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| Code | Style | ABV | IBU | SRM | OG | FG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1A | American Light Lager | 2.8–4.2% | 8–12 | 2–3 | 1.028–1.040 | 0.998–1.008 |
| 1B | American Lager | 4.2–5.3% | 8–18 | 2–3.5 | 1.040–1.050 | 1.004–1.010 |
| 1C | Cream Ale | 4.2–5.6% | 8–20 | 2–5 | 1.042–1.055 | 1.006–1.012 |
| 1D | American Wheat Beer | 4–5.5% | 15–30 | 3–6 | 1.040–1.055 | 1.008–1.013 |
| 2A | International Pale Lager | 4.5–6% | 18–25 | 2–6 | 1.042–1.050 | 1.008–1.012 |
| 2B | International Amber Lager | 4.5–6% | 8–25 | 6–14 | 1.042–1.055 | 1.008–1.014 |
| 2C | International Dark Lager | 4.2–6% | 8–20 | 14–30 | 1.044–1.056 | 1.008–1.012 |
| 3A | Czech Pale Lager | 3–4.1% | 20–35 | 3–6 | 1.028–1.044 | 1.008–1.014 |
| 3B | Czech Premium Pale Lager | 4.2–5.8% | 30–45 | 3.5–6 | 1.044–1.060 | 1.013–1.017 |
| 3C | Czech Amber Lager | 4.4–5.8% | 20–35 | 10–16 | 1.044–1.060 | 1.013–1.017 |
| 3D | Czech Dark Lager | 4.4–5.8% | 18–34 | 17–35 | 1.044–1.060 | 1.013–1.017 |
| 4A | Munich Helles | 4.7–5.4% | 16–22 | 3–5 | 1.044–1.048 | 1.006–1.012 |
| 4B | Festbier | 5.8–6.3% | 18–25 | 4–6 | 1.054–1.057 | 1.010–1.012 |
| 4C | Helles Bock | 6.3–7.4% | 23–35 | 6–9 | 1.064–1.072 | 1.011–1.018 |
| 5A | German Leichtbier | 2.4–3.6% | 15–28 | 1.5–4 | 1.026–1.034 | 1.006–1.010 |
| 5B | Kölsch | 4.4–5.2% | 18–30 | 3.5–5 | 1.044–1.050 | 1.007–1.011 |
| 5C | German Helles Exportbier | 5–6% | 20–30 | 4–6 | 1.050–1.058 | 1.008–1.015 |
| 5D | German Pils | 4.4–5.2% | 22–40 | 2–4 | 1.044–1.050 | 1.008–1.013 |
| 6A | Märzen | 5.6–6.3% | 18–24 | 8–17 | 1.054–1.060 | 1.010–1.014 |
| 6B | Rauchbier | 4.8–6% | 20–30 | 12–22 | 1.050–1.057 | 1.012–1.016 |
| 6C | Dunkles Bock | 6.3–7.2% | 20–27 | 14–22 | 1.064–1.072 | 1.013–1.019 |
| 7A | Vienna Lager | 4.7–5.5% | 18–30 | 9–15 | 1.048–1.055 | 1.010–1.014 |
| 7B | Altbier | 4.3–5.5% | 25–50 | 9–17 | 1.044–1.052 | 1.008–1.014 |
| 8A | Munich Dunkel | 4.5–5.6% | 18–28 | 17–28 | 1.048–1.056 | 1.010–1.016 |
| 8B | Schwarzbier | 4.4–5.4% | 20–35 | 19–30 | 1.046–1.052 | 1.010–1.016 |
| 9A | Doppelbock | 7–10% | 16–26 | 6–25 | 1.072–1.112 | 1.016–1.024 |
| 9B | Eisbock | 9–14% | 25–35 | 17–30 | 1.078–1.120 | 1.020–1.035 |
| 9C | Baltic Porter | 6.5–9.5% | 20–40 | 17–30 | 1.060–1.090 | 1.016–1.024 |
| 10A | Weissbier | 4.3–5.6% | 8–15 | 2–6 | 1.044–1.053 | 1.008–1.014 |
| 10B | Dunkles Weissbier | 4.3–5.6% | 10–18 | 14–23 | 1.044–1.057 | 1.008–1.014 |
| 10C | Weizenbock | 6.5–9% | 15–30 | 6–25 | 1.064–1.090 | 1.015–1.022 |
| 11A | Ordinary Bitter | 3.2–3.8% | 25–35 | 8–14 | 1.030–1.039 | 1.007–1.011 |
| 11B | Best Bitter | 3.8–4.6% | 25–40 | 8–16 | 1.040–1.048 | 1.008–1.012 |
| 11C | Strong Bitter | 4.6–6.2% | 30–50 | 8–18 | 1.048–1.060 | 1.010–1.016 |
| 12A | British Golden Ale | 3.8–5% | 20–45 | 2–5 | 1.038–1.053 | 1.006–1.012 |
| 12B | Australian Sparkling Ale | 4.5–6% | 20–35 | 4–7 | 1.038–1.050 | 1.004–1.006 |
| 12C | English IPA | 5–7.5% | 40–60 | 6–14 | 1.050–1.070 | 1.010–1.015 |
| 13A | Dark Mild | 3–3.8% | 10–25 | 14–25 | 1.030–1.038 | 1.008–1.013 |
