Color: Dark brown to very dark
Clarity: Chill haze should not be present
Perceived Malt Aroma & Flavor: Medium to medium-high malt aroma and flavor should be present with very low to medium-high beechwood smoke aromas and flavors. Smoke flavors should be smooth, without harshness. Smoke flavor may create a perception of mild sweetness.
Perceived Hop Aroma & Flavor: Very low
Perceived Bitterness: Medium, increasing proportionately with starting gravity
Fermentation Characteristics: Fruity-estery aromas and flavors, if present, should be minimal. Diacetyl should not be perceived.
Body: Medium to full
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Color SRM (EBC): 20-30 (40-60 EBC)
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ABV: 5.0%-6.0% (6.3%-7.6%) %
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IBU: 20-30
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AE - Apparent Extract: 1.018-1.024 (4.6-6.1 °Plato)
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OG - Original Gravity: 1.066-1.074 (16.1-18.0 °Plato)