English-Style Summer Ale
British Origin Ale · Brewers Association 2025
- OG
- 1.036 – 1.050
- FG
- 1.006 – 1.012
- ABV
- 3.7 – 5.1 %
- IBU
- 20 – 30
- Color
- 3 – 6 SRM
- CO₂
- – –
Notes
The overall impression is refreshing and thirst quenching
Color
Straw to gold
Clarity
Chill haze is acceptable at low temperatures
Malt aroma & flavor
Residual malt sweetness is low to medium. Torrified or malted wheat is often used in quantities of 25 percent or less. Malt attributes such as biscuity or low levels of caramel are present.
Hop aroma & flavor
Low to medium, expressed as floral, herbal, earthy, stone fruit, citrus or other attributes. Hop flavor should not be assertive and should be well balanced with malt character.
Bitterness
Medium-low to medium
Fermentation character
Mild carbonation traditionally characterizes draft-cask versions, but in bottled versions, a slight increase in carbon dioxide content is acceptable. Fruity esters are low to medium. Diacetyl and DMS should not be present.
Body
Low to medium-low
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.