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12 Pale Commonwealth Beer

3 styles in this category.

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12A

British Golden Ale

A hop-forward, average-strength to moderately-strong pale bitter. Drinkability and a refreshing quality are critical components of the style, as it was initially a summer seasonal beer.

ABV
3.8–5%
IBU
20–45
SRM
2–5
Pale straw to gold
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12B

Australian Sparkling Ale

A well-balanced, pale, highly carbonated, and refreshing ale suitable for drinking in a hot climate. Fairly bitter, with a moderate herbal-spicy hop and pome fruit ester profile. Smooth, neutral malt flavors with a full…

ABV
4.5–6%
IBU
20–35
SRM
4–7
Gold to deep gold
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12C

English IPA

A bitter, moderately-strong, very well-attenuated pale British ale with a dry finish and a hoppy aroma and flavor. Classic British ingredients provide the most authentic flavor profile.

ABV
5–7.5%
IBU
40–60
SRM
6–14
Amber to copper
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Style guide data is based on the BJCP Style Guidelines. Guides from bjcp.org.

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