligem Tripel, Grimbergen Tripel, La Trappe Tripel, Witkap Pater Tripel, Corsendonk Abbey Pale Ale, St. Feuillien Tripel, Bink Tripel, Tripel Karmeliet, New Belgium Trippel, Unibroue La Fin du Monde, Dragonmead Final Absolution, Allagash Tripel Reserve, Victory Golden Monkey. |
OG |
FG |
ABV |
Bitterness |
Color (SRM/EBC) |
1.075 – 1.085 |
1.008 – 1.014 |
7.5 – 9.5%
|
20 – 40 IBU |
|
|
All Grain |
|
28.1 |
9.5% |
Dustin Zastera | |
| Double Tripel 2 |
Mar 6, 2010 |
Belgian Tripel
Category: |
Belgian Strong Ale |
Number: |
18C |
Strongly resembles a Strong Golden Ale but slightly darker and somewhat fuller-bodied. Usually has a more rounded malt flavor but should not be sweet. Commercial Examples: Westmalle Tripel, La Rulles Tripel, St. Bernardus Tripel, Chimay Cinq Cents (White), Watou Tripel, Val-Dieu Triple, Affligem Tripel, Grimbergen Tripel, La Trappe Tripel, Witkap Pater Tripel, Corsendonk Abbey Pale Ale, St. Feuillien Tripel, Bink Tripel, Tripel Karmeliet, New Belgium Trippel, Unibroue La Fin du Monde, Dragonmead Final Absolution, Allagash Tripel Reserve, Victory Golden Monkey. |
OG |
FG |
ABV |
Bitterness |
Color (SRM/EBC) |
1.075 – 1.085 |
1.008 – 1.014 |
7.5 – 9.5%
|
20 – 40 IBU |
|
|
All Grain |
|
28.1 |
9.5% |
Dustin Zastera | |
| Hefeweissen |
May 25, 2010 |
Weizen/Weissbier
Category: |
German Wheat and Rye Beer |
Number: |
15A |
A pale, spicy, fruity, refreshing wheat-based ale. Commercial Examples: Weihenstephaner Hefeweissbier, Schneider Weisse Weizenhell, Paulaner Hefe-Weizen, Hacker-Pschorr Weisse, Plank Bavarian Hefeweizen, Ayinger Bräu Weisse, Ettaler Weissbier Hell, Franziskaner Hefe-Weisse, Andechser Weissbier Hefetrüb, Kapuziner Weissbier, Erdinger Weissbier, Penn Weizen, Barrelhouse Hocking Hills HefeWeizen, Eisenbahn Weizenbier. |
OG |
FG |
ABV |
Bitterness |
Color (SRM/EBC) |
1.044 – 1.052 |
1.010 – 1.014 |
4.3 – 5.6%
|
8 – 15 IBU |
|
|
All Grain |
|
18.2 |
|
Dustin Zastera | |
| Denny’s Wry Smile Rye IPA |
Mar 12, 2011 |
American IPA
Category: |
India Pale Ale (IPA) |
Number: |
14B |
A decidedly hoppy and bitter, moderately strong American pale ale. Commercial Examples: Bell’s Two-Hearted Ale, AleSmith IPA, Russian River Blind Pig IPA, Stone IPA, Three Floyds Alpha King, Great Divide Titan IPA, Bear Republic Racer 5 IPA, Victory Hop Devil, Sierra Nevada Celebration Ale, Anderson Valley Hop Ottin’, Dogfish Head 60 Minute IPA, Founder’s Centennial IPA, Anchor Liberty Ale, Harpoon IPA, Avery IPA. |
OG |
FG |
ABV |
Bitterness |
Color (SRM/EBC) |
1.056 – 1.075 |
1.010 – 1.018 |
5.5 – 7.5%
|
40 – 70 IBU |
|
|
All Grain |
|
60.7 |
8.1% |
Dustin Zastera | |
| Hefeweissen |
May 30, 2011 |
Weizen/Weissbier
Category: |
German Wheat and Rye Beer |
Number: |
15A |
A pale, spicy, fruity, refreshing wheat-based ale. Commercial Examples: Weihenstephaner Hefeweissbier, Schneider Weisse Weizenhell, Paulaner Hefe-Weizen, Hacker-Pschorr Weisse, Plank Bavarian Hefeweizen, Ayinger Bräu Weisse, Ettaler Weissbier Hell, Franziskaner Hefe-Weisse, Andechser Weissbier Hefetrüb, Kapuziner Weissbier, Erdinger Weissbier, Penn Weizen, Barrelhouse Hocking Hills HefeWeizen, Eisenbahn Weizenbier. |
OG |
FG |
ABV |
Bitterness |
Color (SRM/EBC) |
1.044 – 1.052 |
1.010 – 1.014 |
4.3 – 5.6%
|
8 – 15 IBU |
|
|
All Grain |
|
15.7 |
5.7% |
Dustin Zastera | |
| Saison |
Jul 30, 2011 |
|
All Grain |
|
24.9 |
6.4% |
Dustin Zastera | |
| Special Bitter |
Sep 10, 2011 |
Special/Best/Premium Bitter
Category: |
English Pale Ale |
Number: |
08B |
A flavorful, yet refreshing, session beer. Some examples can be more malt balanced, but this should not override the overall bitter impression. Drinkability is a critical component of the style; emphasis is still on the bittering hop addition as opposed to the aggressive middle and late hopping seen in American ales. Commercial Examples: Fuller's London Pride, Coniston Bluebird Bitter, Timothy Taylor Landlord, Adnams SSB, Young’s Special, Shepherd Neame Masterbrew Bitter, Greene King Ruddles County Bitter, RCH Pitchfork Rebellious Bitter, Brains SA, Black Sheep Best Bitter, Goose Island Honkers Ale, Rogue Younger’s Special Bitter. |
OG |
FG |
ABV |
Bitterness |
Color (SRM/EBC) |
1.040 – 1.048 |
1.008 – 1.012 |
3.8 – 4.6%
|
25 – 40 IBU |
|
|
All Grain |
|
37.1 |
4.5% |
Dustin Zastera | |
| Gout Stout |
Sep 30, 2011 |
Imperial Stout
Category: |
Stout |
Number: |
13F |
An intensely flavored, big, dark ale. Roasty, fruity, and bittersweet, with a noticeable alcohol presence. Dark fruit flavors meld with roasty, burnt, or almost tar-like sensations. Like a black barleywine with every dimension of flavor coming into play. Commercial Examples: Three Floyd’s Dark Lord, Bell’s Expedition Stout, North Coast Old Rasputin Imperial Stout, Stone Imperial Stout, Samuel Smith Imperial Stout, Scotch Irish Tsarina Katarina Imperial Stout, Thirsty Dog Siberian Night, Deschutes The Abyss, Great Divide Yeti, Southampton Russian Imperial Stout, Rogue Imperial Stout, Bear Republic Big Bear Black Stout, Great Lakes Blackout Stout, Avery The Czar, Founders Imperial Stout, Victory Storm King, Brooklyn Black Chocolate Stout. |
OG |
FG |
ABV |
Bitterness |
Color (SRM/EBC) |
1.075 – 1.115 |
1.018 – 1.030 |
8.0 – 12.0%
|
50 – 90 IBU |
|
|
All Grain |
|
78.9 |
9.1% |
Dustin Zastera | |
| California Common |
Dec 26, 2011 |
|
All Grain |
|
63.8 |
5.7% |
Dustin Zastera | |
| Irish Draught Ale |
Jan 14, 2012 |
Irish Red Ale
Category: |
Scottish and Irish Ale |
Number: |
09D |
An easy-drinking pint. Malt-focused with an initial sweetness and a roasted dryness in the finish. Commercial Examples: Three Floyds Brian Boru Old Irish Ale, Great Lakes Conway’s Irish Ale (a bit strong at 6.5%), Kilkenny Irish Beer, O’Hara’s Irish Red Ale, Smithwick’s Irish Ale, Beamish Red Ale, Caffrey’s Irish Ale, Goose Island Kilgubbin Red Ale, Murphy’s Irish Red (lager), Boulevard Irish Ale, Harpoon Hibernian Ale. |
OG |
FG |
ABV |
Bitterness |
Color (SRM/EBC) |
1.044 – 1.060 |
1.010 – 1.014 |
4.0 – 6.0%
|
17 – 28 IBU |
|
|
All Grain |
|
22.4 |
5.3% |
Dustin Zastera | |
| Dubbel |
Jan 29, 2012 |
Belgian Dubbel
Category: |
Belgian Strong Ale |
Number: |
18B |
A deep reddish, moderately strong, malty, complex Belgian ale. Commercial Examples: Westmalle Dubbel, St. Bernardus Pater 6, La Trappe Dubbel, Corsendonk Abbey Brown Ale, Grimbergen Double, Affligem Dubbel, Chimay Premiere (Red), Pater Lieven Bruin, Duinen Dubbel, St. Feuillien Brune, New Belgium Abbey Belgian Style Ale, Stoudts Abbey Double Ale, Russian River Benediction, Flying Fish Dubbel, Lost Abbey Lost and Found Abbey Ale, Allagash Double. |
OG |
FG |
ABV |
Bitterness |
Color (SRM/EBC) |
1.062 – 1.075 |
1.008 – 1.018 |
6.0 – 7.6%
|
15 – 25 IBU |
|
|
All Grain |
|
25.5 |
8.9% |
Dustin Zastera | |
| Maibock 2 - Hell is Back |
Mar 3, 2012 |
Maibock/Helles Bock
Category: |
Bock |
Number: |
05A |
A relatively pale, strong, malty lager beer. Designed to walk a fine line between blandness and too much color. Hop character is generally more apparent than in other bocks. Commercial Examples: Ayinger Maibock, Mahr’s Bock, Hacker-Pschorr Hubertus Bock, Capital Maibock, Einbecker Mai-Urbock, Hofbräu Maibock, Victory St. Boisterous, Gordon Biersch Blonde Bock, Smuttynose Maibock. |
OG |
FG |
ABV |
Bitterness |
Color (SRM/EBC) |
1.064 – 1.072 |
1.011 – 1.018 |
6.3 – 7.4%
|
23 – 35 IBU |
|
|
All Grain |
|
30.1 |
7.1% |
Dustin Zastera | |
| Hmmm, I Don’t Know |
Mar 10, 2012 |
|
All Grain |
|
21.5 |
5.2% |
Dustin Zastera | |
| Saison Exp |
Mar 24, 2012 |
|
All Grain |
|
36.6 |
6.9% |
Dustin Zastera | 1 |
| Hefeweissen |
Aug 2, 2012 |
Weizen/Weissbier
Category: |
German Wheat and Rye Beer |
Number: |
15A |
A pale, spicy, fruity, refreshing wheat-based ale. Commercial Examples: Weihenstephaner Hefeweissbier, Schneider Weisse Weizenhell, Paulaner Hefe-Weizen, Hacker-Pschorr Weisse, Plank Bavarian Hefeweizen, Ayinger Bräu Weisse, Ettaler Weissbier Hell, Franziskaner Hefe-Weisse, Andechser Weissbier Hefetrüb, Kapuziner Weissbier, Erdinger Weissbier, Penn Weizen, Barrelhouse Hocking Hills HefeWeizen, Eisenbahn Weizenbier. |
OG |
FG |
ABV |
Bitterness |
Color (SRM/EBC) |
1.044 – 1.052 |
1.010 – 1.014 |
4.3 – 5.6%
|
8 – 15 IBU |
|
|
All Grain |
|
16.7 |
5.7% |
Dustin Zastera | |
| Random Brown |
Sep 9, 2012 |
American Brown Ale
Category: |
American Ale |
Number: |
10C |
Can be considered a bigger, maltier, hoppier interpretation of Northern English brown ale or a hoppier, less malty Brown Porter, often including the citrus-accented hop presence that is characteristic of American hop varieties. Commercial Examples: Bell’s Best Brown, Smuttynose Old Brown Dog Ale, Big Sky Moose Drool Brown Ale, North Coast Acme Brown, Brooklyn Brown Ale, Lost Coast Downtown Brown, Left Hand Deep Cover Brown Ale. |
OG |
FG |
ABV |
Bitterness |
Color (SRM/EBC) |
1.045 – 1.060 |
1.010 – 1.016 |
4.3 – 6.2%
|
20 – 40 IBU |
|
|
All Grain |
|
40.5 |
4.3% |
Dustin Zastera | |
| Saison 2009 |
Jul 18, 2009 |
|
All Grain |
|
|
4.8% |
Dustin Zastera | |
| NB Hefeweizen |
Jul 18, 2009 |
Weizen/Weissbier
Category: |
German Wheat and Rye Beer |
Number: |
15A |
A pale, spicy, fruity, refreshing wheat-based ale. Commercial Examples: Weihenstephaner Hefeweissbier, Schneider Weisse Weizenhell, Paulaner Hefe-Weizen, Hacker-Pschorr Weisse, Plank Bavarian Hefeweizen, Ayinger Bräu Weisse, Ettaler Weissbier Hell, Franziskaner Hefe-Weisse, Andechser Weissbier Hefetrüb, Kapuziner Weissbier, Erdinger Weissbier, Penn Weizen, Barrelhouse Hocking Hills HefeWeizen, Eisenbahn Weizenbier. |
OG |
FG |
ABV |
Bitterness |
Color (SRM/EBC) |
1.044 – 1.052 |
1.010 – 1.014 |
4.3 – 5.6%
|
8 – 15 IBU |
|
|
All Grain |
|
22.2 |
4.7% |
Dustin Zastera | |
| Wizenbock |
Oct 27, 2007 |
Weizenbock
Category: |
German Wheat and Rye Beer |
Number: |
15C |
A strong, malty, fruity, wheat-based ale combining the best flavors of a dunkelweizen and the rich strength and body of a bock. Commercial Examples: Schneider Aventinus, Schneider Aventinus Eisbock, Plank Bavarian Dunkler Weizenbock, Plank Bavarian Heller Weizenbock, AleSmith Weizenbock, Erdinger Pikantus, Mahr’s Der Weisse Bock, Victory Moonglow Weizenbock, High Point Ramstein Winter Wheat, Capital Weizen Doppelbock, Eisenbahn Vigorosa. |
