American-Style Amber Light Lager
North American Origin Lager · Brewers Association 2022
- OG
- 1.024 – 1.040
- FG
- 1.002 – 1.008
- ABV
- 3.5 – 4.4 %
- IBU
- 8 – 15
- Color
- 4 – 12 SRM
- CO₂
- – –
Notes
Calories should not exceed 125 per 12-ounce serving. These beers are high in carbonation.
Color
Pale to medium amber. The word “Light” refers to light body and reduced calories rather than color.
Clarity
Chill haze should not be present
Malt aroma & flavor
Malt sweetness is very low but present
Hop aroma & flavor
Absent to low
Bitterness
Very low to low
Fermentation character
Low fruity esters are acceptable. Diacetyl should not be present. Corn, rice, or other grain or sugar adjuncts may be used but all-malt formulations are also made.
Body
Low to medium-low
Brew to this style
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Style guideline data is the work of its respective publishers, reproduced here for reference: BJCP · Brewers Association · Norbrygg · SHBF · Danske Øldommere.