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Irish Stout

BJCP 15B specs

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

OG

1.051

1.036

1.044

FG

1.012

1.007

1.011

ABV

5.0%

3.8

5.0

IBU

35

25

45

BU:GU

0.71

0.57

1.25

SRM

37

25

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 barley9%
2°
Pale / 2-row (generic)65%
2°
Flaked barley17%
350°
Chocolate malt6%
3°
Maris Otter / British pale67%
500°
Black / patent malt6%
1°
Flaked oats9%
100°
Crystal (dark, ~80-120°L)6%

Common hops

By how often brewers reach for them.

East Kent Goldings

Alpha4.0–6.5%Beta1.9–3.0%

Alpha3.0–6.5%Beta2.0–4.0%

Willamette🇺🇸

Alpha3.8–7.0%Beta3.0–5.0%

Alpha11.0–16.0%Beta5.0–8.0%

Northern Brewer (German)🇩🇪

Alpha6.0–10.0%Beta3.0–5.0%

Cascade🇺🇸

Alpha4.0–9.0%Beta4.5–9.0%

Alpha5.0–9.0%Beta2.5–5.0%

Alpha8.0–13.5%Beta4.0–5.7%

Common yeasts

By how often brewers pitch each strain.

Atten74–82%Temp12–25°C

Atten71–75%Temp17–22°C

Atten78–82%Temp12–25°C

WLP004 Irish Ale Yeast

Atten69–74%Temp18–20°C

LalBrew Nottingham

Atten78–84%Temp10–25°C

WLP007 Dry English Ale Yeast

Atten70–80%Temp18–21°C

1028 London Ale

Atten73–77%Temp16–22°C

WLP001 California Ale Yeast

Atten73–85%Temp18–23°C

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