Ingredients used in the specialty beer style should be distinctive and evident in either the aroma, flavor or overall balance of the beer. This style category is a catch-all. Any specialty beer that does not fit other specialty beer styles would be appropriately considered here. Examples can include sahti, steinbier, white IPA, session IPA and more.
Specialty Beer
Category: Specialty Beers
Food Pairings
- Varies
- Varies
- Varies
Commercial Examples
- Chainbreaker White IPA, Deschutes Brewery
- Sam Adams Norse Legend Sahti, Boston Beer Co.
- Campfire Stout, High Water Brewing
Appearance
Color
Varies
Clarity
Varies
Carbonation (Visual)
Varies
Flavor/Aroma
Alcohol
Varies
Hop
Varies
Malt
Varies
Esters
Can be present
Phenols
Can be present.
Sensations
Body
Varies
Carbonation
Low to High
Finish Length
Varies
Attenuation
Varies
Ingredients
Hops
Varies
Malt
Varies
Water
Varies
Yeast
Lager or Ale
