American-Style Dark Lager
North American Origin Lager · Brewers Association 2025
14 SRM40 SRM
- OG
- 1.040 – 1.050
- FG
- 1.008 – 1.012
- ABV
- 4.1 – 5.6 %
- IBU
- 14 – 24
- Color
- 14 – 40 SRM
- CO₂
- – –
Color
Light brown to very dark
Clarity
Appearance should be clear. Chill haze should not be present
Malt aroma & flavor
Low to medium malt aroma and flavor may include low levels of caramel, chocolate or roast
Hop aroma & flavor
very low to medium
Bitterness
Very low to medium and dissipates quickly.
Fermentation character
Fruity esters, DMS and diacetyl should not be present.
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.