Medium to dark red in colour. Light to medium body. Acidity and body should be in balance and there should be some tannin present. Bouquet should be fruity and vinous and in harmony with flavour and body. Alcohol 11% – 14% by volume. Should be dry to the palate and the S.G less than 1000.

A very pale, highly-carbonated, light-bodied, well-attenuated lager with a very neutral flavor profile and low bitterness. Served very cold, it can be a very refreshing and thirst quenching drink.

A clean, well-attenuated, flavorful American “lawnmower” beer. Easily drinkable and refreshing, with more character than typical American lagers.

Pale and bready‑grainy with a clean fermentation profile and variable citrus‑floral hop notes; lively and easy‑drinking.

A well‑balanced, highly‑attenuated pale lager without strong flavors, designed for crisp refreshment.

Smooth, amber‑hued lager showing gentle caramel‑toast maltiness over restrained bitterness.

Darker, slightly sweeter and more malty than its pale cousin, yet equally light in bitterness and body.

Light‑bodied yet richly bready and firmly bitter, a sessionable hoppy Czech pale lager.

Complex bready malt and spicy floral hops in exquisite balance with a soft, rounded bitterness.

Toasty‑bready, reddish‑amber lager with clean malt depth and a balanced finish.

Richly malty dark lager marrying caramel, toast and gentle roast with smooth bitterness.

Golden German lager showcasing soft, slightly sweet pilsner malt over subtle hops and a dry finish.

Pale, elegant Oktoberfest lager that balances smooth malt flavor with festival drinkability.

Strong, pale German lager offering rich malt flavor, firm hop bitterness, and a clean, dry finish.

Low‑alcohol, pale German lager that retains noticeable malt‑hop character with high drinkability.

Delicately balanced, brilliantly clear hybrid ale with subtle malt, fruit, and hop notes and a crisp finish.

Golden, slightly stronger lager combining mild malt sweetness with moderate bitterness.

Crisp, hop‑forward golden lager featuring assertive noble bitterness over a lean malt base.

Amber‑orange lager showcasing elegant toasty‑bready malt with a smooth, dry finish.

Amber to dark lager marrying rich malt depth with noticeable yet balanced beechwood smoke.

Dark, malty‑sweet strong lager presenting smooth bread‑crust richness without burnt notes.

Moderate‑strength amber lager offering soft, elegant malt complexity and a dry, balanced finish.

Copper‑brown, cool‑fermented ale with smooth malt, firm bitterness, and clean lager‑like finish.

Deeply malty, smooth dark lager emphasizing rich Munich malt without burnt roast.

Black German lager with moderate smooth roast, balanced bitterness, and no harshness.

Strong, very malty lager displaying layers of rich bread‑crust sweetness yet finishing smooth.

Intensely rich and malty lager created by freeze‑concentrating a Doppelbock; warming and full‑bodied.

Strong, smoothly malty dark lager featuring complex dark fruit, toffee and chocolate without burnt harshness.

Pale, effervescent wheat ale bursting with banana‑clove yeast character and a refreshing dry finish.

Darker wheat ale blending banana‑clove yeast notes with bready‑toasty malt richness.

Strong, rich wheat ale combining Weissbier spice‑fruit profile with bock‑like malt depth.

Low‑gravity copper ale balancing nutty‑caramel malt, earthy hops, and gentle fruit for supreme drinkability.

Balanced, flavorful English pale ale showcasing toasty malt, fruity esters, and firm hop bitterness.

Fuller, stronger English bitter with elevated malt and hop intensity yet remaining balanced.

Pale, refreshing, hop‑forward English ale with a dry finish and moderate to assertive bitterness.

Effervescent straw‑to‑pale‑amber ale sporting subtle fruity yeast, light malt and high carbonation.

Hoppy, moderately strong English ale featuring earthy‑floral hops over supportive biscuit‑like malt.

Dark, session‑strength British ale with wide‑ranging caramel‑to‑light‑roast malt flavors and low bitterness.

Malty, caramelly brown ale sans roast, offering nutty‑toffee depth and balanced sweetness.

Moderate‑strength dark brown ale melding chocolate‑caramel malt complexity with restrained roast bitterness.

Low‑alcohol, malt‑forward Scottish pint featuring caramel‑toffee malt and subtle roast dryness.

Moderately strong malt‑accented amber ale with caramel‑toasted bread flavors and gentle roast finish.

Fuller, richer malt showcase balancing caramel‑toffee sweetness with light roast and modest bitterness.

Easy‑drinking amber ale with soft toffee sweetness, light grainy‑biscuit notes, and a touch of roast dryness.

Black, roasty‑dry stout highlighting coffee‑like barley flavors over a light‑bodied, bitter base.

Stronger, fuller Irish stout with heightened roast and bitterness yet smooth, creamy texture.

Dark, creamy stout where moderate sweetness and lactose smooth rich roasted grains.

Roasty‑chocolate stout balanced by silky oatmeal fullness and restrained bitterness.

Sweet, full‑bodied stout with pronounced fruity esters and robust roast yet smooth finish.

Robust, high‑gravity stout combining intense roast, moderate bitterness, and noticeable warmth.

Amber‑to‑dark ale of respectable strength showcasing rich malt, fruity esters, and optional hop or alcohol complexity.

Malty, aged British ale with oxidative complexity, dark fruit, toffee and subdued hops.

Rich, sweet caramel‑toffee Scotch ale with full body, warming alcohol and minimal hop presence.

Intensely malty, fruity, warming ale meant for slow sipping and long contemplation.

Pale, easy‑drinking American ale balancing light malt, fruity esters, and subtle hoppiness.

