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Roggenbier

BJCP 27-Roggenbier specs

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

OG
1.056
1.046
1.056
FG
1.013
1.010
1.014
ABV
5.7%
4.5
6.0
IBU
24
10
20
BU:GU
0.44
0.18
0.43
SRM
15
14
19

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.

  • Rye malt41%
  • 55°
    Crystal (medium, ~40-70°L)9%
  • Munich (light)23%
  • Pale / 2-row (generic)38%
  • Pilsner malt30%
  • 100°
    Crystal (dark, ~80-120°L)5%
  • 350°
    Carafa / dehusked dark2%
  • Rice hulls (lauter)6%

Common hops

Ranked by how often brewers reach for them.

Common yeasts

Ranked by how often brewers pitch each strain.

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