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American Porter

BJCP 20A specs

The band is the guideline range — the marker is where the modern homebrew average actually lies.

OG
1.063
1.050
1.070
FG
1.016
1.012
1.018
ABV
6.2%
4.8
6.5
IBU
36
25
50
BU:GU
0.60
0.36
1.00
SRM
36
22
40

Grain character

GrainyBiscuitCaramelDark FruitChocolateCoffeeRoastNuttyHoney
Each axis is scaled to how intense that flavour gets in real malt bills.

Hop character

CitrusTropical FruitStone FruitBerryFloralSpiceHerbalGrassyResin / Pine
0-5 scale. 0s mean no aroma values available.

Common grains

Percentages are each grain's average share of the grain bill when used.

  • 350°
    Chocolate malt6%
  • Pale / 2-row (generic)67%
  • 55°
    Crystal (medium, ~40-70°L)8%
  • 500°
    Black / patent malt4%
  • 100°
    Crystal (dark, ~80-120°L)7%
  • Maris Otter / British pale65%
  • Flaked oats7%
  • Munich (light)14%

Common hops

Ranked by how often brewers reach for them.

Common yeasts

Ranked by how often brewers pitch each strain.

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