Hop‑forward yet balanced pale ale delivering citrus‑pine hop flavor over clean toasty malt.

Caramel‑rich amber ale with pronounced American hop flavor and firm bitterness.

Historically inspired amber lager‑beer fermented warm, blending toasty malt, woody hops and firm bitterness.

Nutrient‑rich brown ale featuring chocolate‑nut malt flavors balanced by citrus‑resin hops.

Dark, chocolate‑coffee porter with moderate‑high bitterness and often significant hop character.

Strong, highly roasted, hoppy stout delivering bold coffee‑dark chocolate flavors and firm bitterness.

Massive, intensely flavor‑packed stout combining deep roast, dark fruit, and significant alcohol warmth.

Bold, hop‑driven ale showcasing resinous‑citrus American hops over clean malt and dry finish.

IPA base tweaked with specialty ingredients (rye, black malt, Belgian yeast, etc.) yielding distinct spin on hop‑centric style.

Juicy, heavily dry‑hopped IPA with low bitterness, soft mouthfeel, and intense tropical fruit aroma.

Very strong, intensely hoppy ale with enough clean malt to support high bitterness and alcohol.

Hefty, malty‑rich American ale featuring assertive hops, evident alcohol and complex depth.

Huge, bittersweet amber‑to‑copper ale brimming with caramel malt, abundant hops, and warming alcohol.

Powerful, richly bready‑sweet ale incorporating significant wheat character alongside American hops.

Pale, highly effervescent, tart wheat ale of very low strength and refreshing acidity.

Deep red‑brown, complexly sour ale rich in dark fruit, vinous notes, and oak aging character.

Malty, caramel‑rich brown ale aged to develop gentle acidity, dark fruit and sherry‑like complexity.

Spontaneously fermented wheat beer displaying earthy funk and firm, citrusy acidity.

Blend of young and old lambic creating sparkling, complexly funky‑tart, bone‑dry beer.

Lambic refermented with fruit, yielding bright fruitiness atop classic funky‑acidic base.

Refreshing, lightly sour wheat beer accented by coriander spice and a touch of salinity.

Pale, hazy Belgian wheat ale with citrusy‑spicy coriander‑orange complexity and a crisp, tart finish.

Amber‑copper ale balancing toasty‑biscuit malt, gentle fruity‑spicy yeast and floral hops.

Malty, malt‑layered Franco‑Belgian ale (pale to brown) with smooth lager‑like character and earthy cellar notes.

Golden, slightly sweet, fruity‑spicy ale finishing dry with soft alcohol warmth and subtle hops.

Dry, highly carbonated farmhouse ale combining citrusy fruit, peppery spice, and firm hop bitterness.

Pale, very highly attenuated ale with effervescent fruity‑spicy complexity, sneaky alcohol and crisp finish.

Pale, refreshing Trappist table beer showcasing grainy‑toasty malt, fruity spice and firm bitterness.

Deep amber‑brown abbey ale rich in complex malt, dark fruit esters, and gentle warming.

Strong, pale, deceptively light‑bodied ale with vibrant fruit‑spice yeast profile and soft alcohol.

Very strong, dark abbey ale melding rich malt, raisin‑fig fruitiness, peppery spice and smooth warmth.

Covers faithfully recreated or interpretive beers of extinct or rare styles; profile depends on declared tradition.

Base style fermented with Brettanomyces yielding funky fruit‑leather, barnyard, and dry complexity.

Beer soured and funked via mixed cultures displaying layered acidity, Brett complexity and balance.

Mixed‑culture beer featuring specialty ingredients or processes producing unique funky‑sour expressions.

Sour beer deriving character primarily from acid‑producing microbes rather than Brett funk.

Base beer harmoniously integrated with distinctive fruit aroma, flavor and sometimes color.

Fruit beer complemented by spice or herb character, each supporting the base beer in balance.

Fruit beer where fruit character dominates or an unusual fruit/base pairing is highlighted.

Beer incorporating grapes or must, merging vinous fruit notes with beer fermentation profile.

Beer enhanced with culinary spices/herbs/vegetables where added ingredients remain in harmony.

Malt‑forward, spice‑accented seasonal ale or lager evocative of fall harvest and cool weather.

Strong, often darker beer featuring wintry spices, richer malt and warming alcohol.

Spiced beer where creative ingredient choices or processes create an unconventional profile.

Beer brewed with significant portion of non‑traditional grains (rice, rye, spelt, etc.) highlighting their character.

Beer fermented with additional sugars (honey, molasses, etc.) imparting complementary flavor and dryness.

Recognizable base style brewed with smoked malt for balanced, style‑appropriate smoke character.

Beer where smoke character, combined with specialty ingredients/processes, creates a unique profile.

Beer aged in wood or on wood that contributes balanced oak‑derived flavors without other specialty additions.

Wood‑aged beer featuring additional ingredients or intense wood/spirits character beyond base style.

Entry category for unique commercial beers not otherwise captured, described by brewer for judging.

Beer intentionally combining attributes of multiple classic styles into a harmonious hybrid.

Catch‑all for innovative beers exploring novel ingredients, processes or concepts beyond defined styles.

Argentine golden ale featuring light malt, low bitterness and refreshing drinkability reminiscent of local lagers.

Argentine IPA showcasing native hops with floral‑spicy‑herbal notes over clean malt canvas.

Hybrid beer‑wine product where added grapes contribute vinous aroma, flavor and dryness atop diverse base styles.

Brazilian kettle‑soured wheat ale refermented with tropical fruit, yielding vibrant juicy acidity and low bitterness.

Pale, crisp lager explosively flavored with New Zealand hops imparting tropical, white‑grape and citrus notes.