American Imperial Stout
American Imperial Stout is an American Ale beer style. It typically presents as black. Extremely rich malty aroma is typical. 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. Medium-high to high with floral, citrus and/or herbal character.
- 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 aroma is typical. 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 with floral, citrus and/or herbal character.
Fermentation Character:
Fruity esters are high. 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.