OG |
FG |
ABV |
Bitterness |
Color (SRM/EBC) |
1.064 – 1.090 |
1.015 – 1.022 |
6.5 – 8.0%
|
15 – 30 IBU |
|
|
All Grain |
|
21.3 |
8.9% |
Dustin Zastera | |
| California Common |
Sep 15, 2012 |
|
All Grain |
|
63.8 |
5.9% |
Dustin Zastera | |
| Saison 2009 |
Jun 6, 2009 |
|
All Grain |
|
37.1 |
5.5% |
Dustin Zastera | |
| NB Hefeweizen |
May 30, 2009 |
Weizen/Weissbier
Category: |
German Wheat and Rye Beer |
Number: |
15A |
A pale, spicy, fruity, refreshing wheat-based ale. Commercial Examples: Weihenstephaner Hefeweissbier, Schneider Weisse Weizenhell, Paulaner Hefe-Weizen, Hacker-Pschorr Weisse, Plank Bavarian Hefeweizen, Ayinger Bräu Weisse, Ettaler Weissbier Hell, Franziskaner Hefe-Weisse, Andechser Weissbier Hefetrüb, Kapuziner Weissbier, Erdinger Weissbier, Penn Weizen, Barrelhouse Hocking Hills HefeWeizen, Eisenbahn Weizenbier. |
OG |
FG |
ABV |
Bitterness |
Color (SRM/EBC) |
1.044 – 1.052 |
1.010 – 1.014 |
4.3 – 5.6%
|
8 – 15 IBU |
|
|
All Grain |
|
23.4 |
4.3% |
Dustin Zastera | |
| Steam 5 |
Jan 24, 2009 |
|
All Grain |
|
54.3 |
3.7% |
Dustin Zastera | |
| NB Hefeweizen |
Aug 30, 2008 |
Weizen/Weissbier
Category: |
German Wheat and Rye Beer |
Number: |
15A |
A pale, spicy, fruity, refreshing wheat-based ale. Commercial Examples: Weihenstephaner Hefeweissbier, Schneider Weisse Weizenhell, Paulaner Hefe-Weizen, Hacker-Pschorr Weisse, Plank Bavarian Hefeweizen, Ayinger Bräu Weisse, Ettaler Weissbier Hell, Franziskaner Hefe-Weisse, Andechser Weissbier Hefetrüb, Kapuziner Weissbier, Erdinger Weissbier, Penn Weizen, Barrelhouse Hocking Hills HefeWeizen, Eisenbahn Weizenbier. |
OG |
FG |
ABV |
Bitterness |
Color (SRM/EBC) |
1.044 – 1.052 |
1.010 – 1.014 |
4.3 – 5.6%
|
8 – 15 IBU |
|
|
All Grain |
|
23.4 |
4.5% |
Dustin Zastera | |
| NB Hefeweizen |
May 25, 2008 |
Weizen/Weissbier
Category: |
German Wheat and Rye Beer |
Number: |
15A |
A pale, spicy, fruity, refreshing wheat-based ale. Commercial Examples: Weihenstephaner Hefeweissbier, Schneider Weisse Weizenhell, Paulaner Hefe-Weizen, Hacker-Pschorr Weisse, Plank Bavarian Hefeweizen, Ayinger Bräu Weisse, Ettaler Weissbier Hell, Franziskaner Hefe-Weisse, Andechser Weissbier Hefetrüb, Kapuziner Weissbier, Erdinger Weissbier, Penn Weizen, Barrelhouse Hocking Hills HefeWeizen, Eisenbahn Weizenbier. |
OG |
FG |
ABV |
Bitterness |
Color (SRM/EBC) |
1.044 – 1.052 |
1.010 – 1.014 |
4.3 – 5.6%
|
8 – 15 IBU |
|
|
All Grain |
|
23.4 |
5.1% |
Dustin Zastera | |
| Summer |
Apr 19, 2008 |
|
All Grain |
|
34.2 |
6.3% |
Dustin Zastera | 1 |
| Steam 4 |
Mar 30, 2008 |
|
All Grain |
|
63.5 |
4.8% |
Dustin Zastera | |
| NB Irish Draught Ale |
Feb 18, 2008 |
Irish Red Ale
Category: |
Scottish and Irish Ale |
Number: |
09D |
An easy-drinking pint. Malt-focused with an initial sweetness and a roasted dryness in the finish. Commercial Examples: Three Floyds Brian Boru Old Irish Ale, Great Lakes Conway’s Irish Ale (a bit strong at 6.5%), Kilkenny Irish Beer, O’Hara’s Irish Red Ale, Smithwick’s Irish Ale, Beamish Red Ale, Caffrey’s Irish Ale, Goose Island Kilgubbin Red Ale, Murphy’s Irish Red (lager), Boulevard Irish Ale, Harpoon Hibernian Ale. |
OG |
FG |
ABV |
Bitterness |
Color (SRM/EBC) |
1.044 – 1.060 |
1.010 – 1.014 |
4.0 – 6.0%
|
17 – 28 IBU |
|
|
All Grain |
|
22.4 |
4.4% |
Dustin Zastera | |
| Vienna Lager |
Oct 19, 2012 |
|
All Grain |
|
26 |
6% |
Dustin Zastera | |
| Gout Stout |
Oct 21, 2012 |
Imperial Stout
Category: |
Stout |
Number: |
13F |
An intensely flavored, big, dark ale. Roasty, fruity, and bittersweet, with a noticeable alcohol presence. Dark fruit flavors meld with roasty, burnt, or almost tar-like sensations. Like a black barleywine with every dimension of flavor coming into play. Commercial Examples: Three Floyd’s Dark Lord, Bell’s Expedition Stout, North Coast Old Rasputin Imperial Stout, Stone Imperial Stout, Samuel Smith Imperial Stout, Scotch Irish Tsarina Katarina Imperial Stout, Thirsty Dog Siberian Night, Deschutes The Abyss, Great Divide Yeti, Southampton Russian Imperial Stout, Rogue Imperial Stout, Bear Republic Big Bear Black Stout, Great Lakes Blackout Stout, Avery The Czar, Founders Imperial Stout, Victory Storm King, Brooklyn Black Chocolate Stout. |
OG |
FG |
ABV |
Bitterness |
Color (SRM/EBC) |
1.075 – 1.115 |
1.018 – 1.030 |
8.0 – 12.0%
|
50 – 90 IBU |
|
|
All Grain |
|
78.9 |
10.3% |
Dustin Zastera | 1 |
| Weizenbock |
Nov 25, 2012 |
Weizenbock
Category: |
German Wheat and Rye Beer |
Number: |
15C |
A strong, malty, fruity, wheat-based ale combining the best flavors of a dunkelweizen and the rich strength and body of a bock. Commercial Examples: Schneider Aventinus, Schneider Aventinus Eisbock, Plank Bavarian Dunkler Weizenbock, Plank Bavarian Heller Weizenbock, AleSmith Weizenbock, Erdinger Pikantus, Mahr’s Der Weisse Bock, Victory Moonglow Weizenbock, High Point Ramstein Winter Wheat, Capital Weizen Doppelbock, Eisenbahn Vigorosa. |
OG |
FG |
ABV |
Bitterness |
Color (SRM/EBC) |
1.064 – 1.090 |
1.015 – 1.022 |
6.5 – 8.0%
|
15 – 30 IBU |
|
|
All Grain |
|
16.9 |
9.1% |
Dustin Zastera | |
| Vienna Lager |
Jan 6, 2013 |
|
All Grain |
|
20.8 |
6.3% |
Dustin Zastera | |
| NB Tongue Splitter |
Mar 5, 2005 |
American Pale Ale
Category: |
American Ale |
Number: |
10A |
Refreshing and hoppy, yet with sufficient supporting malt. Commercial Examples: Sierra Nevada Pale Ale, Stone Pale Ale, Great Lakes Burning River Pale Ale, Bear Republic XP Pale Ale, Anderson Valley Poleeko Gold Pale Ale, Deschutes Mirror Pond, Full Sail Pale Ale, Three Floyds X-Tra Pale Ale, Firestone Pale Ale, Left Hand Brewing Jackman’s Pale Ale. |
OG |
FG |
ABV |
Bitterness |
Color (SRM/EBC) |
1.045 – 1.060 |
1.010 – 1.015 |
4.5 – 6.0%
|
30 – 45 IBU |
|
|
Extract |
|
|
4.3% |
Dustin Zastera | |
| NB ESB |
Mar 5, 2005 |
Extra Special/Strong Bitter (English Pale Ale)
Category: |
English Pale Ale |
Number: |
08C |
An average-strength to moderately-strong English ale. The balance may be fairly even between malt and hops to somewhat bitter. Drinkability is a critical component of the style; emphasis is still on the bittering hop addition as opposed to the aggressive middle and late hopping seen in American ales. A rather broad style that allows for considerable interpretation by the brewer. Commercial Examples: Fullers ESB, Adnams Broadside, Shepherd Neame Bishop's Finger, Young’s Ram Rod, Samuel Smith’s Old Brewery Pale Ale, Bass Ale, Whitbread Pale Ale, Shepherd Neame Spitfire, Marston’s Pedigree, Black Sheep Ale, Vintage Henley, Mordue Workie Ticket, Morland Old Speckled Hen, Greene King Abbot Ale, Bateman's XXXB, Gale’s Hordean Special Bitter (HSB), Ushers 1824 Particular Ale, Hopback Summer Lightning, Great Lakes Moondog Ale, Shipyard Old Thumper, Alaskan ESB, Geary’s Pale Ale, Cooperstown Old Slugger, Anderson Valley Boont ESB, Avery 14’er ESB, Redhook ESB. |
OG |
FG |
ABV |
Bitterness |
Color (SRM/EBC) |
1.048 – 1.060 |
1.010 – 1.016 |
4.6 – 6.2%
|
30 – 50 IBU |
|
|
Extract |
|
|
4.9% |
Dustin Zastera | |
| NB Dark Cherry Stout |
Apr 25, 2005 |
Dry Stout
Category: |
Stout |
Number: |
13A |
A very dark, roasty, bitter, creamy ale. Commercial Examples: Guinness Draught Stout (also canned), Murphy's Stout, Beamish Stout, O’Hara’s Celtic Stout, Russian River O.V.L. Stout, Three Floyd’s Black Sun Stout, Dorothy Goodbody’s Wholesome Stout, Orkney Dragonhead Stout, Old Dominion Stout, Goose Island Dublin Stout, Brooklyn Dry Stout. |
OG |
FG |
ABV |
Bitterness |
Color (SRM/EBC) |
1.036 – 1.050 |
1.007 – 1.011 |
4.0 – 5.0%
|
30 – 45 IBU |
|
|
Extract |
|
|
5.9% |
Dustin Zastera | |
| NB Cream Ale |
Apr 28, 2005 |
|
Extract |
|
|
3.9% |
Dustin Zastera | |
| NB Witbier |
May 18, 2005 |
Witbier
Category: |
Belgian and French Ale |
Number: |
16A |
A refreshing, elegant, tasty, moderate-strength wheat-based ale. Commercial Examples: Hoegaarden Wit, St. Bernardus Blanche, Celis White, Vuuve 5, Brugs Tarwebier (Blanche de Bruges), Wittekerke, Allagash White, Blanche de Bruxelles, Ommegang Witte, Avery White Rascal, Unibroue Blanche de Chambly, Sterkens White Ale, Bell’s Winter White Ale, Victory Whirlwind Witbier, Hitachino Nest White Ale. |
OG |
FG |
ABV |
Bitterness |
Color (SRM/EBC) |
1.044 – 1.052 |
1.008 – 1.012 |
4.5 – 5.5%
|
10 – 20 IBU |
|
|
Extract |
|
|
5.3% |
Dustin Zastera | |
| NB Extra Pale Ale |
Jul 19, 2005 |
American Pale Ale
Category: |
American Ale |
Number: |
10A |
Refreshing and hoppy, yet with sufficient supporting malt. Commercial Examples: Sierra Nevada Pale Ale, Stone Pale Ale, Great Lakes Burning River Pale Ale, Bear Republic XP Pale Ale, Anderson Valley Poleeko Gold Pale Ale, Deschutes Mirror Pond, Full Sail Pale Ale, Three Floyds X-Tra Pale Ale, Firestone Pale Ale, Left Hand Brewing Jackman’s Pale Ale. |
OG |
FG |
ABV |
Bitterness |
Color (SRM/EBC) |
1.045 – 1.060 |
1.010 – 1.015 |
4.5 – 6.0%
|
30 – 45 IBU |
|
|
Extract |
|
|
5.1% |
Dustin Zastera | |
| NB California Common |
Jul 11, 2005 |
|
Extract |
|
|
4.9% |
Dustin Zastera | |
| NB British Bitter |
Sep 6, 2005 |
Special/Best/Premium Bitter
Category: |
English Pale Ale |
Number: |
08B |
A flavorful, yet refreshing, session beer. Some examples can be more malt balanced, but this should not override the overall bitter impression. Drinkability is a critical component of the style; emphasis is still on the bittering hop addition as opposed to the aggressive middle and late hopping seen in American ales. Commercial Examples: Fuller's London Pride, Coniston Bluebird Bitter, Timothy Taylor Landlord, Adnams SSB, Young’s Special, Shepherd Neame Masterbrew Bitter, Greene King Ruddles County Bitter, RCH Pitchfork Rebellious Bitter, Brains SA, Black Sheep Best Bitter, Goose Island Honkers Ale, Rogue Younger’s Special Bitter. |
OG |
FG |
ABV |
Bitterness |
Color (SRM/EBC) |
1.040 – 1.048 |
1.008 – 1.012 |
3.8 – 4.6%
|
25 – 40 IBU |
|
|
All Grain |
|
|
4.1% |
Dustin Zastera | |
| NB Imperial Stout |
Sep 15, 2005 |
Imperial Stout
Category: |
Stout |
Number: |
13F |
