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+ language: ruby
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+ cache: bundler
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+ rvm:
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+ - 2.1.0
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+
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+ script: 'bundle exec rake'
data/Gemfile ADDED
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+ source "https://rubygems.org"
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+ gem 'rake', group: :test
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+ gemspec
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+ PATH
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+ remote: .
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+ specs:
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+ Brewry (0.0.3)
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+ httparty (~> 0.13)
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+
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+ GEM
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+ remote: https://rubygems.org/
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+ specs:
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+ addressable (2.3.6)
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+ crack (0.4.2)
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+ safe_yaml (~> 1.0.0)
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+ diff-lcs (1.2.5)
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+ httparty (0.13.1)
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+ json (~> 1.8)
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+ multi_xml (>= 0.5.2)
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+ json (1.8.1)
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+ multi_xml (0.5.5)
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+ rake (10.3.2)
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+ rspec (3.0.0)
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+ rspec-core (~> 3.0.0)
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+ rspec-expectations (~> 3.0.0)
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+ rspec-mocks (~> 3.0.0)
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+ rspec-core (3.0.3)
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+ rspec-support (~> 3.0.0)
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+ rspec-expectations (3.0.3)
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+ diff-lcs (>= 1.2.0, < 2.0)
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+ rspec-support (~> 3.0.0)
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+ rspec-mocks (3.0.3)
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+ rspec-support (~> 3.0.0)
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+ rspec-support (3.0.3)
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+ safe_yaml (1.0.3)
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+ vcr (2.9.2)
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+ webmock (1.18.0)
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+ addressable (>= 2.3.6)
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+ crack (>= 0.3.2)
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+
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+ PLATFORMS
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+ ruby
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+
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+ DEPENDENCIES
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+ Brewry!
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+ rake
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+ rspec (~> 3.0)
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+ vcr (~> 2.9)
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+ webmock (~> 1.18)
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  == Brewry
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+ {<img src="https://travis-ci.org/DanyHunter/brewry.svg?branch=master" alt="Build
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+ Status" />}[https://travis-ci.org/DanyHunter/brewry]
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+
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  Brewry gives you an API interface to talk to BreweryDB.
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  * It retuns everything as a hash so you can just pass it to ActiveRecord
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  * It recursively changes the hash to change the 'id' keys into 'guid' so it
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  doesn't interfere with your own ActiveRecord Ids. Changing it to whatever you
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  want is on the works.
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- * Because of metaprogramming, very little code is needed to touch most api
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- endoints for BreweryDB.
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+ * Thanks to metaprogramming we can query any api endpoint for BreweryDB. See
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+ examples below.
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+
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+ * http://www.brewerydb.com/
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  == Configuration
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+ require 'rspec/core/rake_task'
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+ require 'bundler/gem_tasks'
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+
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+ # Default directory to look in is `/specs`
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+ # Run with `rake spec`
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+ RSpec::Core::RakeTask.new(:spec) do |task|
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+ task.rspec_opts = ['--color', '--format', 'documentation']
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+ end
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+
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+ task :default => :spec
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  s.homepage = 'https://github.com/DanyHunter/brewry'
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  s.license = 'MIT'
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- s.required_ruby_version = '>= 2.0'
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+ s.required_ruby_version = '>= 2.1.0'
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  s.add_dependency 'httparty', '~> 0.13'
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+ s.add_development_dependency 'rspec', '~> 3.0'
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+ s.add_development_dependency 'vcr', '~> 2.9'
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+ s.add_development_dependency 'webmock', '~> 1.18'
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+
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  s.files = `git ls-files`.split($\)
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  s.require_paths = ['lib']
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  s.executables = s.files.grep(%r{^bin/}).map {|f| File.basename(f)}
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  require 'rubygems'
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  require 'httparty'
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- require_relative 'utils/brewry_string_utils'
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+ require 'utils/string_utils'
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+ require 'brewry/exceptions'
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- class Brewry
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+ module Brewry
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  # TODO: Change class so it needs to be instantiated
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- using BrewryStringUtils
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+ using StringUtils
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  include HTTParty
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  attr_accessor :search_hash
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  end
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  # standard beer search - WILL DEPRECATE IN THE FUTURE
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+ # BreweryDB.beer_search('Corona Light')
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  def self.beer_search(search)
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  query = build_query q: search, type: 'beer'
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  search = get('/search', query)
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  end
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  def self.clean_search_hash
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+ unless @@api_key
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+ raise MissingApiKey, "You must set a brewerydb api key before you can "\
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+ "use this gem. Please see http://www.brewerydb.com"\
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+ "/developers/docs for more information."
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+ end
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  { query: { key: @@api_key } }
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  end
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  # TODO: User should be able to change the foreignkeys argument
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- def self.underscore_and_symbolize(obj, foreignkeys = :guid)
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+ def self.underscore_and_symbolize(obj, foreignkeys = :id)
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  obj.inject({}) do |hash, (key, val)|
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  val = underscore_and_symbolize(val) if val.kind_of? Hash
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- if key == 'id'
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+ if key == 'id' && foreignkeys != :id
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  hash.shift
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  hash[foreignkeys] = val
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  else
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+ module Brewry
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+ # Exceptions raised by Brewry inherit from Error
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+ class Error < StandardError; end
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+
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+ # Exception raised when no api key was set
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+ class MissingApiKey < Error; end
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+ end
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  module Brewry
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- VERSION = '0.0.1'
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+ VERSION = '0.0.3'
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  end
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- module BrewryStringUtils
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+ module StringUtils
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  # This is a ruby refinement. Only works in ruby >= 2.0
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  # This method is monkey patched into String when using Rails, but in this
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  # fashion it will always be scoped to the BrewryStringUtils module.
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+ require 'spec_helper'
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+
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+ describe Brewry do
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+
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+ before(:all) do
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+ # How does xxx work? With VCR cassetes created with a real api key...
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+ Brewry.api_key = 'xxx'
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+ end
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+
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+ context 'return types', :vcr do
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+
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+ subject(:results) { Brewry.search_beers(name: 'Lone Star') }
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+ subject(:no_results) { Brewry.search_beers(name: 'Corona') }
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+
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+ it 'should be an array' do
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+ expect(results.kind_of?(Array)).to eq(true)
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+ end
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+
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+ it 'should return nil when no results found' do
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+ expect(no_results).to eq(nil)
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+ end
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+
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+ end
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+
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+ context 'api endpoints', :vcr do
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+
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+ # Styles #
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+ it 'should search styles' do
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+ expect(Brewry.search_styles[0][:guid]).to eq(1)
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+ end
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+
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+ # Brewery by name
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+ it 'should return brewery' do
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+ expect(Brewry.search_breweries(name: 'Karbach Brewing Company')[0][:name]).to eq('Karbach Brewing Company')
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+ end
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+ end
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+
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+ context 'settings' do
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+ it 'should raise a MissingApiKey exception when no api key is set' do
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+ Brewry.api_key = nil
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+ expect { Brewry.search_beers(name: 'Lone Star') }.
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+ to raise_error(Brewry::MissingApiKey)
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+ end
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+ end
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+ end
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+ ---
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+ http_interactions:
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+ - request:
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+ method: get
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+ uri: http://api.brewerydb.com/v2/breweries?key=xxx&name=Karbach%20Brewing%20Company
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+ body:
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+ encoding: US-ASCII
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+ string: ''
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+ headers: {}
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+ response:
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+ status:
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+ code: 200
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+ message: OK
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+ headers:
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+ Content-Type:
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+ - application/json
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+ Date:
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+ - Fri, 15 Aug 2014 01:33:45 GMT
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+ Server:
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+ - Apache/2.2.27 (Amazon)
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+ Vary:
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+ - Accept-Encoding
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+ X-Powered-By:
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+ - '1254'
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+ Connection:
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+ - keep-alive
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+ body:
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+ encoding: UTF-8
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+ string: "{\"currentPage\":1,\"numberOfPages\":1,\"totalResults\":1,\"data\":[{\"id\":\"gJZUdw\",\"name\":\"Karbach
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+ Brewing Company\",\"description\":\"We like beer. A lot. \\r\\n\\r\\nOur background
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+ is in the beer biz. Everything from distribution and importing to German training
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+ and brewery operations. A few years ago we had an opportunity that would allow
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+ us to open up our own brewery. We jumped on it.\\r\\n\\r\\nWe\\u2019re extremely
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+ excited about this project, and we think it shows in everything we do. This
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+ is just plain fun for us. The day it starts to feel like a job is the day
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+ when lightning shall strike us dead. Cause, hey, at the end of the day we're
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+ making beer. And beer is fun.\\r\\n\\r\\nJoin us, it should be a kick ass
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+ ride with some cool stops along the way!\",\"website\":\"http:\\/\\/www.karbachbrewing.com\\/\",\"established\":\"2011\",\"isOrganic\":\"N\",\"images\":{\"icon\":\"https:\\/\\/s3.amazonaws.com\\/brewerydbapi\\/brewery\\/gJZUdw\\/upload_o7uwfI-icon.png\",\"medium\":\"https:\\/\\/s3.amazonaws.com\\/brewerydbapi\\/brewery\\/gJZUdw\\/upload_o7uwfI-medium.png\",\"large\":\"https:\\/\\/s3.amazonaws.com\\/brewerydbapi\\/brewery\\/gJZUdw\\/upload_o7uwfI-large.png\"},\"status\":\"verified\",\"statusDisplay\":\"Verified\",\"createDate\":\"2012-01-03
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+ 02:41:59\",\"updateDate\":\"2012-06-26 16:47:32\"}],\"status\":\"success\"}"
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+ http_version:
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+ recorded_at: Fri, 15 Aug 2014 01:33:45 GMT
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+ recorded_with: VCR 2.9.2
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+ ---
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+ http_interactions:
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+ - request:
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+ method: get
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+ uri: http://api.brewerydb.com/v2/styles?key=xxx
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+ body:
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+ encoding: US-ASCII
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+ string: ''
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+ headers: {}
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+ response:
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+ status:
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+ code: 200
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+ message: OK
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+ headers:
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+ Content-Type:
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+ - application/json
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+ Date:
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+ - Thu, 04 Sep 2014 00:27:38 GMT
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+ string: "{\"message\":\"Request Successful\",\"data\":[{\"id\":1,\"categoryId\":1,\"category\":{\"id\":1,\"name\":\"British
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+ Origin Ales\",\"createDate\":\"2012-03-21 20:06:45\"},\"name\":\"Classic English-Style
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+ Pale Ale\",\"description\":\"Classic English pale ales are golden to copper
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+ colored and display earthy, herbal English-variety hop character. Note that
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+ \\\"earthy, herbal English-variety hop character\\\" is the perceived end,
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+ but may be a result of the skillful use of hops of other national origins.
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+ Medium to high hop bitterness, flavor, and aroma should be evident. This medium-bodied
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+ pale ale has low to medium malt flavor and aroma. Low caramel character is
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+ allowable. Fruity-ester flavors and aromas are moderate to strong. Chill haze
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+ may be in evidence only at very cold temperatures. The absence of diacetyl
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+ is desirable, though, diacetyl (butterscotch character) is acceptable and
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+ characteristic when at very low levels.\",\"ibuMin\":\"20\",\"ibuMax\":\"40\",\"abvMin\":\"4.5\",\"abvMax\":\"5.5\",\"srmMin\":\"5\",\"srmMax\":\"5\",\"ogMin\":\"1.04\",\"fgMin\":\"1.008\",\"fgMax\":\"1.016\",\"createDate\":\"2012-03-21
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+ 20:06:45\"},{\"id\":2,\"categoryId\":1,\"category\":{\"id\":1,\"name\":\"British
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+ Origin Ales\",\"createDate\":\"2012-03-21 20:06:45\"},\"name\":\"English-Style
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+ India Pale Ale\",\"description\":\"Most traditional interpretations of English-style
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+ India pale ales are characterized by medium-high hop bitterness with a medium
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+ to medium-high alcohol content. Hops from a variety of origins may be used
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+ to contribute to a high hopping rate. Earthy and herbal English-variety hop
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+ character is the perceived end, but may be a result of the skillful use of
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+ hops of other national origins. The use of water with high mineral content
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+ results in a crisp, dry beer, sometimes with subtle and balanced character
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+ of sulfur compounds. This pale gold to deep copper-colored ale has a medium
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+ to high, flowery hop aroma and may have a medium to strong hop flavor (in
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+ addition to the hop bitterness). English-style India pale ales possess medium
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+ maltiness and body. Fruity-ester flavors and aromas are moderate to very strong.
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+ Diacetyl can be absent or may be perceived at very low levels. Chill haze
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+ is allowable at cold temperatures. Hops of other origins may be used for bitterness
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+ or approximating traditional English character.\",\"ibuMin\":\"35\",\"ibuMax\":\"63\",\"abvMin\":\"5\",\"abvMax\":\"7\",\"srmMin\":\"6\",\"srmMax\":\"14\",\"ogMin\":\"1.05\",\"fgMin\":\"1.012\",\"fgMax\":\"1.018\",\"createDate\":\"2012-03-21
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+ Origin Ales\",\"createDate\":\"2012-03-21 20:06:45\"},\"name\":\"Ordinary
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+ Bitter\",\"description\":\"Ordinary bitter is gold to copper colored with
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+ medium bitterness, light to medium body, and low to medium residual malt sweetness.
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+ Hop flavor and aroma character may be evident at the brewer's discretion.
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+ Mild carbonation traditionally characterizes draft-cask versions, but in bottled
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+ versions, a slight increase in carbon dioxide content is acceptable. Fruity-ester
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+ character and very low diacetyl (butterscotch) character are acceptable in
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+ aroma and flavor, but should be minimized in this form of bitter. Chill haze
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+ is allowable at cold temperatures. (English and American hop character may
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+ Origin Ales\",\"createDate\":\"2012-03-21 20:06:45\"},\"name\":\"Special Bitter
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+ or Best Bitter\",\"description\":\"Special bitter is more robust than ordinary
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+ bitter. It has medium body and medium residual malt sweetness. It is deep
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+ gold to copper colored. Hop bitterness should be medium and absent of harshness.
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+ Hop flavor and aroma character may be evident at the brewer's discretion.
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+ Mild carbonation traditionally characterizes draft-cask versions, but in bottled
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+ versions, a slight increase in carbon dioxide content is acceptable. Fruity-ester
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+ character is acceptable in aroma and flavor. Diacetyl (butterscotch character)
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+ is acceptable and characteristic when at very low levels. The absence of diacetyl
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+ 20:06:45\"},{\"id\":5,\"categoryId\":1,\"category\":{\"id\":1,\"name\":\"British
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+ Origin Ales\",\"createDate\":\"2012-03-21 20:06:45\"},\"name\":\"Extra Special
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+ Bitter\",\"description\":\"Extra special bitter possesses medium to strong
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+ hop aroma, flavor, and bitterness. The residual malt and defining sweetness
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+ of this richly flavored, full-bodied bitter is more pronounced than in other
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+ styles of bitter. It is light amber to copper colored with medium to medium-high
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+ bitterness. Mild carbonation traditionally characterizes draft-cask versions,
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+ but in bottled versions, a slight increase in carbon dioxide content is acceptable.
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+ Fruity-ester character is acceptable in aroma and flavor. Diacetyl (butterscotch
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+ character) is acceptable and characteristic when at very low levels. The absence
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+ of diacetyl is also acceptable. Chill haze is allowable at cold temperatures.
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+ English or American hops may be used. (English and American hop character
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+ may be specified in subcategories.)\",\"ibuMin\":\"30\",\"ibuMax\":\"45\",\"abvMin\":\"4.8\",\"abvMax\":\"5.8\",\"srmMin\":\"8\",\"srmMax\":\"14\",\"ogMin\":\"1.046\",\"fgMin\":\"1.01\",\"fgMax\":\"1.016\",\"createDate\":\"2012-03-21
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+ Origin Ales\",\"createDate\":\"2012-03-21 20:06:45\"},\"name\":\"English-Style
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+ Summer Ale\",\"description\":\"English Summer Ale is light straw to golden
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+ colored with medium-low to medium bitterness, light to medium-light body,
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+ and low to medium residual malt sweetness. Torrefied and\\/or malted wheat
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+ are often used in quantities of 25% or less. Malt flavor may be biscuit-like.
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+ English, American or Noble-type hop, character, flavor and aroma are evident
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+ and may or may not be assertive yet always well balanced with malt character.
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+ Mild carbonation traditionally characterizes draft-cask versions. In bottled
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+ versions, normal or lively carbon dioxide content is appropriate. The overall
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+ impression is refreshing and thirst quenching. Fruity-ester characters are
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+ acceptable at low to moderate levels. No butterscotch-like diacetyl or sweet
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+ corn-like dimethylsulfide (DMS) should be apparent in aroma or flavor. Chill
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+ haze is allowable at cold temperatures.\",\"ibuMin\":\"20\",\"ibuMax\":\"30\",\"abvMin\":\"3.6\",\"abvMax\":\"5\",\"srmMin\":\"4\",\"srmMax\":\"7\",\"ogMin\":\"1.036\",\"fgMin\":\"1.006\",\"fgMax\":\"1.012\",\"createDate\":\"2012-03-21
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+ 20:06:45\"},{\"id\":7,\"categoryId\":1,\"category\":{\"id\":1,\"name\":\"British
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+ Origin Ales\",\"createDate\":\"2012-03-21 20:06:45\"},\"name\":\"Scottish-Style
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+ Light Ale\",\"description\":\"Scottish light ales are light bodied. Little
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+ bitterness is perceived, and hop flavor or aroma should not be perceived.
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+ Despite its lightness, Scottish light ale will have a degree of malty, caramel-like,
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+ soft and chewy character. Yeast characters such as diacetyl (butterscotch)
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+ and sulfuriness are acceptable at very low levels. The color will range from
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+ golden amber to deep brown Bottled versions of this traditional draft beer
121
+ may contain higher amounts of carbon dioxide than is typical for mildly carbonated
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+ draft versions. Chill haze is acceptable at low temperatures. Though there
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+ is little evidence suggesting that traditionally made Scottishstyle light
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+ ales exhibited peat smoke character, the current marketplace offers many Scottish-style
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+ light ales with peat or smoke character present at low to medium levels. Thus
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+ a peaty\\/smoky character may be evident at low levels (ales with medium or
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+ higher smoke character would be considered a smoke flavored beer and considered
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+ in another category). Scottish-style light ales may be split into two subcategories:
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+ Traditional (no smoke character) and Peated (low level of peat smoke character).\",\"ibuMin\":\"9\",\"ibuMax\":\"20\",\"abvMin\":\"2.8\",\"abvMax\":\"3.5\",\"srmMin\":\"8\",\"srmMax\":\"17\",\"ogMin\":\"1.03\",\"fgMin\":\"1.006\",\"fgMax\":\"1.012\",\"createDate\":\"2012-03-21
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+ 20:06:45\"},{\"id\":8,\"categoryId\":1,\"category\":{\"id\":1,\"name\":\"British
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+ Origin Ales\",\"createDate\":\"2012-03-21 20:06:45\"},\"name\":\"Scottish-Style
132
+ Heavy Ale\",\"description\":\"Scottish heavy ale is moderate in strength and
133
+ dominated by a smooth, sweet maltiness balanced with low, but perceptible,
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+ hop bitterness. Hop flavor or aroma should not be perceived. Scottish heavy
135
+ ale will have a medium degree of malty, caramel-like, soft and chewy character
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+ in flavor and mouthfeel. It has medium body, and fruity esters are very low,
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+ if evident. Yeast characters such as diacetyl (butterscotch) and sulfuriness
138
+ are acceptable at very low levels. The color will range from golden amber
139
+ to deep brown. Bottled versions of this traditional draft beer may contain
140
+ higher amounts of carbon dioxide than is typical for mildly carbonated draft
141
+ versions. Chill haze is acceptable at low temperatures. Though there is little
142
+ evidence suggesting that traditionally made Scottish-style heavy ales exhibited
143
+ peat smoke character, the current marketplace offers many Scottish-style heavy
144
+ ales with peat or smoke character present at low to medium levels. Thus a
145
+ peaty\\/smoky character may be evident at low to medium levels (ales with
146
+ medium-high or higher smoke character would be considered a smoke flavored
147
+ beer and considered in another category). Scottish-style heavy ales may be
148
+ split into two subcategories: Traditional (no smoke character) and Peated
149
+ (low level of peat smoke character).\",\"ibuMin\":\"12\",\"ibuMax\":\"20\",\"abvMin\":\"3.5\",\"abvMax\":\"4\",\"srmMin\":\"10\",\"srmMax\":\"19\",\"ogMin\":\"1.035\",\"fgMin\":\"1.01\",\"fgMax\":\"1.014\",\"createDate\":\"2012-03-21
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+ 20:06:45\"},{\"id\":9,\"categoryId\":1,\"category\":{\"id\":1,\"name\":\"British
151
+ Origin Ales\",\"createDate\":\"2012-03-21 20:06:45\"},\"name\":\"Scottish-Style
152
+ Export Ale\",\"description\":\"The overriding character of Scottish export
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+ ale is sweet, caramel-like, and malty. Its bitterness is perceived as low
154
+ to medium. Hop flavor or aroma should not be perceived. It has medium body.
155
+ Fruity-ester character may be apparent. Yeast characters such as diacetyl
156
+ (butterscotch) and sulfuriness are acceptable at very low levels. The color
157
+ will range from golden amber to deep brown. Bottled versions of this traditional
158
+ draft beer may contain higher amounts of carbon dioxide than is typical for
159
+ mildly carbonated draft versions. Chill haze is acceptable at low temperatures.
160
+ Though there is little evidence suggesting that traditionally made Scottish-style
161
+ export ales exhibited peat smoke character, the current marketplace offers
162
+ many Scottish-style export ales with peat or smoke character present at low
163
+ to medium levels. Thus a peaty\\/smoky character may be evident at low to
164
+ medium levels (ales with medium-high or higher smoke character would be considered
165
+ a smoke flavored beer and considered in another category). Scottish-style
166
+ export ales may be split into two subcategories: Traditional (no smoke character)
167
+ and Peated (low level of peat smoke character).\",\"ibuMin\":\"15\",\"ibuMax\":\"25\",\"abvMin\":\"4\",\"abvMax\":\"5.3\",\"srmMin\":\"10\",\"srmMax\":\"19\",\"ogMin\":\"1.04\",\"fgMin\":\"1.01\",\"fgMax\":\"1.018\",\"createDate\":\"2012-03-21
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+ 20:06:45\"},{\"id\":10,\"categoryId\":1,\"category\":{\"id\":1,\"name\":\"British
169
+ Origin Ales\",\"createDate\":\"2012-03-21 20:06:45\"},\"name\":\"English-Style
170
+ Pale Mild Ale\",\"description\":\"English pale mild ales range from golden
171
+ to amber in color. Malt flavor dominates the flavor profile with little hop
172
+ bitterness or flavor. Hop aroma can be light. Very low diacetyl flavors may
173
+ be appropriate in this low-alcohol beer. Fruity-ester level is very low. Chill
174
+ haze is allowable at cold temperatures.\",\"ibuMin\":\"10\",\"ibuMax\":\"20\",\"abvMin\":\"3.2\",\"abvMax\":\"4\",\"srmMin\":\"8\",\"srmMax\":\"17\",\"ogMin\":\"1.03\",\"fgMin\":\"1.004\",\"fgMax\":\"1.008\",\"createDate\":\"2012-03-21
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+ 20:06:45\"},{\"id\":11,\"categoryId\":1,\"category\":{\"id\":1,\"name\":\"British
176
+ Origin Ales\",\"createDate\":\"2012-03-21 20:06:45\"},\"name\":\"English-Style
177
+ Dark Mild Ale\",\"description\":\"English dark mild ales range from deep copper
178
+ to dark brown (often with a red tint) in color. Malt flavor and caramel are
179
+ part of the flavor and aroma profile while, licorice and roast malt tones
180
+ may sometimes contribute to the flavor and aroma profile. Body should be low-medium
181
+ to medium. These beers have very little hop flavor or aroma. Very low diacetyl
182
+ flavors may be appropriate in this low-alcohol beer. Fruity-ester level is
183
+ very low.\",\"ibuMin\":\"10\",\"ibuMax\":\"24\",\"abvMin\":\"3.2\",\"abvMax\":\"4\",\"srmMin\":\"17\",\"srmMax\":\"34\",\"ogMin\":\"1.03\",\"fgMin\":\"1.004\",\"fgMax\":\"1.008\",\"createDate\":\"2012-03-21
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+ 20:06:45\"},{\"id\":12,\"categoryId\":1,\"category\":{\"id\":1,\"name\":\"British
185
+ Origin Ales\",\"createDate\":\"2012-03-21 20:06:45\"},\"name\":\"English-Style
186
+ Brown Ale\",\"description\":\"English brown ales range from copper to brown
187
+ in color. They have medium body and range from dry to sweet maltiness with
188
+ very little hop flavor or aroma. Roast malt tones may sometimes contribute
189
+ to the flavor and aroma profile. Low to medium-low levels of fruity-ester
190
+ flavors are appropriate. Diacetyl should be very low, if evident. Chill haze
191
+ is allowable at cold temperatures.\",\"ibuMin\":\"15\",\"ibuMax\":\"25\",\"abvMin\":\"4\",\"abvMax\":\"5.5\",\"srmMin\":\"13\",\"srmMax\":\"25\",\"ogMin\":\"1.04\",\"fgMin\":\"1.008\",\"fgMax\":\"1.014\",\"createDate\":\"2012-03-21
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+ 20:06:45\"},{\"id\":13,\"categoryId\":1,\"category\":{\"id\":1,\"name\":\"British
193
+ Origin Ales\",\"createDate\":\"2012-03-21 20:06:45\"},\"name\":\"Old Ale\",\"description\":\"Dark
194
+ amber to brown in color, old ales are medium to full bodied with a malty sweetness.
195
+ Hop aroma should be minimal and flavor can vary from none to medium in character
196
+ intensity. Fruity-ester flavors and aromas can contribute to the character
197
+ of this ale. Bitterness should be minimal but evident and balanced with malt
198
+ and\\/or caramel-like sweetness. Alcohol types can be varied and complex.
199
+ A distinctive quality of these ales is that they undergo an aging process
200
+ (often for years) on their yeast either in bulk storage or through conditioning
201
+ in the bottle, which contributes to a rich, wine-like and often sweet oxidation
202
+ character. Complex estery characters may also emerge. Some very low diacetyl
203
+ character may be evident and acceptable. Wood aged characters such as vanillin
204
+ and other woody characters are acceptable. Horsey, goaty, leathery and phenolic
205
+ character evolved from Brettanomyces organisms and acidity may be present
206
+ but should be at low levels and balanced with other flavors Residual flavors
207
+ that come from liquids previously aged in a barrel such as bourbon or sherry
208
+ should not be present. Chill haze is acceptable at low temperatures. (This
209
+ style may often be split into two categories, strong and very strong. Brettanomyces
210
+ organisms and acidic characters reflect historical character. Competition
211
+ organizers may choose to distinguish these types of old ale from modern versions.)\",\"ibuMin\":\"30\",\"ibuMax\":\"65\",\"abvMin\":\"6\",\"abvMax\":\"9\",\"srmMin\":\"12\",\"srmMax\":\"30\",\"ogMin\":\"1.058\",\"fgMin\":\"1.014\",\"fgMax\":\"1.03\",\"createDate\":\"2012-03-21
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+ 20:06:45\"},{\"id\":14,\"categoryId\":1,\"category\":{\"id\":1,\"name\":\"British
213
+ Origin Ales\",\"createDate\":\"2012-03-21 20:06:45\"},\"name\":\"Strong Ale\",\"description\":\"Light
214
+ amber to mid-range brown in color, strong ales are medium to full bodied with
215
+ a malty sweetness and may have low levels of roast malt character. Hop aroma
216
+ should be minimal and flavor can vary from none to medium in character intensity.
