Export-Style Stout – Irish Origin Ale Styles

Ale Styles / By

Export-Style Stout Style

  • Color: Black
  • Clarity: Opaque
  • Perceived Malt Aroma & Flavor: Coffee-like roasted barley and roasted malt aromas are prominent. Initial malt and light caramel flavors give way to a distinctive dry-roasted bitterness in the finish.
  • Perceived Hop Aroma & Flavor: Should not be present
  • Perceived Bitterness: May be analytically high, but the perception is lessened by malt sweetness.
  • Fermentation Characteristics: Fruity esters are low. Diacetyl is usually absent in these beers but may be present at very low levels. Slight acidity is acceptable.
  • Body: Medium to full
  • Additional notes: Head retention should be persistent

Export-Style Stout Vital Statistics

  • Original Gravity (°Plato) 1.052-1.072 (12.9-17.5 °Plato)
  • Apparent Extract/Final Gravity (°Plato) 1.008-1.020 (2.1-5.1 °Plato)
  • Alcohol by Weight (Volume) 4.5%-6.4% (5.6%-8.0%)
  • Bitterness (IBU) 30-60
  • 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 – Irish Origin Ale Styles – Export-Style Stout