American Style beer Alcohol by Volume % Original Gravity Final Gravity
Strong Pale Ale 5.5-6.3 1.050-1.060 1.008-1.016 India Pale Ale 6.3-7.5 1.060-1.075 1.012-1.018Barley Wine Ale 8.4-12 1.090-1.120 1.024-1.032Barley Wheat Ale 8.4-12 1.088-1.120 1.024-1.032Brown Ale 4-6.4 1.040-1.060 1.010-1.018Sour Ale 4-6.4 1.040-1.060 1.010-1.018Stout 5.7-8.8 1.050-1.075 1.010-1.022
-Compiled from the Brewer’s Association 2007 Beer Style Guidelines. All numbers come from the “American Style” version of the beer.
