American-Style Pilsener
North American Origin Lager · Brewers Association 2025
3 SRM6 SRM
- OG
- 1.045 – 1.060
- FG
- 1.012 – 1.018
- ABV
- 4.9 – 6 %
- IBU
- 25 – 40
- Color
North American Origin Lager · Brewers Association 2025
Finish should exhibit low to medium-low body with a clean, crisp malt character evident at low levels. Up to 25% corn or rice in the grist should be used. Beers in this category hew to American-style lagers typical of the pre-Prohibition era.
Straw to gold
Appearance should be clear. Chill haze should not be present
Medium-low to medium
Medium to high, exhibiting attributes typical of noble-type hops
Medium to medium-high
DMS, acetaldehyde, fruity esters, and diacetyl should not be present.
Medium-low to medium
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