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Kentucky Common

BJCP 27-Kentucky Common specs

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

OG

1.049

1.044

1.055

FG

1.011

1.010

1.018

ABV

5.0%

4.0

5.5

IBU

23

15

30

BU:GU

0.47

0.27

0.68

SRM

15

11

20

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.

2°
Pale / 2-row (generic)65%
1°
Flaked maize / corn26%
500°
Black / patent malt3%
55°
Crystal (medium, ~40-70°L)3%
4°
Rye malt9%
100°
Crystal (dark, ~80-120°L)3%
350°
Chocolate malt4%
3°
Acidulated malt4%

Common hops

By how often brewers reach for them.

Cluster🇺🇸

Alpha5.0–10.2%Beta4.0–6.6%

Alpha2.5–6.0%Beta4.0–8.0%

Hallertau Mittelfrüh🇩🇪

Northern Brewer (German)🇩🇪

Alpha6.0–10.0%Beta3.0–5.0%

Alpha11.0–16.0%Beta5.0–8.0%

Alpha9.0–16.0%Beta3.0–6.0%

Willamette🇺🇸

Alpha3.8–7.0%Beta3.0–5.0%

Centennial🇺🇸

Alpha7.8–12.0%Beta3.3–5.5%

Common yeasts

By how often brewers pitch each strain.

Atten78–82%Temp12–25°C

WLP080 Cream Ale Yeast Blend

Atten75–80%Temp18–21°C

WLP001 California Ale Yeast

Atten73–85%Temp18–23°C

Atten80–84%Temp12–25°C

Atten74–82%Temp12–25°C

1056 American Ale

Atten73–77%Temp16–22°C

2112 California Lager

Atten67–71%Temp14–20°C

Escarpment Labs

Atten72–78%Temp18–21°C

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