27D Common Perry

2008 edition of the BJCP Style Guidelines

Vital Statistics

OG
1.050 – 1.060
FG
1.000 – 1.020
IBU
–
SRM
–
ABV
5.0% - 7.2%

Description

Aroma: There is a pear character, but not obviously fruity. It tends toward that of a young white wine. No bitterness.

Appearance: Slightly cloudy to clear. Generally quite pale.

Flavor: There is a pear character, but not obviously fruity. It tends toward that of a young white wine. No bitterness.

Mouthfeel: : Relatively full, low to moderate tannin apparent as astringency.

Impression: Mild. Medium to medium-sweet. Still to lightly sparkling. Only very slight acetification is acceptable. Mousiness, ropy/oily characters are serious faults.

Comments: Entrants MUST specify carbonation level (still, petillant, or sparkling). Entrants MUST specify sweetness (medium or sweet).

Commercial Examples: [US] White Winter Hard Pear Cider (WI), AEppelTreow Perry (WI), Blossomwood Laughing Pig Perry (CO), Uncle John's Fruit House Winery Perry (MI)