An intensely flavored, big, dark ale. Roasty, fruity, and bittersweet, with a noticeable alcohol presence. Dark fruit flavors meld with roasty, burnt, or almost tar-like sensations. Like a black barleywine with every dimension of flavor coming into play. Commercial Examples: Three Floyd’s Dark Lord, Bell’s Expedition Stout, North Coast Old Rasputin Imperial Stout, Stone Imperial Stout, Samuel Smith Imperial Stout, Scotch Irish Tsarina Katarina Imperial Stout, Thirsty Dog Siberian Night, Deschutes The Abyss, Great Divide Yeti, Southampton Russian Imperial Stout, Rogue Imperial Stout, Bear Republic Big Bear Black Stout, Great Lakes Blackout Stout, Avery The Czar, Founders Imperial Stout, Victory Storm King, Brooklyn Black Chocolate Stout. |
OG |
FG |
ABV |
Bitterness |
Color (SRM/EBC) |
1.075 – 1.115 |
1.018 – 1.030 |
8.0 – 12.0%
|
50 – 90 IBU |
|
|
Extract |
|
|
8.5% |
Dustin Zastera | |
| NB Maibock |
Oct 1, 2005 |
Maibock/Helles Bock
Category: |
Bock |
Number: |
05A |
A relatively pale, strong, malty lager beer. Designed to walk a fine line between blandness and too much color. Hop character is generally more apparent than in other bocks. Commercial Examples: Ayinger Maibock, Mahr’s Bock, Hacker-Pschorr Hubertus Bock, Capital Maibock, Einbecker Mai-Urbock, Hofbräu Maibock, Victory St. Boisterous, Gordon Biersch Blonde Bock, Smuttynose Maibock. |
OG |
FG |
ABV |
Bitterness |
Color (SRM/EBC) |
1.064 – 1.072 |
1.011 – 1.018 |
6.3 – 7.4%
|
23 – 35 IBU |
|
|
Extract |
|
|
6.9% |
Dustin Zastera | |
| Maibock |
Jan 13, 2013 |
Maibock/Helles Bock
Category: |
Bock |
Number: |
05A |
A relatively pale, strong, malty lager beer. Designed to walk a fine line between blandness and too much color. Hop character is generally more apparent than in other bocks. Commercial Examples: Ayinger Maibock, Mahr’s Bock, Hacker-Pschorr Hubertus Bock, Capital Maibock, Einbecker Mai-Urbock, Hofbräu Maibock, Victory St. Boisterous, Gordon Biersch Blonde Bock, Smuttynose Maibock. |
OG |
FG |
ABV |
Bitterness |
Color (SRM/EBC) |
1.064 – 1.072 |
1.011 – 1.018 |
6.3 – 7.4%
|
23 – 35 IBU |
|
|
All Grain |
|
29.4 |
7.2% |
Dustin Zastera | |
| Big Otis |
Mar 11, 2013 |
|
All Grain |
|
30.2 |
|
Dustin Zastera | |
| Sauerbier |
Mar 28, 2013 |
Specialty Beer
Category: |
Specialty Beer |
Number: |
23A |
A harmonious marriage of ingredients, processes and beer. The key attributes of the underlying style (if declared) will be atypical due to the addition of special ingredients or techniques; do not expect the base beer to taste the same as the unadulterated version. Judge the beer based on the pleasantness and harmony of the resulting combination. The overall uniqueness of the process, ingredients used, and creativity should be considered. The overall rating of the beer depends heavily on the inherently subjective assessment of distinctiveness and drinkability. Commercial Examples: Bell’s Rye Stout, Bell’s Eccentric Ale, Samuel Adams Triple Bock and Utopias, Hair of the Dog Adam, Great Alba Scots Pine, Tommyknocker Maple Nut Brown Ale, Great Divide Bee Sting Honey Ale, Stoudt’s Honey Double Mai Bock, Rogue Dad’s Little Helper, Rogue Honey Cream Ale, Dogfish Head India Brown Ale, Zum Uerige Sticke and Doppel Sticke Altbier, Yards Brewing Company General Washington Tavern Porter, Rauchenfels Steinbier, Odells 90 Shilling Ale, Bear Republic Red Rocket Ale, Stone Arrogant Bastard. |
OG |
FG |
ABV |
Bitterness |
Color (SRM/EBC) |
Varies |
Varies |
Varies
|
Varies |
Varies |
|
All Grain |
|
11.4 |
5.1% |
Dustin Zastera | |
| Tripel |
May 28, 2013 |
Belgian Tripel
Category: |
Belgian Strong Ale |
Number: |
18C |
Strongly resembles a Strong Golden Ale but slightly darker and somewhat fuller-bodied. Usually has a more rounded malt flavor but should not be sweet. Commercial Examples: Westmalle Tripel, La Rulles Tripel, St. Bernardus Tripel, Chimay Cinq Cents (White), Watou Tripel, Val-Dieu Triple, Affligem Tripel, Grimbergen Tripel, La Trappe Tripel, Witkap Pater Tripel, Corsendonk Abbey Pale Ale, St. Feuillien Tripel, Bink Tripel, Tripel Karmeliet, New Belgium Trippel, Unibroue La Fin du Monde, Dragonmead Final Absolution, Allagash Tripel Reserve, Victory Golden Monkey. |
OG |
FG |
ABV |
Bitterness |
Color (SRM/EBC) |
1.075 – 1.085 |
1.008 – 1.014 |
7.5 – 9.5%
|
20 – 40 IBU |
|
|
All Grain |
|
22.2 |
9.9% |
Dustin Zastera | |
| California Common |
Jun 8, 2013 |
|
All Grain |
|
43.5 |
5.6% |
Dustin Zastera | |
| Oktoberfest |
Jul 23, 2013 |
Oktoberfest/Marzen
Category: |
European Amber Lager |
Number: |
03B |
Smooth, clean, and rather rich, with a depth of malt character. This is one of the classic malty styles, with a maltiness that is often described as soft, complex, and elegant but never cloying. Commercial Examples: Paulaner Oktoberfest, Ayinger Oktoberfest-Märzen, Hacker-Pschorr Original Oktoberfest, Hofbräu Oktoberfest, Victory Festbier, Great Lakes Oktoberfest, Spaten Oktoberfest, Capital Oktoberfest, Gordon Biersch Märzen, Goose Island Oktoberfest, Samuel Adams Oktoberfest. |
OG |
FG |
ABV |
Bitterness |
Color (SRM/EBC) |
1.050 – 1.057 |
1.012 – 1.016 |
4.8 – 5.7%
|
20 – 28 IBU |
|
|
All Grain |
|
30 |
7.3% |
Dustin Zastera | |
| Hefeweissen |
Aug 1, 2013 |
Weizen/Weissbier
Category: |
German Wheat and Rye Beer |
Number: |
15A |
A pale, spicy, fruity, refreshing wheat-based ale. Commercial Examples: Weihenstephaner Hefeweissbier, Schneider Weisse Weizenhell, Paulaner Hefe-Weizen, Hacker-Pschorr Weisse, Plank Bavarian Hefeweizen, Ayinger Bräu Weisse, Ettaler Weissbier Hell, Franziskaner Hefe-Weisse, Andechser Weissbier Hefetrüb, Kapuziner Weissbier, Erdinger Weissbier, Penn Weizen, Barrelhouse Hocking Hills HefeWeizen, Eisenbahn Weizenbier. |
OG |
FG |
ABV |
Bitterness |
Color (SRM/EBC) |
1.044 – 1.052 |
1.010 – 1.014 |
4.3 – 5.6%
|
8 – 15 IBU |
|
|
All Grain |
|
16.6 |
5.7% |
Dustin Zastera | |
| Gout Stout (2013) |
Oct 5, 2013 |
Imperial Stout
Category: |
Stout |
Number: |
13F |
An intensely flavored, big, dark ale. Roasty, fruity, and bittersweet, with a noticeable alcohol presence. Dark fruit flavors meld with roasty, burnt, or almost tar-like sensations. Like a black barleywine with every dimension of flavor coming into play. Commercial Examples: Three Floyd’s Dark Lord, Bell’s Expedition Stout, North Coast Old Rasputin Imperial Stout, Stone Imperial Stout, Samuel Smith Imperial Stout, Scotch Irish Tsarina Katarina Imperial Stout, Thirsty Dog Siberian Night, Deschutes The Abyss, Great Divide Yeti, Southampton Russian Imperial Stout, Rogue Imperial Stout, Bear Republic Big Bear Black Stout, Great Lakes Blackout Stout, Avery The Czar, Founders Imperial Stout, Victory Storm King, Brooklyn Black Chocolate Stout. |
OG |
FG |
ABV |
Bitterness |
Color (SRM/EBC) |
1.075 – 1.115 |
1.018 – 1.030 |
8.0 – 12.0%
|
50 – 90 IBU |
|
|
All Grain |
|
67.1 |
10.5% |
Dustin Zastera | |
| Growing Up Bitter |
Sep 29, 2013 |
Standard/Ordinary Bitter
Category: |
English Pale Ale |
Number: |
08A |
Low gravity, low alcohol levels and low carbonation make this an easy-drinking beer. Some examples can be more malt balanced, but this should not override the overall bitter impression. Drinkability is a critical component of the style; emphasis is still on the bittering hop addition as opposed to the aggressive middle and late hopping seen in American ales. Commercial Examples: Fuller's Chiswick Bitter, Adnams Bitter, Young's Bitter, Greene King IPA, Oakham Jeffrey Hudson Bitter (JHB), Brain's Bitter, Tetley's Original Bitter, Brakspear Bitter, Boddington's Pub Draught. |
OG |
FG |
ABV |
Bitterness |
Color (SRM/EBC) |
1.032 – 1.040 |
1.007 – 1.011 |
3.2 – 3.8%
|
25 – 35 IBU |
|
|
All Grain |
|
26.5 |
3.5% |
Dustin Zastera | |
| Stout Parti |
Oct 5, 2013 |
Dry Stout
Category: |
Stout |
Number: |
13A |
A very dark, roasty, bitter, creamy ale. Commercial Examples: Guinness Draught Stout (also canned), Murphy's Stout, Beamish Stout, O’Hara’s Celtic Stout, Russian River O.V.L. Stout, Three Floyd’s Black Sun Stout, Dorothy Goodbody’s Wholesome Stout, Orkney Dragonhead Stout, Old Dominion Stout, Goose Island Dublin Stout, Brooklyn Dry Stout. |
OG |
FG |
ABV |
Bitterness |
Color (SRM/EBC) |
1.036 – 1.050 |
1.007 – 1.011 |
4.0 – 5.0%
|
30 – 45 IBU |
|
|
All Grain |
|
|
3.9% |
Dustin Zastera | |
| Belgian Pale Ale |
Nov 3, 2013 |
Belgian Pale Ale
Category: |
Belgian and French Ale |
Number: |
16B |
A fruity, moderately malty, somewhat spicy, easy-drinking, copper-colored ale. Commercial Examples: De Koninck, Speciale Palm, Dobble Palm, Russian River Perdition, Ginder Ale, Op-Ale, St. Pieters Zinnebir, Brewer’s Art House Pale Ale, Avery Karma, Eisenbahn Pale Ale, Ommegang Rare Vos. |
OG |
FG |
ABV |
Bitterness |
Color (SRM/EBC) |
1.048 – 1.054 |
1.010 – 1.014 |
4.8 – 5.5%
|
20 – 30 IBU |
|
|
All Grain |
|
19.6 |
6.5% |
Dustin Zastera | |
| Weizenbock |
Nov 9, 2013 |
Weizenbock
Category: |
German Wheat and Rye Beer |
Number: |
15C |
A strong, malty, fruity, wheat-based ale combining the best flavors of a dunkelweizen and the rich strength and body of a bock. Commercial Examples: Schneider Aventinus, Schneider Aventinus Eisbock, Plank Bavarian Dunkler Weizenbock, Plank Bavarian Heller Weizenbock, AleSmith Weizenbock, Erdinger Pikantus, Mahr’s Der Weisse Bock, Victory Moonglow Weizenbock, High Point Ramstein Winter Wheat, Capital Weizen Doppelbock, Eisenbahn Vigorosa. |
OG |
FG |
ABV |
Bitterness |
Color (SRM/EBC) |
1.064 – 1.090 |
1.015 – 1.022 |
6.5 – 8.0%
|
15 – 30 IBU |
|
|
All Grain |
|
16.3 |
8.8% |
Dustin Zastera | |
| Dubbel |
Nov 10, 2013 |
Belgian Dubbel
Category: |
Belgian Strong Ale |
Number: |
18B |
A deep reddish, moderately strong, malty, complex Belgian ale. Commercial Examples: Westmalle Dubbel, St. Bernardus Pater 6, La Trappe Dubbel, Corsendonk Abbey Brown Ale, Grimbergen Double, Affligem Dubbel, Chimay Premiere (Red), Pater Lieven Bruin, Duinen Dubbel, St. Feuillien Brune, New Belgium Abbey Belgian Style Ale, Stoudts Abbey Double Ale, Russian River Benediction, Flying Fish Dubbel, Lost Abbey Lost and Found Abbey Ale, Allagash Double. |
OG |
FG |
ABV |
Bitterness |
Color (SRM/EBC) |
1.062 – 1.075 |
1.008 – 1.018 |
6.0 – 7.6%
|
15 – 25 IBU |
|
|
All Grain |
|
14.2 |
8.9% |
Dustin Zastera | |
| NB Oatmeal Stout |
Oct 18, 2005 |
Oatmeal Stout
Category: |
Stout |
Number: |
