British-Style India Pale Ale
British Origin Ale · Brewers Association 2025
- OG
- 1.046 – 1.064
- FG
- 1.012 – 1.018
- ABV
- 4.5 – 7.1 %
- IBU
- 35 – 63
- Color
- 6 – 14 SRM
- CO₂
- – –
Notes
A wide range of hop varieties may be used for bitterness or for approximating traditional English hop character. The use of water with high mineral content may result in a crisp, dry beer rather than a malt-accentuated version.
Color
Gold to copper
Clarity
Chill haze is acceptable at low temperatures
Malt aroma & flavor
Medium malt flavor should be present
Hop aroma & flavor
Medium to high, expressed as floral, herbal, earthy, stone fruit or other attributes from high hopping rates.
Bitterness
Medium to high
Fermentation character
Fruity esters are medium to high. Traditional interpretations are characterized by medium to medium-high alcohol content. The use of water with high mineral content results in a crisp, dry beer with a subtle and balanced character of sulfur compounds. Diacetyl can be absent or may be present at very low levels.
Body
Medium
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Style guideline data is the work of its respective publishers, reproduced here for reference: BJCP · Brewers Association · Norbrygg · SHBF · Danske Øldommere.