American-Style Imperial Porter – North American Origin Ale Styles

Ale Styles / By

American-Style Imperial Porter Style

  • Color: Black
  • Clarity: Opaque
  • Perceived Malt Aroma & Flavor: No roast barley or strong burnt/black malt character should be present. Medium malt, caramel and cocoa sweetness should be present.
  • Perceived Hop Aroma & Flavor: Low to medium-high
  • Perceived Bitterness: Medium-low to medium
  • Fermentation Characteristics: Fruity esters are present but not overpowering and should complement hop character and malt-derived sweetness. Diacetyl should not be present absent.
  • Body: Full

American-Style Imperial Porter Vital Statistics

  • Original Gravity (°Plato) 1.080-1.100 (19.3-23.7 °Plato)
  • Apparent Extract/Final Gravity (°Plato) 1.020-1.030 (5.1-7.6 °Plato)
  • Alcohol by Weight (Volume) 5.5%-9.5% (7.0%-12.0%)
  • Bitterness (IBU) 35-50
  • Color SRM (EBC) 40+(80+ 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 Imperial Porter