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Beer Guide
10. English and Scottish Strong Ale
a) English Old Ale/English Strong Ale
Amber to copper to medium in color, English strong ales are medium- to full-bodied with a malty sweetness.
Fruity-ester flavor and aroma should contribute to the character of this ale.
Bitterness should be evident and balanced with malt and/or caramel sweetness.
Alcohol types can be varied and complex.
Chill haze is acceptable at low temperatures.
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b) Strong Scotch Ale
Scotch ales are overwhelmingly malty and full-bodied.
Perception of hop bitterness is very low.
Hop flavor and aroma are very low or nonexistent.
Color ranges from deep copper to brown.
The clean alcohol flavor balances the rich and dominant sweet maltiness in flavor and aroma.
A caramel character is often a part of the profile.
Fruity esters are generally at medium aromatic and flavor levels.
A peaty/smoky character may be evident at low levels.
Low diacetyl levels are acceptable.
Chill haze is allowable at cold temperatures.
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