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Beer Style Chart

Home Brew Craft · homebrewcraft.com · reviewed September 13, 2026

Typical values at a glance
American light lagerOG 1.028-1.040, FG 0.998-1.008, ABV 2.8-4.2%
American pale aleOG 1.045-1.060, FG 1.010-1.015, ABV 4.5-6.2%
English/British bitter (ordinary)OG 1.030-1.039, FG 1.007-1.011, ABV 3.2-3.8%
American IPAOG 1.056-1.070, FG 1.008-1.014, ABV 5.5-7.5%
American amber aleOG 1.045-1.060, FG 1.010-1.015, ABV 4.5-6.2%
Belgian dubbelOG 1.062-1.075, FG 1.008-1.018, ABV 6.3-7.6%
Russian imperial stoutOG 1.075-1.115, FG 1.018-1.030, ABV 8-12%
Belgian tripelOG 1.075-1.085, FG 1.008-1.014, ABV 7.5-9.5%

Typical values for general guidance. Always check the manufacturer's specification for your exact product.

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