Commercial Specialty Beer

Destinada a ser uma subcategoria que engloba cervejas específicas, baseadas em exemplares comerciais únicos, e que não se encaixam nos demais estilos existentes. Versões anteriores do Guia de Estilos incluíam o chamado Belgian Specialty Ale; este estilo se enquadra no mesmo propósito, permitindo cervejas não-belgas e com objetivo similar. Instruções para Inscrição : O participante deve especificar o nome da cerveja comercial, as especificações (estatísticas) para a cerveja e uma breve descrição sensorial e/ou a lista de ingredientes usados. Sem essas informações, os juízes que não estão familiarizados com a cerveja comercial podem não ter base para comparação.

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Varies with underlying style

Varies with underlying style

Varies with underlying style

Varies with underlying style

Varies with underlying style

Varies with underlying style

Varies with underlying style

Varies with underlying style Additional Notes: Classifying these beers can be complex. Within the framework of these guidelines, nuts generally impart much more flavor than fermentables, and beers containing nuts are categorized as Field Beers. Likewise, within the framework of these guidelines, coconut is defined as a vegetable and beers containing coconut are categorized as Field Beers. Beers brewed with honey are categorized as Specialty Honey Beers. Beers brewed with roots, seeds, flowers etc. which exhibit herbal and/or spicy characters are categorized as Herb and Spice Beers. While beers brewed with fruits or vegetables may derive fermentable carbohydrate from those sources, they are most appropriately categorized within various Fruit Beer or Field Beer categories. Spiced or fruited versions of beers made with unusual fermentables are categorized as Experimental Beers as they represent a combination of multiple categories.

Varies with underlying style Additional Notes: Classifying these beers can be complex. Within the framework of these guidelines, nuts generally impart much more flavor than fermentables, and beers containing nuts should be categorized as Field Beers. Likewise, within the framework of these guidelines, coconut is defined as a vegetable and beers containing coconut should be categorized as Field Beers. Beers brewed with honey should be categorized as Specialty Honey Beers. Beers brewed with roots, seeds, flowers etc. which exhibit herbal and/or spicy characters should be categorized as Herb and Spice Beers. While beers 46 brewed with fruits or vegetables may derive fermentable carbohydrate from those sources, they should be categorized within various Fruit Beer or Field Beer categories. Spiced versions of beers made with unusual fermentables should be categorized as Experimental Beers. Beers brewed with both unusual fermentables and fruit should be categorized as Fruit Beers.

Varies with underlying style

Specialty Beers are very light to black depending on the underlying style. Clear or hazy beer is acceptable in appearance. Specialty Beers are brewed with unusual fermentable sugars, grains and/or starches other than or in addition to malted barley, which contribute to alcohol content. For example, maple syrup or potatoes are considered unusual. Rice, corn, or wheat are not considered unusual. The distinctive characters of these special ingredients should be evident in the aroma, flavor and/or overall balance of the beer, but not necessarily in overpowering quantities. Malt sweetness will vary dramatically depending on overall balance desired. Hop bitterness is very low to very high, and may be used for highlighting desired characters. Body is variable with style. Classifying these beers can be complex. Nuts generally have some degree of fermentables, thus beer brewed with nuts would be appropriately characterized as a Specialty Beer. Beers brewed with coconut should be entered as Field Beer. Beers brewed with honey would most appropriately be considered as a Honey Beer. Beer brewed with roots, seeds, flowers etc. and which exhibit herbal and/or spicy characters would be appropriately characterized as Herb and Spice Beer (for example a juniper berry beer in which juniper berry characters are expressed more as herbal or spice quality than as berry fruity character). While beers brewed with fruits or vegetables may derive fermentable carbohydrate from those sources, such beers which exhibit fruit or vegetable qualities would most appropriately be characterized as Fruit beer or Field Beer. Spiced versions of beers made with unusual fermentables would be appropriately characterized as Experimental Beer. Beers brewed with unusual fermentables as well as fruit should be entered as Fruit Beer. A statement by the brewer identifying the unusual fermentable ingredient(s), underlying classic or other beer style and achieved character is essential in order for accurate assessment in competitions.

Specialty Beers are very light to black depending on the underlying style. Clear or hazy beer is acceptable in appearance. Specialty Beers are brewed with unusual fermentable sugars, grains and/or starches other than or in addition to malted barley, which contribute to alcohol content. For example, maple syrup or potatoes are considered unusual. Rice, corn, or wheat are not considered unusual. The distinctive characters of these special ingredients should be evident in the aroma, flavor and/or overall balance of the beer, but not necessarily in overpowering quantities. Malt sweetness will vary dramatically depending on overall balance desired. Hop bitterness is very low to very high, and may be used for highlighting desired characters. Nuts generally have some degree of fermentables, 33 thus a beer brewed with nuts would be appropriately considered as a Specialty Beer. A beer brewed with honey would most appropriately be considered as a Honey Beer. Beer brewed with roots, seeds, flowers etc. and which exhibit herbal and/or spicy characters would be appropriately considered as Herb and Spice Beer. Examples might include a chili-flavored beer that emphasize heat rather than chili flavor, or a juniper berry beer in which juniper berry characters are expressed more as herbal or spice quality than as berry fruity character. While beers brewed with fruits or vegetables may derive fermentable carbohydrate from those sources, such beers which exhibit fruit or vegetable qualities would most appropriately be considered as fruit or field beers. Body is variable with style. Special ingredients must be listed when competing. A statement by the brewer explaining the special nature of the beer, ingredient(s) and achieved character is essential in order for fair assessment in competitions. If this beer is a classic style with some specialty ingredient(s), the brewer should also specify the classic style. Guidelines for competing: Spiced beers using unusual fermentables should be entered in the experimental category. Beers brewed with unusual fermentables as well as fruit should be entered in the fruit beer category.