Dark British Beer
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Profile
The Dark British Beer category encompasses a range of rich, flavorful beers that are known for their depth of color and complexity of taste. These beers are typically average to strong in alcohol content and can range from bitter to sweet. The category is distinguished by its focus on traditional stouts which have their origins in England, although they are now popular and associated with Ireland as well.
Sweet Stout, for example, is characterized by its very dark, sweet, full-bodied nature with a slight roasty quality that can suggest coffee-and-cream or sweetened espresso. Oatmeal Stout adds a layer of complexity with its smooth, silky texture supported by the addition of oatmeal. Tropical Stout stands out for its very dark, sweet, fruity, and moderately strong profile with smooth roasty flavors without the burnt harshness. Foreign Extra Stout offers a rich, fairly dry experience with prominent roast flavors. Each style within this category showcases the diversity and richness of dark beers from the British Isles, setting it apart from other beer categories by its emphasis on traditional flavors, ingredients, and brewing methods.
Distinct beer styles within this category:
- Sweet Stout (Milk Stout, Cream Stout)
- Oatmeal Stout
- Tropical Stout
- Foreign Extra Stout
Specifications
Alcohol
In Database
4.0 < 5.5 < 7.6 %
Bitterness
In Database
17 < 30 < 59 IBU
Color
In Database
45 < 73 < 122 EBC
23 < 37 < 62 SRM
Original Extract
In Database
10.6 < 14.0 < 18.4 °P
1.043 < 1.057 < 1.076 OG
Final Gravity
In Database
2.1 < 3.9 < 6.2 °P
1.008 < 1.015 < 1.025 FG