Scottish-Style Heavy Ale

Perception

Color:

Amber to dark brown

Clarity:

Chill haze is acceptable at low temperatures

Perceived Malt Aroma & Flavor:

Malty, caramel aroma is present. The style exhibits a medium degree of sweet malt and caramel. The overall impression is smooth and balanced.

Perceived Hop Aroma & Flavor:

Should not be present

Perceived Bitterness:

Perceptible but low

Fermentation Characteristics:

Yeast attributes such as diacetyl and sulfur are acceptable at very low levels. Bottled versions may contain higher amounts of carbon dioxide than is typical for lightly carbonated draft versions. Fruity esters, if present, are low.

Body:

Medium with a soft chewy character

Analytical

Original Gravity (°Plato):

1.035-1.040 (8.8-10 °Plato)

Apparent Extract/Final Gravity (°Plato):

1.010-1.014 (2.6-3.6 °Plato

Alcohol by Weight (Volume):

2.8%-3.2% (3.5%-4.1%)

Bitterness (IBU):

12-20

Color SRM (EBC):

8-30(16-60 EBC)

2023 Brewers Association Beer Style Guidelines used with permission of Brewers Association.

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