Família
Ale Selvagem Americana
Tipo
Sour
Status
ConsolidadoGuias
2017–2026 · 12 edições
Sour · Ale Selvagem Americana
A sour and funky version of a base style of beer.
A sour and funky version of a base style of beer.
Variable by base style. The contribution of non-Sacch microbes should be noticeable to strong, and often contribute a sour and funky, wild note. The best examples will display a range of aromatics, rather than a single dominant character. The aroma should be inviting, not harsh or unpleasant.
Variable by base style. Clarity can be variable; some haze is not a fault. Head retention can be poor.
Variable by base style. Look for an agreeable balance between the base beer and the fermentation character. A range of results is possible from fairly high acidity and funk to a subtle, pleasant, harmonious beer. The best examples are pleasurable to drink with the esters and phenols complementing the malt or hops. The wild character can be prominent, but does not need to be dominating in a style with an otherwise strong malt or hop profile. Acidity should be firm yet enjoyable, and ranging from clean to complex, but should not be biting or vinegary; prominent, objectionable, or offensive acetic acid is a fault. Bitterness tends to be low, especially as sourness increases.
Variable by base style. Generally has a light body, almost always lighter than what might be expected from the base style. Generally moderate to high carbonation, although often lower in higher alcohol examples.
Exemplos comerciais
Beers exhibiting wood-derived characters or characters of liquids previously aged in wood are categorized as Wood-Aged Sour Beer. Fruited versions are categorized elsewhere. Competition organizers may create subcategories which reflect groups of entries based on color, hop varieties, microflora, spices, or other ingredients, etc.
None to high
Pale to black
Low. In darker versions, any of roasted malt, caramel, or chocolate aroma and flavor attributes should be present at low levels.
Low to high