217
+ Fruity-ester flavors and aromas can contribute to the character of this ale.
218
+ Bitterness should be minimal but evident and balanced with malt and\\/or caramel-like
219
+ sweetness. Alcohol types can be varied and complex. A rich, often sweet and
220
+ complex estery character may be evident. Very low levels of diacetyl are acceptable.
221
+ Chill haze is acceptable at low temperatures. (This style may often be split
222
+ into two categories, strong and very strong.)\",\"ibuMin\":\"30\",\"ibuMax\":\"65\",\"abvMin\":\"7\",\"abvMax\":\"11\",\"srmMin\":\"8\",\"srmMax\":\"21\",\"ogMin\":\"1.06\",\"fgMin\":\"1.014\",\"fgMax\":\"1.04\",\"createDate\":\"2012-03-21
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+ 20:06:45\"},{\"id\":15,\"categoryId\":1,\"category\":{\"id\":1,\"name\":\"British
224
+ Origin Ales\",\"createDate\":\"2012-03-21 20:06:45\"},\"name\":\"Scotch Ale\",\"description\":\"Scotch
225
+ ales are overwhelmingly malty and full-bodied. Perception of hop bitterness
226
+ is very low. Hop flavor and aroma are very low or nonexistent. Color ranges
227
+ from deep copper to brown. The clean alcohol flavor balances the rich and
228
+ dominant sweet maltiness in flavor and aroma. A caramel character is often
229
+ a part of the profile. Dark roasted malt flavors and aroma may be evident
230
+ at low levels. If present, fruity esters are generally at low aromatic and
231
+ flavor levels. Low diacetyl levels are acceptable. Chill haze is allowable
232
+ at cold temperatures. Though there is little evidence suggesting that traditionally
233
+ made strong Scotch ales exhibited peat smoke character, the current marketplace
234
+ offers many Scotch Ales with peat or smoke character present at low to medium
235
+ levels. Thus a peaty\\/smoky character may be evident at low levels (ales
236
+ with medium or higher smoke character would be considered a smoke flavored
237
+ beer and considered in another category). Scotch Ales may be split into two
238
+ subcategories: Traditional (no smoke character) and Peated (low level of peat
239
+ smoke character).\",\"ibuMin\":\"25\",\"ibuMax\":\"35\",\"abvMin\":\"6.2\",\"abvMax\":\"8\",\"srmMin\":\"15\",\"srmMax\":\"30\",\"ogMin\":\"1.072\",\"fgMin\":\"1.016\",\"fgMax\":\"1.028\",\"createDate\":\"2012-03-21
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+ 20:06:45\"},{\"id\":16,\"categoryId\":1,\"category\":{\"id\":1,\"name\":\"British
241
+ Origin Ales\",\"createDate\":\"2012-03-21 20:06:45\"},\"name\":\"British-Style
242
+ Imperial Stout\",\"description\":\"Dark copper to very dark brown, British-style
243
+ imperial stouts typically have high alcohol content. The extremely rich malty
244
+ flavor (often characterized as toffee-like or caramel-like) and aroma are
245
+ balanced with medium hopping and high fruity-ester characteristics. Bitterness
246
+ should be moderate and balanced with sweet malt character. The bitterness
247
+ may be higher in the darker versions. Roasted malt astringency is very low
248
+ or absent. Bitterness should not overwhelm the overall character. Hop aroma
249
+ can be subtle to moderately hop-floral, -citrus or -herbal. Diacetyl (butterscotch)
250
+ levels should be absent.\",\"ibuMin\":\"45\",\"ibuMax\":\"65\",\"abvMin\":\"7\",\"abvMax\":\"12\",\"srmMin\":\"20\",\"srmMax\":\"35\",\"ogMin\":\"1.08\",\"fgMin\":\"1.02\",\"fgMax\":\"1.03\",\"createDate\":\"2012-03-21
251
+ 20:06:45\"},{\"id\":17,\"categoryId\":1,\"category\":{\"id\":1,\"name\":\"British
252
+ Origin Ales\",\"createDate\":\"2012-03-21 20:06:45\"},\"name\":\"British-Style
253
+ Barley Wine Ale\",\"description\":\"British-style barley wines range from
254
+ tawny copper to dark brown in color and have a full body and high residual
255
+ malty sweetness. Complexity of alcohols and fruity-ester characters are often
256
+ high and counterbalanced by the perception of low to medium bitterness and
257
+ extraordinary alcohol content. Hop aroma and flavor may be minimal to medium.
258
+ English type hops are often used but not necessary for this style. Low levels
259
+ of diacetyl may be acceptable. Caramel and some characters indicating oxidation,
260
+ such as vinous (sometimes sherry-like) aromas and\\/or flavors, may be considered
261
+ positive. Chill haze is allowable at cold temperatures.\",\"ibuMin\":\"40\",\"ibuMax\":\"60\",\"abvMin\":\"8.4\",\"abvMax\":\"12\",\"srmMin\":\"14\",\"srmMax\":\"22\",\"ogMin\":\"1.085\",\"fgMin\":\"1.024\",\"fgMax\":\"1.028\",\"createDate\":\"2012-03-21
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+ 20:06:45\"},{\"id\":18,\"categoryId\":1,\"category\":{\"id\":1,\"name\":\"British
263
+ Origin Ales\",\"createDate\":\"2012-03-21 20:06:45\"},\"name\":\"Brown Porter\",\"description\":\"Brown
264
+ porters are mid to dark brown (may have red tint) in color. No roast barley
265
+ or strong burnt\\/black malt character should be perceived. Low to medium
266
+ malt sweetness, caramel and chocolate is acceptable along with medium hop
267
+ bitterness. This is a lightto medium-bodied beer. Fruity esters are acceptable.
268
+ Hop flavor and aroma may vary from being negligible to medium in character.\",\"ibuMin\":\"20\",\"ibuMax\":\"30\",\"abvMin\":\"4.5\",\"abvMax\":\"6\",\"srmMin\":\"20\",\"srmMax\":\"35\",\"ogMin\":\"1.04\",\"fgMin\":\"1.006\",\"fgMax\":\"1.014\",\"createDate\":\"2012-03-21
269
+ 20:06:45\"},{\"id\":19,\"categoryId\":1,\"category\":{\"id\":1,\"name\":\"British
270
+ Origin Ales\",\"createDate\":\"2012-03-21 20:06:45\"},\"name\":\"Robust Porter\",\"description\":\"Robust
271
+ porters are black in color and have a roast malt flavor, often reminiscent
272
+ of cocoa, but no roast barley flavor. These porters have a sharp bitterness
273
+ of black malt without a highly burnt\\/charcoal flavor. Caramel and other
274
+ malt sweetness should be present and in harmony with other distinguishing
275
+ porter characters. Robust porters range from medium to full in body and have
276
+ a malty sweetness. Hop bitterness is medium to high, with hop aroma and flavor
277
+ ranging from negligible to medium. Diacetyl is acceptable at very low levels.
278
+ Fruity esters should be evident, balanced with roast malt and hop bitterness.\",\"ibuMin\":\"25\",\"ibuMax\":\"40\",\"abvMin\":\"5\",\"abvMax\":\"6.5\",\"srmMin\":\"30\",\"srmMax\":\"30\",\"ogMin\":\"1.045\",\"fgMin\":\"1.008\",\"fgMax\":\"1.016\",\"createDate\":\"2012-03-21
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+ 20:06:45\"},{\"id\":20,\"categoryId\":1,\"category\":{\"id\":1,\"name\":\"British
280
+ Origin Ales\",\"createDate\":\"2012-03-21 20:06:45\"},\"name\":\"Sweet or
281
+ Cream Stout\",\"description\":\"Sweet stouts, also referred to as cream stouts,
282
+ have less roasted bitter flavor and a full-bodied mouthfeel. The style can
283
+ be given more body with milk sugar (lactose) before bottling. Malt sweetness,
284
+ chocolate, and caramel flavor should dominate the flavor profile and contribute
285
+ to the aroma. Hops should balance and suppress some of the sweetness without
286
+ contributing apparent flavor or aroma. The overall impression should be sweet
287
+ and full-bodied.\",\"ibuMin\":\"15\",\"ibuMax\":\"25\",\"abvMin\":\"3\",\"abvMax\":\"6\",\"srmMin\":\"40\",\"srmMax\":\"40\",\"ogMin\":\"1.045\",\"fgMin\":\"1.012\",\"fgMax\":\"1.02\",\"createDate\":\"2012-03-21
288
+ 20:06:45\",\"updateDate\":\"2013-08-10 12:39:33\"},{\"id\":21,\"categoryId\":1,\"category\":{\"id\":1,\"name\":\"British
289
+ Origin Ales\",\"createDate\":\"2012-03-21 20:06:45\"},\"name\":\"Oatmeal Stout\",\"description\":\"Oatmeal
290
+ stouts include oatmeal in their grist, resulting in a pleasant, full flavor
291
+ and a smooth profile that is rich without being grainy. A roasted malt character
292
+ which is caramel-like and chocolate-like should be evident - smooth and not
293
+ bitter. Coffee-like roasted barley and roasted malt aromas (chocolate and
294
+ nut-like) are prominent. Color is dark brown to black. Bitterness is moderate,
295
+ not high. Hop flavor and aroma are optional but should not overpower the overall
296
+ balance if present. This is a medium- to full- bodied beer, with minimal fruity
297
+ esters. Diacetyl should be absent or at extremely low levels. Original gravity
298
+ range and alcohol levels are indicative of English tradition of oatmeal stout.\",\"ibuMin\":\"20\",\"ibuMax\":\"40\",\"abvMin\":\"3.8\",\"abvMax\":\"6\",\"srmMin\":\"20\",\"srmMax\":\"20\",\"ogMin\":\"1.038\",\"fgMin\":\"1.008\",\"fgMax\":\"1.02\",\"createDate\":\"2012-03-21
299
+ 20:06:45\"},{\"id\":22,\"categoryId\":2,\"category\":{\"id\":2,\"name\":\"Irish
300
+ Origin Ales\",\"createDate\":\"2012-03-21 20:06:45\"},\"name\":\"Irish-Style
301
+ Red Ale\",\"description\":\"Irish-style red ales range from light red-amber-copper
302
+ to light brown in color. These ales have a medium hop bitterness and flavor.
303
+ They often don't have hop aroma. Irish-style red ales have low to medium candy-like
304
+ caramel malt sweetness and may have a balanced subtle degree of roast barley
305
+ or roast malt character and complexity. Irish-style Red Ales have a medium
306
+ body. The style may have low levels of fruity-ester flavor and aroma. Diacetyl
307
+ should be absent or at very low levels. Chill haze is allowable at cold temperatures.
308
+ Slight yeast haze is acceptable for bottle-conditioned products.\",\"ibuMin\":\"20\",\"ibuMax\":\"28\",\"abvMin\":\"4\",\"abvMax\":\"4.5\",\"srmMin\":\"11\",\"srmMax\":\"18\",\"ogMin\":\"1.04\",\"fgMin\":\"1.01\",\"fgMax\":\"1.014\",\"createDate\":\"2012-03-21
309
+ 20:06:45\"},{\"id\":23,\"categoryId\":2,\"category\":{\"id\":2,\"name\":\"Irish
310
+ Origin Ales\",\"createDate\":\"2012-03-21 20:06:45\"},\"name\":\"Classic Irish-Style
311
+ Dry Stout\",\"description\":\"Dry stouts have an initial malt and light caramel
312
+ flavor profile with a distinctive dry-roasted bitterness in the finish. Dry
313
+ stouts achieve a dry-roasted character through the use of roasted barley.
314
+ The emphasis of coffee-like roasted barley and a moderate degree of roasted
315
+ malt aromas define much of the character. Some slight acidity may be perceived
316
+ but is not necessary. European hop aroma and flavor should be low or not perceived.
317
+ Dry stouts have medium-light to medium body. Fruity esters are minimal and
318
+ overshadowed by malt, high hop bitterness, and roasted barley character. Diacetyl
319
+ (butterscotch) should be very low or not perceived. Head retention and rich
320
+ character should be part of its visual character.\",\"ibuMin\":\"30\",\"ibuMax\":\"40\",\"abvMin\":\"3.8\",\"abvMax\":\"5\",\"srmMin\":\"40\",\"srmMax\":\"40\",\"ogMin\":\"1.038\",\"fgMin\":\"1.008\",\"fgMax\":\"1.012\",\"createDate\":\"2012-03-21
321
+ 20:06:45\"},{\"id\":24,\"categoryId\":2,\"category\":{\"id\":2,\"name\":\"Irish
322
+ Origin Ales\",\"createDate\":\"2012-03-21 20:06:45\"},\"name\":\"Foreign (Export)-Style
323
+ Stout\",\"description\":\"As with classic dry stouts, foreign-style stouts
324
+ have an initial malt sweetness and caramel flavor with a distinctive dry-roasted
325
+ bitterness in the finish. Coffee-like roasted barley and roasted malt aromas
326
+ are prominent. Some slight acidity is permissible and a medium- to full-bodied
327
+ mouthfeel is appropriate. Bitterness may be high but the perception is often
328
+ compromised by malt sweetness. Hop aroma and flavor should not be perceived.
329
+ The perception of fruity esters is low. Diacetyl (butterscotch) should be
330
+ negligible or not perceived. Head retention is excellent.\",\"ibuMin\":\"30\",\"ibuMax\":\"60\",\"abvMin\":\"5.7\",\"abvMax\":\"9.3\",\"srmMin\":\"40\",\"srmMax\":\"40\",\"ogMin\":\"1.052\",\"fgMin\":\"1.008\",\"fgMax\":\"1.02\",\"createDate\":\"2012-03-21
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+ 20:06:45\"},{\"id\":25,\"categoryId\":3,\"category\":{\"id\":3,\"name\":\"North
332
+ American Origin Ales\",\"createDate\":\"2012-03-21 20:06:45\"},\"name\":\"American-Style
333
+ Pale Ale\",\"description\":\"American pale ales range from deep golden to
334
+ copper in color. The style is characterized by fruity, floral and citrus-like
335
+ American-variety hop character producing medium to medium-high hop bitterness,
336
+ flavor, and aroma. Note that the \\\"traditional\\\" style of this beer has
337
+ its origins with certain floral, fruity, citrus-like, piney, resinous, or
338
+ sulfur-like American hop varietals. One or more of these hop characters is
339
+ the perceived end, but the perceived hop characters may be a result of the
340
+ skillful use of hops of other national origins. American pale ales have medium
341
+ body and low to medium maltiness. Low caramel character is allowable. Fruity-ester
342
+ flavor and aroma should be moderate to strong. Diacetyl should be absent or
343
+ present at very low levels. Chill haze is allowable at cold temperatures.\",\"ibuMin\":\"30\",\"ibuMax\":\"42\",\"abvMin\":\"4.5\",\"abvMax\":\"5.6\",\"srmMin\":\"6\",\"srmMax\":\"14\",\"ogMin\":\"1.044\",\"fgMin\":\"1.008\",\"fgMax\":\"1.014\",\"createDate\":\"2012-03-21
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+ 20:06:45\"},{\"id\":26,\"categoryId\":3,\"category\":{\"id\":3,\"name\":\"North
345
+ American Origin Ales\",\"createDate\":\"2012-03-21 20:06:45\"},\"name\":\"Fresh
346
+ \\\"Wet\\\" Hop Ale\",\"description\":\"Any style of ale can be made into
347
+ a fresh hop or wet hop version. These ales are hopped predominantly with fresh
348
+ (newly harvested and kilned) and\\/or undried (\\u201cwet\\u201d) hops. These
349
+ beers will exhibit especially aromas and flavors of green, almost chlorophyll-like
350
+ or other fresh hop characters, in harmony with the characters of the base
351
+ style of the beer. These beers may be aged and enjoyed after the initial \\u201cfresh-hop\\u201d
352
+ character diminishes. Unique character from \\u201caged\\u201d fresh hop beers
353
+ may emerge, but they have yet to be defined.\",\"createDate\":\"2012-03-21
354
+ 20:06:45\",\"updateDate\":\"2013-08-10 12:40:40\"},{\"id\":27,\"categoryId\":3,\"category\":{\"id\":3,\"name\":\"North
355
+ American Origin Ales\",\"createDate\":\"2012-03-21 20:06:45\"},\"name\":\"Pale
356
+ American-Belgo-Style Ale\",\"description\":\"These beers must portray the
357
+ unique characters imparted by yeasts typically used in fruity and big Belgian-Style
358
+ ales - These beers are not traditional Belgian styles which are already defined.
359
+ They are unique beers unto themselves. Notes of banana, berry, apple, sometimes
360
+ coriander spice-like and\\/or smoky-phenolic characters should be portrayed
361
+ with balance of hops and malt character when fermented with such yeast. Hop
362
+ aroma, flavor and bitterness not usually found in the base style, can be medium
363
+ to very high and must show the characters of American hop varieties. Color
364
+ falls in the blonde to amber range. Esters should be at medium to high levels.
365
+ Diacetyl should not be evident. Chill haze may be evident. Sulfur-like yeast
366
+ character should be absent.. No Brettanomyces character should be present.
367
+ An ale which exhibits Brettanomyces character would be classified as \\\"American-style
368
+ Brett Ale.\\\" A statement by the brewer that could include information such
369
+ as style being elaborated upon, and other information about the entry with
370
+ regard to flavor, aroma or appearance, is essential for fair assessment in
371
+ competitions. Beers with Brettanomyces may be subcategorized under this category.\",\"srmMin\":\"5\",\"createDate\":\"2012-03-21
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+ 20:06:45\"},{\"id\":28,\"categoryId\":3,\"category\":{\"id\":3,\"name\":\"North
373
+ American Origin Ales\",\"createDate\":\"2012-03-21 20:06:45\"},\"name\":\"Dark
374
+ American-Belgo-Style Ale\",\"description\":\"These beers must portray the
375
+ unique characters imparted by yeasts typically used in fruity and big Belgian-Style
376
+ ales - These beers are not traditional Belgian styles which are already defined.
377
+ They are unique beers unto themselves. Notes of banana, berry, apple, sometimes
378
+ coriander spice-like and\\/or smoky-phenolic characters should be portrayed
379
+ with balance of hops and malt character when fermented with such yeast. Hop
380
+ aroma, flavor and bitterness not usually found in the base style, can be medium
381
+ to very high and must show the characters of American hop varieties. Dark
382
+ color falls in the deep amber\\/brown to black range. Roasted malts or barley
383
+ may have a range of character from subtle to robust, and should be reflected
384
+ in the overall character and balance of the beer. Esters should be at medium
385
+ to high levels. Diacetyl should not be evident. Chill haze may be evident.
386
+ Sulfurlike yeast character should be absent. No Brettanomyces character should
387
+ be present. An ale which exhibits Brettanomyces character would be classified
388
+ as \\\"American-style Brett Ale.\\\"A statement by the brewer that could include
389
+ information such as style being elaborated upon, and other information about
390
+ the entry with regard to flavor, aroma or appearance, is essential for fair
391
+ assessment in competitions. Beers with Brettanomyces may be subcategorized
392
+ under this category\",\"srmMin\":\"16\",\"srmMax\":\"16\",\"createDate\":\"2012-03-21
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+ 20:06:45\"},{\"id\":29,\"categoryId\":3,\"category\":{\"id\":3,\"name\":\"North
394
+ American Origin Ales\",\"createDate\":\"2012-03-21 20:06:45\"},\"name\":\"American-Style
395
+ Strong Pale Ale\",\"description\":\"American strong pale ales range from deep
396
+ golden to copper in color. The style is characterized by floral and citrus-like
397
+ American-variety hops used to produce high hop bitterness, flavor, and aroma.
398
+ Note that floral, fruity, citrus-like, piney, resinous, or sulfur-like American-variety
399
+ hop character is the perceived end, but may be a result of the skillful use
400
+ of hops of other national origins. American strong pale ales have medium body
401
+ and low to medium maltiness. Low caramel character is allowable. Fruityester
402
+ flavor and aroma should be moderate to strong. Diacetyl should be absent or
403
+ present at very low levels. Chill haze is allowable at cold temperatures.\",\"ibuMin\":\"40\",\"ibuMax\":\"50\",\"abvMin\":\"5.5\",\"abvMax\":\"6.3\",\"srmMin\":\"6\",\"srmMax\":\"14\",\"ogMin\":\"1.05\",\"fgMin\":\"1.008\",\"fgMax\":\"1.016\",\"createDate\":\"2012-03-21
404
+ 20:06:45\"},{\"id\":30,\"categoryId\":3,\"category\":{\"id\":3,\"name\":\"North
405
+ American Origin Ales\",\"createDate\":\"2012-03-21 20:06:45\"},\"name\":\"American-Style
406
+ India Pale Ale\",\"description\":\"American-style India pale ales are perceived
407
+ to have medium-high to intense hop bitterness, flavor and aroma with medium-high
408
+ alcohol content. The style is further characterized by floral, fruity, citrus-like,
409
+ piney, resinous, or sulfur-like American-variety hop character. Note that
410
+ one or more of these American-variety hop characters is the perceived end,
411
+ but the hop characters may be a result of the skillful use of hops of other
412
+ national origins. The use of water with high mineral content results in a
413
+ crisp, dry beer. This pale gold to deep copper-colored ale has a full, flowery
414
+ hop aroma and may have a strong hop flavor (in addition to the perception
415
+ of hop bitterness). India pale ales possess medium maltiness which contributes
416
+ to a medium body. Fruity-ester flavors and aromas are moderate to very strong.
417
+ Diacetyl can be absent or may be perceived at very low levels. Chill and\\/or
418
+ hop haze is allowable at cold temperatures. (English and citrus-like American
419
+ hops are considered enough of a distinction justifying separate American-style
420
+ IPA and English-style IPA categories or subcategories. Hops of other origins
421
+ may be used for bitterness or approximating traditional American or English
422
+ character. See English-style India Pale Ale\",\"ibuMin\":\"50\",\"ibuMax\":\"70\",\"abvMin\":\"6.3\",\"abvMax\":\"7.5\",\"srmMin\":\"6\",\"srmMax\":\"14\",\"ogMin\":\"1.06\",\"fgMin\":\"1.012\",\"fgMax\":\"1.018\",\"createDate\":\"2012-03-21
423
+ 20:06:45\"},{\"id\":31,\"categoryId\":3,\"category\":{\"id\":3,\"name\":\"North
424
+ American Origin Ales\",\"createDate\":\"2012-03-21 20:06:45\"},\"name\":\"Imperial
425
+ or Double India Pale Ale\",\"description\":\"Imperial or Double India Pale
426
+ Ales have intense hop bitterness, flavor and aroma. Alcohol content is medium-high
427
+ to high and notably evident. They range from deep golden to medium copper
428
+ in color. The style may use any variety of hops. Though the hop character
429
+ is intense it's balanced with complex alcohol flavors, moderate to high fruity
430
+ esters and medium to high malt character. Hop character should be fresh and
431
+ lively and should not be harsh in quality. The use of large amounts of hops
432
+ may cause a degree of appropriate hop haze. Imperial or Double India Pale
433
+ Ales have medium-high to full body. Diacetyl should not be perceived. The
434
+ intention of this style of beer is to exhibit the fresh and bright character
435
+ of hops. Oxidative character and aged character should not be present.\",\"ibuMin\":\"65\",\"ibuMax\":\"100\",\"abvMin\":\"7.5\",\"abvMax\":\"10.5\",\"srmMin\":\"5\",\"srmMax\":\"13\",\"ogMin\":\"1.075\",\"fgMin\":\"1.012\",\"fgMax\":\"1.02\",\"createDate\":\"2012-03-21
436
+ 20:06:45\"},{\"id\":32,\"categoryId\":3,\"category\":{\"id\":3,\"name\":\"North
437
+ American Origin Ales\",\"createDate\":\"2012-03-21 20:06:45\"},\"name\":\"American-Style
438
+ Amber\\/Red Ale\",\"description\":\"American amber\\/red ales range from light
439
+ copper to light brown in color. They are characterized by American-variety
440
+ hops used to produce the perception of medium hop bitterness, flavor, and
441
+ medium aroma. Amber ales have medium-high to high maltiness with medium to
442
+ low caramel character. They should have medium to medium-high body. The style
443
+ may have low levels of fruityester flavor and aroma. Diacetyl can be either
444
+ absent or barely perceived at very low levels. Chill haze is allowable at
445
+ cold temperatures. Slight yeast haze is acceptable for bottle-conditioned
446
+ products.\",\"ibuMin\":\"30\",\"ibuMax\":\"40\",\"abvMin\":\"4.5\",\"abvMax\":\"6\",\"srmMin\":\"11\",\"srmMax\":\"18\",\"ogMin\":\"1.048\",\"fgMin\":\"1.012\",\"fgMax\":\"1.018\",\"createDate\":\"2012-03-21
447
+ 20:06:45\"},{\"id\":33,\"categoryId\":3,\"category\":{\"id\":3,\"name\":\"North
448
+ American Origin Ales\",\"createDate\":\"2012-03-21 20:06:45\"},\"name\":\"Imperial
449
+ or Double Red Ale\",\"description\":\"Imperial or Double Red Ales have intense
450
+ hop bitterness, flavor and aroma. Alcohol content is also very high and of
451
+ notable character. They range from deep amber to dark copper in color and
452
+ may exhibit a small amount of chill haze at cold temperatures The style may
453
+ use any variety of hops. Though the hop character is intense it's balanced
454
+ with complex alcohol flavors, moderate to high fruity esters and medium to
455
+ high caramel malt character. Imperial or Double Red Ales have a full body.
