American Malt Liquor

American Malt Liquor is an American Lager beer style. Brewers Association category: American-Style Malt Liquor. It typically presents as straw to gold.

Notes: Beers of this style are varied in character. Some malt liquors are only slightly stronger than American lagers, while others approach bock strength. Original Gravity (°Plato) 1.050-1.060 (12.4-14.7 °Plato) • Apparent Extract/Final Gravity (°Plato) 1.004-1.010 (1-2.6 °Plato) • Alcohol by Weight (Volume) 5.0%-6.0% (6.3%-7.6%) • Hop Bitterness (IBU) 12-23 • Color SRM (EBC) 2-6 (4-12 EBC)

ABV: 6.3%-7.6%
IBU: 12-23
COLOR / SRM SCALE: 2-6
OG: 1.050-1.060
FG: 1.004-1.010

Alcohol & Bitterness

ABV:6.3%-7.6%

ABW:5.0%-6.0%

IBU:12-23

Perceived Bitterness:

Very low

Color & Appearance

Color:

Straw to gold

SRM:2-6

EBC:4-12

Clarity:

Appearance should be clear. Chill haze should not be present

Gravity & Body

Original Gravity:1.050-1.060

Original Gravity °P:12.4-14.7

Final Gravity:1.004-1.010

Final Gravity °P:1-2.6

Body:

Low to medium-low

Flavor Profiles

Malt Profile:

Some malt sweetness is present

Hop Profile:

Not present

Fermentation Character:

Fruity esters and complex alcohol aromas and flavors are acceptable at low levels. Alcohol should not be solvent-like. DMS, diacetyl, and acetaldehyde should not be present.

2026 Brewers Association Beer Style Guidelines used with permission of Brewers Association .

No beers have been reviewed in this style.