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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

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

Common hops

Ranked by how often brewers reach for them.

Common yeasts

Ranked by how often brewers pitch each strain.

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