French-Style Bière de Garde
Belgian and French Origin Ale · Brewers Association 2025
7 SRM16 SRM
- OG
- 1.060 – 1.080
- FG
- 1.012 – 1.024
- ABV
- 4.4 – 8 %
- IBU
- 20 – 30
- Color
Belgian and French Origin Ale · Brewers Association 2025
Earthy or cellar-like aromas are acceptable.
Light amber to chestnut brown/red
Chill haze is acceptable. These beers are often bottle conditioned so slight yeast haze is acceptable.
These beers are characterized by a toasted malt aroma and flavor, and a slight malt sweetness.
Low to medium from noble-type hops
Low to medium
Fruity ester aromas are medium to high. Whereas fruity ester flavors are low to medium. Diacetyl should not be present. Bière de Garde may have low levels of Brettanomyces yeast-derived flavors including any of slightly acidic, fruity, horsey, goaty, or leather-like attributes. Beer displaying more pronounced levels of Brettanomyces derived attributes is categorized as Brett Beer. Alcohol may be evident in higher strength beers.
Low to medium
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