Franconian Rotbier

Franconian Rotbier is an German Lager beer style. Brewers Association category: Franconian-Style Rotbier. It typically presents as amber to dark red.

ABV: 4.8%-5.4%
IBU: 22-28
COLOR / SRM SCALE: 13-23
OG: 1.046-1.056
FG: 1.012-1.018

Alcohol & Bitterness

ABV:4.8%-5.4%

ABW:3.8%-4.3%

IBU:22-28

Perceived Bitterness:

Low to medium-low, producing a clean finish.

Color & Appearance

Color:

Amber to dark red

SRM:13-23

EBC:26-46

Clarity:

Clear to slightly hazy for unfiltered versions. Chill haze should not be present.

Gravity & Body

Original Gravity:1.046-1.056

Original Gravity °P:11.4-13.8

Final Gravity:1.012-1.018

Final Gravity °P:3.1-4.6

Body:

Medium Original Gravity (°Plato) 1.046-1.056 (11.4-13.8 °Plato) • Apparent Extract/Final Gravity (°Plato) 1.012-1.018 (3.1-4.6 °Plato) • Alcohol by Weight (Volume) 3.8%-4.3% (4.8%-5.4%) • Hop Bitterness (IBU) 22-28 • Color SRM (EBC) 13-23 (26-46 EBC)

Flavor Profiles

Malt Profile:

Characterized by malty aroma and light malt sweetness, which should have a lightly toasted and/or caramel malt character.

Hop Profile:

Low to medium-low, with attributes typical of noble-type hops.

Fermentation Character:

DMS, diacetyl, fruity esters, and phenolic attributes should not be present.

2026 Brewers Association Beer Style Guidelines used with permission of Brewers Association .

No beers have been reviewed in this style.