Color: Black
Clarity: Opaque
Perceived Malt Aroma & Flavor: Coffee-like roasted barley and roasted malt aromas are prominent. Initial malt and light caramel flavors give way to a distinctive dry-roasted bitterness in the finish.
Perceived Hop Aroma & Flavor: Should not be perceived
Perceived Bitterness: May be analytically high, but the perception is lessened by malt sweetness.Fermentation Characteristics:Fruity-estery aroma and flavor is low. Diacetyl should be negligible or not perceived. Slight acidity is acceptable.
Body: Medium to full
Additional Notes:
Head retention should be persistent.
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Color SRM (EBC): 40+ (80+ EBC)
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ABV: 4.5%-7.5% (5.7%-9.5%) %
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IBU: 30-60
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AE - Apparent Extract: 1.008-1.020 (2.1-5.1 °Plato)
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OG - Original Gravity: 1.052-1.072 (12.9-17.5 °Plato)