American Imperial Porter
American Imperial Porter is an American Ale beer style. Brewers Association category: American-Style Imperial Porter. It typically presents as black.
- ABV
- 7.0%-12.0%
- IBU
- 35-50
- OG
- 1.080-1.100
- FG
- 1.020-1.030
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Alcohol & Bitterness
ABV:7.0%-12.0%
ABW:5.5%-9.5%
IBU:35-50
Perceived Bitterness:
Medium-low to medium
Color & Appearance
Gravity & Body
Original Gravity:1.080-1.100
Original Gravity °P:19.3-23.7
Final Gravity:1.020-1.030
Final Gravity °P:5.1-7.6
Body:
Full
Flavor Profiles
Malt Profile:
No roast barley or strong burnt/black malt character should be present.
Medium malt, caramel, and cocoa sweetness should be present.
Hop Profile:
Low to medium-high
Fermentation Character:
Fruity esters are present but not overpowering and should complement hop character and malt-derived sweetness. Diacetyl should not be present absent.
2026 Brewers Association Beer Style Guidelines used with permission of Brewers Association .
No beers have been reviewed in this style.