13C |
A very dark, full-bodied, roasty, malty ale with a complementary oatmeal flavor. Commercial Examples: Samuel Smith Oatmeal Stout, Young's Oatmeal Stout, McAuslan Oatmeal Stout, Maclay’s Oat Malt Stout, Broughton Kinmount Willie Oatmeal Stout, Anderson Valley Barney Flats Oatmeal Stout, Tröegs Oatmeal Stout, New Holland The Poet, Goose Island Oatmeal Stout, Wolaver’s Oatmeal Stout. |
OG |
FG |
ABV |
Bitterness |
Color (SRM/EBC) |
1.048 – 1.065 |
1.010 – 1.018 |
4.2 – 5.9%
|
25 – 40 IBU |
|
|
Partial Mash |
|
|
4.1% |
Dustin Zastera | |
| NB St. Paul Porter |
Oct 28, 2005 |
Brown Porter
Category: |
Porter |
Number: |
12A |
A fairly substantial English dark ale with restrained roasty characteristics. Commercial Examples: Fuller's London Porter, Samuel Smith Taddy Porter, Burton Bridge Burton Porter, RCH Old Slug Porter, Nethergate Old Growler Porter, Hambleton Nightmare Porter, Harvey’s Tom Paine Original Old Porter, Salopian Entire Butt English Porter, St. Peters Old-Style Porter, Shepherd Neame Original Porter, Flag Porter, Wasatch Polygamy Porter. |
OG |
FG |
ABV |
Bitterness |
Color (SRM/EBC) |
1.040 – 1.052 |
1.008 – 1.014 |
4.0 – 5.4%
|
18 – 35 IBU |
|
|
Extract |
|
|
5.6% |
Dustin Zastera | |
| NB Double IPA |
Nov 29, 2005 |
Imperial IPA
Category: |
India Pale Ale (IPA) |
Number: |
14C |
An intensely hoppy, very strong pale ale without the big maltiness and/or deeper malt flavors of an American barleywine. Strongly hopped, but clean, lacking harshness, and a tribute to historical IPAs. Drinkability is an important characteristic; this should not be a heavy, sipping beer. It should also not have much residual sweetness or a heavy character grain profile. Commercial Examples: Russian River Pliny the Elder, Three Floyd’s Dreadnaught, Avery Majaraja, Bell’s Hop Slam, Stone Ruination IPA, Great Divide Hercules Double IPA, Surly Furious, Rogue I2PA, Moylan’s Hopsickle Imperial India Pale Ale, Stoudt’s Double IPA, Dogfish Head 90-minute IPA, Victory Hop Wallop. |
OG |
FG |
ABV |
Bitterness |
Color (SRM/EBC) |
1.075 – 1.090 |
1.010 – 1.020 |
7.5 – 10.0%
|
60 – 120 IBU |
|
|
All Grain |
|
|
9.1% |
Dustin Zastera | |
| NB Strong Golden Ale |
Dec 6, 2005 |
Belgian Golden Strong Ale
Category: |
Belgian Strong Ale |
Number: |
18D |
A golden, complex, effervescent, strong Belgian-style ale. Commercial Examples: Duvel, Russian River Damnation, Hapkin, Lucifer, Brigand, Judas, Delirium Tremens, Dulle Teve, Piraat, Great Divide Hades, Avery Salvation, North Coast Pranqster, Unibroue Eau Benite, AleSmith Horny Devil. |
OG |
FG |
ABV |
Bitterness |
Color (SRM/EBC) |
1.070 – 1.095 |
1.005 – 1.016 |
7.5 – 10.5%
|
22 – 35 IBU |
|
|
Extract |
|
|
9.6% |
Dustin Zastera | |
| NB Nukey Brown Ale |
Feb 16, 2006 |
|
All Grain |
|
|
|
Dustin Zastera | |
| NB Irish Draught Ale |
Mar 17, 2006 |
Irish Red Ale
Category: |
Scottish and Irish Ale |
Number: |
09D |
An easy-drinking pint. Malt-focused with an initial sweetness and a roasted dryness in the finish. Commercial Examples: Three Floyds Brian Boru Old Irish Ale, Great Lakes Conway’s Irish Ale (a bit strong at 6.5%), Kilkenny Irish Beer, O’Hara’s Irish Red Ale, Smithwick’s Irish Ale, Beamish Red Ale, Caffrey’s Irish Ale, Goose Island Kilgubbin Red Ale, Murphy’s Irish Red (lager), Boulevard Irish Ale, Harpoon Hibernian Ale. |
OG |
FG |
ABV |
Bitterness |
Color (SRM/EBC) |
1.044 – 1.060 |
1.010 – 1.014 |
4.0 – 6.0%
|
17 – 28 IBU |
|
|
Partial Mash |
|
|
|
Dustin Zastera | |
| NB Saison |
Mar 23, 2006 |
|
Partial Mash |
|
|
|
Dustin Zastera | |
| NB Tripel |
May 2, 2006 |
Belgian Tripel
Category: |
Belgian Strong Ale |
Number: |
18C |
Strongly resembles a Strong Golden Ale but slightly darker and somewhat fuller-bodied. Usually has a more rounded malt flavor but should not be sweet. Commercial Examples: Westmalle Tripel, La Rulles Tripel, St. Bernardus Tripel, Chimay Cinq Cents (White), Watou Tripel, Val-Dieu Triple, Affligem Tripel, Grimbergen Tripel, La Trappe Tripel, Witkap Pater Tripel, Corsendonk Abbey Pale Ale, St. Feuillien Tripel, Bink Tripel, Tripel Karmeliet, New Belgium Trippel, Unibroue La Fin du Monde, Dragonmead Final Absolution, Allagash Tripel Reserve, Victory Golden Monkey. |
OG |
FG |
ABV |
Bitterness |
Color (SRM/EBC) |
1.075 – 1.085 |
1.008 – 1.014 |
7.5 – 9.5%
|
20 – 40 IBU |
|
|
Extract |
|
|
|
Dustin Zastera | |
| NB Kolsch |
May 4, 2006 |
Kolsch
Category: |
Light Hybrid Beer |
Number: |
06C |
A clean, crisp, delicately balanced beer usually with very subtle fruit flavors and aromas. Subdued maltiness throughout leads to a pleasantly refreshing tang in the finish. To the untrained taster easily mistaken for a light lager, a somewhat subtle pilsner, or perhaps a blonde ale. Commercial Examples: Available in Cologne only: PJ Früh, Hellers, Malzmühle, Paeffgen, Sion, Peters, Dom; import versions available in parts of North America: Reissdorf, Gaffel; Non-German versions: Eisenbahn Dourada, Goose Island Summertime, Alaska Summer Ale, Harpoon Summer Beer, New Holland Lucid, Saint Arnold Fancy Lawnmower, Capitol City Capitol Kölsch, Shiner Kölsch. |
OG |
FG |
ABV |
Bitterness |
Color (SRM/EBC) |
1.044 – 1.050 |
1.007 – 1.011 |
4.4 – 5.2%
|
20 – 30 IBU |
|
|
Extract |
|
|
|
Dustin Zastera | |
| NB Phat Tyre |
Aug 8, 2006 |
Belgian Specialty Ale
Category: |
Belgian and French Ale |
Number: |
16E |
Variable. This category encompasses a wide range of Belgian ales produced by truly artisanal brewers more concerned with creating unique products than in increasing sales. Commercial Examples: Orval; De Dolle’s Arabier, Oerbier, Boskeun and Stille Nacht; La Chouffe, McChouffe, Chouffe Bok and N’ice Chouffe; Ellezelloise Hercule Stout and Quintine Amber; Unibroue Ephemere, Maudite, Don de Dieu, etc.; Minty; Zatte Bie; Caracole Amber, Saxo and Nostradamus; Silenrieu Sara and Joseph; Fantôme Black Ghost and Speciale Noël; Dupont Moinette, Moinette Brune, and Avec Les Bons Voeux de la Brasserie Dupont; St. Fullien Noël; Gouden Carolus Noël; Affligem Nöel; Guldenburg and Pere Noël; De Ranke XX Bitter and Guldenberg; Poperings Hommelbier; Bush (Scaldis); Moinette Brune; Grottenbier; La Trappe Quadrupel; Weyerbacher QUAD; Bière de Miel; Verboden Vrucht; New Belgium 1554 Black Ale; Cantillon Iris; Russian River Temptation; Lost Abbey Cuvee de Tomme and Devotion, Lindemans Kriek and Framboise, and many more. |
OG |
FG |
ABV |
Bitterness |
Color (SRM/EBC) |
Varies |
Varies |
Varies
|
Varies |
Varies |
|
Extract |
|
|
|
Dustin Zastera | |
| Imperial Stout |
Sep 9, 2006 |
Imperial Stout
Category: |
Stout |
Number: |
13F |
An intensely flavored, big, dark ale. Roasty, fruity, and bittersweet, with a noticeable alcohol presence. Dark fruit flavors meld with roasty, burnt, or almost tar-like sensations. Like a black barleywine with every dimension of flavor coming into play. Commercial Examples: Three Floyd’s Dark Lord, Bell’s Expedition Stout, North Coast Old Rasputin Imperial Stout, Stone Imperial Stout, Samuel Smith Imperial Stout, Scotch Irish Tsarina Katarina Imperial Stout, Thirsty Dog Siberian Night, Deschutes The Abyss, Great Divide Yeti, Southampton Russian Imperial Stout, Rogue Imperial Stout, Bear Republic Big Bear Black Stout, Great Lakes Blackout Stout, Avery The Czar, Founders Imperial Stout, Victory Storm King, Brooklyn Black Chocolate Stout. |
OG |
FG |
ABV |
Bitterness |
Color (SRM/EBC) |
1.075 – 1.115 |
1.018 – 1.030 |
8.0 – 12.0%
|
50 – 90 IBU |
|
|
All Grain |
|
|
9.1% |
Dustin Zastera | |
| MW Autumn Amber |
Jan 11, 2014 |
American Amber Ale
Category: |
American Ale |
Number: |
10B |
Like an American pale ale with more body, more caramel richness, and a balance more towards malt than hops (although hop rates can be significant). Commercial Examples: North Coast Red Seal Ale, Tröegs HopBack Amber Ale, Deschutes Cinder Cone Red, Pyramid Broken Rake, St. Rogue Red Ale, Anderson Valley Boont Amber Ale, Lagunitas Censored Ale, Avery Redpoint Ale, McNeill’s Firehouse Amber Ale, Mendocino Red Tail Ale, Bell's Amber. |
OG |
FG |
ABV |
Bitterness |
Color (SRM/EBC) |
1.045 – 1.060 |
1.010 – 1.015 |
4.5 – 6.2%
|
25 – 40 IBU |
|
|
All Grain |
|
16.9 |
5.6% |
Dustin Zastera | |
| California Common |
Jan 11, 2014 |
|
All Grain |
|
38.7 |
5.9% |
Dustin Zastera | |
| Maibock |
Feb 1, 2014 |
Maibock/Helles Bock
Category: |
Bock |
Number: |
05A |
A relatively pale, strong, malty lager beer. Designed to walk a fine line between blandness and too much color. Hop character is generally more apparent than in other bocks. Commercial Examples: Ayinger Maibock, Mahr’s Bock, Hacker-Pschorr Hubertus Bock, Capital Maibock, Einbecker Mai-Urbock, Hofbräu Maibock, Victory St. Boisterous, Gordon Biersch Blonde Bock, Smuttynose Maibock. |
OG |
FG |
ABV |
Bitterness |
Color (SRM/EBC) |
1.064 – 1.072 |
1.011 – 1.018 |
6.3 – 7.4%
|
23 – 35 IBU |
|
|
All Grain |
|
30.5 |
6.9% |
Dustin Zastera | |
| Danuber |
Feb 2, 2014 |
|
All Grain |
|
25.3 |
5.3% |
Dustin Zastera | |
| NB Dead Ringer |
Jun 29, 2014 |
American IPA
Category: |
India Pale Ale (IPA) |
Number: |
14B |
A decidedly hoppy and bitter, moderately strong American pale ale. Commercial Examples: Bell’s Two-Hearted Ale, AleSmith IPA, Russian River Blind Pig IPA, Stone IPA, Three Floyds Alpha King, Great Divide Titan IPA, Bear Republic Racer 5 IPA, Victory Hop Devil, Sierra Nevada Celebration Ale, Anderson Valley Hop Ottin’, Dogfish Head 60 Minute IPA, Founder’s Centennial IPA, Anchor Liberty Ale, Harpoon IPA, Avery IPA. |
OG |
FG |
ABV |
Bitterness |
Color (SRM/EBC) |
1.056 – 1.075 |
1.010 – 1.018 |
5.5 – 7.5%
|
40 – 70 IBU |
|
|
All Grain |
|
57.1 |
5.6% |
Dustin Zastera | |
| Sauerbier |
Jul 24, 2014 |
Specialty Beer
Category: |
Specialty Beer |
Number: |
23A |
