Classic English-Style Pale Ale
British Origin Ale · Brewers Association 2025
5 SRM12 SRM
- OG
- 1.040 – 1.056
- FG
- 1.008 – 1.016
- ABV
- 4.4 – 5.3 %
- IBU
- 20 – 40
- Color
- 5 – 12 SRM
- CO₂
- – –
Color
Gold to copper
Clarity
Chill haze is acceptable at low temperatures
Malt aroma & flavor
Low to medium malt aroma and flavor is present. Low caramel character is allowable.
Hop aroma & flavor
Medium-low to medium-high, expressed as floral, herbal, earthy, stone fruit or other attributes.
Bitterness
Medium-low to medium-high
Fermentation character
Fruity esters are medium to medium-high. Diacetyl is usually absent in these beers but may be present at very low levels.
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.