Beer Styles  »  Table Beer

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ABV: 0.5-3.5%    IBUs: 5-15    SRM: 5-50    OG: 1.008-1.038    FG: 1004-1.034

These ales and lagers are very low in alcohol and historically in Belgium enjoyed with meals by both adults and children. Pale to very dark brown in color. Additions of caramel coloring are sometimes employed to adjust color. They are light bodied with relatively low carbonation with limited aftertaste. The mouth feel is light to moderate, though higher than one might anticipate, usually because of unfermented sugars/malt sugars. Malted barley, wheat and rye may be used as well as unmalted wheat, rye, oats and corn. A mild malt character could be evident. Aroma/Flavor hops are most commonly used to employ a flavor balance that is only low in bitterness. Traditional versions do not use artificial sweeteners nor are they excessively sweet. More modern versions of this beer incorporate sweeteners such as sugar and saccharine added post fermentation to sweeten the palate and add to a perception of smoothness. Spices (such as orange and lemon peel, as well as coriander) may be added in barely perceptible amounts, but this is not common. Diacetyl should not be perceived.

Competition directors may choose to break out subcategories of Traditional and Modern.

		Beer Name	Brewery	ABV	IBUs
	(2)	Table For Two	Flying Dog Brewing Co.	5.0%	20
	(0)	Beer Table - Table Beer	Stillwater Artisanal Ales	4.7%	---