Experimental beer

A person labeling experimental beer at the fermentation lab at Oregon State University

Experimental beer is beer that is produced in or as a new style, using a new recipe,[1] or as a type of beer that does not fit within present beer style criteria or definitions.[2] The term also encompasses minor beer styles that are not covered under any of the Beer Judge Certification Program (BJCP) categories, with the exception of Belgian beers.[2] Such minor beer styles may serve "as an incubator" for new potential categories,[2] and may attain an official category if the style becomes of interest to the general public at a sufficient level.[2] The Great American Beer Festival has an experimental beer category as a part of its competition, for which awards are given,[3][4] as does the World Beer Cup, which also provides awards for beers in this category.[5] The Oregon State Fair has a home brew competition that includes a category for specialty and experimental beers.[6]

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