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BJCP 6A specs

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

OG
1.057
1.054
1.060
FG
1.013
1.010
1.014
ABV
5.7%
5.6
6.3
IBU
23
18
24
BU:GU
0.42
0.30
0.44
SRM
11
8
17

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 malt42%
  • 9°
    Munich (light)35%
  • 55°
    Crystal (medium, ~40-70°L)7%
  • 4°
    Vienna malt33%
  • 20°
    Munich (dark)25%
  • 2°
    Pale / 2-row (generic)45%
  • 20°
    Crystal (light, ~10-30°L)9%
  • 2°
    Carapils / dextrine6%

Common hops

Ranked by how often brewers reach for them.

Common yeasts

Ranked by how often brewers pitch each strain.

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