American Stout
American Stout is an American Ale beer style. Brewers Association category: American-Style Stout. It typically presents as black.
Notes: Head retention should be persistent
- ABV
- 5.7%-8.0%
- IBU
- 35-60
- OG
- 1.050-1.075
- FG
- 1.010-1.022
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Alcohol & Bitterness
ABV:5.7%-8.0%
ABW:4.5%-6.4%
IBU:35-60
Perceived Bitterness:
Medium to high
Color & Appearance
Gravity & Body
Original Gravity:1.050-1.075
Original Gravity °P:12.4-18.2
Final Gravity:1.010-1.022
Final Gravity °P:2.6-5.6
Body:
Medium to full
Flavor Profiles
Malt Profile:
Coffee-like roasted barley and roasted malt aromas are prominent. Low to medium malt sweetness with any of caramel, chocolate, or roasted coffee attributes present at low to medium levels, with a distinct dry-roasted bitterness in the finish. Astringency from roasted malt and roasted barley is low. Slight roasted malt acidity is acceptable.
Hop Profile:
Medium to high, often with any of citrusy, resiny or other attributes typical of many American hop varieties.
Fermentation Character:
Fruity esters are low.
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.