A harmonious marriage of ingredients, processes and beer. The key attributes of the underlying style (if declared) will be atypical due to the addition of special ingredients or techniques; do not expect the base beer to taste the same as the unadulterated version. Judge the beer based on the pleasantness and harmony of the resulting combination. The overall uniqueness of the process, ingredients used, and creativity should be considered. The overall rating of the beer depends heavily on the inherently subjective assessment of distinctiveness and drinkability. Commercial Examples: Bell’s Rye Stout, Bell’s Eccentric Ale, Samuel Adams Triple Bock and Utopias, Hair of the Dog Adam, Great Alba Scots Pine, Tommyknocker Maple Nut Brown Ale, Great Divide Bee Sting Honey Ale, Stoudt’s Honey Double Mai Bock, Rogue Dad’s Little Helper, Rogue Honey Cream Ale, Dogfish Head India Brown Ale, Zum Uerige Sticke and Doppel Sticke Altbier, Yards Brewing Company General Washington Tavern Porter, Rauchenfels Steinbier, Odells 90 Shilling Ale, Bear Republic Red Rocket Ale, Stone Arrogant Bastard. |
OG |
FG |
ABV |
Bitterness |
Color (SRM/EBC) |
Varies |
Varies |
Varies
|
Varies |
Varies |
|
All Grain |
|
11.7 |
5.3% |
Dustin Zastera | |
| Big Otis |
Jul 31, 2014 |
|
All Grain |
|
33.8 |
7.3% |
Dustin Zastera | |
| Pale Ale |
Dec 13, 2014 |
Extra Special/Strong Bitter (English Pale Ale)
Category: |
English Pale Ale |
Number: |
08C |
An average-strength to moderately-strong English ale. The balance may be fairly even between malt and hops to somewhat bitter. Drinkability is a critical component of the style; emphasis is still on the bittering hop addition as opposed to the aggressive middle and late hopping seen in American ales. A rather broad style that allows for considerable interpretation by the brewer. Commercial Examples: Fullers ESB, Adnams Broadside, Shepherd Neame Bishop's Finger, Young’s Ram Rod, Samuel Smith’s Old Brewery Pale Ale, Bass Ale, Whitbread Pale Ale, Shepherd Neame Spitfire, Marston’s Pedigree, Black Sheep Ale, Vintage Henley, Mordue Workie Ticket, Morland Old Speckled Hen, Greene King Abbot Ale, Bateman's XXXB, Gale’s Hordean Special Bitter (HSB), Ushers 1824 Particular Ale, Hopback Summer Lightning, Great Lakes Moondog Ale, Shipyard Old Thumper, Alaskan ESB, Geary’s Pale Ale, Cooperstown Old Slugger, Anderson Valley Boont ESB, Avery 14’er ESB, Redhook ESB. |
OG |
FG |
ABV |
Bitterness |
Color (SRM/EBC) |
1.048 – 1.060 |
1.010 – 1.016 |
4.6 – 6.2%
|
30 – 50 IBU |
|
|
All Grain |
|
41.3 |
4.7% |
Dustin Zastera | |
| Grand Cru |
Dec 13, 2014 |
Belgian Tripel
Category: |
Belgian Strong Ale |
Number: |
18C |
Strongly resembles a Strong Golden Ale but slightly darker and somewhat fuller-bodied. Usually has a more rounded malt flavor but should not be sweet. Commercial Examples: Westmalle Tripel, La Rulles Tripel, St. Bernardus Tripel, Chimay Cinq Cents (White), Watou Tripel, Val-Dieu Triple, Affligem Tripel, Grimbergen Tripel, La Trappe Tripel, Witkap Pater Tripel, Corsendonk Abbey Pale Ale, St. Feuillien Tripel, Bink Tripel, Tripel Karmeliet, New Belgium Trippel, Unibroue La Fin du Monde, Dragonmead Final Absolution, Allagash Tripel Reserve, Victory Golden Monkey. |
OG |
FG |
ABV |
Bitterness |
Color (SRM/EBC) |
1.075 – 1.085 |
1.008 – 1.014 |
7.5 – 9.5%
|
20 – 40 IBU |
|
|
All Grain |
|
30.8 |
8.9% |
Dustin Zastera | |
| Gout Stout (2014) |
Dec 21, 2014 |
Imperial Stout
Category: |
Stout |
Number: |
13F |
An intensely flavored, big, dark ale. Roasty, fruity, and bittersweet, with a noticeable alcohol presence. Dark fruit flavors meld with roasty, burnt, or almost tar-like sensations. Like a black barleywine with every dimension of flavor coming into play. Commercial Examples: Three Floyd’s Dark Lord, Bell’s Expedition Stout, North Coast Old Rasputin Imperial Stout, Stone Imperial Stout, Samuel Smith Imperial Stout, Scotch Irish Tsarina Katarina Imperial Stout, Thirsty Dog Siberian Night, Deschutes The Abyss, Great Divide Yeti, Southampton Russian Imperial Stout, Rogue Imperial Stout, Bear Republic Big Bear Black Stout, Great Lakes Blackout Stout, Avery The Czar, Founders Imperial Stout, Victory Storm King, Brooklyn Black Chocolate Stout. |
OG |
FG |
ABV |
Bitterness |
Color (SRM/EBC) |
1.075 – 1.115 |
1.018 – 1.030 |
8.0 – 12.0%
|
50 – 90 IBU |
|
|
All Grain |
|
68.1 |
9.9% |
Dustin Zastera | |
| California Common |
Dec 23, 2014 |
|
All Grain |
|
55.4 |
5.1% |
Dustin Zastera | |
| California King |
Dec 30, 2014 |
American IPA
Category: |
India Pale Ale (IPA) |
Number: |
14B |
A decidedly hoppy and bitter, moderately strong American pale ale. Commercial Examples: Bell’s Two-Hearted Ale, AleSmith IPA, Russian River Blind Pig IPA, Stone IPA, Three Floyds Alpha King, Great Divide Titan IPA, Bear Republic Racer 5 IPA, Victory Hop Devil, Sierra Nevada Celebration Ale, Anderson Valley Hop Ottin’, Dogfish Head 60 Minute IPA, Founder’s Centennial IPA, Anchor Liberty Ale, Harpoon IPA, Avery IPA. |
OG |
FG |
ABV |
Bitterness |
Color (SRM/EBC) |
1.056 – 1.075 |
1.010 – 1.018 |
5.5 – 7.5%
|
40 – 70 IBU |
|
|
All Grain |
|
68.7 |
7.3% |
Dustin Zastera | |
| NB Caribou Slobber |
Jan 24, 2015 |
American Brown Ale
Category: |
American Ale |
Number: |
10C |
Can be considered a bigger, maltier, hoppier interpretation of Northern English brown ale or a hoppier, less malty Brown Porter, often including the citrus-accented hop presence that is characteristic of American hop varieties. Commercial Examples: Bell’s Best Brown, Smuttynose Old Brown Dog Ale, Big Sky Moose Drool Brown Ale, North Coast Acme Brown, Brooklyn Brown Ale, Lost Coast Downtown Brown, Left Hand Deep Cover Brown Ale. |
OG |
FG |
ABV |
Bitterness |
Color (SRM/EBC) |
1.045 – 1.060 |
1.010 – 1.016 |
4.3 – 6.2%
|
20 – 40 IBU |
|
|
All Grain |
|
34.2 |
5.1% |
Dustin Zastera | |
| Maibock |
Jan 25, 2015 |
Maibock/Helles Bock
Category: |
Bock |
Number: |
05A |
A relatively pale, strong, malty lager beer. Designed to walk a fine line between blandness and too much color. Hop character is generally more apparent than in other bocks. Commercial Examples: Ayinger Maibock, Mahr’s Bock, Hacker-Pschorr Hubertus Bock, Capital Maibock, Einbecker Mai-Urbock, Hofbräu Maibock, Victory St. Boisterous, Gordon Biersch Blonde Bock, Smuttynose Maibock. |
OG |
FG |
ABV |
Bitterness |
Color (SRM/EBC) |
1.064 – 1.072 |
1.011 – 1.018 |
6.3 – 7.4%
|
23 – 35 IBU |
|
|
All Grain |
|
30.5 |
6.4% |
Dustin Zastera | |
| Danuber |
Feb 7, 2015 |
|
All Grain |
|
25.3 |
5.1% |
Dustin Zastera | |
| Dubbel |
Mar 15, 2015 |
Belgian Dubbel
Category: |
Belgian Strong Ale |
Number: |
18B |
A deep reddish, moderately strong, malty, complex Belgian ale. Commercial Examples: Westmalle Dubbel, St. Bernardus Pater 6, La Trappe Dubbel, Corsendonk Abbey Brown Ale, Grimbergen Double, Affligem Dubbel, Chimay Premiere (Red), Pater Lieven Bruin, Duinen Dubbel, St. Feuillien Brune, New Belgium Abbey Belgian Style Ale, Stoudts Abbey Double Ale, Russian River Benediction, Flying Fish Dubbel, Lost Abbey Lost and Found Abbey Ale, Allagash Double. |
OG |
FG |
ABV |
Bitterness |
Color (SRM/EBC) |
1.062 – 1.075 |
1.008 – 1.018 |
6.0 – 7.6%
|
15 – 25 IBU |
|
|
All Grain |
|
15.4 |
8.9% |
Dustin Zastera | |
| Spring Cleaning IPA |
Mar 21, 2015 |
American IPA
Category: |
India Pale Ale (IPA) |
Number: |
14B |
A decidedly hoppy and bitter, moderately strong American pale ale. Commercial Examples: Bell’s Two-Hearted Ale, AleSmith IPA, Russian River Blind Pig IPA, Stone IPA, Three Floyds Alpha King, Great Divide Titan IPA, Bear Republic Racer 5 IPA, Victory Hop Devil, Sierra Nevada Celebration Ale, Anderson Valley Hop Ottin’, Dogfish Head 60 Minute IPA, Founder’s Centennial IPA, Anchor Liberty Ale, Harpoon IPA, Avery IPA. |
OG |
FG |
ABV |
Bitterness |
Color (SRM/EBC) |
1.056 – 1.075 |
1.010 – 1.018 |
5.5 – 7.5%
|
40 – 70 IBU |
|
|
All Grain |
|
62.4 |
7.1% |
Dustin Zastera | |
| NB Bavarian Hefeweizen |
May 15, 2015 |
Weizen/Weissbier
Category: |
German Wheat and Rye Beer |
Number: |
15A |
A pale, spicy, fruity, refreshing wheat-based ale. Commercial Examples: Weihenstephaner Hefeweissbier, Schneider Weisse Weizenhell, Paulaner Hefe-Weizen, Hacker-Pschorr Weisse, Plank Bavarian Hefeweizen, Ayinger Bräu Weisse, Ettaler Weissbier Hell, Franziskaner Hefe-Weisse, Andechser Weissbier Hefetrüb, Kapuziner Weissbier, Erdinger Weissbier, Penn Weizen, Barrelhouse Hocking Hills HefeWeizen, Eisenbahn Weizenbier. |
OG |
FG |
ABV |
Bitterness |
Color (SRM/EBC) |
1.044 – 1.052 |
1.010 – 1.014 |
4.3 – 5.6%
|
8 – 15 IBU |
|
|
All Grain |
|
10.6 |
|
Dustin Zastera | |
| NB Dead Ringer |
May 16, 2015 |
American IPA
Category: |
India Pale Ale (IPA) |
Number: |
14B |
A decidedly hoppy and bitter, moderately strong American pale ale. Commercial Examples: Bell’s Two-Hearted Ale, AleSmith IPA, Russian River Blind Pig IPA, Stone IPA, Three Floyds Alpha King, Great Divide Titan IPA, Bear Republic Racer 5 IPA, Victory Hop Devil, Sierra Nevada Celebration Ale, Anderson Valley Hop Ottin’, Dogfish Head 60 Minute IPA, Founder’s Centennial IPA, Anchor Liberty Ale, Harpoon IPA, Avery IPA. |
OG |
FG |
ABV |
Bitterness |
Color (SRM/EBC) |
1.056 – 1.075 |
1.010 – 1.018 |
5.5 – 7.5%
|
40 – 70 IBU |
|
|
All Grain |
|
50.8 |
|
Dustin Zastera | |
| Alt.Saison |
Jun 20, 2015 |
|
All Grain |
|
45.3 |
|
Dustin Zastera | |
| NB Hefewheaton |
Jul 11, 2015 |
Weizen/Weissbier
Category: |
German Wheat and Rye Beer |
Number: |
15A |
A pale, spicy, fruity, refreshing wheat-based ale. Commercial Examples: Weihenstephaner Hefeweissbier, Schneider Weisse Weizenhell, Paulaner Hefe-Weizen, Hacker-Pschorr Weisse, Plank Bavarian Hefeweizen, Ayinger Bräu Weisse, Ettaler Weissbier Hell, Franziskaner Hefe-Weisse, Andechser Weissbier Hefetrüb, Kapuziner Weissbier, Erdinger Weissbier, Penn Weizen, Barrelhouse Hocking Hills HefeWeizen, Eisenbahn Weizenbier. |
OG |
FG |
ABV |
Bitterness |
Color (SRM/EBC) |
1.044 – 1.052 |
1.010 – 1.014 |
4.3 – 5.6%
|
8 – 15 IBU |
|
|
All Grain |
|
23.9 |
|
Dustin Zastera | |
| Big Otis |
Jul 12, 2015 |
|
All Grain |
|
33.8 |
6.4% |
Dustin Zastera | |
| NB Dead Ringer |
Nov 8, 2015 |
American IPA
Category: |
India Pale Ale (IPA) |
Number: |
14B |
A decidedly hoppy and bitter, moderately strong American pale ale. Commercial Examples: Bell’s Two-Hearted Ale, AleSmith IPA, Russian River Blind Pig IPA, Stone IPA, Three Floyds Alpha King, Great Divide Titan IPA, Bear Republic Racer 5 IPA, Victory Hop Devil, Sierra Nevada Celebration Ale, Anderson Valley Hop Ottin’, Dogfish Head 60 Minute IPA, Founder’s Centennial IPA, Anchor Liberty Ale, Harpoon IPA, Avery IPA. |
