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Baltic Porter

BJCP 9C specs

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

OG
1.075
1.060
1.090
FG
1.018
1.016
1.024
ABV
7.5%
6.5
9.5
IBU
33
20
40
BU:GU
0.45
0.22
0.67
SRM
34
17
30

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 malt4%
  • 55°
    Crystal (medium, ~40-70°L)7%
  • 2°
    Pale / 2-row (generic)61%
  • 9°
    Munich (light)32%
  • 100°
    Crystal (dark, ~80-120°L)5%
  • 500°
    Black / patent malt4%
  • 350°
    Carafa / dehusked dark3%
  • 2°
    Pilsner malt44%

Common hops

Ranked by how often brewers reach for them.

Common yeasts

Ranked by how often brewers pitch each strain.

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