American Stout

A fairly strong, highly roasted, bitter, hoppy dark stout. Has the body and dark flavors typical of stouts with a more aggressive American hop character.

Moderate to strong roasted malt aroma with coffee, dark chocolate, and burnt grain. Moderate American hop aroma with citrus or resinous notes. Low fruity esters. Bold and intense.

Very dark brown to black, 30-40 SRM. Clear. Tan to brown head with moderate to good retention.

Moderate to strong roasted malt with coffee and dark chocolate. Moderate to high American hop bitterness and flavor. Low fruity esters. Dry, bitter finish. Bold and aggressive.

Medium-full body with moderate to high carbonation. Smooth with some creaminess. Slight alcohol warmth.

American craft brewers brought their hop-forward approach to the stout tradition in the 1980s-90s, creating a more aggressively hopped and bitter version than English stouts. Rogue Chocolate Stout and Deschutes Obsidian Stout are early examples. The style blends the dark malt intensity of stout with the American preference for hop bitterness.

What is American Stout beer?

American Stout (BJCP 20B) — a roasty, hoppy, strong dark ale with American hop character. Style guide.

What is the ABV of American Stout?

American Stout has an alcohol by volume (ABV) of 5.0-7.0%.

How bitter is American Stout beer?

American Stout measures 35-75 IBU (International Bitterness Units).

What are some examples of American Stout beers?

Deschutes Obsidian Stout, Rogue Shakespeare Stout (full version), Alaskan Stout, Goose Island Honkers Ale