Contemporary American-Style Pilsener
North American Origin Lager · Brewers Association 2025
3 SRM6 SRM
- OG
- 1.045 – 1.053
- FG
- 1.010 – 1.018
- ABV
- 4.9 – 6 %
- IBU
- 25 – 50
North American Origin Lager · Brewers Association 2025
All-malt grists are commonly used; up to 25% corn or rice may be incorporated in the grist. Beers in this category diverge from American-style lagers typical of the pre-Prohibition era by virtue of a wide range of hop aroma and flavor attributes.
Straw to gold
Appearance should be clear. Chill haze should not be present
Medium-low to medium
Medium to high. While traditional versions exhibit attributes typical of noble-type hops, contemporary versions will exhibit attributes typical of a wide range of hop varieties.
Medium to medium-high
DMS, acetaldehyde, fruity esters, and diacetyl should not be present.
Medium-low to medium
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