456
+ Diacetyl should not be perceived.\",\"ibuMin\":\"55\",\"ibuMax\":\"85\",\"abvMin\":\"7.9\",\"abvMax\":\"10.5\",\"srmMin\":\"10\",\"srmMax\":\"15\",\"ogMin\":\"1.08\",\"fgMin\":\"1.02\",\"fgMax\":\"1.028\",\"createDate\":\"2012-03-21
457
+ 20:06:46\"},{\"id\":34,\"categoryId\":3,\"category\":{\"id\":3,\"name\":\"North
458
+ American Origin Ales\",\"createDate\":\"2012-03-21 20:06:45\"},\"name\":\"American-Style
459
+ Barley Wine Ale\",\"description\":\"American style barley wines range from
460
+ amber to deep copper-garnet in color and have a full body and high residual
461
+ malty sweetness. Complexity of alcohols and fruity-ester characters are often
462
+ high and counterbalanced by assertive bitterness and extraordinary alcohol
463
+ content. Hop aroma and flavor are at medium to very high levels. American
464
+ type hops are often used but not necessary for this style. Very low levels
465
+ of diacetyl may be acceptable. A caramel and\\/or toffee aroma and flavor
466
+ are often part of the character. Characters indicating oxidation, such as
467
+ vinous (sometimes sherry-like) aromas and\\/or flavors, are not generally
468
+ acceptable in American-style Barley Wine Ale, however if a low level of age-induced
469
+ oxidation character harmonizes and enhances the overall experience this can
470
+ be regarded favorably. Chill haze is allowable at cold temperatures.\",\"ibuMin\":\"60\",\"ibuMax\":\"100\",\"abvMin\":\"8.4\",\"abvMax\":\"12\",\"srmMin\":\"11\",\"srmMax\":\"22\",\"ogMin\":\"1.09\",\"fgMin\":\"1.024\",\"fgMax\":\"1.028\",\"createDate\":\"2012-03-21
471
+ 20:06:46\"},{\"id\":35,\"categoryId\":3,\"category\":{\"id\":3,\"name\":\"North
472
+ American Origin Ales\",\"createDate\":\"2012-03-21 20:06:45\"},\"name\":\"American-Style
473
+ Wheat Wine Ale\",\"description\":\"American style wheat wines range from gold
474
+ to deep amber and are brewed with 50% or more wheat malt. They have full body
475
+ and high residual malty sweetness. Perception of bitterness is moderate to
476
+ medium -high. Fruity-ester characters are often high and counterbalanced by
477
+ complexity of alcohols and high alcohol content. Hop aroma and flavor are
478
+ at low to medium levels. Very low levels of diacetyl may be acceptable. Bready,
479
+ wheat, honey-like and\\/or caramel aroma and flavor are often part of the
480
+ character. Phenolic yeast character, sulfur, and\\/or sweet corn-like dimethylsulfide
481
+ (DMS) should not be present. Oxidized, stale and aged characters are not typical
482
+ of this style. Chill haze is allowable.\",\"ibuMin\":\"45\",\"ibuMax\":\"85\",\"abvMin\":\"8.4\",\"abvMax\":\"12\",\"srmMin\":\"8\",\"srmMax\":\"15\",\"ogMin\":\"1.088\",\"fgMin\":\"1.024\",\"fgMax\":\"1.032\",\"createDate\":\"2012-03-21
483
+ 20:06:46\"},{\"id\":36,\"categoryId\":3,\"category\":{\"id\":3,\"name\":\"North
484
+ American Origin Ales\",\"createDate\":\"2012-03-21 20:06:45\"},\"name\":\"Golden
485
+ or Blonde Ale\",\"description\":\"Golden or Blonde ales are straw to golden
486
+ blonde in color. They have a crisp, dry palate, light to medium body, and
487
+ light malt sweetness. Low to medium hop aroma may be present but does not
488
+ dominate. Bitterness is low to medium. Fruity esters may be perceived but
489
+ do not predominate. Diacetyl should not be perceived. Chill haze should be
490
+ absent.\",\"ibuMin\":\"15\",\"ibuMax\":\"25\",\"abvMin\":\"4\",\"abvMax\":\"5\",\"srmMin\":\"3\",\"srmMax\":\"7\",\"ogMin\":\"1.045\",\"fgMin\":\"1.008\",\"fgMax\":\"1.016\",\"createDate\":\"2012-03-21
491
+ 20:06:46\"},{\"id\":37,\"categoryId\":3,\"category\":{\"id\":3,\"name\":\"North
492
+ American Origin Ales\",\"createDate\":\"2012-03-21 20:06:45\"},\"name\":\"American-Style
493
+ Brown Ale\",\"description\":\"American brown ales range from deep copper to
494
+ brown in color. Roasted malt caramel-like and chocolate-like characters should
495
+ be of medium intensity in both flavor and aroma. American brown ales have
496
+ evident low to medium hop flavor and aroma, medium to high hop bitterness,
497
+ and a medium body. Estery and fruity-ester characters should be subdued. Diacetyl
498
+ should not be perceived. Chill haze is allowable at cold temperatures.\",\"ibuMin\":\"25\",\"ibuMax\":\"45\",\"abvMin\":\"4\",\"abvMax\":\"6.4\",\"srmMin\":\"15\",\"srmMax\":\"26\",\"ogMin\":\"1.04\",\"fgMin\":\"1.01\",\"fgMax\":\"1.018\",\"createDate\":\"2012-03-21
499
+ 20:06:46\"},{\"id\":38,\"categoryId\":3,\"category\":{\"id\":3,\"name\":\"North
500
+ American Origin Ales\",\"createDate\":\"2012-03-21 20:06:45\"},\"name\":\"Smoke
501
+ Porter\",\"description\":\"Smoke porters are chestnut brown to black in color.
502
+ They can exhibit a mild to assertive smoke character in balance with other
503
+ beer characters. Black malt character can be perceived in some porters, while
504
+ others may be absent of strong roast character. Roast barley character should
505
+ be absent. Medium to full malt sweetness, caramel and chocolate are acceptable
506
+ along with medium to medium-high hop bitterness. These beers are usually medium
507
+ to full bodied. Fruity esters are acceptable. Hop flavor and aroma may vary
508
+ from being negligible to medium in character.\",\"ibuMin\":\"20\",\"ibuMax\":\"40\",\"abvMin\":\"5\",\"abvMax\":\"8.7\",\"srmMin\":\"20\",\"srmMax\":\"20\",\"ogMin\":\"1.04\",\"fgMin\":\"1.006\",\"fgMax\":\"1.014\",\"createDate\":\"2012-03-21
509
+ 20:06:46\"},{\"id\":39,\"categoryId\":3,\"category\":{\"id\":3,\"name\":\"North
510
+ American Origin Ales\",\"createDate\":\"2012-03-21 20:06:45\"},\"name\":\"American-Style
511
+ Brett Ale\",\"description\":\"American Brett ales can be very light to black
512
+ or take on the color of added fruits or other ingredients. Wood- and barrel-
513
+ aged sour ales are classified elsewhere. The evolution of natural acidity
514
+ develops balanced complexity. Horsey, goaty, leathery, phenolic and light
515
+ to moderate and\\/or fruity acidic character evolved from Brettanomyces organisms
516
+ may be evident, yet in balance with other character. Acidity may also be contributed
517
+ to by bacteria, but may or may not dominate. Residual flavors that come from
518
+ liquids previously aged in a barrel such as bourbon or sherry should not be
519
+ present. Wood vessels may be used during the fermentation and aging process,
520
+ but wood-derived flavors such as vanillin must not be present. In darker versions,
521
+ roasted malt, caramel-like and chocolate-like characters should be subtle
522
+ in both flavor and aroma. American Brett ales may have evident full range
523
+ of hop aroma and hop bitterness with a full range of body. Estery and fruity-ester
524
+ characters are evident, sometimes moderate and sometimes intense, yet balanced.
525
+ Diacetyl and sweet corn-like dimethylsulfide (DMS) should not be perceived.
526
+ Chill haze, bacteria and yeast-induced haze are allowable at low to medium
527
+ levels at any temperature. Fruited American-Style Brett Ales will exhibit
528
+ fruit flavors in harmonious balance with other characters.\",\"createDate\":\"2012-03-21
529
+ 20:06:46\"},{\"id\":40,\"categoryId\":3,\"category\":{\"id\":3,\"name\":\"North
530
+ American Origin Ales\",\"createDate\":\"2012-03-21 20:06:45\"},\"name\":\"American-Style
531
+ Sour Ale\",\"description\":\"American sour ales can be very light to black
532
+ or take on the color of added fruits or other ingredients. There is no Brettanomyces
533
+ character in this style of beer. Wood- and barrel-aged sour ales are classified
534
+ elsewhere. If acidity is present it is usually in the form of lactic, acetic
535
+ and other organic acids naturally developed with acidified malt in the mash
536
+ or in fermentation by the use of various microorganisms including certain
537
+ bacteria and yeasts. Acidic character can be a complex balance of several
538
+ types of acid and characteristics of age. The evolution of natural acidity
539
+ develops balanced complexity. Residual flavors that come from liquids previously
540
+ aged in a barrel such as bourbon or sherry should not be present. Wood vessels
541
+ may be used during the fermentation and aging process, but wood-derived flavors
542
+ such as vanillin must not be present. In darker versions, roasted malt, caramel-like
543
+ and chocolate-like characters should be subtle in both flavor and aroma. American
544
+ sour may have evident full range of hop aroma and hop bitterness with a full
545
+ range of body. Estery and fruity-ester characters are evident, sometimes moderate
546
+ and sometimes intense, yet balanced. Diacetyl and sweet corn-like dimethylsulfide
547
+ (DMS) should not be perceived. Chill haze, bacteria and yeast-induced haze
548
+ are allowable at low to medium levels at any temperature. Fruited American-Style
549
+ Sour Ales will exhibit fruit flavors in harmonious balance with other characters.\",\"createDate\":\"2012-03-21
550
+ 20:06:46\"},{\"id\":41,\"categoryId\":3,\"category\":{\"id\":3,\"name\":\"North
551
+ American Origin Ales\",\"createDate\":\"2012-03-21 20:06:45\"},\"name\":\"American-Style
552
+ Black Ale\",\"description\":\"American-style Black Ales are very dark to black
553
+ and perceived to have medium high to high hop bitterness, flavor and aroma
554
+ with medium-high alcohol content, balanced with a medium body. Fruity, floral
555
+ and herbal character from hops of all origins may contribute character. The
556
+ style is further characterized by a balanced and moderate degree of caramel
557
+ malt and dark roasted malt flavor and aroma. High astringency and high degree
558
+ of burnt roast malt character should be absent.\",\"ibuMin\":\"50\",\"ibuMax\":\"70\",\"abvMin\":\"6\",\"abvMax\":\"7.5\",\"srmMin\":\"35\",\"srmMax\":\"35\",\"ogMin\":\"1.056\",\"fgMin\":\"1.012\",\"fgMax\":\"1.018\",\"createDate\":\"2012-03-21
559
+ 20:06:46\"},{\"id\":42,\"categoryId\":3,\"category\":{\"id\":3,\"name\":\"North
560
+ American Origin Ales\",\"createDate\":\"2012-03-21 20:06:45\"},\"name\":\"American-Style
561
+ Stout\",\"description\":\"Initial low to medium malt sweetness with a degree
562
+ of caramel, chocolate and\\/or roasted coffee flavor with a distinctive dryroasted
563
+ bitterness in the finish. Coffee-like roasted barley and roasted malt aromas
564
+ are prominent. Some slight roasted malt acidity is permissible and a medium-
565
+ to full-bodied mouthfeel is appropriate. Hop bitterness may be moderate to
566
+ high. Hop aroma and flavor is moderate to high, often with American citrus-type
567
+ and\\/or resiny hop character. The perception of fruity esters is low. Roasted
568
+ malt\\/barley astringency may be low but not excessive. Diacetyl (butterscotch)
569
+ should be negligible or not perceived. Head retention is excellent.\",\"ibuMin\":\"35\",\"ibuMax\":\"60\",\"abvMin\":\"5.7\",\"abvMax\":\"8.8\",\"srmMin\":\"40\",\"srmMax\":\"40\",\"ogMin\":\"1.05\",\"fgMin\":\"1.01\",\"fgMax\":\"1.022\",\"createDate\":\"2012-03-21
570
+ 20:06:46\"},{\"id\":43,\"categoryId\":3,\"category\":{\"id\":3,\"name\":\"North
571
+ American Origin Ales\",\"createDate\":\"2012-03-21 20:06:45\"},\"name\":\"American-Style
572
+ Imperial Stout\",\"description\":\"Black in color, American-style imperial
573
+ stouts typically have a high alcohol content. Generally characterized as very
574
+ robust. The extremely rich malty flavor and aroma are balanced with assertive
575
+ hopping and fruity-ester characteristics. Bitterness should be moderately
576
+ high to very high and balanced with full sweet malt character. Roasted malt
577
+ astringency and bitterness can be moderately perceived but should not overwhelm
578
+ the overall character. Hop aroma is usually moderately-high to overwhelmingly
579
+ hop-floral, -citrus or -herbal. Diacetyl (butterscotch) levels should be absent.\",\"ibuMin\":\"50\",\"ibuMax\":\"80\",\"abvMin\":\"7\",\"abvMax\":\"12\",\"srmMin\":\"40\",\"srmMax\":\"40\",\"ogMin\":\"1.08\",\"fgMin\":\"1.02\",\"fgMax\":\"1.03\",\"createDate\":\"2012-03-21
580
+ 20:06:46\"},{\"id\":44,\"categoryId\":3,\"category\":{\"id\":3,\"name\":\"North
581
+ American Origin Ales\",\"createDate\":\"2012-03-21 20:06:45\"},\"name\":\"Specialty
582
+ Stouts\",\"description\":\"See British Origin American-Style Imperial Porter
583
+ Imperial porters are very dark brown to black in color. No roast barley or
584
+ strong burnt\\/astringent black malt character should be perceived. Medium
585
+ malt, caramel and cocoa-like sweetness should be in harmony with medium-low
586
+ to medium hop bitterness. This is a full bodied beer. Ale-like fruity esters
587
+ should be evident but not overpowering and compliment malt derived sweetness
588
+ and hop character. Hop flavor and aroma may vary from being low to medium-high.
589
+ Diacetyl (butterscotch) levels should be absent.\",\"ibuMin\":\"35\",\"ibuMax\":\"50\",\"abvMin\":\"7\",\"abvMax\":\"12\",\"srmMin\":\"40\",\"srmMax\":\"40\",\"ogMin\":\"1.08\",\"fgMin\":\"1.02\",\"fgMax\":\"1.03\",\"createDate\":\"2012-03-21
590
+ 20:06:46\"},{\"id\":45,\"categoryId\":4,\"category\":{\"id\":4,\"name\":\"German
591
+ Origin Ales\",\"createDate\":\"2012-03-21 20:06:46\"},\"name\":\"German-Style
592
+ K\\u00f6lsch \\/ K\\u00f6ln-Style K\\u00f6lsch\",\"description\":\"K\\u00f6lsch
593
+ is warm fermented and aged at cold temperatures (German ale or alt-style beer).
594
+ K\\u00f6lsch is characterized by a golden to straw color and a slightly dry,
595
+ subtly sweet softness on the palate, yet crisp. Good, dense head retention
596
+ is desirable. Light pearapple-Riesling wine-like fruitiness may be apparent,
597
+ but is not necessary for this style. Caramel character should not be evident.
598
+ The body is light to medium-light. This beer has low hop flavor and aroma
599
+ with medium bitterness. Wheat can be used in brewing this beer. Ale yeast
600
+ is used for fermentation, though lager yeast is sometimes used in the bottle
601
+ or final cold conditioning process. Fruity esters should be minimally perceived,
602
+ if at all. Chill haze should be absent.\",\"ibuMin\":\"18\",\"ibuMax\":\"25\",\"abvMin\":\"4.8\",\"abvMax\":\"5.3\",\"srmMin\":\"4\",\"srmMax\":\"6\",\"ogMin\":\"1.042\",\"fgMin\":\"1.006\",\"fgMax\":\"1.01\",\"createDate\":\"2012-03-21
603
+ 20:06:46\"},{\"id\":46,\"categoryId\":4,\"category\":{\"id\":4,\"name\":\"German
604
+ Origin Ales\",\"createDate\":\"2012-03-21 20:06:46\"},\"name\":\"Berliner-Style
605
+ Weisse (Wheat)\",\"description\":\"This is very pale in color and the lightest
606
+ of all the German wheat beers. The unique combination of yeast and lactic
607
+ acid bacteria fermentation yields a beer that is acidic, highly attenuated,
608
+ and very light bodied. The carbonation of a Berliner Weisse is high, and hop
609
+ rates are very low. Clarity may be hazy or cloudy from yeast or chill haze.
610
+ Hop character should not be perceived. Fruity esters will be evident. No diacetyl
611
+ should be perceived.\",\"ibuMin\":\"3\",\"ibuMax\":\"6\",\"abvMin\":\"2.8\",\"abvMax\":\"3.4\",\"srmMin\":\"2\",\"srmMax\":\"4\",\"ogMin\":\"1.028\",\"fgMin\":\"1.004\",\"fgMax\":\"1.006\",\"createDate\":\"2012-03-21
612
+ 20:06:46\"},{\"id\":47,\"categoryId\":4,\"category\":{\"id\":4,\"name\":\"German
613
+ Origin Ales\",\"createDate\":\"2012-03-21 20:06:46\"},\"name\":\"Leipzig-Style
614
+ Gose\",\"description\":\"Traditional examples of Gose are spontaneously fermented,
615
+ similarly to Belgian-style gueuze\\/lambic beers, and should exhibit complexity
616
+ of acidic, flavor and aroma contributed by introduction of wild yeast and
617
+ bacteria into the fermentation. A primary difference between Belgian Gueuze
618
+ and German Gose is that Gose is served at a much younger age. Gose is typically
619
+ pale gold to pale amber in color and typically contains malted barley, unmalted
620
+ wheat with some traditional varieties containing oats. Hop character and malt
621
+ flavors and aromas are negligible. Lemony or other citrus-like qualities are
622
+ often present in aroma and on the palate. Some versions may have the spicy
623
+ character of added coriander in aroma and on the palate at low to medium levels.
624
+ Salt (table salt) character is also traditional in low amounts. Horsey, leathery,
625
+ earthy aroma and flavors contributed by Brettanomyces yeasts may be evident
626
+ but have a very low profile, as this beer is not excessively aged. Modern
627
+ German Gose breweries typically introduce only pure beer yeast strains for
628
+ fermentation. Low to medium lactic acid character is evident in all examples
629
+ as sharp, refreshing sourness. Gose is typically enjoyed fresh, carbonated,
630
+ and cloudy\\/hazy with yeast character, and may have evidence of continued
631
+ fermentation activity. Overall complexity of flavors and aromas are sought
632
+ while maintaining an ideal balance between acidity, yeast-enhanced spice and
633
+ refreshment is ideal.\",\"ibuMin\":\"10\",\"ibuMax\":\"15\",\"abvMin\":\"4.4\",\"abvMax\":\"5.4\",\"srmMin\":\"3\",\"srmMax\":\"9\",\"ogMin\":\"1.036\",\"fgMin\":\"1.008\",\"fgMax\":\"1.012\",\"createDate\":\"2012-03-21
634
+ 20:06:46\"},{\"id\":48,\"categoryId\":4,\"category\":{\"id\":4,\"name\":\"German
635
+ Origin Ales\",\"createDate\":\"2012-03-21 20:06:46\"},\"name\":\"South German-Style
636
+ Hefeweizen \\/ Hefeweissbier\",\"description\":\"The aroma and flavor of a
637
+ Weissbier with yeast is decidedly fruity and phenolic. The phenolic characteristics
638
+ are often described as clove-, nutmeg-like, mildly smoke-like or even vanilla-like.
639
+ Banana-like esters should be present at low to medium-high levels. These beers
640
+ are made with at least 50 percent malted wheat, and hop rates are quite low.
641
+ Hop flavor and aroma are absent or present at very low levels. Weissbier is
642
+ well attenuated and very highly carbonated and a medium to full bodied beer.
643
+ The color is very pale to pale amber. Because yeast is present, the beer will
644
+ have yeast flavor and a characteristically fuller mouthfeel and may be appropriately
645
+ very cloudy. No diacetyl should be perceived.\",\"ibuMin\":\"10\",\"ibuMax\":\"15\",\"abvMin\":\"4.9\",\"abvMax\":\"5.5\",\"srmMin\":\"3\",\"srmMax\":\"9\",\"ogMin\":\"1.047\",\"fgMin\":\"1.008\",\"fgMax\":\"1.016\",\"createDate\":\"2012-03-21
646
+ 20:06:46\"},{\"id\":49,\"categoryId\":4,\"category\":{\"id\":4,\"name\":\"German
647
+ Origin Ales\",\"createDate\":\"2012-03-21 20:06:46\"},\"name\":\"South German-Style
648
+ Kristall Weizen \\/ Kristall Weissbier\",\"description\":\"The aroma and flavor
649
+ of a Weissbier without yeast is very similar to Weissbier with yeast (Hefeweizen\\/Hefeweissbier)
650
+ with the caveat that fruity and phenolic characters are not combined with
651
+ the yeasty flavor and fuller-bodied mouthfeel of yeast. The phenolic characteristics
652
+ are often described as clove- or nutmeg-like and can be smoky or even vanilla-like.
653
+ Banana-like esters are often present. These beers are made with at least 50
654
+ percent malted wheat, and hop rates are quite low. Hop flavor and aroma are
655
+ absent. Weissbier is well attenuated and very highly carbonated, yet its relatively
656
+ high starting gravity and alcohol content make it a medium- to full-bodied
657
+ beer. The color is very pale to deep golden. Because the beer has been filtered,
658
+ yeast is not present. The beer will have no flavor of yeast and a cleaner,
659
+ drier mouthfeel. The beer should be clear with no chill haze present. No diacetyl
660
+ should be perceived.\",\"ibuMin\":\"10\",\"ibuMax\":\"15\",\"abvMin\":\"4.9\",\"abvMax\":\"5.5\",\"srmMin\":\"3\",\"srmMax\":\"9\",\"ogMin\":\"1.047\",\"fgMin\":\"1.008\",\"fgMax\":\"1.016\",\"createDate\":\"2012-03-21
661
+ 20:06:46\",\"updateDate\":\"2012-07-06 18:07:22\"},{\"id\":50,\"categoryId\":4,\"category\":{\"id\":4,\"name\":\"German
662
+ Origin Ales\",\"createDate\":\"2012-03-21 20:06:46\"},\"name\":\"German-Style
663
+ Leichtes Weizen \\/ Weissbier\",\"description\":\"The German word leicht means
664
+ light, and as such these beers are light versions of Hefeweizen. Leicht Weissbier
665
+ is top fermented and cloudy like Hefeweizen. The phenolic and estery aromas
666
+ and flavors typical of Weissbiers are more subdued in Leichtes Weizen. Hop
667
+ flavor and aroma are normally absent. The overall flavor profile is less complex
668
+ than Hefeweizen due to decreased alcohol content. There is less yeasty flavor
669
+ present. Leichtes Weissbier has diminished mouth feel relative to Hefeweizen,
670
+ and is a low-bodied beer. No diacetyl should be perceived. The beer may have
671
+ a broad range of color from pale golden to pale amber.\",\"ibuMin\":\"10\",\"ibuMax\":\"20\",\"abvMin\":\"2.5\",\"abvMax\":\"3.5\",\"srmMin\":\"4\",\"srmMax\":\"15\",\"ogMin\":\"1.028\",\"fgMin\":\"1.004\",\"fgMax\":\"1.008\",\"createDate\":\"2012-03-21
672
+ 20:06:46\"},{\"id\":51,\"categoryId\":4,\"category\":{\"id\":4,\"name\":\"German
673
+ Origin Ales\",\"createDate\":\"2012-03-21 20:06:46\"},\"name\":\"South German-Style
674
+ Bernsteinfarbenes Weizen \\/ Weissbier\",\"description\":\"The German word
675
+ Bernsteinfarben means amber colored, and as such, a Bernsteinfarbenes Weizen
676
+ is dark yellow to amber in color. This beer style is characterized by a distinct
677
+ sweet maltiness and caramel or bready character from the use of medium colored
678
+ malts. Estery and phenolic elements of this Weissbier should be evident but
679
+ subdued. Bernsteinfarbenes Weissbier is well attenuated and very highly carbonated,
680
+ and hop bitterness is low. Hop flavor and aroma are absent. The percentage
681
+ of wheat malt is at least 50 percent. If this is served with yeast, the beer
682
+ may be appropriately very cloudy. No diacetyl should be perceived.\",\"ibuMin\":\"10\",\"ibuMax\":\"15\",\"abvMin\":\"4.8\",\"abvMax\":\"5.4\",\"srmMin\":\"9\",\"srmMax\":\"13\",\"ogMin\":\"1.048\",\"fgMin\":\"1.008\",\"fgMax\":\"1.016\",\"createDate\":\"2012-03-21
683
+ 20:06:46\"},{\"id\":52,\"categoryId\":4,\"category\":{\"id\":4,\"name\":\"German
684
+ Origin Ales\",\"createDate\":\"2012-03-21 20:06:46\"},\"name\":\"South German-Style
685
+ Dunkel Weizen \\/ Dunkel Weissbier\",\"description\":\"This beer style is
686
+ characterized by a distinct sweet maltiness and a chocolate-like character
687
+ from roasted malt. Estery and phenolic elements of this Weissbier should be
688
+ evident but subdued. Color can range from copper-brown to dark brown. Dunkel
689
+ Weissbier is well attenuated and very highly carbonated, and hop bitterness
690
+ is low. Hop flavor and aroma are absent. Usually dark barley malts are used
691
+ in conjunction with dark cara or color malts, and the percentage of wheat
692
+ malt is at least 50 percent. If this is served with yeast, the beer may be
693
+ appropriately very cloudy. No diacetyl should be perceived.\",\"ibuMin\":\"10\",\"ibuMax\":\"15\",\"abvMin\":\"4.8\",\"abvMax\":\"5.4\",\"srmMin\":\"10\",\"srmMax\":\"19\",\"ogMin\":\"1.048\",\"fgMin\":\"1.008\",\"fgMax\":\"1.016\",\"createDate\":\"2012-03-21
694
+ 20:06:46\"},{\"id\":53,\"categoryId\":4,\"category\":{\"id\":4,\"name\":\"German
695
+ Origin Ales\",\"createDate\":\"2012-03-21 20:06:46\"},\"name\":\"South German-Style
696
+ Weizenbock \\/ Weissbock\",\"description\":\"This style can be either pale
697
+ or dark (golden to dark brown in color) and has a high starting gravity and
698
+ alcohol content. The malty sweetness of a Weizenbock is balanced with a clove-like
699
+ phenolic and fruity-estery banana element to produce a wellrounded aroma and
700
+ flavor. As is true with all German wheat beers, hop bitterness is low and
701
+ carbonation is high. Hop flavor and aroma are absent. It has a medium to full
702
+ body. If dark, a mild roast malt character should emerge in flavor and to
703
+ a lesser degree in the aroma. If this is served with yeast the beer may be
704
+ appropriately very cloudy. No diacetyl should be perceived.\",\"ibuMin\":\"15\",\"ibuMax\":\"35\",\"abvMin\":\"6.9\",\"abvMax\":\"9.3\",\"srmMin\":\"5\",\"srmMax\":\"30\",\"ogMin\":\"1.066\",\"fgMin\":\"1.016\",\"fgMax\":\"1.028\",\"createDate\":\"2012-03-21
705
+ 20:06:46\"},{\"id\":54,\"categoryId\":4,\"category\":{\"id\":4,\"name\":\"German
706
+ Origin Ales\",\"createDate\":\"2012-03-21 20:06:46\"},\"name\":\"Bamberg-Style
707
+ Weiss (Smoke) Rauchbier (Dunkel or Helles)\",\"description\":\"Bamberg-style
708
+ Weiss Rauchbier should have smoky characters that range from detectable to
709
+ prevalent in the aroma and flavor. Smoke character is not harshly phenolic,
710
+ but rather very smooth, almost rendering a perception of mild sweetness to
711
+ this style of beer. The aroma and flavor of a Weissbier with yeast is decidedly
712
+ fruity and phenolic. The phenolic characteristics are often described as clove-
713
+ or nutmeg-like and can be smoky or even vanilla-like. Banana-like esters are
714
+ often present. These beers are made with at least 50 percent malted wheat,
715
+ and hop rates are quite low. Hop flavor and aroma are absent. Weissbier is
716
+ well attenuated and very highly carbonated and a medium- to full-bodied beer.