| 13B | British Brown Ale | 4.2–5.9% | 20–30 | 12–22 | 1.040–1.052 | 1.008–1.013 |
| 13C | English Porter | 4–5.4% | 18–35 | 20–30 | 1.040–1.052 | 1.008–1.014 |
| 14A | Scottish Light | 2.5–3.3% | 10–20 | 17–25 | 1.030–1.035 | 1.010–1.013 |
| 14B | Scottish Heavy | 3.3–3.9% | 10–20 | 12–20 | 1.035–1.040 | 1.010–1.015 |
| 14C | Scottish Export | 3.9–6% | 15–30 | 12–20 | 1.040–1.060 | 1.010–1.016 |
| 15A | Irish Red Ale | 3.8–5% | 18–28 | 9–14 | 1.036–1.046 | 1.010–1.014 |
| 15B | Irish Stout | 3.8–5% | 25–45 | 25–40 | 1.036–1.044 | 1.007–1.011 |
| 15C | Irish Extra Stout | 5–6.5% | 35–50 | 30–40 | 1.052–1.062 | 1.010–1.014 |
| 16A | Sweet Stout | 4–6% | 20–40 | 30–40 | 1.044–1.060 | 1.012–1.024 |
| 16B | Oatmeal Stout | 4.2–5.9% | 25–40 | 22–40 | 1.045–1.065 | 1.010–1.018 |
| 16C | Tropical Stout | 5.5–8% | 30–50 | 30–40 | 1.056–1.075 | 1.010–1.018 |
| 16D | Foreign Extra Stout | 6.3–8% | 50–70 | 30–40 | 1.056–1.075 | 1.010–1.018 |
| 17A | British Strong Ale | 5.5–8% | 30–60 | 8–22 | 1.055–1.080 | 1.015–1.022 |
| 17B | Old Ale | 5.5–9% | 30–60 | 10–22 | 1.055–1.088 | 1.015–1.022 |
| 17C | Wee Heavy | 6.5–10% | 17–35 | 14–25 | 1.070–1.130 | 1.018–1.040 |
| 17D | English Barleywine | 8–12% | 35–70 | 8–22 | 1.080–1.120 | 1.018–1.030 |
| 18A | Blonde Ale | 3.8–5.5% | 15–28 | 3–6 | 1.038–1.054 | 1.008–1.013 |
| 18B | American Pale Ale | 4.5–6.2% | 30–50 | 5–10 | 1.045–1.060 | 1.010–1.015 |
| 19A | American Amber Ale | 4.5–6.2% | 25–40 | 10–17 | 1.045–1.060 | 1.010–1.015 |
| 19B | California Common | 4.5–5.5% | 30–45 | 9–14 | 1.048–1.054 | 1.011–1.014 |
| 19C | American Brown Ale | 4.3–6.2% | 20–30 | 18–35 | 1.045–1.060 | 1.010–1.016 |
| 20A | American Porter | 4.8–6.5% | 25–50 | 22–40 | 1.050–1.070 | 1.012–1.018 |
| 20B | American Stout | 5–7% | 35–75 | 30–40 | 1.050–1.075 | 1.010–1.022 |
| 20C | Imperial Stout | 8–12% | 50–90 | 30–40 | 1.075–1.115 | 1.018–1.030 |
| 21A | American IPA | 5.5–7.5% | 40–70 | 6–14 | 1.056–1.070 | 1.008–1.014 |
| 21B | Specialty IPA | 3.0–5.0% (session); 5.0–7.5% (standard); 7.5–10.0% (double) | Varies with the base style | Varies with the base style | Varies with the base style | Varies with the base style |
| 21B | Specialty IPA: Belgian IPA | 6.2–9.5% | 50–100 | 5–8 | 1.058–1.080 | 1.008–1.016 |
| 21B | Specialty IPA: Black IPA | 5.5–9% | 50–90 | 25–40 | 1.050–1.085 | 1.010–1.018 |
| 21B | Specialty IPA: Brown IPA | 5.5–7.5% | 40–70 | 18–35 | 1.056–1.070 | 1.008–1.016 |
| 21B | Specialty IPA: Brut IPA | 6–7.5% | 20–30 | 2–4 | 1.046–1.057 | 0.990–1.004 |
| 21B | Specialty IPA: Red IPA | 5.5–7.5% | 40–70 | 11–17 | 1.056–1.070 | 1.008–1.016 |
| 21B | Specialty IPA: Rye IPA | 5.5–8% | 50–75 | 6–14 | 1.056–1.075 | 1.008–1.014 |
| 21B | Specialty IPA: White IPA | 5.5–7% | 40–70 | 5–6 | 1.056–1.065 | 1.010–1.016 |
| 21C | Hazy IPA | 6–9% | 25–60 | 3–7 | 1.060–1.085 | 1.010–1.015 |
| 22A | Double IPA | 7.5–10% | 60–100 | 6–14 | 1.065–1.085 | 1.008–1.018 |
| 22B | American Strong Ale | 6.3–10% | 50–100 | 7–18 | 1.062–1.090 | 1.014–1.024 |
| 22C | American Barleywine | 8–12% | 50–100 | 9–18 | 1.080–1.120 | 1.016–1.030 |
