English Brown Ale
English Brown Ale is an English Ale beer style. Brewers Association category: English-Style Brown Ale. It typically presents as copper to dark brown.
- ABV
- 4.2%-6.0%
- IBU
- 12-25
- OG
- 1.040-1.050
- FG
- 1.008-1.014
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Alcohol & Bitterness
ABV:4.2%-6.0%
ABW:3.3%-4.7%
IBU:12-25
Perceived Bitterness:
Very low to low
Color & Appearance
Color:
Copper to dark brownClarity:
Chill haze is acceptable at low temperatures
Gravity & Body
Original Gravity:1.040-1.050
Original Gravity °P:10-12.4
Final Gravity:1.008-1.014
Final Gravity °P:2.1-3.6
Body:
Medium
Flavor Profiles
Malt Profile:
Roast malt may contribute to a biscuit or toasted aroma profile.
Roast malt may contribute to the flavor profile. Malt profile can range from dry to sweet.
Hop Profile:
Very low
Fermentation Character:
Low to medium-low level fruity esters are appropriate. Diacetyl is usually absent in these beers but may be present at very low levels.
2026 Brewers Association Beer Style Guidelines used with permission of Brewers Association .
No beers have been reviewed in this style.