Brown Porter – British Origin Ale Styles

Brown Porter Style

  • Color: Dark brown to very dark. May have red tint.
  • Clarity: Beer color may be too dark to perceive clarity. When clarity is perceivable, chill haze is acceptable at low temperatures.
  • Perceived Malt Aroma & Flavor: Low to medium malt sweetness. Caramel and chocolate attributes are acceptable. Strong roast barley or strong burnt or black malt character should not be present.
  • Perceived Hop Aroma & Flavor: Very low to medium
  • Perceived Bitterness: Medium
  • Fermentation Characteristics: Fruity esters are acceptable. Diacetyl is usually absent in these beers but may be present at low levels.
  • Body: Low to medium

Brown Porter Vital Statistics

  • Original Gravity (°Plato) 1.040-1.050 (10-12.4 °Plato)
  • Apparent Extract/Final Gravity (°Plato) 1.006-1.014 (1.5-3.6 °Plato)
  • Alcohol by Weight (Volume) 3.5%-4.7% (4.4%-6.0%)
  • Bitterness (IBU) 20-30
  • Color SRM (EBC) 20-35(40-70 EBC)

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

Credit: 2020 Brewers Association Beer Style Guidelines – Ale Styles – British Origin Ale Styles – Brown Porter