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a Beer style we present in our series...

American-Style Sour Ale episode 4

Color: Pale to black the entry is based, or other informa on unique to the
entry such as ingredients or processing which influence
Clarity: Chill haze, bacteria and yeast-induced haze is perceived sensory outcomes.
acceptable at any temperature.
Alcohol by Weight (Volume) May vary widely
Hop Bi erness (IBU) May vary widely
Perceived Malt Aroma & Flavor: Low. In darker Color SRM (EBC) May vary widely
versions, roasted malt, caramel and chocolate See Copyright-note on page 57
aromas and flavors should be present at low levels.

Perceived Hop Aroma & Flavor: Low to high

Perceived Bi erness: Low to high
selected Breweries, pubs and stores...
Fermenta on Characteris cs: Moderate to intense, Cascade Brewing Barrel House
yet balanced, fruity esters are present. Diacetyl, DMS 939 SE Belmont St, Portland, OR 97214
and Bre anomyces should not be present. The www.cascadebrewing.com
evolu on of natural acidity develops a balanced
complexity. The acidity present is usually in the form Assembly Brewing
of lac c, ace c and other organic acids naturally 6112 SE Foster Rd, PDX, OR 97206
developed with acidified malt in the mash or in ke le www.assemblybrewingco.com
or post wort fermenta on and is produced by various
microorganisms including certain bacteria and Belmont Sta on (also Bo le Shop)
yeasts. Acidic character can be a complex balance of 4500 SE Stark St, Portland, OR 97215
several types of acid and a ributes of age. There www.belmont-sta on.com
should be no residual flavors from liquids previously
aged in a barrel such as bourbon or sherry. Wood Horse Brass Pub
vessels may be used during the fermenta on and 4534 SE Belmont St (at SE 45th Ave)
aging process, but wood-derived flavors such as Portland, OR 97215
vanillin should not be present. www.horsebrass.com

Body: Low to high The BeerMongers (also Bo le Shop)
1125 SE Division St, Portland, OR
Addi onal notes: Beers exhibi ng wood-derived www.thebeermongers.com
characters or characters of liquids previously aged in
wood are categorized as Wood-Aged Sour Beer. Imperial Bo le Shop & Taproom
Compe on organizers may create subcategories 3090 SE Division St, Portland, OR 97202
which reflect groups of entries based on color, hop www.imperialbo leshop.com
varie es, microflora, spices or other ingredients, etc.
When using these guidelines as the basis for McMenamins 23rd Ave Bo le Shop
evalua ng entries at compe ons, brewers may be 2290 NW Thurman St, Portland, OR 97210
asked to provide supplemental informa on about www.mcmenamins.com
entries in this category to allow for accurate
evalua on of diverse entries. Such informa on might
include the underlying beer style upon which