BJCP 2015

BJCP.2015.17.A

British Strong Ale

5.5
-
8.0
%
1.055
-
1.080
1.015
-
1.022
15.8
-
43.3
30
-
60
IBU
Strong British Ale

Overall Impression

An ale of respectable alcoholic strength, traditionally bottled-conditioned and cellared. Can have a wide range of interpretations, but most will have varying degrees of malty richness, late hops and bitterness, fruity esters, and alcohol warmth. Judges should allow for a significant range in character, as long as the beer is within the alcohol strength range and has an interesting ‘British’ character, it likely fits the style. The malt and adjunct flavors and intensity can vary widely, but any combination should result in an agreeable palate experience.
Read more in the BJCP 2015 guidelines (PDF)

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