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Sweet Stout

BJCP 16A specs

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

OG
1.064
1.044
1.060
FG
1.019
1.012
1.024
ABV
5.9%
4.0
6.0
IBU
29
20
40
BU:GU
0.46
0.33
0.91
SRM
40
30
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.

  • 350°
    Chocolate malt7%
  • Lactose7%
  • Pale / 2-row (generic)63%
  • 450°
    Roasted barley5%
  • Flaked oats7%
  • 55°
    Crystal (medium, ~40-70°L)7%
  • Maris Otter / British pale64%
  • 100°
    Crystal (dark, ~80-120°L)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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