American-Style Brown Ale – North American Origin Ale Styles

American-Style Brown Ale Style

  • Color: Deep copper to very dark brown
  • Clarity: Chill haze is acceptable at low temperatures
  • Perceived Malt Aroma & Flavor: Medium levels of roasted malt, caramel and chocolate aromas and flavors should be present.
  • Perceived Hop Aroma & Flavor: Medium-low to medium-high
  • Perceived Bitterness: Medium to high
  • Fermentation Characteristics: Low to medium-low fruity esters may be present. Diacetyl should not be present.
  • Body: Medium

American-Style Brown Ale Vital Statistics

  • Original Gravity (°Plato) 1.040-1.060 (10-14.7 °Plato)
  • Apparent Extract/Final Gravity (°Plato) 1.010-1.018 (2.6-4.6 °Plato)
  • Alcohol by Weight (Volume) 3.3%-5.0% (4.2%-6.3%)
  • Bitterness (IBU) 30-45
  • Color SRM (EBC) 15-26(30-52 EBC)

2020 Brewers Association Beer Style Guidelines used with permission of Brewers Association.

Credit: 2020 Brewers Association Beer Style Guidelines – Ale Styles – North American Origin Ale Styles – American-Style Brown Ale