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(from BJCP)
13D. Foreign Extra Stout
Aroma: Roasted grain aromas prominent. Fruitiness medium to high. Diacetyl low to medium. Hop aroma low to none. Occasionally has the aroma of alcohol.
Appearance: Very deep brown to black in color. Clarity usually obscured by deep color.
Flavor: Can range from sweet to dry, with roasted grain character obvious but not sharp. Fruitiness can be low to high, diacetyl medium to none. Hop bitterness can be medium to high.
Mouthfeel: Medium full body, creamy character. May give a warming impression.
Overall Impression: A very dark, moderately sweet, strong, roasty ale.
History: Originally high-gravity stouts brewed for tropical markets. Some bottled export versions of dry or sweet stout may also fit this profile.
Comments: These beers possess a stronger alcohol content than other stouts except the Imperial Stout.
Ingredients: Pale and dark roasted malts and grains. Hops for bitterness. Ale yeast.
Vital Stats: OG: 1.050-1.075
IBU's: 35-70 FG: 1.010-1.017
SRM: 35+ ABV: 5-7.5%
Commercial Examples: ABC stout, Guinness Foreign Extra Stout (bottled)
(from BJCP)
13D. Foreign Extra Stout
Aroma: Roasted grain aromas prominent. Fruitiness medium to high. Diacetyl low to medium. Hop aroma low to none. Occasionally has the aroma of alcohol.
Appearance: Very deep brown to black in color. Clarity usually obscured by deep color.
Flavor: Can range from sweet to dry, with roasted grain character obvious but not sharp. Fruitiness can be low to high, diacetyl medium to none. Hop bitterness can be medium to high.
Mouthfeel: Medium full body, creamy character. May give a warming impression.
Overall Impression: A very dark, moderately sweet, strong, roasty ale.
History: Originally high-gravity stouts brewed for tropical markets. Some bottled export versions of dry or sweet stout may also fit this profile.
Comments: These beers possess a stronger alcohol content than other stouts except the Imperial Stout.
Ingredients: Pale and dark roasted malts and grains. Hops for bitterness. Ale yeast.
Vital Stats: OG: 1.050-1.075
IBU's: 35-70 FG: 1.010-1.017
SRM: 35+ ABV: 5-7.5%
Commercial Examples: ABC stout, Guinness Foreign Extra Stout (bottled)
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