American Black/Cascadian Dark Ale
American Black/Cascadian Dark Ale is an American Ale beer style. Brewers Association category: American-Style Black Ale. It typically presents as very dark to black.
Notes: Black ales that do not meet the specifications for American-Style Black Ale may possibly be categorized as Experimental India Pale Ale.
- ABV
- 6.3%-7.6%
- IBU
- 40-70
- OG
- 1.056-1.075
- FG
- 1.012-1.018
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Alcohol & Bitterness
ABV:6.3%-7.6%
ABW:5.0%-6.0%
IBU:40-70
Perceived Bitterness:
Medium-high to high
Color & Appearance
Gravity & Body
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
Body:
Medium
Flavor Profiles
Malt Profile:
Low to medium-low caramel malt and dark roasted malt aromas and flavors are present. Astringency and burnt character of roast malt should be absent.
Hop Profile:
Medium-high to high, with fruity, citrusy, piney, floral, herbal or other aromas derived from hops of all origins.
Fermentation Character:
Fruity esters are low to medium. Diacetyl should not be present.
2026 Brewers Association Beer Style Guidelines used with permission of Brewers Association .
No beers have been reviewed in this style.