Summary: Other Strong Beer<br><br>-Beers of any style intentionally brewed with higher alcohol content than defined within that style’s guidelines are categorized as Other Strong Beer.<br><br>-These beers should achieve a balance between the style's characteristics and the additional alcohol.<br><br>-Color, Clarity, Aroma, Hop Aroma/Bitterness and Body according to Style<br><br>-ABV – generally 8% +<br><br>-Beara Brewing Co. – we brew a strong ale called Mighty (8% ABV) and add some local NH Maple Syrup to balance out alcohol – we also barrel aged it in Jim Beam barrels – Bourbon Oaked Mighty - came out delicious<br><br><br>-Subcategory: American-Style Imperial Porter<br><br>-Color: Black<br><br>-Clarity: Opaque<br><br>-Malt Aroma & Flavor – No roast barley or strong burnt/black malt character should be perceived. Medium malt, caramel and cocoa sweetness should be present.<br><br>-Hop Aroma and Flavor and Bitterness - (IBU) 35-50 - Low to medium-high<br><br>-Body: Full<br><br>-ABV: 7.0%-12.0%<br><br><br><br><br>-Subcategory: American-Style Wheat Wine Ale<br><br>-This style is brewed with at least 50% wheat malt.<br><br>-Color: Gold to black<br><br>-Clarity: Chill haze is acceptable at low temperatures<br><br>-Malt Aroma – Bread, wheat, honey and/or caramel malt aromas and flavors are often<br>present.<br><br>-Hop Aroma and Flavor and Bitterness - (IBU) 45-85– Medium to medium-high<br><br>-Body: Full<br><br>-ABV: 8.5%-12.2%<br><br>-Glassware for Other Strong Beer: Belgian style glass, Snifter or Goblet/Chalice<br><br><br>Examples courtesy of BeerAdvocate (<a href="https://www.beeradvocate.com" rel="noopener">https://www.beeradvocate.com</a>)<br><br><br>-American-Style Imperial Porter Examples<br><br>-American-Style Wheat Wine Ale<br><br>Subscribe to Craft Beer Storm Podcast iTunes: <br><a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/craft-beer-storm/id1438117278?mt=2" rel="noopener">https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/craft-beer-storm/id1438117278?mt=2</a><br><br>Michael Potorti is the Host of Craft Beer Storm and Founder/Brewer at Beara Brewing Co. in Portsmouth, NH<br><br>Michael Potorti<br>Founder/Brewer<br>Host of "Craft Beer Storm" Podcast<br><a href="mailto:michael@craftbeerstorm.com">michael@craftbeerstorm.com</a><br><a href="mailto:michael@bearairishbrew.com">michael@bearairishbrew.com</a><br><br>*** Come visit our brewery for some delicious local craft brew! ***<br><br>Beara Brewing Co.<br>2800 Lafayette Road<br>Portsmouth, NH 03801<br>Tel. (857) 342-3272<br> <br><a href="http://www.bearairishbrew.com" rel="noopener">www.bearairishbrew.com</a><br> <br>Like us on<br><br>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/bearairishbrew/?hl=en" rel="noopener">https://www.instagram.com/bearairishbrew/?hl=en</a><br><br><br>Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/BearaIrishBrewingCo" rel="noopener">https://www.facebook.com/BearaIrishBrewingCo</a><br> <br>Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/BearaIrishBrew" rel="noopener">https://twitter.com/BearaIrishBrew</a><br> <br>Linked In: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/beara-brewing-co-30776075/" rel="noopener">https://www.linkedin.com/in/beara-brewing-co-30776075/</a><br><br>**LISTEN to our Craft Beer Storm Podcast and share with a friend**<br><br>Craft Beer Storm Podcast iTunes: <br><a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/craft-beer-storm/id1438117278?mt=2" rel="noopener">https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/craft-beer-storm/id1438117278?mt=2</a><br><br>Craft Beer Storm You Tube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCp3PVuCGmywNWlGFh0N0ukg?view_as=subscriber" rel="noopener">https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCp3PVuCGmywNWlGFh0N0ukg?view_as=subscriber</a><br><br>Craft Beer Storm Podcast Radio Public: <br><a href="https://radiopublic.com/craft-beer-storm-WdbK0L"></a>