| 22D | Wheatwine | 8–12% | 30–60 | 6–14 | 1.080–1.120 | 1.016–1.030 |
| 23A | Berliner Weisse | 2.8–3.8% | 3–8 | 2–3 | 1.028–1.032 | 1.003–1.006 |
| 23B | Flanders Red Ale | 4.6–6.5% | 10–25 | 10–17 | 1.048–1.057 | 1.002–1.012 |
| 23C | Oud Bruin | 4–8% | 20–25 | 17–22 | 1.040–1.074 | 1.008–1.012 |
| 23D | Lambic | 5–6.5% | 0–10 | 3–6 | 1.040–1.054 | 1.001–1.010 |
| 23E | Gueuze | 5–8% | 0–10 | 5–6 | 1.040–1.054 | 1.000–1.006 |
| 23F | Fruit Lambic | 5–7% | 0–10 | 3–7 | 1.040–1.060 | 1.000–1.010 |
| 23G | Gose | 4.2–4.8% | 5–12 | 3–4 | 1.036–1.056 | 1.006–1.010 |
| 24A | Witbier | 4.5–5.5% | 8–20 | 2–4 | 1.044–1.052 | 1.008–1.012 |
| 24B | Belgian Pale Ale | 4.8–5.5% | 20–30 | 8–14 | 1.048–1.054 | 1.010–1.014 |
| 24C | Bière de Garde | 6–8.5% | 18–28 | 6–19 | 1.060–1.080 | 1.008–1.016 |
| 25A | Belgian Blond Ale | 6–7.5% | 15–30 | 4–6 | 1.062–1.075 | 1.008–1.018 |
| 25B | Saison | 3.5–5.0% (table); 5.0–7.0% (standard); 7.0–9.5% (super) | 20–35 | 5–14 (pale); 15–22 (dark) | 1.048–1.065 | 1.002–1.008 |
| 25C | Belgian Golden Strong Ale | 7.5–10.5% | 22–35 | 3–6 | 1.070–1.095 | 1.005–1.016 |
| 26A | Belgian Single | 4.8–6% | 25–45 | 3–5 | 1.044–1.054 | 1.004–1.010 |
| 26B | Belgian Dubbel | 6–7.6% | 15–25 | 10–17 | 1.062–1.075 | 1.008–1.018 |
| 26C | Belgian Tripel | 7.5–9.5% | 20–40 | 4.5–7 | 1.075–1.085 | 1.008–1.014 |
| 26D | Belgian Dark Strong Ale | 8–12% | 20–35 | 12–22 | 1.075–1.110 | 1.010–1.024 |
| 27 | Historical Beer: Kellerbier | Varies with the base style | Varies with the base style | Varies with the base style | Varies with the base style | Varies with the base style |
| 27 | Historical Beer: Kentucky Common | 4–5.5% | 15–30 | 11–20 | 1.044–1.055 | 1.010–1.018 |
| 27 | Historical Beer: Lichtenhainer | 3.5–4.7% | 5–12 | 3–6 | 1.032–1.040 | 1.004–1.008 |
| 27 | Historical Beer: London Brown Ale | 2.8–3.6% | 15–20 | 22–35 | 1.033–1.038 | 1.012–1.015 |
| 27 | Historical Beer: Piwo Grodziskie | 2.5–3.3% | 20–35 | 3–6 | 1.028–1.032 | 1.006–1.012 |
| 27 | Historical Beer: Pre-Prohibition Lager | 4.5–6% | 25–40 | 3–6 | 1.044–1.060 | 1.010–1.015 |
| 27 | Historical Beer: Pre-Prohibition Porter | 4.5–6% | 20–30 | 20–30 | 1.046–1.060 | 1.010–1.016 |
| 27 | Historical Beer: Roggenbier | 4.5–6% | 10–20 | 14–19 | 1.046–1.056 | 1.010–1.014 |
| 27 | Historical Beer: Sahti | 7–11% | 0–15 | 4–22 | 1.076–1.120 | 1.016–1.038 |
| 28A | Brett Beer | Varies with the base style | Varies with the base style | Varies with the base style | Varies with the base style | Varies with the base style |
| 28B | Mixed-Fermentation Sour Beer | Varies with the base style | Varies with the base style | Varies with the base style | Varies with the base style | Varies with the base style |
| 28C | Wild Specialty Beer | Varies with the base style | Varies with the base style | Varies with the base style | Varies with the base style | Varies with the base style |
| 28D | Straight Sour Beer | 4.5–7% | 3–8 | 2–3 | 1.048–1.065 | 1.006–1.013 |
| 29A | Fruit Beer | Varies with the base style | Varies with the base style | Varies with the base style | Varies with the base style | Varies with the base style |
