Kentucky Common

BJCP 27-Kentucky Common specs

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

Common grains

Percentages are each grain's 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

Ranked by how often brewers reach for them.

Common yeasts

Ranked by how often brewers pitch each strain.

Ale

SafAle US-05

Fermentis

Atten78–82%

Temp12–25°C

Blend

WLP080 Cream Ale Yeast Blend

White Labs

Atten75–80%

Temp18–21°C

Ale

WLP001 California Ale Yeast

White Labs

Atten73–85%

Temp18–23°C

Ale

SafAle K-97

Fermentis

Atten80–84%

Temp12–25°C

Ale

SafAle S-04

Fermentis

Atten74–82%

Temp12–25°C

Ale

1056 American Ale

Wyeast

Atten73–77%

Temp16–22°C

Lager

2112 California Lager

Wyeast

Atten67–71%

Temp14–20°C

Ale

Kolsch Ale

Escarpment Labs

Atten72–78%

Temp18–21°C