Strong Ale
British Origin Ale · Brewers Association 2025
8 SRM21 SRM
- OG
- 1.060 – 1.125
- FG
- 1.014 – 1.040
- ABV
- 7 – 11.3 %
- IBU
- 30 – 60
- Color
- 8 – 21 SRM
British Origin Ale · Brewers Association 2025
When using these guidelines as the basis for evaluating entries at competitions, competition organizers may choose to split this category into subcategories which reflect strong and very strong versions.
Amber to dark brown
Chill haze is acceptable at low temperatures
Medium to high malt and caramel sweetness. Very low levels of roast malt may be present.
Not present to very low
Present but minimal, and balanced with malt flavors.
Rich, often sweet and complex fruity ester attributes can contribute to the profile of Strong Ales. Alcohol types can be varied and complex. Diacetyl is usually absent in these beers but may be present at very low levels.
Medium to full
Brew to this style
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Style guideline data is the work of its respective publishers, reproduced here for reference: BJCP · Brewers Association · Norbrygg · SHBF · Danske Øldommere.