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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

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°
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

By how often brewers reach for them.

Hallertau Mittelfrüh🇩🇪

Tettnanger🇩🇪

Alpha2.5–6.0%Beta3.0–5.0%

Hersbrucker🇩🇪

Alpha1.5–4.0%Beta2.5–6.0%

Alpha2.5–6.0%Beta4.0–8.0%

Alpha11.0–16.0%Beta5.0–8.0%

Alpha3.0–11.0%Beta2.3–6.0%

Cascade🇺🇸

Alpha4.0–9.0%Beta4.5–9.0%

Common yeasts

By how often brewers pitch each strain.

SafLager W-34/70

Atten80–84%Temp9–22°C

WLP820 Oktoberfest/Marzen Lager Yeast

Atten65–73%Temp11–14°C

2633 Octoberfest Lager Blend

Atten73–77%Temp9–14°C

Atten80–84%Temp9–22°C

2206 Bavarian Lager

Atten73–77%Temp8–14°C

WLP830 German Lager Yeast

Atten74–79%Temp10–13°C

Atten78–82%Temp12–25°C

WLP029 German Ale/Kölsch Yeast

Atten72–78%Temp18–21°C

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