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Kellerbier

BJCP 27-Kellerbier specs

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

OG
1.051
1.044
1.060
FG
1.011
1.006
1.016
ABV
5.2%
4.4
6.3
IBU
32
16
40
BU:GU
0.62
0.27
0.91
SRM
9
2
28

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.

  • 2°
    Pilsner malt62%
  • 4°
    Vienna malt42%
  • 30°
    Melanoidin malt3%
  • 9°
    Munich (light)34%
  • 55°
    Crystal (medium, ~40-70°L)8%
  • 2°
    Carapils / dextrine6%
  • 350°
    Carafa / dehusked dark2%
  • 20°
    Munich (dark)30%

Common hops

Ranked by how often brewers reach for them.

Common yeasts

Ranked by how often brewers pitch each strain.

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