OG |
FG |
ABV |
Bitterness |
Color (SRM/EBC) |
1.056 – 1.075 |
1.010 – 1.018 |
5.5 – 7.5%
|
40 – 70 IBU |
|
|
All Grain |
|
58.2 |
7.2% |
Dustin Zastera | |
| Rye Pale Ale |
Dec 21, 2015 |
American Pale Ale
Category: |
American Ale |
Number: |
10A |
Refreshing and hoppy, yet with sufficient supporting malt. Commercial Examples: Sierra Nevada Pale Ale, Stone Pale Ale, Great Lakes Burning River Pale Ale, Bear Republic XP Pale Ale, Anderson Valley Poleeko Gold Pale Ale, Deschutes Mirror Pond, Full Sail Pale Ale, Three Floyds X-Tra Pale Ale, Firestone Pale Ale, Left Hand Brewing Jackman’s Pale Ale. |
OG |
FG |
ABV |
Bitterness |
Color (SRM/EBC) |
1.045 – 1.060 |
1.010 – 1.015 |
4.5 – 6.0%
|
30 – 45 IBU |
|
|
All Grain |
|
40.6 |
4.3% |
Dustin Zastera | |
| California Common |
Dec 22, 2015 |
|
All Grain |
|
55.4 |
|
Dustin Zastera | |
| NB New Old Ale |
Dec 20, 2004 |
Old Ale
Category: |
Strong Ale |
Number: |
19A |
An ale of significant alcoholic strength, bigger than strong bitters and brown porters, though usually not as strong or rich as barleywine. Usually tilted toward a sweeter, maltier balance. “It should be a warming beer of the type that is best drunk in half pints by a warm fire on a cold winter’s night” – Michael Jackson. Commercial Examples: Gale’s Prize Old Ale, Burton Bridge Olde Expensive, Marston Owd Roger, Greene King Olde Suffolk Ale , J.W. Lees Moonraker, Harviestoun Old Engine Oil, Fuller’s Vintage Ale, Harvey’s Elizabethan Ale, Theakston Old Peculier (peculiar at OG 1.057), Young's Winter Warmer, Sarah Hughes Dark Ruby Mild, Samuel Smith’s Winter Welcome, Fuller’s 1845, Fuller’s Old Winter Ale, Great Divide Hibernation Ale, Founders Curmudgeon, Cooperstown Pride of Milford Special Ale, Coniston Old Man Ale, Avery Old Jubilation. |
OG |
FG |
ABV |
Bitterness |
Color (SRM/EBC) |
1.060 – 1.090 |
1.015 – 1.022 |
6.0 – 9.0%
|
30 – 60 IBU |
|
|
Extract |
|
|
|
Dustin Zastera | |
| NB Oktoberfest |
Jul 28, 2016 |
Oktoberfest/Marzen
Category: |
European Amber Lager |
Number: |
03B |
Smooth, clean, and rather rich, with a depth of malt character. This is one of the classic malty styles, with a maltiness that is often described as soft, complex, and elegant but never cloying. Commercial Examples: Paulaner Oktoberfest, Ayinger Oktoberfest-Märzen, Hacker-Pschorr Original Oktoberfest, Hofbräu Oktoberfest, Victory Festbier, Great Lakes Oktoberfest, Spaten Oktoberfest, Capital Oktoberfest, Gordon Biersch Märzen, Goose Island Oktoberfest, Samuel Adams Oktoberfest. |
OG |
FG |
ABV |
Bitterness |
Color (SRM/EBC) |
1.050 – 1.057 |
1.012 – 1.016 |
4.8 – 5.7%
|
20 – 28 IBU |
|
|
All Grain |
|
19.2 |
7.5% |
Dustin Zastera | |
| Gout Stout (2015) |
Dec 28, 2015 |
Imperial Stout
Category: |
Stout |
Number: |
13F |
An intensely flavored, big, dark ale. Roasty, fruity, and bittersweet, with a noticeable alcohol presence. Dark fruit flavors meld with roasty, burnt, or almost tar-like sensations. Like a black barleywine with every dimension of flavor coming into play. Commercial Examples: Three Floyd’s Dark Lord, Bell’s Expedition Stout, North Coast Old Rasputin Imperial Stout, Stone Imperial Stout, Samuel Smith Imperial Stout, Scotch Irish Tsarina Katarina Imperial Stout, Thirsty Dog Siberian Night, Deschutes The Abyss, Great Divide Yeti, Southampton Russian Imperial Stout, Rogue Imperial Stout, Bear Republic Big Bear Black Stout, Great Lakes Blackout Stout, Avery The Czar, Founders Imperial Stout, Victory Storm King, Brooklyn Black Chocolate Stout. |
OG |
FG |
ABV |
Bitterness |
Color (SRM/EBC) |
1.075 – 1.115 |
1.018 – 1.030 |
8.0 – 12.0%
|
50 – 90 IBU |
|
|
All Grain |
|
68.1 |
|
Dustin Zastera | |
| Grand Cru |
Feb 21, 2016 |
Belgian Tripel
Category: |
Belgian Strong Ale |
Number: |
18C |
Strongly resembles a Strong Golden Ale but slightly darker and somewhat fuller-bodied. Usually has a more rounded malt flavor but should not be sweet. Commercial Examples: Westmalle Tripel, La Rulles Tripel, St. Bernardus Tripel, Chimay Cinq Cents (White), Watou Tripel, Val-Dieu Triple, Affligem Tripel, Grimbergen Tripel, La Trappe Tripel, Witkap Pater Tripel, Corsendonk Abbey Pale Ale, St. Feuillien Tripel, Bink Tripel, Tripel Karmeliet, New Belgium Trippel, Unibroue La Fin du Monde, Dragonmead Final Absolution, Allagash Tripel Reserve, Victory Golden Monkey. |
OG |
FG |
ABV |
Bitterness |
Color (SRM/EBC) |
1.075 – 1.085 |
1.008 – 1.014 |
7.5 – 9.5%
|
20 – 40 IBU |
|
|
All Grain |
|
30.8 |
8.8% |
Dustin Zastera | |
| Pils |
May 15, 2016 |
Bohemian Pilsener
Category: |
Pilsner |
Number: |
02B |
Uses Moravian malted barley and a decoction mash for rich, malt character. Saaz hops and low sulfate, low carbonate water provide a distinctively soft, rounded hop profile. Traditional yeast sometimes can provide a background diacetyl note. Dextrins provide additional body, and diacetyl enhances the perception of a fuller palate. Commercial Examples: Pilsner Urquell, Kru?ovice Imperial 12°, Budweiser Budvar (Czechvar in the US), Czech Rebel, Staropramen, Gambrinus Pilsner, Zlaty Bazant Golden Pheasant, Dock Street Bohemian Pilsner. |
OG |
FG |
ABV |
Bitterness |
Color (SRM/EBC) |
1.044 – 1.056 |
1.013 – 1.017 |
4.2 – 5.4%
|
35 – 45 IBU |
|
|
All Grain |
|
38.4 |
|
Dustin Zastera | |
| NB Dead Ringer |
Nov 12, 2016 |
American IPA
Category: |
India Pale Ale (IPA) |
Number: |
14B |
A decidedly hoppy and bitter, moderately strong American pale ale. Commercial Examples: Bell’s Two-Hearted Ale, AleSmith IPA, Russian River Blind Pig IPA, Stone IPA, Three Floyds Alpha King, Great Divide Titan IPA, Bear Republic Racer 5 IPA, Victory Hop Devil, Sierra Nevada Celebration Ale, Anderson Valley Hop Ottin’, Dogfish Head 60 Minute IPA, Founder’s Centennial IPA, Anchor Liberty Ale, Harpoon IPA, Avery IPA. |
OG |
FG |
ABV |
Bitterness |
Color (SRM/EBC) |
1.056 – 1.075 |
1.010 – 1.018 |
5.5 – 7.5%
|
40 – 70 IBU |
|
|
All Grain |
|
58.2 |
|
Dustin Zastera | |
| Hefeweizen |
Nov 12, 2016 |
Weizen/Weissbier
Category: |
German Wheat and Rye Beer |
Number: |
15A |
A pale, spicy, fruity, refreshing wheat-based ale. Commercial Examples: Weihenstephaner Hefeweissbier, Schneider Weisse Weizenhell, Paulaner Hefe-Weizen, Hacker-Pschorr Weisse, Plank Bavarian Hefeweizen, Ayinger Bräu Weisse, Ettaler Weissbier Hell, Franziskaner Hefe-Weisse, Andechser Weissbier Hefetrüb, Kapuziner Weissbier, Erdinger Weissbier, Penn Weizen, Barrelhouse Hocking Hills HefeWeizen, Eisenbahn Weizenbier. |
OG |
FG |
ABV |
Bitterness |
Color (SRM/EBC) |
1.044 – 1.052 |
1.010 – 1.014 |
4.3 – 5.6%
|
8 – 15 IBU |
|
|
All Grain |
|
13.2 |
5.1% |
Dustin Zastera | |
| Gout Stout (2016) |
Dec 30, 2016 |
Imperial Stout
Category: |
Stout |
Number: |
13F |
An intensely flavored, big, dark ale. Roasty, fruity, and bittersweet, with a noticeable alcohol presence. Dark fruit flavors meld with roasty, burnt, or almost tar-like sensations. Like a black barleywine with every dimension of flavor coming into play. Commercial Examples: Three Floyd’s Dark Lord, Bell’s Expedition Stout, North Coast Old Rasputin Imperial Stout, Stone Imperial Stout, Samuel Smith Imperial Stout, Scotch Irish Tsarina Katarina Imperial Stout, Thirsty Dog Siberian Night, Deschutes The Abyss, Great Divide Yeti, Southampton Russian Imperial Stout, Rogue Imperial Stout, Bear Republic Big Bear Black Stout, Great Lakes Blackout Stout, Avery The Czar, Founders Imperial Stout, Victory Storm King, Brooklyn Black Chocolate Stout. |
OG |
FG |
ABV |
Bitterness |
Color (SRM/EBC) |
1.075 – 1.115 |
1.018 – 1.030 |
8.0 – 12.0%
|
50 – 90 IBU |
|
|
All Grain |
|
68 |
|
Dustin Zastera | |
| California Common |
Dec 19, 2016 |
|
All Grain |
|
55.4 |
|
Dustin Zastera | |
| Belgian Pale Ale |
Dec 20, 2016 |
Belgian Pale Ale
Category: |
Belgian and French Ale |
Number: |
16B |
A fruity, moderately malty, somewhat spicy, easy-drinking, copper-colored ale. Commercial Examples: De Koninck, Speciale Palm, Dobble Palm, Russian River Perdition, Ginder Ale, Op-Ale, St. Pieters Zinnebir, Brewer’s Art House Pale Ale, Avery Karma, Eisenbahn Pale Ale, Ommegang Rare Vos. |
OG |
FG |
ABV |
Bitterness |
Color (SRM/EBC) |
1.048 – 1.054 |
1.010 – 1.014 |
4.8 – 5.5%
|
20 – 30 IBU |
|
|
All Grain |
|
21.8 |
|
Dustin Zastera | |
| NB Dead Ringer |
May 10, 2017 |
American IPA
Category: |
India Pale Ale (IPA) |
Number: |
14B |
A decidedly hoppy and bitter, moderately strong American pale ale. Commercial Examples: Bell’s Two-Hearted Ale, AleSmith IPA, Russian River Blind Pig IPA, Stone IPA, Three Floyds Alpha King, Great Divide Titan IPA, Bear Republic Racer 5 IPA, Victory Hop Devil, Sierra Nevada Celebration Ale, Anderson Valley Hop Ottin’, Dogfish Head 60 Minute IPA, Founder’s Centennial IPA, Anchor Liberty Ale, Harpoon IPA, Avery IPA. |
OG |
FG |
ABV |
Bitterness |
Color (SRM/EBC) |
1.056 – 1.075 |
1.010 – 1.018 |
5.5 – 7.5%
|
40 – 70 IBU |
|
|
All Grain |
|
51.6 |
|
Dustin Zastera | |
| Otis |
May 14, 2017 |
|
All Grain |
|
33.6 |
|
Dustin Zastera | |
| Danuber |
May 23, 2017 |
|
All Grain |
|
25.3 |
|
Dustin Zastera | |
| Belgian Pale Ale |
Dec 9, 2017 |
Belgian Pale Ale
Category: |
Belgian and French Ale |
Number: |
16B |
A fruity, moderately malty, somewhat spicy, easy-drinking, copper-colored ale. Commercial Examples: De Koninck, Speciale Palm, Dobble Palm, Russian River Perdition, Ginder Ale, Op-Ale, St. Pieters Zinnebir, Brewer’s Art House Pale Ale, Avery Karma, Eisenbahn Pale Ale, Ommegang Rare Vos. |
OG |
FG |
ABV |
Bitterness |
Color (SRM/EBC) |
1.048 – 1.054 |
1.010 – 1.014 |
4.8 – 5.5%
|
20 – 30 IBU |
|
|
All Grain |
|
21.8 |
|
Dustin Zastera | |
| California Common |
Dec 9, 2017 |
|
All Grain |
|
55.4 |
4.8% |
Dustin Zastera | |
| Lesser Cru |
Dec 15, 2017 |
Belgian Tripel
Category: |
Belgian Strong Ale |
Number: |
18C |
Strongly resembles a Strong Golden Ale but slightly darker and somewhat fuller-bodied. Usually has a more rounded malt flavor but should not be sweet. Commercial Examples: Westmalle Tripel, La Rulles Tripel, St. Bernardus Tripel, Chimay Cinq Cents (White), Watou Tripel, Val-Dieu Triple, Affligem Tripel, Grimbergen Tripel, La Trappe Tripel, Witkap Pater Tripel, Corsendonk Abbey Pale Ale, St. Feuillien Tripel, Bink Tripel, Tripel Karmeliet, New Belgium Trippel, Unibroue La Fin du Monde, Dragonmead Final Absolution, Allagash Tripel Reserve, Victory Golden Monkey. |
