Czech-Style Amber Lager
European Origin Lager · Brewers Association 2025
- OG
- 1.044 – 1.060
- FG
- 1.013 – 1.017
- ABV
- 4.4 – 5.8 %
- IBU
- 20 – 35
- Color
- 10 – 16 SRM
- CO₂
- – –
Notes
The upper limit of original gravity of versions brewed in Czech Republic is 14.9 °Plato or 1.060 specific gravity. Very low levels of diacetyl, if present, are acceptable and may accent malt character. Low levels of sulfur compounds may be present. DMS and acetaldehyde should not be present. Many versions may exhibit flavor contributions typical of decoction mashing.
Color
Dark amber to reddish-brown
Clarity
Appearance should be clear. Chill haze should not be present
Malt aroma & flavor
Medium to medium-high complex malt flavor and aroma with biscuit, cracker, toast and/or light caramel flavors present
Hop aroma & flavor
Low to medium with attributes typical of noble-type hops
Bitterness
Medium-low to medium
Fermentation character
Esters are usually not present, but if present should be extremely low, at the limit of perception Diacetyl may be allowable at low levels
Body
Medium to medium-full
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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.