American Imperial Stout
American Imperial Stout is an American Ale beer style. Brewers Association category: American-Style Imperial Stout. It typically presents as black.
- ABV
- 7.0%-12.0%
- IBU
- 50-80
- OG
- 1.080-1.100
- FG
- 1.020-1.030
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Alcohol & Bitterness
ABV:7.0%-12.0%
ABW:5.5%-9.5%
IBU:50-80
Perceived Bitterness:
Medium-high to very high and balanced with rich malt character.
Color & Appearance
Gravity & Body
Original Gravity:1.080-1.100
Original Gravity °P:19.3-23.7
Final Gravity:1.020-1.030
Final Gravity °P:5.1-7.6
Body:
Full
Flavor Profiles
Malt Profile:
Extremely rich malty flavor with full sweet malt character is typical.
Roasted malt astringency and bitterness can be moderate but should not dominate the overall character.
Hop Profile:
Medium-high to high, exhibiting any of floral, citrus, herbal, or any other attributes typical of American hops.
Fermentation Character:
High Alcohol content is evident. Fruity esters are high. 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.