Brown Porter
British Origin Ale · Brewers Association 2025
- OG
- 1.040 – 1.050
- FG
- 1.006 – 1.014
- ABV
- 4.4 – 6 %
- IBU
- 20 – 30
- Color
- 20 – 35 SRM
- CO₂
- – –
Color
Dark brown to very dark. May have red tint.
Clarity
Beer color may be too dark to perceive clarity. When clarity is perceivable, chill haze is acceptable at low temperatures.
Malt aroma & flavor
Low to medium malt sweetness. Caramel and chocolate attributes are acceptable. Strong roast barley or strong burnt or black malt character should not be present.
Hop aroma & flavor
Very low to medium
Bitterness
Medium
Fermentation character
Fruity esters are acceptable. Diacetyl is usually absent in these beers but may be present at low levels.
Body
Low to medium
Brew to this style
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Style guideline data is the work of its respective publishers, reproduced here for reference: BJCP · Brewers Association · Norbrygg · SHBF · Danske Øldommere.