OG |
FG |
ABV |
Bitterness |
Color (SRM/EBC) |
1.075 – 1.085 |
1.008 – 1.014 |
7.5 – 9.5%
|
20 – 40 IBU |
|
|
All Grain |
|
28.7 |
|
Dustin Zastera | |
| Dubbel |
Dec 16, 2017 |
Belgian Dubbel
Category: |
Belgian Strong Ale |
Number: |
18B |
A deep reddish, moderately strong, malty, complex Belgian ale. Commercial Examples: Westmalle Dubbel, St. Bernardus Pater 6, La Trappe Dubbel, Corsendonk Abbey Brown Ale, Grimbergen Double, Affligem Dubbel, Chimay Premiere (Red), Pater Lieven Bruin, Duinen Dubbel, St. Feuillien Brune, New Belgium Abbey Belgian Style Ale, Stoudts Abbey Double Ale, Russian River Benediction, Flying Fish Dubbel, Lost Abbey Lost and Found Abbey Ale, Allagash Double. |
OG |
FG |
ABV |
Bitterness |
Color (SRM/EBC) |
1.062 – 1.075 |
1.008 – 1.018 |
6.0 – 7.6%
|
15 – 25 IBU |
|
|
All Grain |
|
15.4 |
|
Dustin Zastera | |
| Verboden Vrucht |
Dec 24, 2017 |
Belgian Specialty Ale
Category: |
Belgian and French Ale |
Number: |
16E |
Variable. This category encompasses a wide range of Belgian ales produced by truly artisanal brewers more concerned with creating unique products than in increasing sales. Commercial Examples: Orval; De Dolle’s Arabier, Oerbier, Boskeun and Stille Nacht; La Chouffe, McChouffe, Chouffe Bok and N’ice Chouffe; Ellezelloise Hercule Stout and Quintine Amber; Unibroue Ephemere, Maudite, Don de Dieu, etc.; Minty; Zatte Bie; Caracole Amber, Saxo and Nostradamus; Silenrieu Sara and Joseph; Fantôme Black Ghost and Speciale Noël; Dupont Moinette, Moinette Brune, and Avec Les Bons Voeux de la Brasserie Dupont; St. Fullien Noël; Gouden Carolus Noël; Affligem Nöel; Guldenburg and Pere Noël; De Ranke XX Bitter and Guldenberg; Poperings Hommelbier; Bush (Scaldis); Moinette Brune; Grottenbier; La Trappe Quadrupel; Weyerbacher QUAD; Bière de Miel; Verboden Vrucht; New Belgium 1554 Black Ale; Cantillon Iris; Russian River Temptation; Lost Abbey Cuvee de Tomme and Devotion, Lindemans Kriek and Framboise, and many more. |
OG |
FG |
ABV |
Bitterness |
Color (SRM/EBC) |
Varies |
Varies |
Varies
|
Varies |
Varies |
|
All Grain |
|
14 |
|
Dustin Zastera | |
| Dead Ringer |
Dec 22, 2017 |
American IPA
Category: |
India Pale Ale (IPA) |
Number: |
14B |
A decidedly hoppy and bitter, moderately strong American pale ale. Commercial Examples: Bell’s Two-Hearted Ale, AleSmith IPA, Russian River Blind Pig IPA, Stone IPA, Three Floyds Alpha King, Great Divide Titan IPA, Bear Republic Racer 5 IPA, Victory Hop Devil, Sierra Nevada Celebration Ale, Anderson Valley Hop Ottin’, Dogfish Head 60 Minute IPA, Founder’s Centennial IPA, Anchor Liberty Ale, Harpoon IPA, Avery IPA. |
OG |
FG |
ABV |
Bitterness |
Color (SRM/EBC) |
1.056 – 1.075 |
1.010 – 1.018 |
5.5 – 7.5%
|
40 – 70 IBU |
|
|
All Grain |
|
51.6 |
6.3% |
Dustin Zastera | |
| Gout Stout (2017) |
Dec 28, 2017 |
Imperial Stout
Category: |
Stout |
Number: |
13F |
An intensely flavored, big, dark ale. Roasty, fruity, and bittersweet, with a noticeable alcohol presence. Dark fruit flavors meld with roasty, burnt, or almost tar-like sensations. Like a black barleywine with every dimension of flavor coming into play. Commercial Examples: Three Floyd’s Dark Lord, Bell’s Expedition Stout, North Coast Old Rasputin Imperial Stout, Stone Imperial Stout, Samuel Smith Imperial Stout, Scotch Irish Tsarina Katarina Imperial Stout, Thirsty Dog Siberian Night, Deschutes The Abyss, Great Divide Yeti, Southampton Russian Imperial Stout, Rogue Imperial Stout, Bear Republic Big Bear Black Stout, Great Lakes Blackout Stout, Avery The Czar, Founders Imperial Stout, Victory Storm King, Brooklyn Black Chocolate Stout. |
OG |
FG |
ABV |
Bitterness |
Color (SRM/EBC) |
1.075 – 1.115 |
1.018 – 1.030 |
8.0 – 12.0%
|
50 – 90 IBU |
|
|
All Grain |
|
68 |
10.1% |
Dustin Zastera | |
| Altbier |
Aug 6, 2018 |
|
All Grain |
|
40.3 |
|
Dustin Zastera | |
| Oktoberfest |
Aug 6, 2018 |
Oktoberfest/Marzen
Category: |
European Amber Lager |
Number: |
03B |
Smooth, clean, and rather rich, with a depth of malt character. This is one of the classic malty styles, with a maltiness that is often described as soft, complex, and elegant but never cloying. Commercial Examples: Paulaner Oktoberfest, Ayinger Oktoberfest-Märzen, Hacker-Pschorr Original Oktoberfest, Hofbräu Oktoberfest, Victory Festbier, Great Lakes Oktoberfest, Spaten Oktoberfest, Capital Oktoberfest, Gordon Biersch Märzen, Goose Island Oktoberfest, Samuel Adams Oktoberfest. |
OG |
FG |
ABV |
Bitterness |
Color (SRM/EBC) |
1.050 – 1.057 |
1.012 – 1.016 |
4.8 – 5.7%
|
20 – 28 IBU |
|
|
All Grain |
|
33 |
|
Dustin Zastera | |
| California Common |
Aug 6, 2018 |
|
All Grain |
|
62.8 |
|
Dustin Zastera | |
| In A Hurry Hefe |
Jun 15, 2018 |
Weizen/Weissbier
Category: |
German Wheat and Rye Beer |
Number: |
15A |
A pale, spicy, fruity, refreshing wheat-based ale. Commercial Examples: Weihenstephaner Hefeweissbier, Schneider Weisse Weizenhell, Paulaner Hefe-Weizen, Hacker-Pschorr Weisse, Plank Bavarian Hefeweizen, Ayinger Bräu Weisse, Ettaler Weissbier Hell, Franziskaner Hefe-Weisse, Andechser Weissbier Hefetrüb, Kapuziner Weissbier, Erdinger Weissbier, Penn Weizen, Barrelhouse Hocking Hills HefeWeizen, Eisenbahn Weizenbier. |
OG |
FG |
ABV |
Bitterness |
Color (SRM/EBC) |
1.044 – 1.052 |
1.010 – 1.014 |
4.3 – 5.6%
|
8 – 15 IBU |
|
|
All Grain |
|
12.3 |
|
Dustin Zastera | |
| Gout Stout (2018) |
Dec 30, 2018 |
Imperial Stout
Category: |
Stout |
Number: |
13F |
An intensely flavored, big, dark ale. Roasty, fruity, and bittersweet, with a noticeable alcohol presence. Dark fruit flavors meld with roasty, burnt, or almost tar-like sensations. Like a black barleywine with every dimension of flavor coming into play. Commercial Examples: Three Floyd’s Dark Lord, Bell’s Expedition Stout, North Coast Old Rasputin Imperial Stout, Stone Imperial Stout, Samuel Smith Imperial Stout, Scotch Irish Tsarina Katarina Imperial Stout, Thirsty Dog Siberian Night, Deschutes The Abyss, Great Divide Yeti, Southampton Russian Imperial Stout, Rogue Imperial Stout, Bear Republic Big Bear Black Stout, Great Lakes Blackout Stout, Avery The Czar, Founders Imperial Stout, Victory Storm King, Brooklyn Black Chocolate Stout. |
OG |
FG |
ABV |
Bitterness |
Color (SRM/EBC) |
1.075 – 1.115 |
1.018 – 1.030 |
8.0 – 12.0%
|
50 – 90 IBU |
|
|
All Grain |
|
68 |
|
Dustin Zastera | |
| Grand Cru |
Jan 5, 2019 |
Belgian Tripel
Category: |
Belgian Strong Ale |
Number: |
18C |
Strongly resembles a Strong Golden Ale but slightly darker and somewhat fuller-bodied. Usually has a more rounded malt flavor but should not be sweet. Commercial Examples: Westmalle Tripel, La Rulles Tripel, St. Bernardus Tripel, Chimay Cinq Cents (White), Watou Tripel, Val-Dieu Triple, Affligem Tripel, Grimbergen Tripel, La Trappe Tripel, Witkap Pater Tripel, Corsendonk Abbey Pale Ale, St. Feuillien Tripel, Bink Tripel, Tripel Karmeliet, New Belgium Trippel, Unibroue La Fin du Monde, Dragonmead Final Absolution, Allagash Tripel Reserve, Victory Golden Monkey. |
OG |
FG |
ABV |
Bitterness |
Color (SRM/EBC) |
1.075 – 1.085 |
1.008 – 1.014 |
7.5 – 9.5%
|
20 – 40 IBU |
|
|
All Grain |
|
28.7 |
|
Dustin Zastera | |
| Dead Ringer |
Jan 6, 2019 |
American IPA
Category: |
India Pale Ale (IPA) |
Number: |
14B |
A decidedly hoppy and bitter, moderately strong American pale ale. Commercial Examples: Bell’s Two-Hearted Ale, AleSmith IPA, Russian River Blind Pig IPA, Stone IPA, Three Floyds Alpha King, Great Divide Titan IPA, Bear Republic Racer 5 IPA, Victory Hop Devil, Sierra Nevada Celebration Ale, Anderson Valley Hop Ottin’, Dogfish Head 60 Minute IPA, Founder’s Centennial IPA, Anchor Liberty Ale, Harpoon IPA, Avery IPA. |
OG |
FG |
ABV |
Bitterness |
Color (SRM/EBC) |
1.056 – 1.075 |
1.010 – 1.018 |
5.5 – 7.5%
|
40 – 70 IBU |
|
|
All Grain |
|
51.6 |
5.9% |
Dustin Zastera | |
| NB Doppelbock |
Oct 6, 2006 |
Doppelbock
Category: |
Bock |
Number: |
05C |
A very strong and rich lager. A bigger version of either a traditional bock or a helles bock. Commercial Examples: Paulaner Salvator, Ayinger Celebrator, Weihenstephaner Korbinian, Andechser Doppelbock Dunkel, Spaten Optimator, Tucher Bajuvator, Weltenburger Kloster Asam-Bock, Capital Autumnal Fire, EKU 28, Eggenberg Urbock 23º, Bell’s Consecrator, Moretti La Rossa, Samuel Adams Double Bock. |
OG |
FG |
ABV |
Bitterness |
Color (SRM/EBC) |
1.072 – 1.096 |
1.016 – 1.024 |
7.0 – 10.0%
|
16 – 25 IBU |
|
|
All Grain |
|
|
8.4% |
Dustin Zastera | |
| Scottish 80/- |
Oct 23, 2006 |
Scottish Export 80/-
Category: |
Scottish and Irish Ale |
Number: |
09C |
Cleanly malty with a drying finish, perhaps a few esters, and on occasion a faint bit of peaty earthiness (smoke). Most beers finish fairly dry considering their relatively sweet palate, and as such have a different balance than strong Scotch ales. Commercial Examples: Orkney Dark Island, Caledonian 80/- Export Ale, Belhaven 80/- (Belhaven Scottish Ale in the US), Southampton 80 Shilling, Broughton Exciseman’s 80/-, Belhaven St. Andrews Ale, McEwan's Export (IPA), Inveralmond Lia Fail, Broughton Merlin’s Ale, Arran Dark |
OG |
FG |
ABV |
Bitterness |
Color (SRM/EBC) |
1.040 – 1.054 |
1.010 – 1.016 |
3.9 – 5.0%
|
15 – 30 IBU |
|
|
Extract |
|
|
4.8% |
Dustin Zastera | |
| NB Apricot American Wheat |
Nov 11, 2006 |
Fruit Beer
Category: |
Fruit Beer |
Number: |
20A |
A harmonious marriage of fruit and beer. The key attributes of the underlying style will be different with the addition of fruit; do not expect the base beer to taste the same as the unadulterated version. Judge the beer based on the pleasantness and balance of the resulting combination. Commercial Examples: New Glarus Belgian Red and Raspberry Tart, Bell’s Cherry Stout, Dogfish Head Aprihop, Great Divide Wild Raspberry Ale, Founders Rübæus, Ebulum Elderberry Black Ale, Stiegl Radler, Weyerbacher Raspberry Imperial Stout, Abita Purple Haze, Melbourne Apricot Beer and Strawberry Beer, Saxer Lemon Lager, Magic Hat #9, Grozet Gooseberry and Wheat Ale, Pyramid Apricot Ale, Dogfish Head Fort. |
