1. Standard American Beer

Question 1

Low to no malt aroma, although it can be perceived as grainy, sweet, or corn-like if present. Hop aroma is light to none, with a spicy or floral hop character if present. While a clean fermentation character is desirable, a light amount of yeast character (particularly a light apple fruitiness) is not a fault. Light DMS is not a fault.

Answer 1

American Light Lager and American Lager

Question 2

Very pale straw to pale yellow color. White, frothy head seldom persists. Very clear.

Answer 2

American Light Lager and American Lager

Question 3

Relatively neutral palate with a crisp and dry finish and a low to very low grainy or corn-like flavor that might be perceived as sweetness due to the low bitterness. Hop flavor ranges from none to low levels, and can have a floral, spicy, or herbal quality (although rarely strong enough to detect). Low to very low hop bitterness. Balance may vary from slightly
malty to slightly bitter, but is relatively close to even. High levels of carbonation may accentuate the crispness of the dry finish. Clean lager fermentation character.

Answer 3

American Light Lager and American Lagers

Question 4

Highly carbonated, very light-bodied, nearly flavorless lager designed to be consumed very cold. Very refreshing and thirst quenching.

Answer 4

American Light Lager

Question 5

Very light (sometimes watery) body. Very highly
carbonated with slight carbonic bite on the tongue.

Answer 5

American Light Lager

Question 6

These commercial examples are of what beer style?

Answer 6

American Light Lager

Question 7

A very pale, highly-carbonated, lightbodied, well-attenuated lager with a very neutral flavor profile and low bitterness. Served very cold, it can be a very refreshing and thirst quenching drink.

Answer 7

American Lager

Question 8

Low to medium-low body. Very highly carbonated with slight carbonic bite on the tongue.

Answer 8

American Lager

Question 9

These commercial examples are of what beer style?

Answer 9

American Lager

Question 10

A clean, well-attenuated, flavorful American “lawnmower” beer. Easily drinkable and refreshing, with more character than typical American lagers.

Answer 10

Cream Ale

Question 11

Medium-low to low malt notes, with a sweet, cornlike aroma. Low levels of DMS are allowable, but are not required. Hop aroma medium low to none, and can be of any variety although floral, spicy, or herbal notes are most common. Overall, a subtle aroma with neither hops nor malt dominating. Low fruity esters are optional.

Answer 11

Cream Ale

Question 12

Pale straw to moderate gold color, although usually on the pale side. Low to medium head with medium to high carbonation. Fair head retention. Brilliant, sparkling clarity.

Answer 12

Cream Ale

Question 13

Low to medium-low hop bitterness. Low to moderate maltiness and sweetness, varying with gravity and attenuation. Usually well-attenuated. Neither malt nor hops dominate the palate. A low to moderate corny flavor is commonly found, as is light DMS (optional). Finish can vary from somewhat dry to faintly sweet. Low fruity esters are optional. Low to medium low hop flavor (any variety, but typically floral, spicy, or herbal).

Answer 13

Cream Ale

Question 14

Generally light and crisp, although body can reach medium. Smooth mouthfeel with medium to high attenuation; higher attenuation levels can lend a “thirst quenching” quality. High carbonation.

Answer 14

Cream Ale

Question 15

These commercial examples are of what beer style?

Answer 15

Cream Ale

Question 16

Refreshing wheat beers that can display more hop character and less yeast character than their German cousins. A clean fermentation character allows bready, doughy, or grainy wheat flavors to be complemented by hop flavor and bitterness rather than yeast qualities.

Answer 16

American Wheat Beer

Question 17

Low to moderate grainy, bready, or doughy wheat character. A light to moderate malty sweetness is acceptable. Esters can be moderate to none, although should reflect relatively neutral yeast strains; banana is inappropriate. Hop aroma may be low to moderate, and can have a citrusy, spicy, floral, or fruity character. No clove phenols.

Answer 17

American Wheat Beer

Question 18

Usually pale yellow to gold. Clarity may range from brilliant to hazy with yeast approximating the German weissbier style of beer. Big, long-lasting white head.

Answer 18

American Wheat Beer

Question 19

Light to moderately-strong bready, doughy, or grainy wheat flavor, which can linger into the finish. May have a
moderate malty sweetness or finish quite dry. Low to moderate hop bitterness, which sometimes lasts into the finish. Balance is usually even, but may be slightly bitter. Low to moderate hop flavor (citrusy, spicy, floral, or fruity). Esters can be moderate to none, but should not include banana. No clove phenols. May have a slightly crisp finish.

Answer 19

American Wheat Beer

Question 20

Medium-light to medium body. Medium-high to high carbonation. Slight creaminess is optional; wheat beers sometimes have a soft, ‘fluffy’ impression.

Answer 20

American Wheat Beer

Question 21

These commercial examples are of what beer style?

Answer 21

American Wheat Beer