Color: Brown to very dark
Clarity: Chill haze is acceptable at low temperatures. Slight yeast haze may be evident in bottle conditioned versions.
Perceived Malt Aroma & Flavor: Cocoa and caramel aromas should be present along with malty sweetness and chocolatey character.
Perceived Hop Aroma & Flavor: Low, if present.
Perceived Bitterness: Medium-low to medium
Fermentation Characteristics: Fruity-estery aromas and flavors (especially banana) are appropriate at low levels. Diacetyl character should not be perceived.
Body: Low to medium
Additional Notes:
Head should be dense and mousse-like.
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Color SRM (EBC): 16-36 (32-72 EBC)
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ABV: 5.0%-6.0% (6.3%-7.6%) %
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IBU: 20-35
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AE - Apparent Extract: 1.012-1.016 (3.1-4.1 °Plato)
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OG - Original Gravity: 1.060-1.075 (14.7-18.2 °Plato)