American-Style Imperial Stout - Craft Beer Monkey

Color: Black

Clarity: Opaque

Perceived Malt Aroma & Flavor: Extremely rich malty aroma is typical. Extremely rich malty flavor with full sweet malt character is typical. Roasted malt astringency and bitterness can be moderate but should not dominate the overall character.

Perceived Hop Aroma & Flavor: Medium-high to high with floral, citrus and/or herbal character.

Perceived Bitterness: Medium-high to very high and balanced with rich malt character.

Fermentation Characteristics: Fruity-estery aromas and flavors are high. Diacetyl should be absent.

Body: Full

Color SRM (EBC): 40+ (80+ EBC)
ABV: 5.5%-9.5% (7.0%-12.0%) %
IBU: 50-80
AE - Apparent Extract: 1.020-1.030 (5.1-7.6 °Plato)
OG - Original Gravity: 1.080-1.100 (19.3-23.7 °Plato)