717
+ The color is very pale to very dark amber. Darker (dunkel) styles should have
718
+ a detectable degree of roast malt in the balance without being robust in overall
719
+ character. Because yeast is present, the beer will have yeast flavor and a
720
+ characteristically fuller mouthfeel and may be appropriately very cloudy.
721
+ No diacetyl should be perceived.\",\"ibuMin\":\"10\",\"ibuMax\":\"15\",\"abvMin\":\"4.9\",\"abvMax\":\"5.5\",\"srmMin\":\"4\",\"srmMax\":\"18\",\"ogMin\":\"1.047\",\"fgMin\":\"1.008\",\"fgMax\":\"1.016\",\"createDate\":\"2012-03-21
722
+ 20:06:46\"},{\"id\":55,\"categoryId\":4,\"category\":{\"id\":4,\"name\":\"German
723
+ Origin Ales\",\"createDate\":\"2012-03-21 20:06:46\"},\"name\":\"German-Style
724
+ Brown Ale \\/ D\\u00fcsseldorf-Style Altbier\",\"description\":\"Copper to
725
+ brown in color, this German ale may be highly hopped and intensely bitter
726
+ (although the 25 to 35 IBU range is more normal for the majority of Altbiers
727
+ from D\\u00fcsseldorf) and has a medium body and malty flavor. A variety of
728
+ malts, including wheat, may be used. Hop character may be low to medium in
729
+ the flavor and aroma. The overall impression is clean, crisp, and flavorful
730
+ often with a dry finish. Fruity esters can be low. No diacetyl or chill haze
731
+ should be perceived.\",\"ibuMin\":\"25\",\"ibuMax\":\"52\",\"abvMin\":\"4.3\",\"abvMax\":\"5.5\",\"srmMin\":\"11\",\"srmMax\":\"19\",\"ogMin\":\"1.044\",\"fgMin\":\"1.008\",\"fgMax\":\"1.014\",\"createDate\":\"2012-03-21
732
+ 20:06:46\"},{\"id\":56,\"categoryId\":4,\"category\":{\"id\":4,\"name\":\"German
733
+ Origin Ales\",\"createDate\":\"2012-03-21 20:06:46\"},\"name\":\"Kellerbier
734
+ (Cellar beer) or Zwickelbier - Ale\",\"description\":\"These beers are unfiltered
735
+ German-style Altbier and K\\u00f6lsch. They are packaged and\\/or served intentionally
736
+ with low to moderate amounts of yeast. Products may be filtered and again
737
+ dosed with yeast in the package, manifesting themselves as bottle conditioned
738
+ beers or unfiltered beer with yeast present. They will most likely not be
739
+ clear, and may appear slightly hazy to moderately cloudy. Yeast character,
740
+ flavor and aroma are desirable, yet should be low to medium but not overpowering
741
+ the balance and character of malt and hops. Low to moderately low levels of
742
+ yeast-generated sulfur containing compounds should be apparent in aroma and
743
+ flavor, and low levels of acetaldehyde or other volatiles normally removed
744
+ during fermentation may or may not be apparent. The sulfur and acetaldehyde
745
+ characters should contribute positively to the beer drinking experience. Head
746
+ retention may not be optimal. The brewer must indicate the classic style on
747
+ which the entry is based to allow for accurate judging. Beer entries not accompanied
748
+ by this information will be at a disadvantage during evaluation.\",\"createDate\":\"2012-03-21
749
+ 20:06:46\"},{\"id\":57,\"categoryId\":5,\"category\":{\"id\":5,\"name\":\"Belgian
750
+ And French Origin Ales\",\"createDate\":\"2012-03-21 20:06:46\"},\"name\":\"Belgian-Style
751
+ Flanders Oud Bruin or Oud Red Ales\",\"description\":\"This light- to medium-bodied
752
+ deep copper to brown ale is characterized by a slight to strong lactic sourness,
753
+ and with \\\"Reds\\\" sometimes a balanced degree of acetic acid. Brettanomyces
754
+ produced flavors and aromas are not part of character. A fruity-estery character
755
+ which is often cherry-like is apparent with no hop flavor or aroma. Flanders
756
+ brown ales have low to medium bitterness and a cocoa-like character from roast
757
+ malt. Roasted malt character in aroma and flavor is acceptable at low levels.
758
+ A very low degree of malt sweetness may be present and in balance with the
759
+ acidity produced by Lactobacillus activity. Oak-like or woody characters may
760
+ be pleasantly integrated into overall palate. Chill haze is acceptable at
761
+ low serving temperatures. Some versions may be more highly carbonated and,
762
+ when bottle conditioned, may appear cloudy (yeast) when served. These final
763
+ beers are often blended old with new before packaging in order to create the
764
+ brewer's intended balance of characters.\",\"ibuMin\":\"15\",\"ibuMax\":\"25\",\"abvMin\":\"4.8\",\"abvMax\":\"6.5\",\"srmMin\":\"12\",\"srmMax\":\"20\",\"ogMin\":\"1.044\",\"fgMin\":\"1.008\",\"fgMax\":\"1.016\",\"createDate\":\"2012-03-21
765
+ 20:06:46\"},{\"id\":58,\"categoryId\":5,\"category\":{\"id\":5,\"name\":\"Belgian
766
+ And French Origin Ales\",\"createDate\":\"2012-03-21 20:06:46\"},\"name\":\"Belgian-Style
767
+ Dubbel\",\"description\":\"This medium-bodied, red to dark brown colored ale
768
+ has a malty sweetness and chocolate-like caramel aroma. A light hop flavor
769
+ and\\/or aroma is acceptable. Dubbels are also characterized by low-medium
770
+ to medium bitterness. No diacetyl is acceptable. Yeastgenerated fruity esters
771
+ (especially banana) are appropriate at low levels. Head retention is dense
772
+ and mousse-like. Chill haze is acceptable at low serving temperatures. Often
773
+ bottle conditioned a slight yeast haze and flavor may be evident.\",\"ibuMin\":\"20\",\"ibuMax\":\"30\",\"abvMin\":\"6.25\",\"abvMax\":\"7.5\",\"srmMin\":\"16\",\"srmMax\":\"36\",\"ogMin\":\"1.06\",\"fgMin\":\"1.012\",\"fgMax\":\"1.016\",\"createDate\":\"2012-03-21
774
+ 20:06:46\"},{\"id\":59,\"categoryId\":5,\"category\":{\"id\":5,\"name\":\"Belgian
775
+ And French Origin Ales\",\"createDate\":\"2012-03-21 20:06:46\"},\"name\":\"Belgian-Style
776
+ Tripel\",\"description\":\"Tripels are often characterized by a complex, sometimes
777
+ mild spicy character. Clove-like phenolic flavor and aroma may be evident
778
+ at extremely low levels. Yeast-generated fruity esters, including banana,
779
+ are also common, but not necessary. These pale\\/light-colored ales may finish
780
+ sweet, though any sweet finish should be light. The beer is characteristically
781
+ medium and clean in body with an equalizing hop\\/malt balance and a perception
782
+ of medium to medium high hop bitterness. Traditional Belgian Tripels are often
783
+ well attenuated. Brewing sugar may be used to lighten the perception of body.
784
+ Its sweetness will come from very pale malts. There should not be character
785
+ from any roasted or dark malts. Low hop flavor is acceptable. Alcohol strength
786
+ and flavor should be perceived as evident. Head retention is dense and mousse-like.
787
+ Chill haze is acceptable at low serving temperatures. Traditional Tripels
788
+ are bottle conditioned, may exhibit slight yeast haze but the yeast should
789
+ not be intentionally roused. Oxidative character if evident in aged Tripels
790
+ should be mild and pleasant.\",\"ibuMin\":\"20\",\"ibuMax\":\"45\",\"abvMin\":\"7\",\"abvMax\":\"10\",\"srmMin\":\"4\",\"srmMax\":\"9\",\"ogMin\":\"1.07\",\"fgMin\":\"1.01\",\"fgMax\":\"1.018\",\"createDate\":\"2012-03-21
791
+ 20:06:46\"},{\"id\":60,\"categoryId\":5,\"category\":{\"id\":5,\"name\":\"Belgian
792
+ And French Origin Ales\",\"createDate\":\"2012-03-21 20:06:46\"},\"name\":\"Belgian-Style
793
+ Quadrupel\",\"description\":\"Quadrupels or \\\"Quads\\\" are characterized
794
+ by the immense presence of alcohol and balanced flavor, bitterness and aromas.
795
+ Its color is deep amber to rich chestnut\\/garnet brown. Often characterized
796
+ by a mousse-like dense, sometimes amber head will top off a properly poured
797
+ and served quad. Complex fruity aroma and flavor emerge reminiscent of raisins,
798
+ dates, figs, grapes, plums often accompanied with a hint of winy character.
799
+ Caramel, dark sugar and malty sweet flavors and aromas can be intense, not
800
+ cloying, while complementing fruitiness. Though well attenuated it usually
801
+ has a full, creamy body. Hop characters do not dominate; low to low-medium
802
+ bitterness is perceived. Perception of alcohol can be extreme. Clove-like
803
+ phenolic flavor and aroma should not be evident. Chill haze is acceptable
804
+ at low serving temperatures. Diacetyl and DMS should not be perceived. Well
805
+ balanced with savoring\\/sipping drinkability. Oxidative character if evident
806
+ in aged Quads should be mild and pleasant.\",\"ibuMin\":\"25\",\"ibuMax\":\"50\",\"abvMin\":\"9\",\"abvMax\":\"14\",\"srmMin\":\"8\",\"srmMax\":\"20\",\"ogMin\":\"1.084\",\"fgMin\":\"1.014\",\"fgMax\":\"1.02\",\"createDate\":\"2012-03-21
807
+ 20:06:46\"},{\"id\":61,\"categoryId\":5,\"category\":{\"id\":5,\"name\":\"Belgian
808
+ And French Origin Ales\",\"createDate\":\"2012-03-21 20:06:46\"},\"name\":\"Belgian-Style
809
+ Blonde Ale\",\"description\":\"Belgian-style blond ales are characterized
810
+ by low yet evident hop bitterness, flavor, and sometimes aroma. Light to medium
811
+ body and low malt aroma with a sweet, spiced and a low to medium fruity-ester
812
+ character orchestrated in flavor and aroma. Sugar may be used to lighten perceived
813
+ body. They are blonde to golden in color. Noble-type hops are commonly used.
814
+ Low levels of phenolic spiciness from yeast byproducts may be perceived. Diacetyl
815
+ should not be perceived. Acidic character should not be present. Chill haze
816
+ is allowable at cold temperatures.\",\"ibuMin\":\"15\",\"ibuMax\":\"30\",\"abvMin\":\"6\",\"abvMax\":\"7.8\",\"srmMin\":\"4\",\"srmMax\":\"7\",\"ogMin\":\"1.054\",\"fgMin\":\"1.008\",\"fgMax\":\"1.014\",\"createDate\":\"2012-03-21
817
+ 20:06:46\"},{\"id\":62,\"categoryId\":5,\"category\":{\"id\":5,\"name\":\"Belgian
818
+ And French Origin Ales\",\"createDate\":\"2012-03-21 20:06:46\"},\"name\":\"Belgian-Style
819
+ Pale Ale\",\"description\":\"Belgian-style pale ales are characterized by
820
+ low but noticeable hop bitterness, flavor, and aroma. Light to medium body
821
+ and low malt aroma are typical. They are light amber to deep amber in color.
822
+ Noble-type hops are commonly used. Low to medium fruity esters are evident
823
+ in aroma and flavor. Low levels of phenolic spiciness from yeast byproducts
824
+ may be perceived. Low caramel or toasted malt flavor is okay. Diacetyl should
825
+ not be perceived. Chill haze is allowable at cold temperatures.\",\"ibuMin\":\"20\",\"ibuMax\":\"30\",\"abvMin\":\"4\",\"abvMax\":\"6\",\"srmMin\":\"6\",\"srmMax\":\"12\",\"ogMin\":\"1.044\",\"fgMin\":\"1.008\",\"fgMax\":\"1.014\",\"createDate\":\"2012-03-21
826
+ 20:06:46\"},{\"id\":63,\"categoryId\":5,\"category\":{\"id\":5,\"name\":\"Belgian
827
+ And French Origin Ales\",\"createDate\":\"2012-03-21 20:06:46\"},\"name\":\"Belgian-Style
828
+ Pale Strong Ale\",\"description\":\"Belgian pale strong ales are pale to golden
829
+ in color with relatively light body for a beer of its alcoholic strength.
830
+ Often brewed with light colored Belgian \\\"candy\\\" sugar, these beers are
831
+ well attenuated. The perception of hop bitterness is medium-low to medium
832
+ -high, with hop flavor and aroma also in this range. These beers are highly
833
+ attenuated and have a perceptively deceiving high alcoholic character-being
834
+ light to medium bodied rather than full bodied. The intensity of malt character
835
+ should be low to medium, often surviving along with a complex fruitiness.
836
+ Very little or no diacetyl is perceived. Herbs and spices are sometimes used
837
+ to delicately flavor these strong ales. Low levels of phenolic spiciness from
838
+ yeast byproducts may also be perceived. Chill haze is allowable at cold temperatures.\",\"ibuMin\":\"20\",\"ibuMax\":\"50\",\"abvMin\":\"7\",\"abvMax\":\"11\",\"srmMin\":\"4\",\"srmMax\":\"10\",\"ogMin\":\"1.064\",\"fgMin\":\"1.012\",\"fgMax\":\"1.024\",\"createDate\":\"2012-03-21
839
+ 20:06:46\"},{\"id\":64,\"categoryId\":5,\"category\":{\"id\":5,\"name\":\"Belgian
840
+ And French Origin Ales\",\"createDate\":\"2012-03-21 20:06:46\"},\"name\":\"Belgian-Style
841
+ Dark Strong Ale\",\"description\":\"Belgian dark strong ales are amber to
842
+ dark brown in color. Often, though not always, brewed with dark Belgian \\\"candy\\\"
843
+ sugar, these beers can be well attenuated, ranging from medium to full-bodied.
844
+ The perception of hop bitterness is low to medium, with hop flavor and aroma
845
+ also in this range. Fruity complexity along with the soft flavors of roasted
846
+ malts add distinct character. The alcohol strength of these beers can often
847
+ be deceiving to the senses. The intensity of malt character can be rich, creamy,
848
+ and sweet with intensities ranging from medium to high. Very little or no
849
+ diacetyl is perceived. Herbs and spices are sometimes used to delicately flavor
850
+ these strong ales. Low levels of phenolic spiciness from yeast byproducts
851
+ may also be perceived. Chill haze is allowable at cold temperatures.\",\"ibuMin\":\"20\",\"ibuMax\":\"50\",\"abvMin\":\"7\",\"abvMax\":\"11\",\"srmMin\":\"9\",\"srmMax\":\"35\",\"ogMin\":\"1.064\",\"fgMin\":\"1.012\",\"fgMax\":\"1.024\",\"createDate\":\"2012-03-21
852
+ 20:06:46\"},{\"id\":65,\"categoryId\":5,\"category\":{\"id\":5,\"name\":\"Belgian
853
+ And French Origin Ales\",\"createDate\":\"2012-03-21 20:06:46\"},\"name\":\"Belgian-Style
854
+ White (or Wit) \\/ Belgian-Style Wheat\",\"description\":\"Belgian white ales
855
+ are very pale in color and are brewed using unmalted wheat and malted barley
856
+ and are spiced with coriander and orange peel. Coriander and light orange
857
+ peel aroma should be perceived as such or as an unidentified spiciness. Phenolic
858
+ spiciness and yeast flavors may be evident at mild levels. These beers are
859
+ traditionally bottle conditioned and served cloudy. An unfiltered starch and
860
+ yeast haze should be part of the appearance. The low to medium body should
861
+ have some degree of creaminess from wheat starch. The style is further characterized
862
+ by the use of noble-type hops to achieve low hop bitterness and little to
863
+ no apparent hop flavor. This beer has no diacetyl and a low to medium fruity-ester
864
+ level. Mild acidity is appropriate.\",\"ibuMin\":\"10\",\"ibuMax\":\"17\",\"abvMin\":\"4.8\",\"abvMax\":\"5.2\",\"srmMin\":\"2\",\"srmMax\":\"4\",\"ogMin\":\"1.044\",\"fgMin\":\"1.006\",\"fgMax\":\"1.01\",\"createDate\":\"2012-03-21
865
+ 20:06:46\"},{\"id\":66,\"categoryId\":5,\"category\":{\"id\":5,\"name\":\"Belgian
866
+ And French Origin Ales\",\"createDate\":\"2012-03-21 20:06:46\"},\"name\":\"Belgian-Style
867
+ Lambic\",\"description\":\"Unblended, naturally and spontaneously fermented
868
+ lambic is intensely estery, sour, and sometimes, but not necessarily, acetic
869
+ flavored. Low in carbon dioxide, these hazy beers are brewed with unmalted
870
+ wheat and malted barley. Sweet malt characters are not perceived. They are
871
+ very low in hop bitterness. Cloudiness is acceptable. These beers are quite
872
+ dry and light bodied. Characteristic horsey, goaty, leathery and phenolic
873
+ character evolved from Brettanomyces yeast is often present at moderate levels.
874
+ Versions of this beer made outside of the Brussels area of Belgium cannot
875
+ be true lambics. These versions are said to be \\\"lambicstyle\\\" and may
876
+ be made to resemble many of the beers of true origin. Vanillin and other wood-derived
877
+ flavors should not be evident. Historically, traditional lambic is dry and
878
+ completely attenuated, exhibiting no residual sweetness either from malt,
879
+ sugar or artificial sweeteners. Sweet versions may be created through addition
880
+ of sugars or artificial sweeteners. Competition organizers may choose to subcategorize
881
+ this style into A) Traditional and B) Sweet. Artificial sweeteners are sometimes
882
+ used in some brands.\",\"ibuMin\":\"11\",\"ibuMax\":\"23\",\"abvMin\":\"6.2\",\"abvMax\":\"8.1\",\"srmMin\":\"6\",\"srmMax\":\"13\",\"ogMin\":\"1.047\",\"fgMin\":\"1\",\"fgMax\":\"1.01\",\"createDate\":\"2012-03-21
883
+ 20:06:46\"},{\"id\":67,\"categoryId\":5,\"category\":{\"id\":5,\"name\":\"Belgian
884
+ And French Origin Ales\",\"createDate\":\"2012-03-21 20:06:46\"},\"name\":\"Belgian-Style
885
+ Gueuze Lambic\",\"description\":\"Old lambic is blended with newly fermenting
886
+ young lambic to create this special style of lambic. Gueuze is always referrmented
887
+ in the bottle. These unflavored blended and secondary fermented lambic beers
888
+ may be very dry or mildly sweet and are characterized by intense fruity-estery,
889
+ sour, and acidic aromas and flavors. These pale beers are brewed with unmalted
890
+ wheat, malted barley, and stale, aged hops. Sweet malt characters are not
891
+ perceived. They are very low in hop bitterness. Diacetyl should be absent.
892
+ Characteristic horsey, goaty, leathery and phenolic character evolved from
893
+ Brettanomyces yeast is often present at moderate levels. Cloudiness is acceptable.
894
+ These beers are quite dry and light bodied. Vanillin and other wood-derived
895
+ flavors should not be evident. Versions of this beer made outside of the Brussels
896
+ area of Belgium cannot be true lambics. These versions are said to be \\\"lambic-style\\\"
897
+ and may be made to resemble many of the beers of true origin. Historically,
898
+ traditional gueuze lambics are dry and completely attenuated, exhibiting no
899
+ residual sweetness either from malt, sugar or artificial sweeteners. Some
900
+ versions often have a degree of sweetness, contributed by sugars or artificial
901
+ sweeteners. Competition organizers may choose to subcategorize this style
902
+ into A) Traditional and B) Sweet. Artificial sweeteners are sometimes used
903
+ in some brands.\",\"ibuMin\":\"11\",\"ibuMax\":\"23\",\"abvMin\":\"6.8\",\"abvMax\":\"8.6\",\"srmMin\":\"6\",\"srmMax\":\"13\",\"ogMin\":\"1.044\",\"fgMin\":\"1\",\"fgMax\":\"1.01\",\"createDate\":\"2012-03-21
904
+ 20:06:46\"},{\"id\":68,\"categoryId\":5,\"category\":{\"id\":5,\"name\":\"Belgian
905
+ And French Origin Ales\",\"createDate\":\"2012-03-21 20:06:46\"},\"name\":\"Belgian-Style
906
+ Fruit Lambic\",\"description\":\"These beers, also known by the names framboise,
907
+ kriek, peche, cassis, etc., are characterized by fruit flavors and aromas.
908
+ The color reflects the choice of fruit. Sourness is an important part of the
909
+ flavor profile, though sweetness may compromise the intensity. These flavored
910
+ lambic beers may be very dry or mildly sweet and range from a dry to a full-bodied
911
+ mouthfeel. Characteristic horsey, goaty, leathery and phenolic character evolved
912
+ from Brettanomyces yeast is often present at moderate levels. Vanillin and
913
+ other woody flavors should not be evident. Versions of this beer made outside
914
+ of the Brussels area of Belgium cannot be true lambics. These versions are
915
+ said to be \\\"lambic-style\\\" and may be made to resemble many of the beers
916
+ of true origin. Historically, traditional lambics are dry and completely attenuated,
917
+ exhibiting no residual sweetness either from malt, sugar, fruit or artificial
918
+ sweeteners. Some versions often have a degree of sweetness, contributed by
919
+ fruit sugars, other sugars or artificial sweeteners. Competition organizers
920
+ may choose to subcategorize this style into A) Traditional and B) Sweet. Artificial
921
+ sweeteners are sometimes used in some brands.\",\"ibuMin\":\"15\",\"ibuMax\":\"21\",\"abvMin\":\"5.6\",\"abvMax\":\"8.6\",\"ogMin\":\"1.04\",\"fgMin\":\"1.008\",\"fgMax\":\"1.016\",\"createDate\":\"2012-03-21
922
+ 20:06:46\"},{\"id\":69,\"categoryId\":5,\"category\":{\"id\":5,\"name\":\"Belgian
923
+ And French Origin Ales\",\"createDate\":\"2012-03-21 20:06:46\"},\"name\":\"Belgian-Style
924
+ Table Beer\",\"description\":\"These ales and lagers are very low in alcohol
925
+ and historically in Belgium enjoyed with meals by both adults and children.
926
+ Pale to very dark brown in color. Additions of caramel coloring are sometimes
927
+ employed to adjust color. They are light bodied with relatively low carbonation
928
+ with limited aftertaste. The mouth feel is light to moderate, though higher
929
+ than one might anticipate, usually because of unfermented sugars\\/malt sugars.
930
+ Malted barley, wheat and rye may be used as well as unmalted wheat, rye, oats
931
+ and corn. A mild malt character could be evident. Aroma\\/Flavor hops are
932
+ most commonly used to employ a flavor balance that is only low in bitterness.
933
+ Traditional versions do not use artificial sweeteners nor are they excessively
934
+ sweet. More modern versions of this beer incorporate sweeteners such as sugar
935
+ and saccharine added post fermentation to sweeten the palate and add to a
936
+ perception of smoothness. Spices (such as orange and lemon peel, as well as
937
+ coriander) may be added in barely perceptible amounts, but this is not common.
938
+ Diacetyl should not be perceived. Competition directors may choose to break
939
+ out subcategories of Traditional and Modern.\",\"ibuMin\":\"5\",\"ibuMax\":\"15\",\"abvMin\":\"0.5\",\"abvMax\":\"3.5\",\"srmMin\":\"5\",\"srmMax\":\"50\",\"ogMin\":\"1.008\",\"fgMin\":\"1.004\",\"fgMax\":\"1.034\",\"createDate\":\"2012-03-21
940
+ 20:06:46\",\"updateDate\":\"2013-02-18 02:18:18\"},{\"id\":70,\"categoryId\":5,\"category\":{\"id\":5,\"name\":\"Belgian
941
+ And French Origin Ales\",\"createDate\":\"2012-03-21 20:06:46\"},\"name\":\"Other
942
+ Belgian-Style Ales\",\"description\":\"Recognizing the uniqueness and traditions
943
+ of several other styles of Belgian Ales, the beers entered in this category
944
+ will be assessed on the merits that they do not fit existing style guidelines
945
+ and information that the brewer provides explaining the history and tradition
946
+ of the style. Balance of character is a key component when assessing these
947
+ beers. Barrel or wood-aged entries in competitions may be directed to other
948
+ categories by competition director. In competitions the brewer must provide
949
+ the historical or regional tradition of the style, or his interpretation of
950
+ the style, in order to be assessed properly by the judges.\",\"createDate\":\"2012-03-21
951
+ 20:06:46\"},{\"id\":71,\"categoryId\":5,\"category\":{\"id\":5,\"name\":\"Belgian
952
+ And French Origin Ales\",\"createDate\":\"2012-03-21 20:06:46\"},\"name\":\"French-Style
953
+ Bi\\u00e8re de Garde\",\"description\":\"Beers in this category are golden
954
+ to deep copper or light brown in color. They are light to medium in body.
955
+ This style of beer is characterized by a toasted malt aroma, slight malt sweetness
956
+ in flavor, and low to medium hop bitterness. Noble-type hop aromas and flavors
957
+ should be low to medium. Fruity esters can be light to medium in intensity.
958
+ Flavor of alcohol is evident. Earthy, cellarlike, musty aromas are okay. Diacetyl
959
+ should not be perceived but chill haze is okay. Often bottle conditioned with
960
+ some yeast character. French-Style Bi\\u00e9re de Garde may have Brettanomyces
961
+ characters that are slightly acidity, fruity, horsey, goaty and\\/or leather-like.\",\"ibuMin\":\"20\",\"ibuMax\":\"30\",\"abvMin\":\"4.5\",\"abvMax\":\"8\",\"srmMin\":\"8\",\"srmMax\":\"16\",\"ogMin\":\"1.06\",\"fgMin\":\"1.012\",\"fgMax\":\"1.024\",\"createDate\":\"2012-03-21
962
+ 20:06:46\"},{\"id\":72,\"categoryId\":5,\"category\":{\"id\":5,\"name\":\"Belgian
963
+ And French Origin Ales\",\"createDate\":\"2012-03-21 20:06:46\"},\"name\":\"French
964
+ & Belgian-Style Saison\",\"description\":\"Beers in this category are golden
965
+ to deep amber in color. There may be quite a variety of characters within
966
+ this style. Generally: They are light to medium in body. Malt aroma is low
967
+ to medium-low. Esters are medium to high in aroma, while, complex alcohols,
968
+ herbs, spices, low Brettanomyces character and even clove and smoke-like phenolics
969
+ may or may not be evident in the overall balanced beer. Hop aroma and flavor
970
+ may be at low to medium levels. Malt flavor is low but provides foundation
971
+ for the overall balance. Hop bitterness is moderate to moderately assertive.
