BJCP 2008 Styles

Generally dry, full-bodied, austere.

Medium to sweet, full-bodied, rich.

Mild. Medium to medium-sweet. Still to lightly sparkling.

Tannic. Medium to medium-sweet. Still to lightly sparkling.

Substantial body and character. Adjuncts may include white and brown sugars, molasses, small amounts of honey, and raisins.

Like a dry wine with complex flavors. The apple character must marry with the added fruit so that neither dominates the other.

Like a dry white wine, balanced, and with low astringency and bitterness.

Cider or Perry that has adjuncts and does not fit in any other category, these include the use of spices and/or sweetners.