The Brewers Association has recently released its 2011 Beer Style Guidelines, which are updated annually. These guidelines describe the 140 styles of beer and are used in beer competitions, such as the Great American Beer Festival and the World Beer Cup.
For 2011, several beer descriptions have been significantly updated: Belgo-American Style Ales, Belgian-Style Flanders Oud Bruin/Oud Red, German Bock, and Rye Beer. Also two beers have been renamed. American-style Sour Ale is now known as American-Style Brett Ale, and its description has been revised. American-Style Black Ale is the new name for American-Style India Black Ale, and it has also updated its style guidelines.
“These guidelines help to illustrate the growth of craft brewers in the United States and also offer insight and a foundation for helping appreciate the hundreds of beer types brewed for the beer lover,” said Charlie Papazian, president of the Brewers Association.
For a full list of the Brewers Association Guidelines, visit the Publications Section of www.brewersassociation.org.