972
+ Herb and\\/or spice flavors, including black pepper-like notes, may or may
973
+ not be evident. Fruitiness from fermentation is generally in character. A
974
+ balanced small amount of sour or acidic flavors is acceptable when in balance
975
+ with other components. Earthy, cellar-like, musty aromas are okay. Diacetyl
976
+ should not be perceived. Chill or slight yeast haze is okay. Often bottle
977
+ conditioned with some yeast character and high carbonation. French & Belgian-Style
978
+ Saison may have Brettanomyces characters that are slightly acidity, fruity,
979
+ horsey, goaty and\\/or leather-like.\",\"ibuMin\":\"20\",\"ibuMax\":\"40\",\"abvMin\":\"4.5\",\"abvMax\":\"8.5\",\"srmMin\":\"4\",\"srmMax\":\"14\",\"ogMin\":\"1.055\",\"fgMin\":\"1.004\",\"fgMax\":\"1.016\",\"createDate\":\"2012-03-21
980
+ 20:06:46\"},{\"id\":73,\"categoryId\":6,\"category\":{\"id\":6,\"name\":\"International
981
+ Ale Styles\",\"createDate\":\"2012-03-21 20:06:46\"},\"name\":\"International-Style
982
+ Pale Ale\",\"description\":\"International-style pale ales range from deep
983
+ golden to copper in color. The style is characterized by wide range of hop
984
+ characters unlike fruity, floral and citrus-like American-variety hop character
985
+ and unlike earthy, herbal English-variety hop character. Moderate to high
986
+ hop bitterness, flavor, and aroma is evident. International pale ales have
987
+ medium body and low to medium maltiness. Low caramel character is allowable.
988
+ Fruity-ester flavor and aroma should be moderate to strong. Diacetyl should
989
+ be absent or present at very low levels. Chill haze is allowable at cold temperatures.\",\"ibuMin\":\"30\",\"ibuMax\":\"42\",\"abvMin\":\"4.5\",\"abvMax\":\"5.5\",\"srmMin\":\"6\",\"srmMax\":\"14\",\"ogMin\":\"1.044\",\"fgMin\":\"1.008\",\"fgMax\":\"1.014\",\"createDate\":\"2012-03-21
990
+ 20:06:46\"},{\"id\":74,\"categoryId\":6,\"category\":{\"id\":6,\"name\":\"International
991
+ Ale Styles\",\"createDate\":\"2012-03-21 20:06:46\"},\"name\":\"Australasian-Style
992
+ Pale Ale\",\"description\":\"This style is a mild, pale, light-bodied ale
993
+ with a color varying from light to amber. Hop bitterness and flavor range
994
+ from very low to low. Hop aroma is often absent. A fruity or estery aroma
995
+ should be perceived. Diacetyl should be very low. DMS and chill haze should
996
+ not present.\",\"ibuMin\":\"20\",\"ibuMax\":\"40\",\"abvMin\":\"4.2\",\"abvMax\":\"6.2\",\"srmMin\":\"5\",\"srmMax\":\"14\",\"ogMin\":\"1.04\",\"fgMin\":\"1.006\",\"fgMax\":\"1.012\",\"createDate\":\"2012-03-21
997
+ 20:06:46\"},{\"id\":75,\"categoryId\":7,\"category\":{\"id\":7,\"name\":\"European-germanic
998
+ Lager\",\"createDate\":\"2012-03-21 20:06:46\"},\"name\":\"German-Style Pilsener\",\"description\":\"A
999
+ classic German Pilsener is very light straw or golden in color and well hopped.
1000
+ Perception of hop bitterness is medium to high. Noble-type hop aroma and flavor
1001
+ are moderate and quite obvious. It is a well-attenuated, medium-light bodied
1002
+ beer, but a malty residual sweetness can be perceived in aroma and flavor.
1003
+ Very low levels of sweet corn-like dimethylsulfide (DMS) character are below
1004
+ most beer drinkers' taste thresholds and are usually not detectable except
1005
+ to the trained or sensitive palate. Other fermentation or hop related sulfur
1006
+ compounds, when perceived at low levels, may be characteristic of this style.
1007
+ Fruity esters and diacetyl should not be perceived. There should be no chill
1008
+ haze. Its head should be dense and rich.\",\"ibuMin\":\"25\",\"ibuMax\":\"40\",\"abvMin\":\"4\",\"abvMax\":\"5\",\"srmMin\":\"3\",\"srmMax\":\"4\",\"ogMin\":\"1.044\",\"fgMin\":\"1.006\",\"fgMax\":\"1.012\",\"createDate\":\"2012-03-21
1009
+ 20:06:46\"},{\"id\":76,\"categoryId\":7,\"category\":{\"id\":7,\"name\":\"European-germanic
1010
+ Lager\",\"createDate\":\"2012-03-21 20:06:46\"},\"name\":\"Bohemian-Style
1011
+ Pilsener\",\"description\":\"Traditional Bohemian Pilseners are medium bodied,
1012
+ and they can be as dark as a light amber color. This style balances moderate
1013
+ bitterness and noble-type hop aroma and flavor with a malty, slightly sweet,
1014
+ medium body. Extremely low levels of diacetyl and low levels of sweet corn-like
1015
+ dimethylsulfide (DMS) character, if perceived, are characteristic of this
1016
+ style and both may accent malt aroma. A toasted-, biscuit-like, bready malt
1017
+ character along with low levels of sulfur compounds may be evident. There
1018
+ should be no chill haze. Its head should be dense and rich.\",\"ibuMin\":\"30\",\"ibuMax\":\"45\",\"abvMin\":\"4\",\"abvMax\":\"5\",\"srmMin\":\"3\",\"srmMax\":\"7\",\"ogMin\":\"1.044\",\"fgMin\":\"1.014\",\"fgMax\":\"1.02\",\"createDate\":\"2012-03-21
1019
+ 20:06:46\"},{\"id\":77,\"categoryId\":7,\"category\":{\"id\":7,\"name\":\"European-germanic
1020
+ Lager\",\"createDate\":\"2012-03-21 20:06:46\"},\"name\":\"European Low-Alcohol
1021
+ Lager \\/ German Leicht(bier)\",\"description\":\"These beers are very light
1022
+ in body and color. Malt sweetness is perceived at low to medium levels, while
1023
+ hop bitterness character is perceived at medium levels. Hop flavor and aroma
1024
+ may be low to medium. These beers should be clean with no perceived fruity
1025
+ esters or diacetyl. Very low levels of sulfur related compounds acceptable.
1026
+ Chill haze is not acceptable.\",\"ibuMin\":\"16\",\"ibuMax\":\"24\",\"abvMin\":\"2.5\",\"abvMax\":\"3.6\",\"srmMin\":\"2\",\"srmMax\":\"4\",\"ogMin\":\"1.026\",\"fgMin\":\"1.006\",\"fgMax\":\"1.01\",\"createDate\":\"2012-03-21
1027
+ 20:06:46\"},{\"id\":78,\"categoryId\":7,\"category\":{\"id\":7,\"name\":\"European-germanic
1028
+ Lager\",\"createDate\":\"2012-03-21 20:06:46\"},\"name\":\"M\\u00fcnchner
1029
+ (Munich)-Style Helles\",\"description\":\"This beer should be perceived as
1030
+ having low bitterness. It is a medium-bodied, malt-emphasized beer with malt
1031
+ character often balanced with low levels of yeast produced sulfur compounds
1032
+ (character). Certain renditions of this beer style have a perceivable level
1033
+ of hop flavor (note: hop flavor does not imply hop bitterness) and character
1034
+ but it is essentially balanced with malt character to retain its style identity.
1035
+ Malt character is sometimes bread-like yet always reminiscent of freshly and
1036
+ very lightly toasted malted barley. There should not be any caramel character.
1037
+ Color is light straw to golden. Fruity esters and diacetyl should not be perceived.
1038
+ There should be no chill haze.\",\"ibuMin\":\"18\",\"ibuMax\":\"25\",\"abvMin\":\"4.5\",\"abvMax\":\"5.5\",\"srmMin\":\"4\",\"srmMax\":\"6\",\"ogMin\":\"1.044\",\"fgMin\":\"1.008\",\"fgMax\":\"1.012\",\"createDate\":\"2012-03-21
1039
+ 20:06:46\"},{\"id\":79,\"categoryId\":7,\"category\":{\"id\":7,\"name\":\"European-germanic
1040
+ Lager\",\"createDate\":\"2012-03-21 20:06:46\"},\"name\":\"Dortmunder \\/
1041
+ European-Style Export\",\"description\":\"Dortmunder has medium hop bitterness.
1042
+ Hop flavor and aroma from noble hops are perceptible but low. Sweet malt flavor
1043
+ can be low and should not be caramel-like. The color of this style is straw
1044
+ to deep golden. The body will be medium bodied. Fruity esters, chill haze,
1045
+ and diacetyl should not be perceived.\",\"ibuMin\":\"23\",\"ibuMax\":\"29\",\"abvMin\":\"5\",\"abvMax\":\"6\",\"srmMin\":\"3\",\"srmMax\":\"6\",\"ogMin\":\"1.048\",\"fgMin\":\"1.01\",\"fgMax\":\"1.014\",\"createDate\":\"2012-03-21
1046
+ 20:06:46\"},{\"id\":80,\"categoryId\":7,\"category\":{\"id\":7,\"name\":\"European-germanic
1047
+ Lager\",\"createDate\":\"2012-03-21 20:06:46\"},\"name\":\"Vienna-Style Lager\",\"description\":\"Beers
1048
+ in this category are reddish brown or copper colored. They are medium in body.
1049
+ The beer is characterized by malty aroma and slight malt sweetness. The malt
1050
+ aroma and flavor should have a notable degree of toasted and\\/or slightly
1051
+ roasted malt character. Hop bitterness is clean and crisp. Noble-type hop
1052
+ aromas and flavors should be low or mild. Diacetyl, chill haze and ale-like
1053
+ fruity esters should not be perceived.\",\"ibuMin\":\"22\",\"ibuMax\":\"28\",\"abvMin\":\"4.8\",\"abvMax\":\"5.4\",\"srmMin\":\"12\",\"srmMax\":\"16\",\"ogMin\":\"1.046\",\"fgMin\":\"1.012\",\"fgMax\":\"1.018\",\"createDate\":\"2012-03-21
1054
+ 20:06:46\"},{\"id\":81,\"categoryId\":7,\"category\":{\"id\":7,\"name\":\"European-germanic
1055
+ Lager\",\"createDate\":\"2012-03-21 20:06:46\"},\"name\":\"German-Style M\\u00e4rzen\",\"description\":\"M\\u00e4rzens
1056
+ are characterized by a medium body and broad range of color. They can range
1057
+ from golden to reddish orange. Sweet maltiness should dominate slightly over
1058
+ a clean hop bitterness. Malt character should be light-toasted rather than
1059
+ strongly caramel (though a low level of light caramel character is acceptable).
1060
+ Bread or biscuit-like malt character is acceptable in aroma and flavor. Hop
1061
+ aroma and flavor should be low but notable. Ale-like fruity esters should
1062
+ not be perceived. Diacetyl and chill haze should not be perceived.\",\"ibuMin\":\"18\",\"ibuMax\":\"25\",\"abvMin\":\"5.3\",\"abvMax\":\"5.9\",\"srmMin\":\"4\",\"srmMax\":\"15\",\"ogMin\":\"1.05\",\"fgMin\":\"1.012\",\"fgMax\":\"1.02\",\"createDate\":\"2012-03-21
1063
+ 20:06:46\"},{\"id\":82,\"categoryId\":7,\"category\":{\"id\":7,\"name\":\"European-germanic
1064
+ Lager\",\"createDate\":\"2012-03-21 20:06:46\"},\"name\":\"German-Style Oktoberfest
1065
+ \\/ Wiesen (Meadow)\",\"description\":\"Today's Oktoberfest beers are characterized
1066
+ by a medium body and light, golden color. Sweet maltiness is mild with an
1067
+ equalizing balance of clean, hop bitterness. Hop aroma and flavor should be
1068
+ low but notable. Ale-like fruity esters should not be perceived. Diacetyl
1069
+ and chill haze should not be perceived. Similar or equal to Dortmunder\\/European-Style
1070
+ Export\",\"ibuMin\":\"23\",\"ibuMax\":\"29\",\"abvMin\":\"5\",\"abvMax\":\"6\",\"srmMin\":\"3\",\"srmMax\":\"5\",\"ogMin\":\"1.048\",\"fgMin\":\"1.01\",\"fgMax\":\"1.014\",\"createDate\":\"2012-03-21
1071
+ 20:06:46\"},{\"id\":83,\"categoryId\":7,\"category\":{\"id\":7,\"name\":\"European-germanic
1072
+ Lager\",\"createDate\":\"2012-03-21 20:06:46\"},\"name\":\"European-Style
1073
+ Dark \\/ M\\u00fcnchner Dunkel\",\"description\":\"These light brown to dark
1074
+ brown beers have a pronounced malty aroma and flavor that dominates over the
1075
+ clean, crisp, moderate hop bitterness. This beer does not offer an overly
1076
+ sweet impression, but rather a mild balance between malt sweetness, hop bitterness
1077
+ and light to moderate mouthfeel. A classic M\\u00fcnchner Dunkel should have
1078
+ chocolate-like, roast malt, bread-like or biscuit-like aroma that comes from
1079
+ the use of Munich dark malt. Chocolate or roast malts can be used, but the
1080
+ percentage used should be minimal. Noble-type hop flavor and aroma should
1081
+ be low but perceptible. Diacetyl should not be perceived. Ale-like fruity
1082
+ esters and chill haze should not be perceived.\",\"ibuMin\":\"16\",\"ibuMax\":\"25\",\"abvMin\":\"4.5\",\"abvMax\":\"5\",\"srmMin\":\"15\",\"srmMax\":\"20\",\"ogMin\":\"1.048\",\"fgMin\":\"1.014\",\"fgMax\":\"1.018\",\"createDate\":\"2012-03-21
1083
+ 20:06:46\"},{\"id\":84,\"categoryId\":7,\"category\":{\"id\":7,\"name\":\"European-germanic
1084
+ Lager\",\"createDate\":\"2012-03-21 20:06:46\"},\"name\":\"German-Style Schwarzbier\",\"description\":\"These
1085
+ very dark brown to black beers have a mild roasted malt character without
1086
+ the associated bitterness. This is not a fullbodied beer, but rather a moderate
1087
+ body gently enhances malt flavor and aroma with low to moderate levels of
1088
+ sweetness. Hop bitterness is low to medium in character. Noble-type hop flavor
1089
+ and aroma should be low but perceptible. There should be no fruity esters.
1090
+ Diacetyl should not be perceived.\",\"ibuMin\":\"22\",\"ibuMax\":\"30\",\"abvMin\":\"3.8\",\"abvMax\":\"5\",\"srmMin\":\"25\",\"srmMax\":\"30\",\"ogMin\":\"1.044\",\"fgMin\":\"1.01\",\"fgMax\":\"1.016\",\"createDate\":\"2012-03-21
1091
+ 20:06:46\"},{\"id\":85,\"categoryId\":7,\"category\":{\"id\":7,\"name\":\"European-germanic
1092
+ Lager\",\"createDate\":\"2012-03-21 20:06:46\"},\"name\":\"Bamberg-Style M\\u00e4rzen
1093
+ Rauchbier\",\"description\":\"Bamberg-style Rauchbier M\\u00e4rzen should
1094
+ have beechwood smoky characters that range from detectable to prevalent in
1095
+ the aroma and flavor. Smoke character is neither harshly phenolic nor acrid,
1096
+ but rather very smooth, almost rendering a perception of mild sweetness to
1097
+ this style of beer. The beer is generally toasted malty sweet and full-bodied
1098
+ with low to medium-low hop bitterness. Noble-type hop flavor is low but may
1099
+ be perceptible. The aroma should strike a balance between malt, hop, and smoke.
1100
+ Fruity esters, diacetyl, and chill haze should not be perceived.\",\"ibuMin\":\"18\",\"ibuMax\":\"25\",\"abvMin\":\"5.3\",\"abvMax\":\"5.9\",\"srmMin\":\"4\",\"srmMax\":\"15\",\"ogMin\":\"1.05\",\"fgMin\":\"1.012\",\"fgMax\":\"1.02\",\"createDate\":\"2012-03-21
1101
+ 20:06:46\"},{\"id\":86,\"categoryId\":7,\"category\":{\"id\":7,\"name\":\"European-germanic
1102
+ Lager\",\"createDate\":\"2012-03-21 20:06:46\"},\"name\":\"Bamberg-Style Helles
1103
+ Rauchbier\",\"description\":\"Helles Rauchbier should have beech wood smoky
1104
+ characters that range from detectable to prevalent in the aroma and flavor.
1105
+ Smoke character is not harshly phenolic, but rather very smooth, almost rendering
1106
+ a perception of mild sweetness to this style of beer. This is a medium-bodied,
1107
+ smoke and malt-emphasized beer, with malt character often balanced with low
1108
+ levels of yeast produced sulfur compounds (character). This beer should be
1109
+ perceived as having low bitterness. Certain renditions of this beer style
1110
+ approach a perceivable level of hop flavor (note: hop flavor does not imply
1111
+ hop bitterness) and character but it is essentially balanced with malt character
1112
+ to retain its style identity. Helles Rauchbier malt character is reminiscent
1113
+ of freshly and very lightly toasted sweet malted barley. There should not
1114
+ be any caramel character. Color is light straw to golden. Noble-type hop flavor
1115
+ is low but may be perceptible. The aroma should strike a balance between malt,
1116
+ hop, and smoke. Fruity esters, diacetyl, and chill haze should not be perceived.\",\"ibuMin\":\"18\",\"ibuMax\":\"25\",\"abvMin\":\"4.5\",\"abvMax\":\"5.5\",\"srmMin\":\"4\",\"srmMax\":\"6\",\"ogMin\":\"1.044\",\"fgMin\":\"1.008\",\"fgMax\":\"1.012\",\"createDate\":\"2012-03-21
1117
+ 20:06:46\"},{\"id\":87,\"categoryId\":7,\"category\":{\"id\":7,\"name\":\"European-germanic
1118
+ Lager\",\"createDate\":\"2012-03-21 20:06:46\"},\"name\":\"Bamberg-Style Bock
1119
+ Rauchbier\",\"description\":\"Bamberg-style Bock Rauchbier should have beech
1120
+ wood smoky characters that range from detectable to prevalent in the aroma
1121
+ and flavor. Smoke character is not harshly phenolic, but rather very smooth,
1122
+ almost rendering a perception of mild sweetness to this style of beer. The
1123
+ Bock beer character should manifest itself as a strong, malty, medium- to
1124
+ full-bodied with moderate hop bitterness that should increase proportionately
1125
+ with the starting gravity. Hop flavor should be low and hop aroma should be
1126
+ very low. Bocks can range in color from deep copper to dark brown. Fruity
1127
+ esters should be minimal. Diacetyl and chill haze should not be perceived.\",\"ibuMin\":\"20\",\"ibuMax\":\"30\",\"abvMin\":\"6\",\"abvMax\":\"7.5\",\"srmMin\":\"20\",\"srmMax\":\"30\",\"ogMin\":\"1.066\",\"fgMin\":\"1.018\",\"fgMax\":\"1.024\",\"createDate\":\"2012-03-21
1128
+ 20:06:46\"},{\"id\":88,\"categoryId\":7,\"category\":{\"id\":7,\"name\":\"European-germanic
1129
+ Lager\",\"createDate\":\"2012-03-21 20:06:46\"},\"name\":\"Traditional German-Style
1130
+ Bock\",\"description\":\"Traditional bocks are made with all malt and are
1131
+ strong, malty, medium- to full-bodied, bottom-fermented beers with moderate
1132
+ hop bitterness that should increase proportionately with the starting gravity.
1133
+ Malt character should be a balance of sweetness and toasted\\/nut-like malt;
1134
+ not caramel. Hop flavor should be low and hop aroma should be very low. Bocks
1135
+ can range in color from deep copper to dark brown. Fruity esters should be
1136
+ minimal. Diacetyl should be absent.\",\"ibuMin\":\"20\",\"ibuMax\":\"30\",\"abvMin\":\"6.3\",\"abvMax\":\"7.5\",\"srmMin\":\"20\",\"srmMax\":\"30\",\"ogMin\":\"1.066\",\"fgMin\":\"1.018\",\"fgMax\":\"1.024\",\"createDate\":\"2012-03-21
1137
+ 20:06:46\"},{\"id\":89,\"categoryId\":7,\"category\":{\"id\":7,\"name\":\"European-germanic
1138
+ Lager\",\"createDate\":\"2012-03-21 20:06:46\"},\"name\":\"German-Style Heller
1139
+ Bock\\/Maibock\",\"description\":\"The German word helle means light colored,
1140
+ and as such, a heller Bock is light straw to deep golden in color. Maibocks
1141
+ are also light-colored bocks. The sweet malty character should come through
1142
+ in the aroma and flavor. A lightly toasted and\\/or bready malt character
1143
+ is often evident. Roast or heavy toast\\/caramel malt character should be
1144
+ absent. Body is medium to full. Hop bitterness should be low, while noble-type
1145
+ hop aroma and flavor may be at low to medium levels. Bitterness increases
1146
+ with gravity. Fruity esters may be perceived at low levels. Diacetyl should
1147
+ be absent. Chill haze should not be perceived.\",\"ibuMin\":\"20\",\"ibuMax\":\"38\",\"abvMin\":\"6\",\"abvMax\":\"8\",\"srmMin\":\"4\",\"srmMax\":\"10\",\"ogMin\":\"1.066\",\"fgMin\":\"1.012\",\"fgMax\":\"1.02\",\"createDate\":\"2012-03-21
1148
+ 20:06:46\"},{\"id\":90,\"categoryId\":7,\"category\":{\"id\":7,\"name\":\"European-germanic
1149
+ Lager\",\"createDate\":\"2012-03-21 20:06:46\"},\"name\":\"German-Style Doppelbock\",\"description\":\"Malty
1150
+ sweetness is dominant but should not be cloying. Malt character is more reminiscent
1151
+ of fresh and lightly toasted Munich- style malt, more so than caramel or toffee
1152
+ malt character. Some elements of caramel and toffee can be evident and contribute
1153
+ to complexity, but the predominant malt character is an expression of toasted
1154
+ barley malt. Doppelbocks are full bodied and deep amber to dark brown in color.
1155
+ Astringency from roast malts is absent. Alcoholic strength is high, and hop
1156
+ rates increase with gravity. Hop bitterness and flavor should be low and hop
1157
+ aroma absent. Fruity esters are commonly perceived but at low to moderate
1158
+ levels. Diacetyl should be absent\",\"ibuMin\":\"17\",\"ibuMax\":\"27\",\"abvMin\":\"6.5\",\"abvMax\":\"8\",\"srmMin\":\"12\",\"srmMax\":\"30\",\"ogMin\":\"1.074\",\"fgMin\":\"1.014\",\"fgMax\":\"1.02\",\"createDate\":\"2012-03-21
1159
+ 20:06:46\"},{\"id\":91,\"categoryId\":7,\"category\":{\"id\":7,\"name\":\"European-germanic
1160
+ Lager\",\"createDate\":\"2012-03-21 20:06:46\"},\"name\":\"German-Style Eisbock\",\"description\":\"A
1161
+ stronger version of Doppelbock. Malt character can be very sweet. The body
1162
+ is very full and deep copper to almost black in color. Alcoholic strength
1163
+ is very high. Hop bitterness is subdued. Hop flavor and aroma are absent.
1164
+ Fruity esters may be evident but not overpowering. Typically these beers are
1165
+ brewed by freezing a Doppelbock and removing resulting ice to increase alcohol
1166
+ content. Diacetyl should be absent\",\"ibuMax\":\"50\",\"abvMax\":\"33\",\"ogMin\":\"1.074\",\"createDate\":\"2012-03-21
1167
+ 20:06:46\"},{\"id\":92,\"categoryId\":7,\"category\":{\"id\":7,\"name\":\"European-germanic
1168
+ Lager\",\"createDate\":\"2012-03-21 20:06:46\"},\"name\":\"Kellerbier (Cellar
1169
+ beer) or Zwickelbier - Lager\",\"description\":\"Traditional Version of Kellerbier:
1170
+ Unfiltered lagered versions of Germanic lager styles of beer such as M\\u00fcnchner-Style
1171
+ Helles and Dunkel, Dortmunder\\/European-Style Export, Bohemian-style Pilsener
1172
+ and German-style Pilsener. Kellerbier is noticeably less carbonated. Subtle
1173
+ or low levels of esters may be apparent. This is an unfiltered beer but it
1174
+ may be naturally clear due to settling of yeast during aging. They may or
1175
+ may not be clear. Exhibiting a small amount of yeast haze in the appearance
1176
+ is acceptable. Low to moderately low levels of yeast-generated sulfur compounds
1177
+ in aroma and flavor should be apparent, and low levels of acetaldehyde or
1178
+ other volatiles normally scrubbed during fermentation may or may not be apparent.
