American Ales: American Brown Ale
- Color: Deep copper to very dark brown
- Clarity: Chill haze is acceptable at low temperatures
- Malt Profile: Medium levels of roasted malt, caramel and chocolate aromas and flavors should be present.
- Hop Profile: Medium-low to medium-high
- Bitterness: Medium to high
- Fermentation: Low to medium-low fruity esters may be present. Diacetyl should not be present.
- Body: Medium
- ABV: 4.2%-6.3%
- ABW: 3.3%-5.0%
- IBU: 30-45
- Color (SRM): 15-26
- Color (EBC): 30-52
- Original Gravity: 1.040-1.060
- Original Gravity °P: 10-14.7
- Final Gravity: 1.010-1.018
- Final Gravity °P: 2.6-4.6
Style info provided entirely or in part by the Brewers Association 2021 beer style guidelines.
Highest Rated In Style
- 9.40 Indian Brown Ale by Dogfish Head Craft Brewed Ales
- 9.27 Coffee Bender by Surly Brewing Company
- 9.06 George by Hill Farmstead Brewery
- 8.70 Ipswich Dark Ale by Mercury Brewing Company
- 8.70 Old Brown Dog Ale by Smuttynose Brewing Company
- 8.70 TBA by Stone Brewing Company
- 8.52 Doryman's Dark Ale by Pelican Pub & Brewery
- 8.50 Pullman Brown by Flossmoor Station Restaurant & Brewery