Road to BJCP Video 7: Spice, Herb, and Vegetable
In this video I talk about the spice, herb, and vegetable specialty style of the Beer Judge Certification Program, which includes Autumn Seasonal Beers (AKA Pumpkin Spice Ales) and Winter Seasonal Beers (winter warmers and Christmas beers). I also talk about which is which (spice, herb, and vegetable vs. autumn seasonal vs. winter seasonal). This category is like an overlay on top of a base category, which has to be specified upon entering a competition and should be provided to the judges. The spice, herb, and/or vegetable flavor should be evident in the aroma and flavor but not overpowering. There are no “vital statistics” (IBU, SRM, FG, OG, ABV) for these types of beers since they use those values from the specified base style.