American Black/Cascadian Dark Ale
American Black/Cascadian Dark Ale is an American Ale beer style. It typically presents as very dark to black. Low to medium-low caramel malt and dark roasted malt aromas and flavors are present. Astringency and burnt character of roast malt should be absent. Medium-high to high, with fruity, citrusy, piney, floral, herbal or other aromas derived from hops of all origins.
Notes: Black ales that don’t meet the specifications for American-Style Black Ale may possibly be categorized as Experimental India Pale Ale category.
- ABV
- 6.3%-7.6%
- IBU
- 40-70
- OG
- 1.056-1.075
- FG
- 1.012-1.018
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Alcohol & Bitterness
ABV:6.3%-7.6%
ABW:5.0%-6.0%
IBU:40-70
Perceived Bitterness:
Medium-high to high
Color & Appearance
Gravity & Body
Original Gravity:1.056-1.075
Original Gravity °P:13.8-18.2
Final Gravity:1.012-1.018
Final Gravity °P:3.1-4.6
Body:
Medium
Flavor Profiles
Malt Profile:
Low to medium-low caramel malt and dark roasted malt aromas and flavors are present. Astringency and burnt character of roast malt should be absent.
Hop Profile:
Medium-high to high, with fruity, citrusy, piney, floral, herbal or other aromas derived from hops of all origins.
Fermentation Character:
Fruity esters are low to medium. Diacetyl should not be present.
Style info provided entirely or in part by the Brewers Association beer style guidelines.
No beers have been reviewed in this style.