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Specialty IPA: Black IPA

BJCP 21B-Black IPA specs

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

OG
1.066
1.050
1.085
FG
1.014
1.010
1.018
ABV
6.8%
5.5
9.0
IBU
72
50
90
BU:GU
1.11
0.59
1.80
SRM
36
25
40

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.

  • Pale / 2-row (generic)72%
  • 55°
    Crystal (medium, ~40-70°L)7%
  • 350°
    Carafa / dehusked dark5%
  • 500°
    Black / patent malt5%
  • 350°
    Chocolate malt5%
  • 100°
    Crystal (dark, ~80-120°L)7%
  • Maris Otter / British pale65%
  • Rye malt9%

Common hops

Ranked by how often brewers reach for them.

Common yeasts

Ranked by how often brewers pitch each strain.

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