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British Brown Ale

BJCP 13B specs

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

OG
1.053
1.040
1.052
FG
1.014
1.008
1.013
ABV
5.2%
4.2
5.9
IBU
28
20
30
BU:GU
0.53
0.38
0.75
SRM
20
12
22

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.

  • 55°
    Crystal (medium, ~40-70°L)8%
  • 350°
    Chocolate malt3%
  • Maris Otter / British pale72%
  • Pale / 2-row (generic)70%
  • 100°
    Crystal (dark, ~80-120°L)7%
  • Flaked oats7%
  • 20°
    Crystal (light, ~10-30°L)9%
  • 65°
    Brown malt8%

Common hops

Ranked by how often brewers reach for them.

Common yeasts

Ranked by how often brewers pitch each strain.

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