| 29B | Fruit and Spice Beer | Varies with the base style | Varies with the base style | Varies with the base style | Varies with the base style | Varies with the base style |
| 29C | Specialty Fruit Beer | Varies with the base style | Varies with the base style | Varies with the base style | Varies with the base style | Varies with the base style |
| 29D | Grape Ale | 6–8.5% | 10–30 | 4–8 | 1.059–1.075 | 1.004–1.013 |
| 30A | Spice, Herb, or Vegetable Beer | Varies with the base style | Varies with the base style | Varies with the base style | Varies with the base style | Varies with the base style |
| 30B | Autumn Seasonal Beer | Varies with the base style | Varies with the base style | Varies with the base style | Varies with the base style | Varies with the base style |
| 30C | Winter Seasonal Beer | Varies with the base style | Varies with the base style | Varies with the base style | Varies with the base style | Varies with the base style |
| 30D | Specialty Spice Beer | Varies with the base style | Varies with the base style | Varies with the base style | Varies with the base style | Varies with the base style |
| 31A | Alternative Grain Beer | Varies with the base style | Varies with the base style | Varies with the base style | Varies with the base style | Varies with the base style |
| 31B | Alternative Sugar Beer | Varies with the base style | Varies with the base style | Varies with the base style | Varies with the base style | Varies with the base style |
| 32A | Classic Style Smoked Beer | Varies with the base style | Varies with the base style | Varies with the base style | Varies with the base style | Varies with the base style |
| 32B | Specialty Smoked Beer | Varies with the base style | Varies with the base style | Varies with the base style | Varies with the base style | Varies with the base style |
| 33A | Wood-Aged Beer | Varies with the base style | Varies with the base style | Varies with the base style | Varies with the base style | Varies with the base style |
| 33B | Specialty Wood-Aged Beer | Varies with the base style | Varies with the base style | Varies with the base style | Varies with the base style | Varies with the base style |
| 34A | Commercial Specialty Beer | Varies with the base style | Varies with the base style | Varies with the base style | Varies with the base style | Varies with the base style |
| 34B | Mixed-Style Beer | Varies with the base style | Varies with the base style | Varies with the base style | Varies with the base style | Varies with the base style |
| 34C | Experimental Beer | Varies with the base style | Varies with the base style | Varies with the base style | Varies with the base style | Varies with the base style |
| X1 | Dorada Pampeana | 4.3–5.5% | 15–22 | 3–5 | 1.042–1.054 | 1.009–1.013 |
| X2 | IPA Argenta | 5.0–6.5% | 35–60 | 6–15 | 1.055–1.065 | 1.008–1.015 |
| X3 | Italian Grape Ale | 4.5–12% | 6–30 | 4–25 | 1.045–1.100 | 1.005–1.015 |
| X4 | Catharina Sour | 4.0–5.5% | 2–8 | 2–6 | 1.039–1.048 | 1.004–1.012 |
| X5 | New Zealand Pilsner | 4.5–5.8% | 25–45 | 2–6 | 1.044–1.056 | 1.009–1.014 |