Smoke Porter
Color: Dark brown to black
Clarity: Opaque
Perceived Malt Aroma & Flavor: Smoked porters will exhibit mild to assertive smoke malt aroma and flavor in balance with other aroma attributes. Black malt character can be perceived in some porters, while others may be absent of strong roast character. Roast barley character is absent to low depending on underlying porter style being smoked. Medium to high malt sweetness, and caramel and chocolate flavors, are acceptable.
Perceived Hop Aroma & Flavor: None to medium
Perceived Bitterness: Medium to medium-high
Fermentation Characteristics: Fruity-estery aromas and flavors are acceptable
Body: Medium to full
Additional Notes:
When using these guidelines as the basis for evaluating entries at competitions, brewers may be asked to provide supplemental information about entries in this category to allow for accurate evaluation of diverse entries. Such information should include the traditional style of porter as well as the wood type used as a smoke source (e.g. “alder smoked brown porter”).
- Color SRM (EBC): 20+ (40+ EBC)
- ABV: 4.0%-7.0% (5.1%-8.9%) %
- IBU: 20-40
- AE - Apparent Extract: 1.010-1.018 (2.6-4.6 °Plato)
- OG - Original Gravity: 1.050-1.065 (12.4-15.9 °Plato)