Contemporary American-Style Lager
North American Origin Lager · Brewers Association 2025
- OG
- 1.040 – 1.048
- FG
- 1.006 – 1.012
- ABV
- 4.1 – 5.1 %
- IBU
- 5 – 16
- Color
- 2 – 4 SRM
- CO₂
- – –
Notes
Corn, rice, or other grain or sugar adjuncts are often used, but all-malt formulations are also made. Contemporary American Lagers typically exhibit increased hop aroma and flavor compared to traditional versions, are clean and crisp, and aggressively carbonated.
Color
Straw to gold
Clarity
Chill haze should not be present
Malt aroma & flavor
Malt sweetness and aroma are very low to low
Hop aroma & flavor
Very low to low
Bitterness
Very low to low
Fermentation character
Fruity esters are usually absent but may be present at very low levels. Diacetyl, acetaldehyde, and DMS should not be present.
Body
Low
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