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20 American Porter And Stout

3 styles in this category.

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20A

American Porter

A malty, bitter, and often somewhat hoppy dark beer with a balanced, roasted, and frequently chocolatey character.

ABV
4.8–6.5%
IBU
25–50
SRM
22–40
Very dark brown to black
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20B

American Stout

A fairly strong, highly roasted, bitter, hoppy dark stout. The body and dark flavors typical of stouts with a more aggressive American hop character and bitterness.

ABV
5–7%
IBU
35–75
SRM
30–40
Very dark brown to black
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20C

Imperial Stout

An intensely-flavored, very strong, very dark stout with a broad range of interpretations. Roasty-burnt malt with a depth of dark or dried fruit flavors, and a warming, bittersweet finish. Despite the intense flavors, t…

ABV
8–12%
IBU
50–90
SRM
30–40
Very dark brown to black
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Style guide data is based on the BJCP Style Guidelines. Guides from bjcp.org.

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