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Clone Beer

Style Stats

Original Gravity

1.076 — 1.120

Final Gravity

1.016 — 1.020

ABV

7.0% — 11.0%

IBU

7 — 15

Color

4 °L —
22 °L

Impression

Based on declared clone beer.

Appearance

Based on declared clone beer.

Flavor

Based on declared clone beer.

Aroma

Based on declared clone beer.

Mouthfeel

Based on declared clone beer.

Comments

Intended as a catch-all location for specific beers that are based on unique commercial examples that don’t fit existing styles.

History

A traditional production method that is rarely used by major breweries, and usually only with specialty products. Quite popular with modern American craft breweries looking for new, distinctive products. Oak cask and barrels are traditional, although other woods can be used.

Ingredients

Varies with base style. Aged in wooden casks or barrels previously used to store alcohol (e.g., whiskey, bourbon, port, sherry, Madeira, wine, etc). Fuller-bodied, higher-gravity base styles often are used since they can best stand up to the additional flavors, although experimentation is encouraged.

Comparison

Like a fruit, herb, spice, or wood beer, but sour and/or funky.