English-Style Brown Ale – British Origin Ale Styles

English-Style Brown Ale Style

  • Color: Copper to dark brown
  • Clarity: Chill haze is acceptable at low temperatures
  • Perceived Malt Aroma & Flavor: Roast malt may contribute to a biscuit or toasted aroma profile. Roast malt may contribute to the flavor profile. Malt profile can range from dry to sweet.
  • Perceived Hop Aroma & Flavor: Very low
  • Perceived Bitterness: Very low to low
  • Fermentation Characteristics: Low to medium-low level fruity esters are appropriate. Diacetyl is usually absent in these beers but may be present at very low levels.
  • Body: Medium

English-Style Brown Ale Vital Statistics

  • Original Gravity (°Plato) 1.040-1.050 (10-12.4 °Plato)
  • Apparent Extract/Final Gravity (°Plato) 1.008-1.014 (2.1-3.6 °Plato)
  • Alcohol by Weight (Volume) 3.3%-4.7% (4.2%-6.0%)
  • Bitterness (IBU) 12-25
  • Color SRM (EBC) 12-24(24-48 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 – English-Style Brown Ale