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Irish Extra Stout

BJCP 15C specs

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

OG
1.060
1.052
1.062
FG
1.015
1.010
1.014
ABV
5.9%
5.0
6.5
IBU
37
35
50
BU:GU
0.63
0.56
0.96
SRM
39
30
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.

  • 450°
    Roasted barley7%
  • Pale / 2-row (generic)66%
  • 350°
    Chocolate malt7%
  • Flaked barley13%
  • Maris Otter / British pale70%
  • 500°
    Black / patent malt5%
  • Flaked oats9%
  • 100°
    Crystal (dark, ~80-120°L)9%

Common hops

Ranked by how often brewers reach for them.

Common yeasts

Ranked by how often brewers pitch each strain.

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