Coffee beers use coffee in any of its forms other than or in addition to hops to create a distinct (ranging from subtle to intense) character. Under hopping allows coffee to contribute to the flavor profile while not becoming excessively bitter. If this beer is a classic style with coffee flavor, the brewer should specify the classic style.
Recommended Glassware: Goblet or Snifter
Original Gravity (ºPlato): 1.030-1.110 (7.5-26 ºPlato)
Apparent Extract/Final Gravity (ºPlato): 1.006-1.030 (1.5-7.5 ºPlato)
Alcohol by Weight (Volume): 2-9.5% (2.5-12%)
Bitterness (IBU): 15-40
Color SRM (EBC): 15-50 (10-100 EBC)
Sub-style guidelines used with permission of the Brewers Association, www.beertown.org.