Color: Deep copper to very dark brown
Clarity: Chill haze is acceptable at low temperatures
Perceived Malt Aroma & Flavor: Roasted malt, caramel and chocolate aromas and flavors should be medium.
Perceived Hop Aroma & Flavor: Low to medium
Perceived Bitterness: Medium to high
Fermentation Characteristics: Low to med-low. Fruity-estery aromas and flavors may be present. Diacetyl should not be perceived.
Body: Medium
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Color SRM (EBC): 15-26 (30-52 EBC)
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ABV: 3.3%-5.0% (4.2%-6.3%) %
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IBU: 25-45
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AE - Apparent Extract: 1.010-1.018 (2.6-4.6 °Plato)
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OG - Original Gravity: 1.040-1.060 (10.0-14.7 °Plato)