Imperial Red Ale

Imperial Red Ale is an American Ale beer style. Brewers Association category: Imperial Red Ale. It typically presents as deep amber to dark copper/reddish-brown.

ABV: 8.0%-10.6%
IBU: 55-85
COLOR / SRM SCALE: 10-17
OG: 1.080-1.100
FG: 1.020-1.028

Alcohol & Bitterness

ABV:8.0%-10.6%

ABW:6.3%-8.4%

IBU:55-85

Perceived Bitterness:

Very high

Color & Appearance

Color:

Deep amber to dark copper/reddish-brown

SRM:10-17

EBC:20-34

Clarity:

Chill haze is acceptable at low temperatures

Gravity & Body

Original Gravity:1.080-1.100

Original Gravity °P:19.3-23.7

Final Gravity:1.020-1.028

Final Gravity °P:5.1-7.1

Body:

Full Original Gravity (°Plato) 1.080-1.100 (19.3-23.7 °Plato) • Apparent Extract/Final Gravity (°Plato) 1.020-1.028 (5.1-7.1 °Plato) • Alcohol by Weight (Volume) 6.3%-8.4% (8.0%-10.6%) • Hop Bitterness (IBU) 55-85 • Color SRM (EBC) 10-17 (20-34 EBC)

Flavor Profiles

Malt Profile:

Medium to high caramel malt character is present in aroma and flavor

Hop Profile:

High, derived from any variety of hops. Hop flavor is prominent and balanced with other beer attributes.

Fermentation Character:

Very high alcohol is a hallmark of this style. Complex alcohol flavors may be present. Fruity esters are 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.