1179
+ The sulfur and acetaldehyde characters should contribute positively to the
1180
+ beer drinking experience. There should be no diacetyl detectable. Dry hopping
1181
+ is acceptable. Head retention may not be optimal. Contemporary Version of
1182
+ Kellerbier: Beers that are packaged or on draft which are unfiltered versions
1183
+ of other lager styles. These may share many attributes of traditional versions,
1184
+ but are generally fully carbonated, fully lagered, with full head retention
1185
+ and absent of acetaldehyde.\",\"createDate\":\"2012-03-21 20:06:46\"},{\"id\":93,\"categoryId\":8,\"category\":{\"id\":8,\"name\":\"North
1186
+ American Lager\",\"createDate\":\"2012-03-21 20:06:46\"},\"name\":\"American-Style
1187
+ Lager\",\"description\":\"Light in body and very light to straw in color,
1188
+ American lagers are very clean and crisp and aggressively carbonated. Flavor
1189
+ components should b e subtle and complex, with no one ingredient dominating
1190
+ the others. Malt sweetness is light to mild. Corn, rice, or other grain or
1191
+ sugar adjuncts are often used. Hop bitterness, flavor and aroma are negligible
1192
+ to very light. Light fruity esters are acceptable. Chill haze and diacetyl
1193
+ should be absent.\",\"ibuMin\":\"5\",\"ibuMax\":\"13\",\"abvMin\":\"3.8\",\"abvMax\":\"5\",\"srmMin\":\"2\",\"srmMax\":\"4\",\"ogMin\":\"1.04\",\"fgMin\":\"1.006\",\"fgMax\":\"1.01\",\"createDate\":\"2012-03-21
1194
+ 20:06:46\"},{\"id\":94,\"categoryId\":8,\"category\":{\"id\":8,\"name\":\"North
1195
+ American Lager\",\"createDate\":\"2012-03-21 20:06:46\"},\"name\":\"American-Style
1196
+ Light (Low Calorie) Lager\",\"description\":\"These beers are extremely light
1197
+ colored, light in body, and high in carbonation. Calorie level should not
1198
+ exceed 125 per 12 ounce serving. Corn, rice, or other grain or sugar adjuncts
1199
+ are often used. Flavor is mild and hop bitterness and aroma is negligible
1200
+ to very low. Light fruity esters are acceptable. Chill haze and diacetyl should
1201
+ be absent.\",\"ibuMin\":\"5\",\"ibuMax\":\"10\",\"abvMin\":\"3.5\",\"abvMax\":\"4.4\",\"srmMin\":\"2\",\"srmMax\":\"4\",\"ogMin\":\"1.024\",\"fgMin\":\"1.002\",\"fgMax\":\"1.008\",\"createDate\":\"2012-03-21
1202
+ 20:06:46\"},{\"id\":95,\"categoryId\":8,\"category\":{\"id\":8,\"name\":\"North
1203
+ American Lager\",\"createDate\":\"2012-03-21 20:06:46\"},\"name\":\"American-Style
1204
+ Low-Carbohydrate Light Lager\",\"description\":\"These beers are extremely
1205
+ light straw to light amber in color, light in body, and high in carbonation.
1206
+ They should have a maximum carbohydrate level of 3.0 gm per 12 oz. (356 ml).
1207
+ These beers are characterized by extremely high degree of attenuation (often
1208
+ final gravity is less than 1.000 (0 \\u00baPlato), but with typical American-style
1209
+ light lager alcohol levels. Corn, rice, or other grain adjuncts are often
1210
+ used. Flavor is very light\\/mild and very dry. Hop flavor, aroma and bitterness
1211
+ are negligible to very low. Very low yeasty flavors and fruity esters are
1212
+ acceptable in aroma and flavor. Chill haze and diacetyl should not be perceived.\",\"ibuMin\":\"3\",\"ibuMax\":\"10\",\"abvMin\":\"3.5\",\"abvMax\":\"4.4\",\"srmMin\":\"2\",\"srmMax\":\"10\",\"ogMin\":\"1.024\",\"fgMin\":\"0.992\",\"fgMax\":\"1.004\",\"createDate\":\"2012-03-21
1213
+ 20:06:46\"},{\"id\":96,\"categoryId\":8,\"category\":{\"id\":8,\"name\":\"North
1214
+ American Lager\",\"createDate\":\"2012-03-21 20:06:46\"},\"name\":\"American-Style
1215
+ Amber (Low Calorie) Lager\",\"description\":\"These beers are pale golden
1216
+ to amber in color, light to medium-light in body, and high in carbonation.
1217
+ Calorie level should not exceed 125 per 12 ounce serving. Corn, rice, or other
1218
+ grain or sugar adjuncts may be used but all malt formulations are also made.
1219
+ Malt and hop flavors are mild yet evident. Hop bitterness is evident and hop
1220
+ aroma may be negligible to evident. Light fruity esters are acceptable. Chill
1221
+ haze and diacetyl should be absent.\",\"ibuMin\":\"8\",\"ibuMax\":\"15\",\"abvMin\":\"3.5\",\"abvMax\":\"4.4\",\"srmMin\":\"4\",\"srmMax\":\"12\",\"ogMin\":\"1.024\",\"fgMin\":\"1.002\",\"fgMax\":\"1.008\",\"createDate\":\"2012-03-21
1222
+ 20:06:46\"},{\"id\":97,\"categoryId\":8,\"category\":{\"id\":8,\"name\":\"North
1223
+ American Lager\",\"createDate\":\"2012-03-21 20:06:46\"},\"name\":\"American-Style
1224
+ Premium Lager\",\"description\":\"This style has low malt (and adjunct) sweetness,
1225
+ is medium bodied, and should contain no or a low percentage (less than 25%)
1226
+ of adjuncts. Color may be light straw to golden. Alcohol content and bitterness
1227
+ may also be greater. Hop aroma and flavor is low or negligible. Light fruity
1228
+ esters are acceptable. Chill haze and diacetyl should be absent. Note: Some
1229
+ beers marketed as \\\"premium\\\" (based on price) may not fit this definition.\",\"ibuMin\":\"6\",\"ibuMax\":\"15\",\"abvMin\":\"4.3\",\"abvMax\":\"5\",\"srmMin\":\"2\",\"srmMax\":\"6\",\"ogMin\":\"1.044\",\"fgMin\":\"1.01\",\"fgMax\":\"1.014\",\"createDate\":\"2012-03-21
1230
+ 20:06:46\"},{\"id\":98,\"categoryId\":8,\"category\":{\"id\":8,\"name\":\"North
1231
+ American Lager\",\"createDate\":\"2012-03-21 20:06:46\"},\"name\":\"American-Style
1232
+ Pilsener\",\"description\":\"This classic and unique pre-Prohibition American-style
1233
+ Pilsener is straw to deep gold in color. Hop bitterness, flavor and aroma
1234
+ are medium to high, and use of noble-type hops for flavor and aroma is preferred.
1235
+ Up to 25 percent corn and\\/or rice in the grist should be used. Malt flavor
1236
+ and aroma are medium. This is a light-medium to medium-bodied beer. Sweet
1237
+ corn-like dimethylsulfide (DMS), fruity esters and American hop-derived citrus
1238
+ flavors or aromas should not be perceived. Diacetyl is not acceptable. There
1239
+ should be no chill haze. Competition organizers may wish to subcategorize
1240
+ this style into rice and corn subcategories.\",\"ibuMin\":\"25\",\"ibuMax\":\"40\",\"abvMin\":\"5\",\"abvMax\":\"6\",\"srmMin\":\"3\",\"srmMax\":\"6\",\"ogMin\":\"1.045\",\"fgMin\":\"1.012\",\"fgMax\":\"1.018\",\"createDate\":\"2012-03-21
1241
+ 20:06:46\"},{\"id\":99,\"categoryId\":8,\"category\":{\"id\":8,\"name\":\"North
1242
+ American Lager\",\"createDate\":\"2012-03-21 20:06:46\"},\"name\":\"American-Style
1243
+ Ice Lager\",\"description\":\"This style is slightly higher in alcohol than
1244
+ most other light-colored, American-style lagers. Its body is low to medium
1245
+ and has low residual malt sweetness. It has few or no adjuncts. Color is very
1246
+ pale to golden. Hop bitterness is low but certainly perceptible. Hop aroma
1247
+ and flavor are low. Chill haze, fruity esters, and diacetyl should not be
1248
+ perceived. Typically these beers are chilled before filtration so that ice
1249
+ crystals (which may or may not be removed) are formed. This can contribute
1250
+ to a higher alcohol content (up to 0.5% more).\",\"ibuMin\":\"7\",\"ibuMax\":\"20\",\"abvMin\":\"4.75\",\"abvMax\":\"6.25\",\"srmMin\":\"2\",\"srmMax\":\"8\",\"ogMin\":\"1.04\",\"fgMin\":\"1.006\",\"fgMax\":\"1.014\",\"createDate\":\"2012-03-21
1251
+ 20:06:46\"},{\"id\":100,\"categoryId\":8,\"category\":{\"id\":8,\"name\":\"North
1252
+ American Lager\",\"createDate\":\"2012-03-21 20:06:46\"},\"name\":\"American-Style
1253
+ Malt Liquor\",\"description\":\"High in starting gravity and alcoholic strength,
1254
+ this style is somewhat diverse. Some American malt liquors are just slightly
1255
+ stronger than American lagers, while others approach bock strength. Some residual
1256
+ sweetness is perceived. Hop rates are very low, contributing little bitterness
1257
+ and virtually no hop aroma or flavor. Perception of sweet-fruity esters and
1258
+ complex alcohols (though not solvent-like) are acceptable at low levels. Chill
1259
+ haze and diacetyl should not be perceived.\",\"ibuMin\":\"12\",\"ibuMax\":\"23\",\"abvMin\":\"6.25\",\"abvMax\":\"7.5\",\"srmMin\":\"2\",\"srmMax\":\"5\",\"ogMin\":\"1.05\",\"fgMin\":\"1.004\",\"fgMax\":\"1.01\",\"createDate\":\"2012-03-21
1260
+ 20:06:46\"},{\"id\":101,\"categoryId\":8,\"category\":{\"id\":8,\"name\":\"North
1261
+ American Lager\",\"createDate\":\"2012-03-21 20:06:46\"},\"name\":\"American-Style
1262
+ Amber Lager\",\"description\":\"American-style amber lagers are light amber
1263
+ to amber or copper colored. They are medium bodied. There is a noticeable
1264
+ degree of caramel-type malt character in flavor and often in aroma. This is
1265
+ a broad category in which the hop bitterness, flavor, and aroma may be accentuated
1266
+ or may only be present at relatively low levels, yet noticeable. Fruity esters,
1267
+ diacetyl, and chill haze should be absent.\",\"ibuMin\":\"18\",\"ibuMax\":\"30\",\"abvMin\":\"4.8\",\"abvMax\":\"5.4\",\"srmMin\":\"6\",\"srmMax\":\"14\",\"ogMin\":\"1.042\",\"fgMin\":\"1.01\",\"fgMax\":\"1.018\",\"createDate\":\"2012-03-21
1268
+ 20:06:46\"},{\"id\":102,\"categoryId\":8,\"category\":{\"id\":8,\"name\":\"North
1269
+ American Lager\",\"createDate\":\"2012-03-21 20:06:46\"},\"name\":\"American-Style
1270
+ M\\u00e4rzen \\/ Oktoberfest\",\"description\":\"The American style of these
1271
+ classic German beers is distinguished by a comparatively greater degree of
1272
+ hop character. In general the style is characterized by a medium body and
1273
+ broad range of color from golden to reddish brown. Sweet maltiness should
1274
+ dominate over clean hop bitterness. The bitterness should not be aggressive
1275
+ or harsh. Malt character should be light-toasted rather than strongly caramel
1276
+ (though a low level of light caramel character is acceptable). Bread or biscuit-like
1277
+ malt character is acceptable in aroma and flavor. Hop aroma and flavor should
1278
+ be notable but at low to medium levels. Fruity esters should not be perceived.
1279
+ Diacetyl and chill haze should not be perceived.\",\"ibuMin\":\"20\",\"ibuMax\":\"30\",\"abvMin\":\"5.3\",\"abvMax\":\"5.9\",\"srmMin\":\"4\",\"srmMax\":\"15\",\"ogMin\":\"1.05\",\"fgMin\":\"1.012\",\"fgMax\":\"1.02\",\"createDate\":\"2012-03-21
1280
+ 20:06:46\"},{\"id\":103,\"categoryId\":8,\"category\":{\"id\":8,\"name\":\"North
1281
+ American Lager\",\"createDate\":\"2012-03-21 20:06:46\"},\"name\":\"American-Style
1282
+ Dark Lager\",\"description\":\"This beer's malt aroma and flavor are low but
1283
+ notable. Its color ranges from a very deep copper to a deep, dark brown. It
1284
+ has a clean, light body with discreet contributions from caramel and roasted
1285
+ malts. Non-malt adjuncts are often used, and hop rates are low. Hop bitterness
1286
+ is clean and has a short duration of impact. Hop flavor, and aroma are low.
1287
+ Carbonation is high. Fruity esters, diacetyl, and chill haze should not be
1288
+ perceived.\",\"ibuMin\":\"14\",\"ibuMax\":\"20\",\"abvMin\":\"4\",\"abvMax\":\"5.5\",\"srmMin\":\"14\",\"srmMax\":\"25\",\"ogMin\":\"1.04\",\"fgMin\":\"1.008\",\"fgMax\":\"1.012\",\"createDate\":\"2012-03-21
1289
+ 20:06:46\"},{\"id\":104,\"categoryId\":9,\"category\":{\"id\":9,\"name\":\"Other
1290
+ Lager\",\"createDate\":\"2012-03-21 20:06:46\"},\"name\":\"Baltic-Style Porter\",\"description\":\"A
1291
+ true smooth cold-fermented and cold lagered beer, brewed with lager yeast.
1292
+ Black to very deep ruby\\/garnet in color. Overall, Baltic Porters have a
1293
+ very smooth lagered character with distinctive caramelized sugars, licorice
1294
+ and chocolate-like character of roasted malts and dark sugars. Roasted dark
1295
+ malts should not contribute bitterness, or astringent roast character. A low
1296
+ degree of smokiness from malt may be evident. Debitterized roast malts are
1297
+ best used for this style. Because of its alcoholic strength, aroma may include
1298
+ gentle (low) lager fruitiness (berries, grapes, plums, not banana; ale-like
1299
+ fruitiness from warm temperature fermentation is not appropriate), complex
1300
+ alcohols, cocoa-like, roast malt (and sometimes coffee-like roast barley,
1301
+ yet not bitter). Hop aroma is very low, though a hint of floral or sweet hop
1302
+ aroma can complement aromatics and flavor without dominance. Baltic Porters
1303
+ are not hop bitter dominated and expressed as low to medium-low. Baltic porters
1304
+ range from having medium to full body complemented with a medium-low to medium
1305
+ level of malty sweetness. No butterscotch-like diacetyl or sweet corn-like
1306
+ dimethylsulfide (DMS) should be apparent in aroma or flavor.\",\"ibuMin\":\"35\",\"ibuMax\":\"40\",\"abvMin\":\"7.5\",\"abvMax\":\"9\",\"srmMin\":\"40\",\"srmMax\":\"40\",\"ogMin\":\"1.072\",\"fgMin\":\"1.016\",\"fgMax\":\"1.022\",\"createDate\":\"2012-03-21
1307
+ 20:06:46\"},{\"id\":105,\"categoryId\":9,\"category\":{\"id\":9,\"name\":\"Other
1308
+ Lager\",\"createDate\":\"2012-03-21 20:06:46\"},\"name\":\"Australasian, Latin
1309
+ American or Tropical-Style Light Lager\",\"description\":\"Australasian or
1310
+ Tropical light lagers are very light in color and light bodied. They have
1311
+ no hop flavor or aroma, and hop bitterness is negligibly to moderately perceived.
1312
+ Sugar adjuncts are often used to lighten the body and flavor, sometimes contributing
1313
+ to a slight apple-like-like fruity ester. Sugar, corn, rice, and other cereal
1314
+ grains are used as an adjunct. Chill haze and diacetyl should be absent. Fruity
1315
+ esters should be very low.\",\"ibuMin\":\"9\",\"ibuMax\":\"18\",\"abvMin\":\"3.8\",\"abvMax\":\"5\",\"srmMin\":\"2\",\"srmMax\":\"5\",\"ogMin\":\"1.038\",\"fgMin\":\"1.006\",\"fgMax\":\"1.01\",\"createDate\":\"2012-03-21
1316
+ 20:06:46\"},{\"id\":106,\"categoryId\":10,\"category\":{\"id\":10,\"name\":\"International
1317
+ Styles\",\"createDate\":\"2012-03-21 20:06:46\"},\"name\":\"International-Style
1318
+ Pilsener\",\"description\":\"International Pilseners are straw\\/golden in
1319
+ color and are well attenuated. This medium-bodied beer is often brewed with
1320
+ rice, corn, wheat, or other grain or sugar adjuncts making up part of the
1321
+ mash. Hop bitterness is low to medium. Hop flavor and aroma are low. Residual
1322
+ malt sweetness is low--it does not predominate but may be perceived. Fruity
1323
+ esters and diacetyl should not be perceived. Very low levels of sweet corn-like
1324
+ dimethylsulfide (DMS) character, if perceived, are acceptable. There should
1325
+ be no chill haze.\",\"ibuMin\":\"17\",\"ibuMax\":\"30\",\"abvMin\":\"4.5\",\"abvMax\":\"5.3\",\"srmMin\":\"3\",\"srmMax\":\"4\",\"ogMin\":\"1.044\",\"fgMin\":\"1.008\",\"fgMax\":\"1.01\",\"createDate\":\"2012-03-21
1326
+ 20:06:46\"},{\"id\":107,\"categoryId\":10,\"category\":{\"id\":10,\"name\":\"International
1327
+ Styles\",\"createDate\":\"2012-03-21 20:06:46\"},\"name\":\"Dry Lager\",\"description\":\"This
1328
+ straw-colored lager lacks sweetness, is light in body, and is only mildly
1329
+ flavored by malt. Its alcoholic strength may contribute to the overall flavor
1330
+ character. Bitterness is low and carbonation is high. Chill haze, fruity esters,
1331
+ and diacetyl should be absent.\",\"ibuMin\":\"15\",\"ibuMax\":\"23\",\"abvMin\":\"4.3\",\"abvMax\":\"5.5\",\"srmMin\":\"2\",\"srmMax\":\"4\",\"ogMin\":\"1.04\",\"fgMin\":\"1.004\",\"fgMax\":\"1.008\",\"createDate\":\"2012-03-21
1332
+ 20:06:46\"},{\"id\":108,\"categoryId\":11,\"category\":{\"id\":11,\"name\":\"Hybrid\\/mixed
1333
+ Beer\",\"createDate\":\"2012-03-21 20:06:46\"},\"name\":\"Session Beer\",\"description\":\"Any
1334
+ style of beer can be made lower in strength than described in the classic
1335
+ style guidelines. The goal should be to reach a balance between the style's
1336
+ character and the lower alcohol content. Drinkability is a character in the
1337
+ overall balance of these beers. Beers in this category must not exceed 4.1%
1338
+ alcohol by weight (5.1% alcohol by volume).\",\"ibuMin\":\"10\",\"ibuMax\":\"30\",\"abvMin\":\"4\",\"abvMax\":\"5.1\",\"srmMin\":\"2\",\"srmMax\":\"2\",\"ogMin\":\"1.034\",\"fgMin\":\"1.004\",\"fgMax\":\"1.01\",\"createDate\":\"2012-03-21
1339
+ 20:06:46\"},{\"id\":109,\"categoryId\":11,\"category\":{\"id\":11,\"name\":\"Hybrid\\/mixed
1340
+ Beer\",\"createDate\":\"2012-03-21 20:06:46\"},\"name\":\"American-Style Cream
1341
+ Ale or Lager\",\"description\":\"Mild, pale, light-bodied ale, made using
1342
+ a warm fermentation (top or bottom) and cold lagering. Hop bitterness and
1343
+ flavor range from very low to low. Hop aroma is often absent. Sometimes referred
1344
+ to as cream ales, these beers are crisp and refreshing. Pale malt character
1345
+ predominates. Caramelized malt character should be absent. A fruity or estery
1346
+ aroma may be perceived. Diacetyl and chill haze should not be perceived. Sulfur
1347
+ character and\\/or sweet corn-like dimethylsulfide (DMS) should be extremely
1348
+ low or absent from this style of beer.\",\"ibuMin\":\"10\",\"ibuMax\":\"22\",\"abvMin\":\"4.2\",\"abvMax\":\"5.6\",\"srmMin\":\"2\",\"srmMax\":\"5\",\"ogMin\":\"1.044\",\"fgMin\":\"1.004\",\"fgMax\":\"1.01\",\"createDate\":\"2012-03-21
1349
+ 20:06:46\"},{\"id\":110,\"categoryId\":11,\"category\":{\"id\":11,\"name\":\"Hybrid\\/mixed
1350
+ Beer\",\"createDate\":\"2012-03-21 20:06:46\"},\"name\":\"California Common
1351
+ Beer\",\"description\":\"California Common Beer is light amber to amber in
1352
+ color and is medium bodied. There is a noticeable degree of caramel-type malt
1353
+ character in flavor and often in aroma. Hop bitterness impression is medium
1354
+ to medium high and is balanced with a low to medium-low degree of fruity esters
1355
+ and malt character and give an impression of balance and drinkability. Hop
1356
+ flavor and aroma is low to medium-low. California Common Beer is a style of
1357
+ beer brewed with lager yeasts but at ale fermentation temperatures. Diacetyl
1358
+ and chill haze should be absent.\",\"ibuMin\":\"35\",\"ibuMax\":\"45\",\"abvMin\":\"4.5\",\"abvMax\":\"5.6\",\"srmMin\":\"8\",\"srmMax\":\"15\",\"ogMin\":\"1.045\",\"fgMin\":\"1.01\",\"fgMax\":\"1.018\",\"createDate\":\"2012-03-21
1359
+ 20:06:46\"},{\"id\":111,\"categoryId\":11,\"category\":{\"id\":11,\"name\":\"Hybrid\\/mixed
1360
+ Beer\",\"createDate\":\"2012-03-21 20:06:46\"},\"name\":\"Japanese Sake-Yeast
1361
+ Beer\",\"description\":\"A beer brewed with Sake yeast or Sake (koji) enzymes.
1362
+ Color depends on malts used. The unique flavor and aroma of the byproducts
1363
+ of sake yeast and\\/or koji enzymes should be distinctive and harmonize with
1364
+ the other malt and hop characters. Sake character may best be described as
1365
+ having mild fruitiness and a gentle and mild yeast extract-Vitamin B character.
1366
+ Hop bitterness, flavor and aroma should be low to medium and should harmonize
1367
+ with sake-like characters. High carbonation should be evident and a higher
1368
+ amount of alcohol may be evident. Body and mouth feel will vary depending
1369
+ on base style and original gravity. A slight chill haze is permissible. A
1370
+ very low amount of diacetyl may be perceived.\",\"ibuMin\":\"12\",\"ibuMax\":\"35\",\"abvMin\":\"4.2\",\"abvMax\":\"7\",\"srmMin\":\"4\",\"srmMax\":\"20\",\"ogMin\":\"1.04\",\"fgMin\":\"1.008\",\"fgMax\":\"1.018\",\"createDate\":\"2012-03-21
1371
+ 20:06:46\"},{\"id\":112,\"categoryId\":11,\"category\":{\"id\":11,\"name\":\"Hybrid\\/mixed
1372
+ Beer\",\"createDate\":\"2012-03-21 20:06:46\"},\"name\":\"Light American Wheat
1373
+ Ale or Lager with Yeast\",\"description\":\"This beer can be made using either
1374
+ ale or lager yeast. It can be brewed with 30 to 75 percent wheat malt, and
1375
+ hop rates may be low to medium. Hop characters may be light to moderate in
1376
+ bitterness, flavor and aroma. Fruity-estery aroma and flavor are typical but
1377
+ at low levels however, phenolic, clove-like characteristics should not be
1378
+ perceived. Color is usually straw to light amber, and the body should be light
1379
+ to medium in character. Diacetyl should not be perceived. Because this style
1380
+ is served with yeast the character should portray a full yeasty mouthfeel
1381
+ and appear hazy to very cloudy. Chill haze is also acceptable. Yeast flavor
1382
+ and aroma should be low to medium but not overpowering the balance and character
1383
+ of malt and hops. These beers are typically served with the yeast in the bottle,
1384
+ and are cloudy when served.\",\"ibuMin\":\"10\",\"ibuMax\":\"35\",\"abvMin\":\"3.5\",\"abvMax\":\"5.5\",\"srmMin\":\"4\",\"srmMax\":\"10\",\"ogMin\":\"1.036\",\"fgMin\":\"1.006\",\"fgMax\":\"1.018\",\"createDate\":\"2012-03-21
1385
+ 20:06:46\"},{\"id\":113,\"categoryId\":11,\"category\":{\"id\":11,\"name\":\"Hybrid\\/mixed
1386
+ Beer\",\"createDate\":\"2012-03-21 20:06:46\"},\"name\":\"Light American Wheat
1387
+ Ale or Lager without Yeast\",\"description\":\"This beer can be made using
1388
+ either ale or lager yeast. It can be brewed with 30 to 75 percent wheat malt,
1389
+ and hop rates may be low to medium. Hop characters may be light to moderate
1390
+ in bitterness, flavor and aroma. A fruity-estery aroma and flavor are typical
1391
+ but at low levels however, phenolic, clove-like characteristics should not
1392
+ be perceived. Appearance can be clear or with chill haze, golden to light
1393
+ amber, and the body should be light to medium in character. Diacetyl should
1394
+ not be perceived. Because this style is packaged and served without yeast,
1395
+ no yeast characters should be evident in mouthfeel, flavor, or aroma.\",\"ibuMin\":\"10\",\"ibuMax\":\"35\",\"abvMin\":\"3.8\",\"abvMax\":\"5\",\"srmMin\":\"2\",\"srmMax\":\"10\",\"ogMin\":\"1.036\",\"fgMin\":\"1.004\",\"fgMax\":\"1.016\",\"createDate\":\"2012-03-21
1396
+ 20:06:46\"},{\"id\":114,\"categoryId\":11,\"category\":{\"id\":11,\"name\":\"Hybrid\\/mixed
1397
+ Beer\",\"createDate\":\"2012-03-21 20:06:46\"},\"name\":\"Fruit Wheat Ale
1398
+ or Lager with or without Yeast\",\"description\":\"This beer can be made using
1399
+ either ale or lager yeast. It can be brewed with 30 to 75 percent malted wheat.
1400
+ Fruit or fruit extracts contribute flavor and\\/or aroma. Perceived fruit
1401
+ qualities should be authentic and replicate true fruit complexity as much
1402
+ as possible. Color should reflect a degree of fruit's color. Hop rates may
1403
+ be low to medium. Hop characters may be light to moderate in bitterness, flavor
1404
+ and aroma. Fruity-estery aroma and flavor from yeast can be typical but at
1405
+ low levels; however, phenolic, clovelike characteristics should not be perceived.
1406
+ Body should be light to medium in character. Diacetyl should not be perceived.
