Robust Porter – British Origin Ale Styles

Robust Porter Style

  • Color: Very dark brown to black
  • Clarity: Opaque
  • Perceived Malt Aroma & Flavor: Medium to medium-high. Malty sweetness, roast malt, cocoa and caramel should be in harmony with bitterness from dark malts.
  • Perceived Hop Aroma & Flavor: Very low to medium
  • Perceived Bitterness: Medium to high
  • Fermentation Characteristics: Fruity esters should be present and balanced with all other characters. Diacetyl should not be present.
  • Body: Medium to full

Robust Porter Vital Statistics

  • Original Gravity (°Plato) 1.045-1.060 (11.2-14.7 °Plato)
  • Apparent Extract/Final Gravity (°Plato) 1.008-1.016 (2.1-4.1 °Plato)
  • Alcohol by Weight (Volume) 4.0%-5.2% (5.1%-6.6%)
  • Bitterness (IBU) 25-40
  • Color SRM (EBC) 30+(60+ 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 – Robust Porter