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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

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

Hop character

0-5 scale. 0s mean no aroma values available.

Common grains

Average share of the grain bill when used.

450°
Roasted barley7%
2°
Pale / 2-row (generic)66%
350°
Chocolate malt7%
2°
Flaked barley13%
3°
Maris Otter / British pale70%
500°
Black / patent malt5%
1°
Flaked oats9%
100°
Crystal (dark, ~80-120°L)9%

Common hops

By how often brewers reach for them.

East Kent Goldings

Alpha4.0–6.5%Beta1.9–3.0%

Alpha11.0–16.0%Beta5.0–8.0%

Alpha3.0–6.5%Beta2.0–4.0%

Northern Brewer (German)🇩🇪

Alpha6.0–10.0%Beta3.0–5.0%

Alpha5.0–9.0%Beta2.5–5.0%

Alpha8.0–13.5%Beta4.0–5.7%

Alpha9.0–16.0%Beta3.0–6.0%

Willamette🇺🇸

Alpha3.8–7.0%Beta3.0–5.0%

Common yeasts

By how often brewers pitch each strain.

Atten74–82%Temp12–25°C

Atten71–75%Temp17–22°C

WLP004 Irish Ale Yeast

Atten69–74%Temp18–20°C

LalBrew Nottingham

Atten78–84%Temp10–25°C

Atten78–82%Temp12–25°C

M42 New World Strong Ale Yeast

Mangrove Jack's

Atten77–82%Temp16–22°C

WLP001 California Ale Yeast

Atten73–85%Temp18–23°C

Escarpment Labs

Atten70–75%Temp18–22°C

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