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Session Beer

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Catalogado em 11 edições (2016 a 2026) · presente no BA 2026

This category includes beers of any style that 1) are at or below 5.0% abv (4.0% abw) and 2) have an original gravity and alcohol content below the range of the classic style as defined in these guidelines. These beers exhibit lower original gravity and alcohol content than the classic style. Balance and drinkability are key to a successful session beer. A beer at or below 5.0% abv (4% abw) that adheres to the specifications of a classic style is not categorized as Session Beer. For example, low gravity beers such as Belgian-Style Table Beers, Belgian-Style Session Ales, or English-Style Mild Ales should be categorized within their appropriate categories. A beer below 0.5% abv (0.4% abw) is categorized as a Non-Alcohol Malt Beverage.

Evolução entre edições

12 edições · ordem cronológica
ParâmetroBA 16BA 16BA 17BA 18BA 19BA 20BA 21BA 22BA 23BA 24BA 25BA 26
OG1.034 a 1.0401.034 a 1.040——————————
FG1.004 a 1.0101.004 a 1.010——————————
ABV3.5 a 5.0%3.5 a 5.0%——————————
IBU10 a 3510 a 35——————————
SRM2.0 a 5.02.0 a 5.0——————————
● primeira aparição● mudou vs anterior● estável
Brewers Association 2026

Aroma

Hop attributes should mimic the classic style upon which the beer is based, but at lower overall intensity in order to maintain the balance typical of that style.

Aparência

The color should mimic the classic style upon which the beer is based.

Sabor

Atributos de malte devem imitar o estilo clássico no qual a cerveja é baseada, mas em intensidade geral menor devido à menor densidade original.

Sensação na boca

Varies with underlying style

Contexto

Varies with underlying style
Brewers Association 2025

Aroma

Hop attributes should mimic the classic style upon which the beer is based, but at lower overall intensity in order to maintain the balance typical of that style.

Aparência

The color should mimic the classic style upon which the beer is based.

Sabor

Atributos de malte devem imitar o estilo clássico no qual a cerveja é baseada, mas em intensidade geral menor devido à menor densidade original.

Sensação na boca

Varies with underlying style

Contexto

Varies with underlying style
Brewers Association 2024

Aroma

Hop attributes should mimic the classic style upon which the beer is based, but at lower overall intensity in order to maintain the balance typical of that style.

Aparência

The color should mimic the classic style upon which the beer is based.

Sabor

Atributos de malte devem imitar o estilo clássico no qual a cerveja é baseada, mas em intensidade geral menor devido à menor densidade original.

Sensação na boca

Varies with underlying style

Contexto

Varies with underlying style
Brewers Association 2023

Aroma

Hop attributes should mimic the classic style upon which the beer is based, but at lower overall intensity in order to maintain the balance typical of that style.

Aparência

The color should mimic the classic style upon which the beer is based

Sabor

Atributos de malte devem imitar o estilo clássico no qual a cerveja é baseada, mas em intensidade geral menor devido à menor densidade original.

Sensação na boca

Varies with underlying style

Contexto

Varies with underlying style
Brewers Association 2022

Aroma

Hop attributes should mimic the classic style upon which the beer is based, but at lower overall intensity in order to maintain the balance typical of that style.

Aparência

The color should mimic the classic style upon which the beer is based

Sabor

Atributos de malte devem imitar o estilo clássico no qual a cerveja é baseada, mas em intensidade geral menor devido à menor densidade original.

Sensação na boca

Varies with underlying style

Contexto

Varies with underlying style
Brewers Association 2021

Aroma

Hop attributes should mimic the classic style upon which the beer is based, but at lower overall intensity in order to maintain the balance typical of that style.

Aparência

The color should mimic the classic style upon which the beer is based

Sabor

Atributos de malte devem imitar o estilo clássico no qual a cerveja é baseada, mas em intensidade geral menor devido à menor densidade original.

Sensação na boca

Varies with underlying style

Contexto

Varies with underlying style
Brewers Association 2020

Aroma

Hop attributes should mimic the classic style upon which the beer is based, but at lower overall intensity in order to maintain the balance typical of that style. Perceived Bitterness: Should mimic the classic style upon which the beer is based, but at lower overall intensity in order to maintain the balance typical of that style.

Aparência

The color should mimic the classic style upon which the beer is based

Sabor

Atributos de malte devem imitar o estilo clássico no qual a cerveja é baseada, mas em intensidade geral menor devido à menor densidade original.

Sensação na boca

Varies with underlying style

Contexto

Varies with underlying style
Brewers Association 2019

Aroma

Hop attributes should mimic the classic style upon which the beer is based, but at lower overall intensity in order to maintain the balance typical of that style. Perceived Bitterness: Should mimic the classic style upon which the beer is based, but at lower overall intensity in order to maintain the balance typical of that style. 39

Aparência

The color should mimic the classic style upon which the beer is based

Sabor

Atributos de malte devem imitar o estilo clássico no qual a cerveja é baseada, mas em intensidade geral menor devido à menor densidade original.