1407
+ When this style is served with yeast the character should portray a full yeasty
1408
+ mouthfeel and appear hazy to very cloudy. Chill haze is also acceptable. Yeast
1409
+ flavor and aroma should be low to medium but not overpowering the balance
1410
+ and character of malt and hops. Brewer may indicate on the bottle whether
1411
+ the yeast should be intentionally roused or if they prefer that the entry
1412
+ be poured as quietly as possible.\",\"ibuMin\":\"10\",\"ibuMax\":\"35\",\"abvMin\":\"3.8\",\"abvMax\":\"5\",\"srmMin\":\"2\",\"srmMax\":\"10\",\"ogMin\":\"1.036\",\"fgMin\":\"1.004\",\"fgMax\":\"1.016\",\"createDate\":\"2012-03-21
1413
+ 20:06:46\"},{\"id\":115,\"categoryId\":11,\"category\":{\"id\":11,\"name\":\"Hybrid\\/mixed
1414
+ Beer\",\"createDate\":\"2012-03-21 20:06:46\"},\"name\":\"Dark American Wheat
1415
+ Ale or Lager with Yeast\",\"description\":\"This beer can be made using either
1416
+ ale or lager yeast. It can be brewed with 30 to 75 percent malt wheat, and
1417
+ hop rates may be low to medium. Fruity-estery aroma and flavor are typical
1418
+ but at low levels; however, phenolic, clove-like characteristics should not
1419
+ be perceived. Color is dark amber to dark brown, and the body should be light
1420
+ to medium in character. Roasted malts are optionally evident in aroma and
1421
+ flavor with a low level of roast malt astringency acceptable when appropriately
1422
+ balanced with malt sweetness. Roast malts may be evident as a cocoa\\/chocolate
1423
+ or caramel character. Aromatic toffee-like, caramel, or biscuit-like characters
1424
+ may be part of the overall flavor\\/aroma profile. Diacetyl should not be
1425
+ perceived. Because this style is intended to be served with yeast the character
1426
+ should portray a full yeasty mouthfeel and appear hazy to very cloudy. Chill
1427
+ haze is acceptable. Yeast flavor and aroma should be low to medium but not
1428
+ overpowering the balance and character of malt and hops.\",\"ibuMin\":\"10\",\"ibuMax\":\"25\",\"abvMin\":\"3.8\",\"abvMax\":\"5\",\"srmMin\":\"9\",\"srmMax\":\"22\",\"ogMin\":\"1.036\",\"fgMin\":\"1.004\",\"fgMax\":\"1.016\",\"createDate\":\"2012-03-21
1429
+ 20:06:46\"},{\"id\":116,\"categoryId\":11,\"category\":{\"id\":11,\"name\":\"Hybrid\\/mixed
1430
+ Beer\",\"createDate\":\"2012-03-21 20:06:46\"},\"name\":\"Dark American Wheat
1431
+ Ale or Lager without Yeast\",\"description\":\"This beer can be made using
1432
+ either ale or lager yeast. It can be brewed with 30 to 75 percent malted wheat,
1433
+ and hop rates may be low to medium. A fruity-estery aroma and flavor are typical
1434
+ but at low levels; however, phenolic, clove-like characteristics should not
1435
+ be perceived. Color is dark amber to dark brown, and the body should be light
1436
+ to medium in character. Roasted malts are optionally evident in aroma and
1437
+ flavor with a low level of roast malt astringency acceptable when appropriately
1438
+ balanced with malt sweetness. Roast malts may be evident as a cocoa\\/chocolate
1439
+ or caramel character. Aromatic toffee-like, caramel, or biscuit-like characters
1440
+ may be part of the overall flavor\\/aroma profile. Diacetyl should not be
1441
+ perceived. Because this style is packaged and served without yeast, no yeast
1442
+ characters should be evident in mouthfeel, flavor, or aroma. Chill haze is
1443
+ also acceptable.\",\"ibuMin\":\"10\",\"ibuMax\":\"25\",\"abvMin\":\"3.8\",\"abvMax\":\"5\",\"srmMin\":\"9\",\"srmMax\":\"22\",\"ogMin\":\"1.036\",\"fgMin\":\"1.004\",\"fgMax\":\"1.016\",\"createDate\":\"2012-03-21
1444
+ 20:06:46\"},{\"id\":117,\"categoryId\":11,\"category\":{\"id\":11,\"name\":\"Hybrid\\/mixed
1445
+ Beer\",\"createDate\":\"2012-03-21 20:06:46\"},\"name\":\"Rye Ale or Lager
1446
+ with or without Yeast\",\"description\":\"Rye beers can be made using either
1447
+ ale or lager yeast. It should be brewed with at least 20 percent rye malt,
1448
+ and low to medium perception of hop bitterness. Hop aroma and flavor can be
1449
+ low to medium-high. These are often versions of classic styles that contain
1450
+ noticeable rye character in balance with other qualities of the beer. A spicy,
1451
+ fruity-estery aroma and flavor are typical but at low levels; however, phenolic,
1452
+ clove-like characteristics should not be perceived. Color is straw to amber,
1453
+ and the body should be light to medium in character. Diacetyl should not be
1454
+ perceived. If this style is packaged and served without yeast, no yeast characters
1455
+ should be evident in mouthfeel, flavor, or aroma. A low level of tannin derived
1456
+ astringency may be perceived. If this style is served with yeast, the character
1457
+ should portray a full yeasty mouthfeel and appear hazy to very cloudy. Yeast
1458
+ flavor and aroma should be low to medium but not overpowering the balance
1459
+ and character of rye and barley malt and hops. Darker versions of this style
1460
+ will be dark amber to dark brown, and the body should be light to medium in
1461
+ character. Roasted malts are optionally evident in aroma and flavor with a
1462
+ low level of roast malt astringency acceptable when appropriately balanced
1463
+ with malt sweetness. Roast malts may be evident as a cocoa\\/chocolate or
1464
+ caramel character. Aromatic toffee-like, caramel, or biscuit-like characters
1465
+ may be part of the overall flavor\\/aroma profile. As in the lighter colored
1466
+ versions, diacetyl should not be perceived. Competition directors may create
1467
+ specific styles of rye beer, such as Rye Pale Ale or Rye Brown Ale. A statement
1468
+ by the brewer indicating if the beer is based on a classic style is essential
1469
+ for accurate judging.\",\"createDate\":\"2012-03-21 20:06:46\"},{\"id\":118,\"categoryId\":11,\"category\":{\"id\":11,\"name\":\"Hybrid\\/mixed
1470
+ Beer\",\"createDate\":\"2012-03-21 20:06:46\"},\"name\":\"German-Style Rye
1471
+ Ale (Roggenbier) with or without Yeast\",\"description\":\"This beer can be
1472
+ made using phenol producing ale yeast. It should be brewed with at least 30
1473
+ percent rye malt, and hop rates will be low. A banana -like fruity-estery
1474
+ aroma and flavor are typical but at low levels; phenolic, clove-like characteristics
1475
+ should also be perceived. Color is straw to dark amber, and the body should
1476
+ be light to medium in character. Diacetyl should not be perceived. If this
1477
+ style is packaged and served without yeast, no yeast characters should be
1478
+ evident in mouthfeel, flavor, or aroma. If the beer is served with yeast,
1479
+ the character should portray a full yeasty mouthfeel and appear hazy to very
1480
+ cloudy. Yeast flavor and aroma should be low to medium but not overpowering
1481
+ the balance and character of rye and barley malt and hops. Darker versions
1482
+ of this style will be dark amber to dark brown, and the body should be light
1483
+ to medium in character. Roasted malts are optionally evident in aroma and
1484
+ flavor with a low level of roast malt astringency acceptable when appropriately
1485
+ balanced with malt sweetness. Roast malts may be evident as a cocoa\\/chocolate
1486
+ or light caramel character. Aromatic toffee-like, caramel, or biscuit-like
1487
+ characters may be part of the overall flavor\\/aroma profile. As in the lighter
1488
+ colored versions, diacetyl should not be perceived.\",\"ibuMin\":\"10\",\"ibuMax\":\"15\",\"abvMin\":\"4.9\",\"abvMax\":\"5.5\",\"srmMin\":\"4\",\"srmMax\":\"25\",\"ogMin\":\"1.047\",\"fgMin\":\"1.008\",\"fgMax\":\"1.016\",\"createDate\":\"2012-03-21
1489
+ 20:06:46\"},{\"id\":119,\"categoryId\":11,\"category\":{\"id\":11,\"name\":\"Hybrid\\/mixed
1490
+ Beer\",\"createDate\":\"2012-03-21 20:06:46\"},\"name\":\"Fruit Beer\",\"description\":\"Fruit
1491
+ beers are any beers using fruit or fruit extracts as an adjunct in either,
1492
+ the mash, kettle, primary or secondary fermentation providing obvious (ranging
1493
+ from subtle to intense), yet harmonious, fruit qualities. Fruit qualities
1494
+ should not be overpowered by hop character. If a fruit (such as juniper berry)
1495
+ has an herbal or spice quality, it is more appropriate to consider it in the
1496
+ herb and spice beers category. Acidic bacterial (not wild yeast) fermentation
1497
+ characters may be evident (but not necessary) they would contribute to acidity
1498
+ and enhance fruity balance. Clear or hazy beer is acceptable in appearance.
1499
+ A statement by the brewer explaining what fruits are used is essential in
1500
+ order for fair assessment in competitions. If this beer is a classic style
1501
+ with fruit, the brewer should also specify the classic style.\",\"ibuMin\":\"5\",\"ibuMax\":\"70\",\"abvMin\":\"2.5\",\"abvMax\":\"12\",\"srmMin\":\"5\",\"srmMax\":\"50\",\"ogMin\":\"1.03\",\"fgMin\":\"1.006\",\"fgMax\":\"1.03\",\"createDate\":\"2012-03-21
1502
+ 20:06:46\"},{\"id\":120,\"categoryId\":11,\"category\":{\"id\":11,\"name\":\"Hybrid\\/mixed
1503
+ Beer\",\"createDate\":\"2012-03-21 20:06:46\"},\"name\":\"Field Beer\",\"description\":\"Field
1504
+ beers are any beers using vegetables as an adjunct in either the mash, kettle,
1505
+ primary or secondary fermentation, providing obvious (ranging from subtle
1506
+ to intense), yet harmonious, qualities. Vegetable qualities should not be
1507
+ overpowered by hop character. If a vegetable has an herbal or spice quality
1508
+ (such as the \\\"heat\\\" of a chili pepper), it should be classified as herb\\/spice
1509
+ beer style. Note Chili-flavored beer with notable roast or vegetal character
1510
+ is evident it should be entered as Field Beer. A statement by the brewer
1511
+ explaining what vegetables are used is essential in order for fair assessment
1512
+ in competitions. If this beer is a classic style with vegetables, the brewer
1513
+ should also specify the classic style. Note: If no Pumpkin beer category exists
1514
+ in a competition, then Pumpkin beers should be entered in this category.\",\"ibuMin\":\"5\",\"ibuMax\":\"70\",\"abvMin\":\"2.5\",\"abvMax\":\"13.1\",\"srmMin\":\"5\",\"srmMax\":\"50\",\"ogMin\":\"1.03\",\"fgMin\":\"1.006\",\"fgMax\":\"1.03\",\"createDate\":\"2012-03-21
1515
+ 20:06:46\"},{\"id\":121,\"categoryId\":11,\"category\":{\"id\":11,\"name\":\"Hybrid\\/mixed
1516
+ Beer\",\"createDate\":\"2012-03-21 20:06:46\"},\"name\":\"Pumpkin Beer\",\"description\":\"Pumpkin
1517
+ beers are any beers using pumpkins (Cucurbito pepo) as an adjunct in either
1518
+ mash, kettle, primary or secondary fermentation, providing obvious (ranging
1519
+ from subtle to intense), yet harmonious, qualities. Pumpkin qualities should
1520
+ not be overpowered by hop character. These may or may not be spiced or flavored
1521
+ with other things. A statement by the brewer explaining the nature of the
1522
+ beer is essential for fair assessment in competitions. If this beer is a classic
1523
+ style with pumpkin, the brewer should also specify the classic style.\",\"ibuMin\":\"5\",\"ibuMax\":\"70\",\"abvMin\":\"2.5\",\"abvMax\":\"12\",\"srmMin\":\"5\",\"srmMax\":\"50\",\"ogMin\":\"1.03\",\"fgMin\":\"1.006\",\"fgMax\":\"1.03\",\"createDate\":\"2012-03-21
1524
+ 20:06:46\"},{\"id\":122,\"categoryId\":11,\"category\":{\"id\":11,\"name\":\"Hybrid\\/mixed
1525
+ Beer\",\"createDate\":\"2012-03-21 20:06:46\"},\"name\":\"Chocolate \\/ Cocoa-Flavored
1526
+ Beer\",\"description\":\"Chocolate beers use \\\"dark\\\" chocolate or cocoa
1527
+ in any of its forms other than or in addition to hops to create a distinct
1528
+ (ranging from subtle to intense) character. Under hopping allows chocolate
1529
+ to contribute to the flavor profile while not becoming excessively bitter.
1530
+ White Chocolate should not be entered into this category. If this beer is
1531
+ a classic style with chocolate or cocoa, the brewer should specify the classic
1532
+ style.\",\"ibuMin\":\"15\",\"ibuMax\":\"40\",\"abvMin\":\"2.5\",\"abvMax\":\"12\",\"srmMin\":\"15\",\"srmMax\":\"50\",\"ogMin\":\"1.03\",\"fgMin\":\"1.006\",\"fgMax\":\"1.03\",\"createDate\":\"2012-03-21
1533
+ 20:06:46\"},{\"id\":123,\"categoryId\":11,\"category\":{\"id\":11,\"name\":\"Hybrid\\/mixed
1534
+ Beer\",\"createDate\":\"2012-03-21 20:06:46\"},\"name\":\"Coffee-Flavored
1535
+ Beer\",\"description\":\"Coffee beers use coffee in any of its forms other
1536
+ than or in addition to hops to create a distinct (ranging from subtle to intense)
1537
+ character. Under hopping allows coffee to contribute to the flavor profile
1538
+ while not becoming excessively bitter. If this beer is a classic style with
1539
+ coffee flavor, the brewer should specify the classic style.\",\"ibuMin\":\"15\",\"ibuMax\":\"40\",\"abvMin\":\"2.5\",\"abvMax\":\"12\",\"srmMin\":\"8\",\"srmMax\":\"50\",\"ogMin\":\"1.03\",\"fgMin\":\"1.006\",\"fgMax\":\"1.03\",\"createDate\":\"2012-03-21
1540
+ 20:06:46\"},{\"id\":124,\"categoryId\":11,\"category\":{\"id\":11,\"name\":\"Hybrid\\/mixed
1541
+ Beer\",\"createDate\":\"2012-03-21 20:06:46\"},\"name\":\"Herb and Spice Beer\",\"description\":\"Herb
1542
+ beers use herbs or spices (derived from roots, seeds, fruits, vegetable, flowers,
1543
+ etc.) other than or in addition to hops to create a distinct (ranging from
1544
+ subtle to intense) character, though individual characters of herbs and\\/or
1545
+ spices used may not always be identifiable. Under hopping often, but not always,
1546
+ allows the spice or herb to contribute to the flavor profile. Positive evaluations
1547
+ are significantly based on perceived balance of flavors. Note: Chili-flavored
1548
+ beers that emphasize heat rather than chili flavor should be entered as a
1549
+ \\\"spiced\\\" beer. A statement by the brewer explaining what herbs or spices
1550
+ are used is essential in order for fair assessment in competitions. Specifying
1551
+ a style upon which the beer is based may help evaluation. If this beer is
1552
+ a classic style with an herb or spice, the brewer should specify the classic
1553
+ style. If no Chocolate or Coffee category exists in a competition, then chocolate
1554
+ and coffee beers should be entered in this category.\",\"ibuMin\":\"5\",\"ibuMax\":\"70\",\"abvMin\":\"2.5\",\"abvMax\":\"12\",\"srmMin\":\"5\",\"srmMax\":\"50\",\"ogMin\":\"1.03\",\"fgMin\":\"1.006\",\"fgMax\":\"1.03\",\"createDate\":\"2012-03-21
1555
+ 20:06:46\"},{\"id\":125,\"categoryId\":11,\"category\":{\"id\":11,\"name\":\"Hybrid\\/mixed
1556
+ Beer\",\"createDate\":\"2012-03-21 20:06:46\"},\"name\":\"Specialty Beer\",\"description\":\"These
1557
+ beers are brewed using unusual fermentable sugars, grains and starches that
1558
+ contribute to alcohol content other than, or in addition to, malted barley.
1559
+ Nuts generally have some degree of fermentables, thus beers brewed with nuts
1560
+ would appropriately be entered in this category. The distinctive characters
1561
+ of these special ingredients should be evident either in the aroma, flavor
1562
+ or overall balance of the beer, but not necessarily in overpowering quantities.
1563
+ For example, maple syrup or potatoes would be considered unusual. Rice, corn,
1564
+ or wheat are not considered unusual. Special ingredients must be listed when
1565
+ competing. A statement by the brewer explaining the special nature of the
1566
+ beer, ingredient(s) and achieved character is essential in order for fair
1567
+ assessment in competitions. If this beer is a classic style with some specialty
1568
+ ingredient(s), the brewer should also specify the classic style. Guidelines
1569
+ for competing: Spiced beers using unusual fermentables should be entered in
1570
+ the experimental category. Fruit beers using unusual fermentables should be
1571
+ entered in the fruit beer category.\",\"ibuMax\":\"100\",\"abvMin\":\"2.5\",\"abvMax\":\"25\",\"srmMin\":\"1\",\"srmMax\":\"100\",\"ogMin\":\"1.03\",\"fgMin\":\"1.006\",\"fgMax\":\"1.03\",\"createDate\":\"2012-03-21
1572
+ 20:06:46\"},{\"id\":126,\"categoryId\":11,\"category\":{\"id\":11,\"name\":\"Hybrid\\/mixed
1573
+ Beer\",\"createDate\":\"2012-03-21 20:06:46\"},\"name\":\"Specialty Honey
1574
+ Lager or Ale\",\"description\":\"These beers are brewed using honey in addition
1575
+ to malted barley. Beers may be brewed to a traditional style or may be experimental.
1576
+ Character of honey should be evident in flavor and aroma and balanced with
1577
+ the other components without overpowering them. A statement by the brewer
1578
+ explaining the classic or other style of the beer, and the type of honey used
1579
+ is essential in order for fair assessment in competitions.\",\"ibuMax\":\"100\",\"abvMin\":\"2.5\",\"abvMax\":\"12\",\"srmMin\":\"1\",\"srmMax\":\"100\",\"ogMin\":\"1.03\",\"fgMin\":\"1.006\",\"fgMax\":\"1.03\",\"createDate\":\"2012-03-21
1580
+ 20:06:46\"},{\"id\":127,\"categoryId\":11,\"category\":{\"id\":11,\"name\":\"Hybrid\\/mixed
1581
+ Beer\",\"createDate\":\"2012-03-21 20:06:46\"},\"name\":\"Gluten-Free Beer\",\"description\":\"A
1582
+ beer (lager, ale or other) that is made from fermentable sugars, grains and
1583
+ converted carbohydrates. Ingredients do not contain gluten, in other words
1584
+ zero gluten (No barley, wheat, spelt, oats, rye, etc). May or may not contain
1585
+ malted grains that do not contain gluten. Brewers may or may not design and
1586
+ identify these beers along other style guidelines with regard to flavor, aroma
1587
+ and appearance profile. The beer's overall balance and character should be
1588
+ based on its own merits and not necessarily compared with traditional styles
1589
+ of beer. In competitions, brewers identify ingredients and fermentation type.
1590
+ NOTE: These guidelines do not supersede any government regulations. Wine,
1591
+ mead, flavored malt beverages or beverages other than beer as defined by the
1592
+ TTB (U.S. Trade and Tax Bureau) are not considered \\\"gluten-free beer\\\"
1593
+ under these guidelines.\",\"createDate\":\"2012-03-21 20:06:46\"},{\"id\":128,\"categoryId\":11,\"category\":{\"id\":11,\"name\":\"Hybrid\\/mixed
1594
+ Beer\",\"createDate\":\"2012-03-21 20:06:46\"},\"name\":\"Indigenous Beer
1595
+ (Lager or Ale)\",\"description\":\"This beer style is unusual in that its
1596
+ impetus is to commemorate combinations of ingredients and\\/or techniques
1597
+ adopted by or unique to a particular region. At least one regional combination
1598
+ of ingredients and\\/or techniques must be unique and differentiated from
1599
+ ingredients and\\/or techniques commonly used by brewers throughout the world.
1600
+ \ There are many excellent and popular beers that are brewed with either non-traditional
1601
+ or traditional ingredients and\\/or processes yet their character may distinctively
1602
+ vary from all other styles currently defined or included in these guidelines.
1603
+ These grain-based beers are brewed reflecting local beer culture (process,
1604
+ ingredients, climate, etc.). This category recognizes uniquely local or regional
1605
+ beer types and beers distinctively not defined in any recognized style in
1606
+ these guidelines. They may be light or dark, strong or weak, hoppy or not
1607
+ hoppy. They may have characters which are unique to yeast, fermentation techniques,
1608
+ aging conditions, carbonation level - or higher or lower levels of profound
1609
+ characters normally associated with other beer types. Examples of indigenous
1610
+ beers might include current day versions of highly regional and\\/or historic
1611
+ styles which are not represented elsewhere in these guidelines, such as Finnish-style
1612
+ sahti, S American chicha, African sorghum based beers, and others. Other examples
1613
+ might include beers made wholly unique by use of multiple local ingredients
1614
+ and\\/or techniques, with the resulting beer being highly representative of
1615
+ location, as well as differentiated from traditional beer style categories.
1616
+ Beers brewed with non-traditional hop varieties, grains, malt, yeast or other
1617
+ ingredient that still closely approximate an existing classical category would
1618
+ be more appropriately entered into the classical category. New and innovative
1619
+ beers that do not represent locally adopted techniques or grown ingredients
1620
+ would be more appropriately entered into the experimental category. Proper
1621
+ evaluation of entries in this category requires the need to provide judges
1622
+ with additional information about the beer. A written summary illustrating
1623
+ the intent, background, history, design and\\/or development of the beer as
1624
+ well as describing any regional and\\/or stylistic context, choice of ingredients,
1625
+ process and any other unique information, helps establish a basis for comparison
1626
+ between highly diverse entries. Entering brewers must provide a statement
1627
+ of 100 words or less illustrating the above and why it is an indigenous beer
1628
+ without revealing the company's identity. This statement should be carefully
1629
+ crafted and will be evaluated by judges and carry significant weight in their
1630
+ decisions. Statements that contain information which might identify or otherwise
1631
+ create bias towards the entry will be modified by the Competition Manager.
1632
+ Entries not accompanied by this information will be at a profound disadvantage
1633
+ during judging.\",\"createDate\":\"2012-03-21 20:06:46\"},{\"id\":129,\"categoryId\":11,\"category\":{\"id\":11,\"name\":\"Hybrid\\/mixed
1634
+ Beer\",\"createDate\":\"2012-03-21 20:06:46\"},\"name\":\"Smoke Beer (Lager
1635
+ or Ale)\",\"description\":\"Any style of beer can be smoked; the goal is to
1636
+ reach a balance between the style's character and the smoky properties. Type
1637
+ of wood or other sources of smoke should be specified as well as the style
1638
+ the beer is based upon.\",\"createDate\":\"2012-03-21 20:06:46\"},{\"id\":130,\"categoryId\":11,\"category\":{\"id\":11,\"name\":\"Hybrid\\/mixed
1639
+ Beer\",\"createDate\":\"2012-03-21 20:06:46\"},\"name\":\"Experimental Beer
1640
+ (Lager or Ale)\",\"description\":\"An experimental beer is any beer (lager,
1641
+ ale or other) that is primarily grain-based and employs unusual techniques
1642
+ and\\/or ingredients. A minimum 51% of the fermentable carbohydrates must
1643
+ be derived from malted grains. The overall uniqueness of the process, ingredients
1644
+ used and creativity should be considered. Beers such as garden (vegetable),
1645
+ fruit, chocolate, coffee, spice, specialty or other beers that match existing
1646
+ categories should not be entered into this category. Beers not easily matched
1647
+ to existing style categories in a competition would often be entered into
1648
+ this category. Beers that are a combination of other categories (spice, smoke,
1649
+ specialty, porter, etc.) could also be entered into this category. A statement
1650
+ by the brewer explaining the experimental or other nature of the beer is essential
1651
+ in order for fair assessment in competitions. Generally, a 25-word statement
1652
+ would suffice in explaining the experimental nature of the beer.\",\"createDate\":\"2012-03-21
1653
+ 20:06:46\"},{\"id\":131,\"categoryId\":11,\"category\":{\"id\":11,\"name\":\"Hybrid\\/mixed
1654
+ Beer\",\"createDate\":\"2012-03-21 20:06:46\"},\"name\":\"Out of Category
1655
+ - Traditionally Brewed Beer\",\"description\":\"There are many excellent and
1656
+ popular beers that are brewed with predominantly traditional ingredients and
1657
+ processes yet their character may distinctively vary from styles currently
1658
+ defined or included in these guidelines. For example a brewer may formulate
1659
+ a dark stout but may use lager yeast rather than ale yeast and dry hop with
1660
+ hops more typically used for German-style pilsener. Or perhaps a beer falls
1661
+ distinctively out of the color, alcohol or bitterness range of defined styles.
1662
+ This category recognizes distinctively undefined beers. They may be light
1663
+ or dark, strong or weak, hoppy or not hoppy. Beers brewed with non-traditional
1664
+ hops, malt, yeast or other ingredient that still closely approximate an existing
1665
+ classical category should be entered into the classical category. A short
1666
+ statement by the brewer whether explanatory or poetic often accompanies these
1667
+ beers. For competition purposes, these beers could be grouped as a subcategory
1668
+ of experimental beers\",\"createDate\":\"2012-03-21 20:06:46\"},{\"id\":132,\"categoryId\":11,\"category\":{\"id\":11,\"name\":\"Hybrid\\/mixed
1669
+ Beer\",\"createDate\":\"2012-03-21 20:06:46\"},\"name\":\"Wood- and Barrel-Aged
1670
+ Beer\",\"description\":\"A wood- or barrel-aged beer is any lager, ale or
1671
+ hybrid beer, either a traditional style or a unique experimental beer that
1672
+ has been aged for a period of time in a wooden barrel or in contact with wood.
1673
+ This beer is aged with the intention of imparting the particularly unique
1674
+ character of the wood and\\/or what has previously been in the barrel. New
1675
+ wood character can be characterized as a complex blend of vanillin and\\/or
1676
+ other unique wood character, but wood aged is not necessarily synonymous with
1677
+ imparting wood-flavors. Used sherry, rum, bourbon, scotch, port, wine and
1678
+ other barrels are often used, imparting complexity and uniqueness to beer.
1679
+ Ultimately a balance of flavor, aroma and mouthfeel are sought with the marriage
1680
+ of new beer with wood and\\/or barrel flavors. Beers in this style may or
1681
+ may not have Brettanomyces character. Brewers when entering this category
1682
+ should specify type of barrel and\\/or wood used and any other special treatment
1683
+ or ingredients used. Competition managers may create style subcategories to
1684
+ differentiate between high alcohol and low alcohol beers and very dark and
1685
+ lighter colored beer as well as for fruit beers and non-fruit beers. Competitions
1686
+ may develop guidelines requesting brewers to specify what kind of wood (new
1687
+ or used oak, other wood varieties) and\\/or barrel (whiskey, port, sherry,
1688
+ wine, etc.) was used in the process. The brewer may be asked to explain the
1689
+ special nature (wood used, base beer style(s) and achieved character) of the
1690
+ beer.\",\"createDate\":\"2012-03-21 20:06:46\"},{\"id\":133,\"categoryId\":11,\"category\":{\"id\":11,\"name\":\"Hybrid\\/mixed
1691
+ Beer\",\"createDate\":\"2012-03-21 20:06:46\"},\"name\":\"Wood- and Barrel-Aged
1692
+ Pale to Amber Beer\",\"description\":\"Any classic style or unique experimental
1693
+ beer that has been aged for a period of time in a wooden barrel or in contact
1694
+ with wood. This beer is aged with the intention of imparting the particularly
1695
+ unique character of the wood and\\/or what has previously been in the barrel.
