American Ales: American Black/Cascadian Dark Ale

Notes: Black ales that don’t meet the specifications for American-Style Black Ale may possibly be categorized as Experimental India Pale Ale category.

  • ABV: 6.3%-7.6%
  • ABW: 5.0%-6.0%
  • IBU: 40-70
  • Color (SRM): 35+
  • Color (EBC): 70+
  • Original Gravity: 1.056-1.075
  • Original Gravity °P: 13.8-18.2
  • Final Gravity: 1.012-1.018
  • Final Gravity °P: 3.1-4.6

Style info provided entirely or in part by the Brewers Association 2021 beer style guidelines.

17 American Black/Cascadian Dark Ale Reviewed

Beer Brewery Rate Avg.
Jim Hill Farmstead Brewery 8.36
Mothman Greenbrier Valley Brewing 6.02
Or Cigar City Brewing 9.06
Secession Cascadian Dark Ale Hopworks Urban Brewery 7.77
Trout Hop Black IPA Grand Teton Brewing Company 8.76