American Lagers: American Dark Lager
- Color: Light brown to very dark
- Clarity: Appearance should be clear. Chill haze should not be present
- Malt Profile: Low malt aroma and flavor may include low levels of caramel
- Hop Profile: Very low to low
- Bitterness: Very low to low and dissipates quickly.
- Fermentation: Carbonation is high. Fruity esters, DMS and diacetyl should not be present.
- Body: low
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ABV:
4.1%-5.6%
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ABW:
3.2%-4.4%
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IBU:
14-24
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Color (SRM):
14-25
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Color (EBC):
28-50
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Original Gravity:
1.040-1.050
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Original Gravity °P:
10-12.4
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Final Gravity:
1.008-1.012
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Final Gravity °P:
2.1-3.1
Style info provided entirely or in part by the Brewers Association 2021 beer style guidelines.
2 American Dark Lager Reviewed