Color: Very dark to black
Clarity: Opaque
Perceived Malt Aroma & Flavor: Medium to medium-high. Malty sweetness, roast malt, cocoa and caramel should be in harmony with bitterness from dark malts.
Perceived Hop Aroma & Flavor: Very low to medium
Perceived Bitterness: Medium to high
Fermentation Characteristics: Fruity esters should be evident and balanced with all other characters. Diacetyl should not be perceived.
Body: Medium to full
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Color SRM (EBC): 30+ (60+ EBC)
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ABV: 4.0%-5.2% (5.1%-6.6%) %
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IBU: 25-40
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AE - Apparent Extract: 1.008-1.016 (2.1-4.1 °Plato)
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OG - Original Gravity: 1.045-1.060 (11.2-14.7 °Plato)