American-Style Stout
North American Origin Ale · Brewers Association 2025
- OG
- 1.050 – 1.075
- FG
- 1.010 – 1.022
- ABV
- 5.7 – 8 %
- IBU
- 35 – 60
- Color
- –
- CO₂
- –
Notes
Head retention should be persistent
North American Origin Ale · Brewers Association 2025
Head retention should be persistent
Black
Opaque
Coffee-like roasted barley and roasted malt aromas are prominent. Low to medium malt sweetness with any of caramel, chocolate, or roasted coffee attributes present at low to medium levels, with a distinct dry-roasted bitterness in the finish. Astringency from roasted malt and roasted barley is low. Slight roasted malt acidity is acceptable.
Medium to high, often with any of citrusy, resiny or other attributes typical of many American hop varieties.
Medium to high
Fruity esters are low. Diacetyl is usually absent in these beers but may be present at very low levels.
Medium to full
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