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Experimental Beer

BJCP 2015, Specialty Beer (34C)

Vital Statistics

OG
 1.02 - 1.09
FG
 1.006 - 1.016
ABV
 2.0 - 10.0
IBU
 5.0 - 50.0
EBC
 3.9 - 98.4
Beer color: 51.2 SRM
51.2

Description

This is explicitly a catch-all category for any beer that does not fit into an existing style description. No beer is ever “out of style” in this style, unless it fits elsewhere. This is the last resort for any beer entered into a competition. Overall Impression: Varies, but should be a unique experience. Entry Instructions: The entrant must specify the special nature of the experimental beer, including the special ingredients or processes that make it not fit elsewhere in the guidelines. The entrant must provide vital statistics for the beer, and either a brief sensory description or a list of ingredients used in making the beer. Without this information, judges will have no basis for comparison.

Profile

OG, FG, IBUs, SRM and ABV will vary. This style is the ultimate in creativity, since it cannot represent a well-known commercial beer (otherwise it would be a clone beer) and cannot fit into any other existing Specialty-Type style (including those within this major category).

Ingredients

Varies.

Examples

None listed.