Mexican-Style Amber Lager
North American Origin Lager · Brewers Association 2025
- OG
- 1.045 – 1.052
- FG
- 1.010 – 1.012
- ABV
- 4 – 5.5 %
- IBU
- 12 – 25
- Color
- 7 – 15 SRM
- CO₂
- – –
Notes
Addition of specialty malts may provide caramel or lightly toasted complexity to malt profile. The presence of corn and/or rice to lighten body may be noticeable. Medium to medium-high carbonation with dry finish makes these beers very refreshing
Color
Light amber to copper
Clarity
Appearance should be clear with white head of foam; Chill haze should not be present
Malt aroma & flavor
Medium-low to medium-high caramel and bready malt aroma and flavor; light roast and light corn and/or rice flavors may be present
Hop aroma & flavor
None to low with attributes typical of noble-type hops
Bitterness
Very Low to low
Fermentation character
Clean fermentation profile; low fruity esters may be present; sulfur may be present in very low levels. Diacetyl should not be present
Body
Light to medium-light body with light creaminess
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.