1696
+ New wood character can be characterized as a complex blend of vanillin and\\/or
1697
+ other unique wood character but wood aged is not necessarily synonymous with
1698
+ imparting wood-flavors. Used sherry, rum, bourbon, scotch, port, wine and
1699
+ other barrels are often used, imparting complexity and uniqueness to beer.
1700
+ Ultimately a balance of flavor, aroma and mouthfeel are sought with the marriage
1701
+ of new beer with wood and\\/or barrel flavors. Primary character of the beer
1702
+ style may or may not be apparent. Sour wood-aged beer of any color is outlined
1703
+ in other categories. Fruited or spiced beer that is wood and barrel aged would
1704
+ also be appropriately entered in this category. Beers in this style may or
1705
+ may not have Brettanomyces character. The brewer should explain the special
1706
+ nature of the beer to allow for accurate judging. Comments could include:
1707
+ type of wood used (new or old, oak or other wood type), type of barrel used
1708
+ (new, port\\/ whiskey\\/ wine\\/ sherry\\/ other), base beer style or achieved
1709
+ character. Beer entries not accompanied by this information will be at a disadvantage
1710
+ during judging.\",\"abvMin\":\"3.75\",\"abvMax\":\"6.5\",\"srmMin\":\"4\",\"srmMax\":\"18\",\"createDate\":\"2012-03-21
1711
+ 20:06:46\"},{\"id\":134,\"categoryId\":11,\"category\":{\"id\":11,\"name\":\"Hybrid\\/mixed
1712
+ Beer\",\"createDate\":\"2012-03-21 20:06:46\"},\"name\":\"Wood- and Barrel-Aged
1713
+ Dark Beer\",\"description\":\"Any classic style or unique experimental style
1714
+ of dark beer can be wood or barrel-aged for a period of time in a wooden barrel
1715
+ or in contact with wood. This beer is aged with the intention of imparting
1716
+ the particularly unique character of the wood and\\/or what has previously
1717
+ been in the barrel. New wood character can be characterized as a complex blend
1718
+ of vanillin and\\/or other unique wood character but wood-aged is not necessarily
1719
+ synonymous with imparting wood-flavors. Used sherry, rum, bourbon, scotch,
1720
+ port, wine and other barrels are often used, imparting complexity and uniqueness
1721
+ to beer. Ultimately a balance of flavor, aroma and mouthfeel are sought with
1722
+ the marriage of new beer with wood and\\/or barrel flavors. Primary character
1723
+ of the beer style may or may not be apparent. Sour wood-aged beer of any color
1724
+ is outlined in other categories. Dark fruited or spiced beer would also be
1725
+ appropriately entered in this category. Beers in this style may or may not
1726
+ have Brettanomyces character. The brewer should explain the special nature
1727
+ of the beer to allow for accurate judging. Comments could include: type of
1728
+ wood used (new or old, oak or other wood type), type of barrel used (new,
1729
+ port\\/ whiskey\\/ wine\\/ sherry\\/ other), base beer style or achieved character.
1730
+ Beer entries not accompanied by this information will be at a disadvantage
1731
+ during judging.\",\"abvMin\":\"3.75\",\"abvMax\":\"6.5\",\"createDate\":\"2012-03-21
1732
+ 20:06:46\"},{\"id\":135,\"categoryId\":11,\"category\":{\"id\":11,\"name\":\"Hybrid\\/mixed
1733
+ Beer\",\"createDate\":\"2012-03-21 20:06:46\"},\"name\":\"Wood- and Barrel-Aged
1734
+ Strong Beer\",\"description\":\"Any strong classic style or unique, experimental
1735
+ style of beer can be wood or barrel-aged for a period of time in a wooden
1736
+ barrel or in contact with wood. This beer is aged with the intention of imparting
1737
+ the particularly unique character of the wood and\\/or what has previously
1738
+ been in the barrel. New wood character can be characterized as a complex blend
1739
+ of vanillin and unique wood character but wood aged is not necessarily synonymous
1740
+ with imparting wood-flavors. Used sherry, rum, bourbon, scotch, port, wine
1741
+ and other barrels are often used, imparting complexity and uniqueness to beer.
1742
+ Ultimately a balance of flavor, aroma and mouthfeel are sought with the marriage
1743
+ of new beer with wood and\\/or barrel flavors. Primary character of the beer
1744
+ style may or may not be apparent. Sour wood-aged beer of any color is outlined
1745
+ in other categories. Beers in this style may or may not have Brettanomyces
1746
+ character. The brewer must explain the special nature of the beer to allow
1747
+ for accurate judging. Comments could include: type of wood used (new or old,
1748
+ oak or other wood type), type of barrel used (new, port\\/ whiskey\\/ wine\\/
1749
+ sherry\\/ other), base beer style or achieved character. Beer entries not
1750
+ accompanied by this information will be at a disadvantage during judging.\",\"createDate\":\"2012-03-21
1751
+ 20:06:46\"},{\"id\":136,\"categoryId\":11,\"category\":{\"id\":11,\"name\":\"Hybrid\\/mixed
1752
+ Beer\",\"createDate\":\"2012-03-21 20:06:46\"},\"name\":\"Wood- and Barrel-Aged
1753
+ Sour Beer\",\"description\":\"A wood- or barrel-aged sour beer is any lager,
1754
+ ale or hybrid beer, either a traditional style or a unique experimental beer
1755
+ that has been aged for a period of time in a wooden barrel or in contact with
1756
+ wood and has developed a bacterial induced natural acidity. This beer is aged
1757
+ in wood with the intention of introducing the micro flora present in the wood.
1758
+ Sometimes wood aging is intended to impart the particularly unique character
1759
+ of the wood, but wood-aged is not necessarily synonymous with imparting wood-flavors.
1760
+ Wood character can be characterized as a complex blend of vanillin and unique
1761
+ wood character. Wood-derived character can also be characterized by flavors
1762
+ of the product that was in the barrel during prior use. These wood-derived
1763
+ flavors, if present in this style, can be very low in character and barely
1764
+ perceived or evident or assertive as wood-derived flavors. Any degree of woodderived
1765
+ flavors should be in balance with other beer character. Fruit and herb\\/spiced
1766
+ versions may take on the hue, flavors and aromas of added ingredients. Usually
1767
+ bacteria and \\\"wild\\\" yeasts fermentation contributes complex esters and
1768
+ results in a dry to very dry beer. Ultimately a balance of flavor, aroma and
1769
+ mouthfeel are sought with the marriage of acidity, complex esters, and new
1770
+ beer with wood and\\/or barrel flavors. Beers in this style may or may not
1771
+ have Brettanomyces character. Brewers when entering this category should
1772
+ specify type of barrel used and any other special treatment or ingredients
1773
+ used. Competition managers may create style subcategories to differentiate
1774
+ between high alcohol and low alcohol beers and very dark and lighter colored
1775
+ beer as well as for fruit beers and non-fruit beers. Competitions may develop
1776
+ guidelines requesting brewers to specify what kind of wood (new or used oak,
1777
+ other wood varieties). The brewer may be asked to explain the special nature
1778
+ (wood used, base beer style(s) and achieved character) of the beer.\",\"createDate\":\"2012-03-21
1779
+ 20:06:46\"},{\"id\":137,\"categoryId\":11,\"category\":{\"id\":11,\"name\":\"Hybrid\\/mixed
1780
+ Beer\",\"createDate\":\"2012-03-21 20:06:46\"},\"name\":\"Aged Beer (Ale or
1781
+ Lager)\",\"description\":\"Beers aged for over one year. Generally beers with
1782
+ high hopping rates, roast malt content, high alcohol content, complex herbal,
1783
+ smoke or fruit content (Wood aging, Brettanomyces characters and acidic beers
1784
+ must be classified or entered into other categories if that option is available),
1785
+ A brewer may brew any type of beer of any strength and enhance its character
1786
+ with extended and creative aging conditions. Beers in this category may be
1787
+ aged in bottles or any type of food grade vessel. In competition brewers may
1788
+ be required to state age of beer. Competition organizer may develop guidelines
1789
+ in which aged beers are subcategorized by aging time, vessel, styles, etc.
1790
+ Brewers should provide a statement describing the nature or style of the beer.
1791
+ This statement could include classic or other style, special ingredients,
1792
+ length of aging time, etc.\",\"createDate\":\"2012-03-21 20:06:46\"},{\"id\":138,\"categoryId\":11,\"category\":{\"id\":11,\"name\":\"Hybrid\\/mixed
1793
+ Beer\",\"createDate\":\"2012-03-21 20:06:46\"},\"name\":\"Other Strong Ale
1794
+ or Lager\",\"description\":\"Any style of beer can be made stronger than the
1795
+ classic style guidelines. The goal should be to reach a balance between the
1796
+ style's character and the additional alcohol. Refer to this guide when making
1797
+ styles stronger and appropriately identify the style created (for example:
1798
+ double alt, triple fest, or quadruple Pilsener).\",\"createDate\":\"2012-03-21
1799
+ 20:06:46\"},{\"id\":139,\"categoryId\":11,\"category\":{\"id\":11,\"name\":\"Hybrid\\/mixed
1800
+ Beer\",\"createDate\":\"2012-03-21 20:06:46\"},\"name\":\"Non-Alcoholic (Beer)
1801
+ Malt Beverages\",\"description\":\"Non-alcoholic (NA) malt beverages should
1802
+ emulate the character of a previously listed category\\/subcategory designation
1803
+ but without the alcohol (less than 0.5 percent). Non-alcoholic (beer) malt
1804
+ beverages will inherently have a profile lacking the complexity and balance
1805
+ of flavors which can be attributed to alcohol. They should accordingly not
1806
+ be assessed negatively for reasons related to the absence of alcohol.\",\"createDate\":\"2012-03-21
1807
+ 20:06:46\"},{\"id\":140,\"categoryId\":12,\"category\":{\"id\":12,\"name\":\"Mead,
1808
+ Cider, & Perry\",\"createDate\":\"2012-03-21 20:06:46\"},\"name\":\"Dry Mead\",\"description\":\"Similar
1809
+ in balance, body, finish and flavor intensity to a dry white wine, with a
1810
+ pleasant mixture of subtle honey character, soft fruity esters, and clean
1811
+ alcohol. Complexity, harmony, and balance of sensory elements are most desirable,
1812
+ with no inconsistencies in color, aroma, flavor or aftertaste. The proper
1813
+ balance of sweetness, acidity, alcohol and honey character is the essential
1814
+ final measure of any mead.\",\"createDate\":\"2012-03-21 20:06:46\"},{\"id\":141,\"categoryId\":12,\"category\":{\"id\":12,\"name\":\"Mead,
1815
+ Cider, & Perry\",\"createDate\":\"2012-03-21 20:06:46\"},\"name\":\"Semi-Sweet
1816
+ Mead\",\"description\":\"Similar in balance, body, finish and flavor intensity
1817
+ to a semisweet (or medium-dry) white wine, with a pleasant mixture of honey
1818
+ character, light sweetness, soft fruity esters, and clean alcohol. Complexity,
1819
+ harmony, and balance of sensory elements are most desirable, with no inconsistencies
1820
+ in color, aroma, flavor or aftertaste. The proper balance of sweetness, acidity,
1821
+ alcohol and honey character is the essential final measure of any mead.\",\"createDate\":\"2012-03-21
1822
+ 20:06:46\"},{\"id\":142,\"categoryId\":12,\"category\":{\"id\":12,\"name\":\"Mead,
1823
+ Cider, & Perry\",\"createDate\":\"2012-03-21 20:06:46\"},\"name\":\"Sweet
1824
+ Mead\",\"description\":\"Similar in balance, body, finish and flavor intensity
1825
+ to a well-made dessert wine (such as Sauternes), with a pleasant mixture of
1826
+ honey character, residual sweetness, soft fruity esters, and clean alcohol.
1827
+ Complexity, harmony, and balance of sensory elements are most desirable, with
1828
+ no inconsistencies in color, aroma, flavor or aftertaste. The proper balance
1829
+ of sweetness, acidity, alcohol and honey character is the essential final
1830
+ measure of any mead.\",\"createDate\":\"2012-03-21 20:06:46\"},{\"id\":143,\"categoryId\":12,\"category\":{\"id\":12,\"name\":\"Mead,
1831
+ Cider, & Perry\",\"createDate\":\"2012-03-21 20:06:46\"},\"name\":\"Cyser
1832
+ (Apple Melomel)\",\"description\":\"In well-made examples of the style, the
1833
+ fruit is both distinctive and well-incorporated into the honey-sweet-acid-tannin-alcohol
1834
+ balance of the mead. Some of the best strong examples have the taste and aroma
1835
+ of an aged Calvados (apple brandy from northern France), while subtle, dry
1836
+ versions can taste similar to many fine white wines.\",\"createDate\":\"2012-03-21
1837
+ 20:06:46\"},{\"id\":144,\"categoryId\":12,\"category\":{\"id\":12,\"name\":\"Mead,
1838
+ Cider, & Perry\",\"createDate\":\"2012-03-21 20:06:46\"},\"name\":\"Pyment
1839
+ (Grape Melomel)\",\"description\":\"In well-made examples of the style, the
1840
+ grape is both distinctively vinous and well-incorporated into the honey-sweet-acid-tannin-alcohol
1841
+ balance of the mead. White and red versions can be quite different, and the
1842
+ overall impression should be characteristic of the type of grapes used and
1843
+ suggestive of a similar variety wine.\",\"createDate\":\"2012-03-21 20:06:46\"},{\"id\":145,\"categoryId\":12,\"category\":{\"id\":12,\"name\":\"Mead,
1844
+ Cider, & Perry\",\"createDate\":\"2012-03-21 20:06:46\"},\"name\":\"Other
1845
+ Fruit Melomel\",\"description\":\"In well-made examples of the style, the
1846
+ fruit is both distinctive and well-incorporated into the honey-sweet-acid-tannin-alcohol
1847
+ balance of the mead. Different types of fruit can result in widely different
1848
+ characteristics; allow for a variation in the final product.\",\"createDate\":\"2012-03-21
1849
+ 20:06:46\"},{\"id\":146,\"categoryId\":12,\"category\":{\"id\":12,\"name\":\"Mead,
1850
+ Cider, & Perry\",\"createDate\":\"2012-03-21 20:06:46\"},\"name\":\"Metheglin\",\"description\":\"In
1851
+ well-made examples of the style, the herbs\\/spices are both distinctive and
1852
+ well-incorporated into the honey-sweet-acid-tannin-alcohol balance of the
1853
+ mead. Different types of herbs\\/spices can result in widely different characteristics;
1854
+ allow for a variation in the final product.\",\"createDate\":\"2012-03-21
1855
+ 20:06:46\"},{\"id\":147,\"categoryId\":12,\"category\":{\"id\":12,\"name\":\"Mead,
1856
+ Cider, & Perry\",\"createDate\":\"2012-03-21 20:06:46\"},\"name\":\"Braggot\",\"description\":\"A
1857
+ harmonious blend of mead and beer, with the distinctive characteristics of
1858
+ both. A wide range of results are possible, depending on the base style of
1859
+ beer, variety of honey and overall sweetness and strength. Beer flavors tend
1860
+ to somewhat mask typical honey flavors found in other meads.\",\"createDate\":\"2012-03-21
1861
+ 20:06:46\"},{\"id\":148,\"categoryId\":12,\"category\":{\"id\":12,\"name\":\"Mead,
1862
+ Cider, & Perry\",\"createDate\":\"2012-03-21 20:06:46\"},\"name\":\"Open Category
1863
+ Mead\",\"description\":\"This mead should exhibit the character of all of
1864
+ the ingredients in varying degrees, and should show a good blending or balance
1865
+ between the various flavor elements. Whatever ingredients are included, the
1866
+ result should be identifiable as a honey-based fermented beverage.\",\"createDate\":\"2012-03-21
1867
+ 20:06:46\"},{\"id\":149,\"categoryId\":12,\"category\":{\"id\":12,\"name\":\"Mead,
1868
+ Cider, & Perry\",\"createDate\":\"2012-03-21 20:06:46\"},\"name\":\"Common
1869
+ Cider\",\"description\":\"Variable, but should be a medium, refreshing drink.
1870
+ Sweet ciders must not be cloying. Dry ciders must not be too austere. An ideal
1871
+ cider serves well as a \\u201csession\\u201d drink, and suitably accompanies
1872
+ a wide variety of food.\",\"abvMin\":\"5\",\"abvMax\":\"8\",\"ogMin\":\"1.045\",\"ogMax\":\"1.065\",\"fgMin\":\"1\",\"fgMax\":\"1.02\",\"createDate\":\"2012-03-21
1873
+ 20:06:46\"},{\"id\":150,\"categoryId\":12,\"category\":{\"id\":12,\"name\":\"Mead,
1874
+ Cider, & Perry\",\"createDate\":\"2012-03-21 20:06:46\"},\"name\":\"English
1875
+ Cider\",\"description\":\"Generally dry, full-bodied, austere.\",\"abvMin\":\"6\",\"abvMax\":\"9\",\"ogMin\":\"1.05\",\"ogMax\":\"1.075\",\"fgMin\":\"0.995\",\"fgMax\":\"1.01\",\"createDate\":\"2012-03-21
1876
+ 20:06:46\"},{\"id\":151,\"categoryId\":12,\"category\":{\"id\":12,\"name\":\"Mead,
1877
+ Cider, & Perry\",\"createDate\":\"2012-03-21 20:06:46\"},\"name\":\"French
1878
+ Cider\",\"description\":\"Medium to sweet, full-bodied, rich.\",\"abvMin\":\"3\",\"abvMax\":\"6\",\"ogMin\":\"1.05\",\"ogMax\":\"1.065\",\"fgMin\":\"1.01\",\"fgMax\":\"1.02\",\"createDate\":\"2012-03-21
1879
+ 20:06:46\"},{\"id\":152,\"categoryId\":12,\"category\":{\"id\":12,\"name\":\"Mead,
1880
+ Cider, & Perry\",\"createDate\":\"2012-03-21 20:06:46\"},\"name\":\"Common
1881
+ Perry\",\"description\":\"Mild. Medium to medium-sweet. Still to lightly sparkling.
1882
+ Only very slight acetification is acceptable. Mousiness, ropy\\/oily characters
1883
+ are serious faults.\",\"abvMin\":\"5\",\"abvMax\":\"7\",\"ogMin\":\"1.05\",\"ogMax\":\"1.06\",\"fgMin\":\"1\",\"fgMax\":\"1.02\",\"createDate\":\"2012-03-21
1884
+ 20:06:46\"},{\"id\":153,\"categoryId\":12,\"category\":{\"id\":12,\"name\":\"Mead,
1885
+ Cider, & Perry\",\"createDate\":\"2012-03-21 20:06:46\"},\"name\":\"Traditional
1886
+ Perry\",\"description\":\"Tannic. Medium to medium-sweet. Still to lightly
1887
+ sparkling. Only very slight acetification is acceptable. Mousiness, ropy\\/oily
1888
+ characters are serious faults.\",\"abvMin\":\"5\",\"abvMax\":\"9\",\"ogMin\":\"1.05\",\"ogMax\":\"1.07\",\"fgMin\":\"1\",\"fgMax\":\"1.02\",\"createDate\":\"2012-03-21
1889
+ 20:06:46\"},{\"id\":154,\"categoryId\":12,\"category\":{\"id\":12,\"name\":\"Mead,
1890
+ Cider, & Perry\",\"createDate\":\"2012-03-21 20:06:46\"},\"name\":\"New England
1891
+ Cider\",\"description\":\"Substantial body and character.\",\"abvMin\":\"7\",\"abvMax\":\"13\",\"ogMin\":\"1.06\",\"ogMax\":\"1.1\",\"fgMin\":\"0.995\",\"fgMax\":\"1.01\",\"createDate\":\"2012-03-21
1892
+ 20:06:46\"},{\"id\":155,\"categoryId\":12,\"category\":{\"id\":12,\"name\":\"Mead,
1893
+ Cider, & Perry\",\"createDate\":\"2012-03-21 20:06:46\"},\"name\":\"Fruit
1894
+ Cider\",\"description\":\"Like a dry wine with complex flavors. The apple
1895
+ character must marry with the added fruit so that neither dominates the other.\",\"abvMin\":\"5\",\"abvMax\":\"9\",\"ogMin\":\"1.045\",\"ogMax\":\"1.07\",\"fgMin\":\"0.995\",\"fgMax\":\"1.01\",\"createDate\":\"2012-03-21
1896
+ 20:06:46\"},{\"id\":156,\"categoryId\":12,\"category\":{\"id\":12,\"name\":\"Mead,
1897
+ Cider, & Perry\",\"createDate\":\"2012-03-21 20:06:46\"},\"name\":\"Apple
1898
+ Wine\",\"description\":\"Like a dry white wine, balanced, and with low astringency
1899
+ and bitterness.\",\"abvMin\":\"9\",\"abvMax\":\"12\",\"ogMin\":\"1.07\",\"ogMax\":\"1.1\",\"fgMin\":\"0.995\",\"fgMax\":\"1.01\",\"createDate\":\"2012-03-21
1900
+ 20:06:46\"},{\"id\":157,\"categoryId\":12,\"category\":{\"id\":12,\"name\":\"Mead,
1901
+ Cider, & Perry\",\"createDate\":\"2012-03-21 20:06:46\"},\"name\":\"Other
1902
+ Specialty Cider or Perry\",\"abvMin\":\"5\",\"abvMax\":\"12\",\"ogMin\":\"1.045\",\"ogMax\":\"1.1\",\"fgMin\":\"0.995\",\"fgMax\":\"1.02\",\"createDate\":\"2012-03-21
1903
+ 20:06:46\"},{\"id\":158,\"categoryId\":3,\"category\":{\"id\":3,\"name\":\"North
1904
+ American Origin Ales\",\"createDate\":\"2012-03-21 20:06:45\"},\"name\":\"American-Style
1905
+ Imperial Porter\",\"description\":\"American-style imperial porters are black
1906
+ in color. No roast barley or strong burnt\\/astringent black malt character
1907
+ should be perceived. Medium malt, caramel and cocoa-like sweetness. Hop bitterness
1908
+ is perceived at a medium-low to medium level. Hop flavor and aroma may vary
1909
+ from being low to medium-high. This is a full bodied beer. Ale-like fruity
1910
+ esters should be evident but not overpowering and compliment hop character
1911
+ and malt derived sweetness. Diacetyl (butterscotch) levels should be absent.\",\"ibuMin\":\"35\",\"ibuMax\":\"50\",\"abvMin\":\"5.5\",\"abvMax\":\"9.5\",\"srmMin\":\"40\",\"srmMax\":\"40\",\"ogMin\":\"1.08\",\"ogMax\":\"1.1\",\"fgMin\":\"1.02\",\"fgMax\":\"1.03\",\"createDate\":\"2013-08-10
1912
+ 12:42:51\"},{\"id\":159,\"categoryId\":4,\"category\":{\"id\":4,\"name\":\"German
1913
+ Origin Ales\",\"createDate\":\"2012-03-21 20:06:46\"},\"name\":\"Adambier\",\"description\":\"Adambier
1914
+ is light brown to very dark in color. It may or may not use wheat in its formulation.
1915
+ Original styles of this beer may have a low or medium low degree of smokiness.
1916
+ Smoke character may be absent in contemporary versions of this beer. Astringency
1917
+ of highly roasted malt should be absent. Toast and caramel-like malt characters
1918
+ may be evident. Low to medium hop bitterness are perceived. Low hop flavor
1919
+ and aroma are perceived. It is originally a style from Dortmund. Adambier
1920
+ is a strong, dark, hoppy, sour ale extensively aged in wood barrels. Extensive
1921
+ aging and the acidification of this beer can mask malt and hop character to
1922
+ varying degrees. Traditional and non-hybrid varieties of European hops were
1923
+ traditionally used. A K\\u00f6lsch-like ale fermentation is typical Aging
1924
+ in barrels may contribute some level of Brettanomyces and lactic character.
1925
+ The end result is a medium to full bodied complex beer in hop, malt, Brett
1926
+ and acidic balance.\",\"ibuMin\":\"30\",\"ibuMax\":\"50\",\"abvMin\":\"7.1\",\"abvMax\":\"8.7\",\"srmMin\":\"15\",\"srmMax\":\"35\",\"ogMin\":\"1.07\",\"ogMax\":\"1.09\",\"fgMin\":\"1.01\",\"fgMax\":\"1.02\",\"createDate\":\"2013-08-10
1927
+ 12:43:56\"},{\"id\":160,\"categoryId\":13,\"category\":{\"id\":13,\"name\":\"Other
1928
+ Origin\",\"createDate\":\"2013-08-10 12:44:20\"},\"name\":\"Grodzisz\",\"description\":\"Grodzisz
1929
+ (also Grodziskie, and often referred to as Gr\\u00e4tzer since WWII) is a
1930
+ Polish style of straw to golden colored ale. Chill haze is allowable at cold
1931
+ temperatures. The distinctive character comes from 100% oak wood smoked wheat
1932
+ malt. The overall balance is a sessionably medium to medium-high assertively
1933
+ oak- smoky malt emphasized beer. Aroma is dominated by oak smoke notes. They
1934
+ have a medium low to medium perceived clean hop bitterness. European noble
1935
+ hop flavor notes are very low to low, and low ester may also be present. Body
1936
+ is low to medium low. A K\\u00f6lsch-like ale fermentation and aging process
1937
+ lends a crisp overall flavor impression and low degree of ester fruitiness.
1938
+ Sourness, diacetyl, and sweet corn-like DMS (dimethylsulfide) should not be
1939
+ perceived. Historic versions were most often bottle conditioned to relatively
1940
+ high carbonation levels.\",\"ibuMin\":\"15\",\"ibuMax\":\"25\",\"abvMin\":\"2.1\",\"abvMax\":\"2.9\",\"srmMin\":\"3\",\"srmMax\":\"6\",\"ogMin\":\"1.028\",\"ogMax\":\"1.036\",\"fgMin\":\"1.006\",\"fgMax\":\"1.01\",\"createDate\":\"2013-08-10
1941
+ 12:45:30\"},{\"id\":161,\"categoryId\":14,\"category\":{\"id\":14,\"name\":\"Malternative
1942
+ Beverages\",\"description\":\"Malternative Beverages, also known as \\\"ready-to-drink\\\"
1943
+ beverages, are sweet, sometime carbonated, beverages that are low in alcohol.\",\"createDate\":\"2014-07-10
1944
+ 14:11:26\",\"updateDate\":\"2014-07-10 14:20:24\"},\"name\":\"Flavored Malt
1945
+ Beverage\",\"description\":\"Flavored malt beverages are brewery products
1946
+ that are different from traditional malt beverages like malt liquor, ales,
1947
+ and lagers in several aspects. Flavored malt beverages exhibit little or no
1948
+ traditional beer or malt beverage flavor characteristics. Their flavor is
1949
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