Other base styles (e.g., IPA, stout) with a noticeable rye character should be entered in the Specialty Beer category (23). American Rye Beers can follow the same general guidelines, substituting rye for some or all of the wheat. ![]() Large proportion of wheat malt (often 50% or more, but this isn’t a legal requirement as in Germany). IngredientsĬlean American ale yeast, but also can be made as a lager. THE BREWER SHOULD SPECIFY IF RYE IS USED IF NO DOMINANT GRAIN IS SPECIFIED, WHEAT WILL BE ASSUMED. ![]() Dark versions approximating dunkelweizens (with darker, richer malt flavors in addition to the color) should be entered in the Specialty Beer category. Commentsĭifferent variations exist, from an easy-drinking fairly sweet beer to a dry, aggressively hopped beer with a strong wheat or rye flavor. Refreshing wheat or rye beers that can display more hop character and less yeast character than their German cousins. May have a light alcohol warmth in stronger examples. Our flagship American Style White Ale blends centuries old tradition with modern American craft techniques and ingredients. May have a slightly crisp or sharp finish. No clove phenols, although a light spiciness from wheat or rye is acceptable. Esters can be moderate to none, but should not take on a German Weizen character (banana). Low to moderate hop flavor (citrusy American or spicy/floral noble). Low to moderate hop bitterness, which sometimes lasts into the finish. May have a moderate malty sweetness or finish quite dry. Rye versions are richer and spicier than wheat. Light to moderately strong grainy wheat or rye flavor, which can linger into the finish. Clarity may range from brilliant to hazy with yeast approximating the German hefeweizen style of beer. Hop aroma may be low to moderate, and can have either a citrusy American or a spicy or floral noble hop character. The clove and banana aromas common to German hefeweizens are inappropriate. Esters can be moderate to none, although should reflect American yeast strains. Low to moderate grainy wheat or rye character.
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