OG |
FG |
ABV |
Bitterness |
Color (SRM/EBC) |
Varies |
Varies |
Varies
|
Varies |
Varies |
|
All Grain |
|
|
|
Dustin Zastera | |
| NB Winter Warmer |
Nov 11, 2006 |
Christmas/Winter Specialty Spiced Beer
Category: |
Spice/Herb/Vegetable Beer |
Number: |
21B |
A stronger, darker, spiced beer that often has a rich body and warming finish suggesting a good accompaniment for the cold winter season. Commercial Examples: Anchor Our Special Ale, Harpoon Winter Warmer, Weyerbacher Winter Ale, Nils Oscar Julöl, Goose Island Christmas Ale, North Coast Wintertime Ale, Great Lakes Christmas Ale, Lakefront Holiday Spice Lager Beer, Samuel Adams Winter Lager, Troegs The Mad Elf, Jamtlands Julöl. |
OG |
FG |
ABV |
Bitterness |
Color (SRM/EBC) |
Varies |
Varies |
Varies
|
Varies |
Varies |
|
Extract |
|
|
|
Dustin Zastera | |
| NB Scottish Wee Heavy |
Nov 25, 2006 |
Strong Scotch Ale
Category: |
Scottish and Irish Ale |
Number: |
09E |
Rich, malty and usually sweet, which can be suggestive of a dessert. Complex secondary malt flavors prevent a one-dimensional impression. Strength and maltiness can vary. Commercial Examples: Traquair House Ale, Belhaven Wee Heavy, McEwan's Scotch Ale, Founders Dirty Bastard, MacAndrew's Scotch Ale, AleSmith Wee Heavy, Orkney Skull Splitter, Inveralmond Black Friar, Broughton Old Jock, Gordon Highland Scotch Ale, Dragonmead Under the Kilt. |
OG |
FG |
ABV |
Bitterness |
Color (SRM/EBC) |
1.070 – 1.130 |
1.018 – 1.056 |
6.5 – 10.0%
|
17 – 35 IBU |
|
|
Extract |
|
|
|
Dustin Zastera | |
| NB Imperial Wit |
Feb 27, 2007 |
Belgian Golden Strong Ale
Category: |
Belgian Strong Ale |
Number: |
18D |
A golden, complex, effervescent, strong Belgian-style ale. Commercial Examples: Duvel, Russian River Damnation, Hapkin, Lucifer, Brigand, Judas, Delirium Tremens, Dulle Teve, Piraat, Great Divide Hades, Avery Salvation, North Coast Pranqster, Unibroue Eau Benite, AleSmith Horny Devil. |
OG |
FG |
ABV |
Bitterness |
Color (SRM/EBC) |
1.070 – 1.095 |
1.005 – 1.016 |
7.5 – 10.5%
|
22 – 35 IBU |
|
|
Extract |
|
|
7.5% |
Dustin Zastera | |
| IPA Experiment 1 |
Dec 30, 2006 |
American IPA
Category: |
India Pale Ale (IPA) |
Number: |
14B |
A decidedly hoppy and bitter, moderately strong American pale ale. Commercial Examples: Bell’s Two-Hearted Ale, AleSmith IPA, Russian River Blind Pig IPA, Stone IPA, Three Floyds Alpha King, Great Divide Titan IPA, Bear Republic Racer 5 IPA, Victory Hop Devil, Sierra Nevada Celebration Ale, Anderson Valley Hop Ottin’, Dogfish Head 60 Minute IPA, Founder’s Centennial IPA, Anchor Liberty Ale, Harpoon IPA, Avery IPA. |
OG |
FG |
ABV |
Bitterness |
Color (SRM/EBC) |
1.056 – 1.075 |
1.010 – 1.018 |
5.5 – 7.5%
|
40 – 70 IBU |
|
|
All Grain |
|
|
7.1% |
Dustin Zastera | |
| Steam Exp 1 |
Jan 27, 2007 |
|
All Grain |
|
|
|
Dustin Zastera | |
| Maibock 1 |
Feb 17, 2007 |
Maibock/Helles Bock
Category: |
Bock |
Number: |
05A |
A relatively pale, strong, malty lager beer. Designed to walk a fine line between blandness and too much color. Hop character is generally more apparent than in other bocks. Commercial Examples: Ayinger Maibock, Mahr’s Bock, Hacker-Pschorr Hubertus Bock, Capital Maibock, Einbecker Mai-Urbock, Hofbräu Maibock, Victory St. Boisterous, Gordon Biersch Blonde Bock, Smuttynose Maibock. |
OG |
FG |
ABV |
Bitterness |
Color (SRM/EBC) |
1.064 – 1.072 |
1.011 – 1.018 |
6.3 – 7.4%
|
23 – 35 IBU |
|
|
All Grain |
|
|
|
Dustin Zastera | |
| Verboden Vrucht Clone |
Mar 14, 2007 |
Belgian Dark Strong Ale
Category: |
Belgian Strong Ale |
Number: |
18E |
A dark, very rich, complex, very strong Belgian ale. Complex, rich, smooth and dangerous. Commercial Examples: Westvleteren 12 (yellow cap), Rochefort 10 (blue cap), St. Bernardus Abt 12, Gouden Carolus Grand Cru of the Emperor, Achel Extra Brune, Rochefort 8 (green cap), Southampton Abbot 12, Chimay Grande Reserve (Blue), Brasserie des Rocs Grand Cru, Gulden Draak, Kasteelbier Bière du Chateau Donker, Lost Abbey Judgment Day, Russian River Salvation. |
OG |
FG |
ABV |
Bitterness |
Color (SRM/EBC) |
1.075 – 1.110 |
1.010 – 1.024 |
8.0 – 11.0%
|
20 – 35 IBU |
|
|
All Grain |
|
|
|
Dustin Zastera | |
| NB Hefeweissen |
Mar 31, 2007 |
Weizen/Weissbier
Category: |
German Wheat and Rye Beer |
Number: |
15A |
A pale, spicy, fruity, refreshing wheat-based ale. Commercial Examples: Weihenstephaner Hefeweissbier, Schneider Weisse Weizenhell, Paulaner Hefe-Weizen, Hacker-Pschorr Weisse, Plank Bavarian Hefeweizen, Ayinger Bräu Weisse, Ettaler Weissbier Hell, Franziskaner Hefe-Weisse, Andechser Weissbier Hefetrüb, Kapuziner Weissbier, Erdinger Weissbier, Penn Weizen, Barrelhouse Hocking Hills HefeWeizen, Eisenbahn Weizenbier. |
OG |
FG |
ABV |
Bitterness |
Color (SRM/EBC) |
1.044 – 1.052 |
1.010 – 1.014 |
4.3 – 5.6%
|
8 – 15 IBU |
|
|
All Grain |
|
|
|
Dustin Zastera | |
| NB Cream Ale |
Apr 6, 2007 |
|
All Grain |
|
|
|
Dustin Zastera | |
| Saison 1 |
May 14, 2007 |
|
All Grain |
|
|
|
Dustin Zastera | |
| Westmalle-ish Dubbel |
May 15, 2007 |
Belgian Dubbel
Category: |
Belgian Strong Ale |
Number: |
18B |
A deep reddish, moderately strong, malty, complex Belgian ale. Commercial Examples: Westmalle Dubbel, St. Bernardus Pater 6, La Trappe Dubbel, Corsendonk Abbey Brown Ale, Grimbergen Double, Affligem Dubbel, Chimay Premiere (Red), Pater Lieven Bruin, Duinen Dubbel, St. Feuillien Brune, New Belgium Abbey Belgian Style Ale, Stoudts Abbey Double Ale, Russian River Benediction, Flying Fish Dubbel, Lost Abbey Lost and Found Abbey Ale, Allagash Double. |
OG |
FG |
ABV |
Bitterness |
Color (SRM/EBC) |
1.062 – 1.075 |
1.008 – 1.018 |
6.0 – 7.6%
|
15 – 25 IBU |
|
|
All Grain |
|
|
|
Dustin Zastera | |
| American Weach |
May 31, 2007 |
Fruit Beer
Category: |
Fruit Beer |
Number: |
20A |
A harmonious marriage of fruit and beer. The key attributes of the underlying style will be different with the addition of fruit; do not expect the base beer to taste the same as the unadulterated version. Judge the beer based on the pleasantness and balance of the resulting combination. Commercial Examples: New Glarus Belgian Red and Raspberry Tart, Bell’s Cherry Stout, Dogfish Head Aprihop, Great Divide Wild Raspberry Ale, Founders Rübæus, Ebulum Elderberry Black Ale, Stiegl Radler, Weyerbacher Raspberry Imperial Stout, Abita Purple Haze, Melbourne Apricot Beer and Strawberry Beer, Saxer Lemon Lager, Magic Hat #9, Grozet Gooseberry and Wheat Ale, Pyramid Apricot Ale, Dogfish Head Fort. |
OG |
FG |
ABV |
Bitterness |
Color (SRM/EBC) |
Varies |
Varies |
Varies
|
Varies |
Varies |
|
All Grain |
|
|
|
Dustin Zastera | |
| Strong Golden Ale |
May 7, 2007 |
Belgian Golden Strong Ale
Category: |
Belgian Strong Ale |
Number: |
18D |
A golden, complex, effervescent, strong Belgian-style ale. Commercial Examples: Duvel, Russian River Damnation, Hapkin, Lucifer, Brigand, Judas, Delirium Tremens, Dulle Teve, Piraat, Great Divide Hades, Avery Salvation, North Coast Pranqster, Unibroue Eau Benite, AleSmith Horny Devil. |
OG |
FG |
ABV |
Bitterness |
Color (SRM/EBC) |
1.070 – 1.095 |
1.005 – 1.016 |
7.5 – 10.5%
|
22 – 35 IBU |
|
|
All Grain |
|
|
|
Dustin Zastera | |
| Normal Invasion Bitter |
Aug 9, 2007 |
Standard/Ordinary Bitter
Category: |
English Pale Ale |
Number: |
08A |
Low gravity, low alcohol levels and low carbonation make this an easy-drinking beer. Some examples can be more malt balanced, but this should not override the overall bitter impression. Drinkability is a critical component of the style; emphasis is still on the bittering hop addition as opposed to the aggressive middle and late hopping seen in American ales. Commercial Examples: Fuller's Chiswick Bitter, Adnams Bitter, Young's Bitter, Greene King IPA, Oakham Jeffrey Hudson Bitter (JHB), Brain's Bitter, Tetley's Original Bitter, Brakspear Bitter, Boddington's Pub Draught. |
OG |
FG |
ABV |
Bitterness |
Color (SRM/EBC) |
1.032 – 1.040 |
1.007 – 1.011 |
3.2 – 3.8%
|
25 – 35 IBU |
|
|
All Grain |
|
|
|
Dustin Zastera | |
| Pumpkin Harvest Ale |
Sep 3, 2007 |
Spice, Herb, or Vegetable Beer
Category: |
Spice/Herb/Vegetable Beer |
Number: |
21A |
A harmonious marriage of spices, herbs and/or vegetables and beer. The key attributes of the underlying style will be different with the addition of spices, herbs and/or vegetables; do not expect the base beer to taste the same as the unadulterated version. Judge the beer based on the pleasantness and balance of the resulting combination. Commercial Examples: Alesmith Speedway Stout, Founders Breakfast Stout, Traquair Jacobite Ale, Rogue Chipotle Ale, Young’s Double Chocolate Stout, Bell’s Java Stout, Fraoch Heather Ale, Southampton Pumpkin Ale, Rogue Hazelnut Nectar, Hitachino Nest Real Ginger Ale, Breckenridge Vanilla Porter, Left Hand JuJu Ginger Beer, Dogfish Head Punkin Ale, Dogfish Head Midas Touch, Redhook Double Black Stout, Buffalo Bill's Pumpkin Ale, BluCreek Herbal Ale, Christian Moerlein Honey Almond, Rogue Chocolate Stout, Birrificio Baladin Nora, Cave Creek Chili Beer. |
OG |
FG |
ABV |
Bitterness |
Color (SRM/EBC) |
Varies |
Varies |
Varies
|
Varies |
Varies |
|
All Grain |
|
|
|
Dustin Zastera | |
| Steam 2 |
Sep 3, 2007 |
|
All Grain |
|
|
|
Dustin Zastera | |
| Swiss Pilsner |
Nov 10, 2007 |
German Pilsner (Pils)
Category: |
Pilsner |
Number: |
02A |
Drier and crisper than a Bohemian Pilsener with a bitterness that tends to linger more in the aftertaste due to higher attenuation and higher-sulfate water. Lighter in body and color, and with higher carbonation than a Bohemian Pilsener. Modern examples of German pilsners tend to become paler in color, drier in finish, and more bitter as you move from South to North in Germany. Commercial Examples: Victory Prima Pils, Bitburger, Warsteiner, Trumer Pils, Old Dominion Tupper’s Hop Pocket Pils, König Pilsener, Jever Pils, Left Hand Polestar Pilsner, Holsten Pils, Spaten Pils, Brooklyn Pilsner. |
OG |
FG |
ABV |
Bitterness |
Color (SRM/EBC) |
1.044 – 1.050 |
1.008 – 1.013 |
4.4 – 5.2%
|
25 – 45 IBU |
|
|
All Grain |
|
|
|
Dustin Zastera | |
| Saison Exp |
Mar 24, 2012 |
|
All Grain |
|
36.6 |
|
Dustin Zastera | |