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BJCP 2008 Guideline

American Ale - American Pale Ale

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BJCP 10A

BJCP 2008 10A American Pale Ale style example
10A - American Ale / American Pale Ale

 

IMPRESSION

Refreshing and hoppy, yet with sufficient supporting malt.

COMMENTS

There is some overlap in color between American pale ale and American amber ale. The American pale ale will generally be cleaner, have a less caramelly malt profile, less body, and often more finishing hops.

EXAMPLES

Sierra Nevada Pale Ale, Stone Pale Ale, Great Lakes Burning River Pale Ale, Bear Republic XP Pale Ale, Anderson Valley Poleeko Gold Pale Ale, Deschutes Mirror Pond, Full Sail Pale Ale, Three Floyds X-Tra Pale Ale, Firestone Pale Ale, Left Hand Brewing Jackman's Pale Ale

You can view the complete style details on the BJCP website. The 2008 style guide is obsolete but there is a similar 2015 style that you can view below...

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VITAL

OG: 1.045-1.060
FG: 1.010-1.015
IBU: 30-45
SRM: 5.0-14.0
ABV: 4.5-6.2%

BJCP 2008 10A American Pale Ale style example
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