Color: Copper to dark brown
Clarity: Chill haze should not be present
Perceived Malt Aroma & Flavor: Pronounced aromas and flavors of toasted malted barley. Some caramel and toffee character can contribute to complexity in a secondary role. Malty sweetness is pronounced but should not be cloying. There should be no astringency from roasted malts.
Perceived Hop Aroma & Flavor: Hop aroma is absent. Hop flavor is low.
Perceived Bitterness: Low
Fermentation Characteristics: Alcoholic strength is high. Fruity-estery flavors and aromas are commonly perceived at low to moderate levels. Diacetyl should be absent.
Body: Full
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Color SRM (EBC): 12-30 (24-60 EBC)
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ABV: 5.2%-6.2% (6.6%-7.9%) %
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IBU: 17-27
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AE - Apparent Extract: 1.014-1.020 (3.6-5.1 °Plato)
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OG - Original Gravity: 1.074-1.080 (18.0-19.3 °Plato)