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# 34C. Experimental Beer

*This is explicitly a catch-all category for any beer that does not fit into an Existing Style description. No beer is ever “out of style” in this style, **unless** it can be entered in another beer style first. This is the last resort for any beer entered into a competition. With the broad definition for previous styles, this style should be rarely used.*

## Overall Impression

Varies, but should be a unique experience.

## Aroma

Varies.

## Appearance

Varies.

## Flavor

Varies.

## Mouthfeel

Varies.

## Comments

This style cannot represent a well-known commercial beer (otherwise it would be a Commercial Specialty Beer) and cannot fit into any other existing Specialty-Type Beer style (including those within this major category).

## Entry Instructions:

The entrant **must** specify the special nature of the experimental beer, including the special ingredients or processes that make it not fit elsewhere in the guidelines. The entrant **must** provide vital statistics for the beer, **and** either a brief sensory description or a list of ingredients used in making the beer. *Without this information, judges will have no basis for evaluation.*

## Vital Statistics

OG, FG, IBUs, SRM, and ABV will vary depending on the declared beer.

## Commercial Examples

None

## Tags

*specialty-beer*