California Common Beer
All Origin Hybrid/Mixed Lagers or Ale · Brewers Association 2025
8 SRM15 SRM
- OG
- 1.045 – 1.056
- FG
- 1.010 – 1.018
- ABV
- 4.6 – 5.7 %
- IBU
- 35 – 45
- Color
- 8 – 15 SRM
- CO₂
- – –
Notes
California Common beers are brewed with lager yeasts but fermented at warm temperatures like ales
Color
Light amber to medium amber
Clarity
Appearance should be clear. Chill haze should not be present
Malt aroma & flavor
Medium level toasted or caramel malt attributes are present.
Hop aroma & flavor
Low to medium-low
Bitterness
Medium to medium-high
Fermentation character
Fruity esters are low to medium-low. Diacetyl should be absent.
Body
Medium
Brew to this style
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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.