American Brown Ale
American Brown Ale is an American Ale beer style. Brewers Association category: American-Style Brown Ale. It typically presents as deep copper to very dark brown.
- ABV
- 4.2%-6.3%
- IBU
- 30-45
- OG
- 1.040-1.060
- FG
- 1.010-1.018
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Alcohol & Bitterness
ABV:4.2%-6.3%
ABW:3.3%-5.0%
IBU:30-45
Perceived Bitterness:
Medium to high
Color & Appearance
Clarity:
Chill haze is acceptable at low temperatures
Gravity & Body
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
Body:
Medium
Flavor Profiles
Malt Profile:
Medium levels of roasted malt, caramel, and chocolate aromas and flavors should be present.
Hop Profile:
Medium-low to medium-high
Fermentation Character:
Low to medium-low fruity esters may be present. 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.