Stout - Foreign Extra Stout

BJCP 16-D

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.

MOUTH FEEL

Medium full body, creamy character. May give a warming impression.

OVERALL

A very dark, moderately sweet, strong, roasty ale

INGREDIENTS

Pale and dark roasted malts and grains. Hops for bitterness. Ale yeast.

COMMENTS

These beers possess a stronger alcohol content than other stouts except the Imperial Stout

HISTORY

Originally high-gravity stouts brewed for tropical markets. Some bottled export versions of dry or sweet stout may also fit this profile

COMMERCIAL EXAMPLES

ABC Stout, Guinness Foreign Extra Stout (bottled).

VITAL

OG: 1.050-1.075 IBUs: 35-70 FG: 1.010-1.017 SRM: 35+ ABV: 5-7.5%