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Degrees SRM and degrees Lovibond are approximately the same and certainly can be used interchangeably by homebrewers to approximate the color of intensity of their beers.

Color based on Standard Reference Method (SRM)

Budweiser: 2.0 SRM

German Pils: 3.0 SRM Yellow/straw/gold

Pilsner Urquell: 4.2 SRM

Bass Pale Ale: 10 SRM Amber

Michelob Dark: 17 SRM Brown

Stout: 35 SRM Black

Imperial Stout: 70 SRM Opaque Black