American-Style Black Ale - Craft Beer Monkey

Color: Very dark to black

Clarity: Opaque

Perceived Malt Aroma & Flavor: Low to medium caramel malt and dark roasted malt aromas may be evident. Low to medium caramel malt and dark roasted malt flavors are evident. Astringency and burnt character of roast malt should be absent.

Perceived Hop Aroma & Flavor: Hop aroma and flavor is medium-high to high, with fruity, citrusy, piney, floral, herbal or other aromas derived from hops of all origins.

Perceived Bitterness: Medium-high to high

Fermentation Characteristics: Fruity-estery aromas and flavors should be lowto medium. Diacetyl should not be perceived.

Body: Medium

Color SRM (EBC): 35+ (70+ EBC)
ABV: 5.0%-6.0% (6.3%-7.6%) %
IBU: 50-70
AE - Apparent Extract: 1.012-1.018 (3.1-4.6 °Plato)
OG - Original Gravity: 1.056-1.075 (13.8-18.2 °Plato)