Color: Copper-red to reddish-brown
Clarity: Chill haze is acceptable at low temperatures. Slight yeast haze is acceptable for bottle conditioned examples.
Perceived Malt Aroma & Flavor: Low to medium candy-like caramel malt sweetness should be present in flavor. A toasted malt character should be present and there may be a slight roast barley or roast malt presence.
Perceived Hop Aroma & Flavor: Not perceived to medium
Perceived Bitterness: Medium
Fermentation Characteristics: Low levels of fruity-estery aroma and flavor are acceptable. Diacetyl levels may range from absent to very low.
Body: Medium