Specialty Smoked Beer
A well-balanced fusion of the malt and hops of the base specialty beer style with a pleasant and agreeable smoke character.
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Overall Impression: A well-balanced fusion of the malt and hops of the base specialty beer style with a pleasant and agreeable smoke character.
Entry Instructions: Identify the wood type or smoke varietal if noticeably present, and specify the additional ingredients or processes that differentiate the beer, plus a base style or target character.
Style Comparison: Unlike 32A, this category permits either non-classic base styles or any smoked beer featuring specialty ingredients such as fruits, spices or vegetables.
Vital Statistics: OG, FG, IBUs, SRM and ABV are not defined independently for this category – they vary with the declared base style. BJCP 2021.
Source: BJCP 2021 Style Guidelines, bjcp.org, retrieved 2026-09-13. Vital statistics are as published; descriptive text is condensed from the published guideline.
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Unlike 32A, this category permits either non-classic base styles or any smoked beer featuring specialty ingredients such as fruits, spices or vegetables.
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- BJCP Guidelines: 32B (Specialty Smoked Beer)
- Beer Judge Certification Program: BJCP Official Guidelines