Sensação na boca

Varies with underlying style Additional Notes: This category includes any style of beer made lower in strength than described in the classic style guidelines. These beers exhibit lower original gravity and alcohol content than the classic style. Drinkability is key to a successful session beer. Beers exceeding 5.0% abv (4% abw) are not categorized as Session Beers. Beers at or below 5.0% abv (4% abw) which nonetheless hew to another classic or traditional category should not be categorized as Session Beers. For example, beers such as Belgian-Style Table Beers or American-Style Pale Ales with abv below 5.0% should be categorized within their appropriate categories.

Contexto

Varies with underlying style Additional Notes: This category includes any style of beer made lower in strength than described in the classic style guidelines. These beers exhibit lower original gravity and alcohol content than the classic style. Drinkability is key to a successful session beer. Beers exceeding 5.0% abv (4% abw) are not categorized as Session Beers. Beers at or below 5.0% abv (4% abw) which nonetheless hew to another classic or traditional category should not be categorized as Session Beers. For example, beers such as Belgian-Style Table Beers or American-Style Pale Ales with abv below 5.0% should be categorized within their appropriate categories.
Brewers Association 2018

Aroma

Should mimic the classic style upon which the beer is based Perceived Bitterness: Should mimic the classic style upon which the beer is based

Aparência

The color should mimic the classic style upon which the beer is based

Sabor

Atributos de malte devem imitar o estilo clássico no qual a cerveja é baseada, mas em intensidade geral menor devido à menor densidade original.

Sensação na boca

Varies with underlying style Additional Notes: This category includes any style of beer made lower in strength than described in the classic style guidelines. These beers should exhibit lower alcohol content than the classic style. Drinkability is key to a successful session beer. Beers exceeding 5.0% abv (4% abw) are not categorized as Session Beers. Beers which fit in another classic or traditional category should not be categorized as Session Beers.

Contexto

Varies with underlying style Additional Notes: This category includes any style of beer made lower in strength than described in the classic style guidelines. These beers should exhibit lower alcohol content than the classic style. Drinkability is key to a successful session beer. Beers exceeding 5.0% abv (4% abw) are not categorized as Session Beers. Beers which fit in another classic or traditional category should not be categorized as Session Beers.
Brewers Association 2017

Aroma

Should mimic the classic style upon which the beer is based Perceived Bitterness: Should mimic the classic style upon which the beer is based

Aparência

The color should mimic the classic style upon which the beer is based

Sabor

Atributos de malte devem imitar o estilo clássico no qual a cerveja é baseada, mas em intensidade geral menor devido à menor densidade original.

Sensação na boca

Varies with underlying style

Contexto

Varies with underlying style
Brewers Association 2016

Parâmetros técnicos

OG
1.034 a 1.040
FG
1.004 a 1.010
ABV
3.5 a 5.0%
IBU
10 a 35
SRM
2.0 a 5.0

Aroma

Aroma depends on the style of beer being made to lower strength.

Aparência

s are the color of the classic beer style being or made to lower strength. Appearance may vary from brilliant to hazy to cloudy with style of beer being made to lower strength.

Sensação na boca

Body is variable with style.

Contexto

s are the color of the classic beer style being or made to lower strength. Appearance may vary from brilliant to hazy to cloudy with style of beer being made to lower strength. Aroma depends on the style of beer being made to lower strength. Any style of beer can be made lower in strength than described in the classic style guidelines. The goal should be to reach a balance between the style's character and the lower alcohol content. Drinkability is a character in the overall balance of these beers. Beers in this category must not exceed 4.0% alcohol by weight (5.0% alcohol by volume). Beers above these is limits that are entered into this category may be disqualified before judging or after results are announced. Body is variable with style. Beers which exceed 5.0% abv would not be characterized as Session Beer. Beers containing less than 4.0% abw (5.0% abv) which could be appropriately characterized in another classic or traditional category would not be appropriately characterized as Session Beer. At competition Session IPAs would be appropriately characterized as Session India • Pale Ale, if such a category exists.
Brewers Association 2016

Parâmetros técnicos

OG
1.034 a 1.040
FG
1.004 a 1.010
ABV
3.5 a 5.0%
IBU
10 a 35
SRM
2.0 a 5.0

Aroma

Aroma depends on the style of beer being made to lower strength.

Aparência

Session Beers are the color of the classic beer style being or made to lower strength. Appearance may vary from brilliant to hazy to cloudy with style of beer being made to lower strength.

Sensação na boca

Body is variable with style.

Contexto

Session Beers are the color of the classic beer style being or made to lower strength. Appearance may vary from brilliant to hazy to cloudy with style of beer being made to lower strength. Aroma depends on the style of beer being made to lower strength. Any style of beer can be made lower in strength than described in the classic style guidelines. The goal should be to reach a balance between the style's character and the lower alcohol content. Drinkability is a character in the overall balance of these beers. Beers in this category must not exceed 4.0% alcohol by weight (5.0% alcohol by volume). Beers above these is limits that are entered into this category may be disqualified before judging or after results are announced. Body is variable with style. Beers which exceed 5.0% abv would not be characterized as Session Beer. Beers containing less than 4.0% abw (5.0% abv) which could be appropriately characterized in another classic or traditional category would not be appropriately characterized as Session Beer. At competition Session IPAs would be appropriately characterized as Session India • Pale Ale, if such a category exists.

Harmonizações

Comida do conceito experimental do estilo
Aperitivo simples para destacar a base
Queijos variados em tábua
Pratos de fusão asiática
Sobremesas leves
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