Mexican-Style Pale Lager
North American Origin Lager · Brewers Association 2025
3 SRM5 SRM
- OG
- 1.045 – 1.050
- FG
- 1.008 – 1.012
- ABV
- 4.5 – 5 %
- IBU
- 15 – 22
- Color
North American Origin Lager · Brewers Association 2025
Clean pale lagers often made with 2-row pilsner malt and may contain corn and/or rice to lighten body. Head retention may be medium to medium low and low noble-hop character is slightly more noticeable than that of its light counterpart
Pale to deep gold
Appearance should be clear; Chill haze should not be present
Low to medium-low pale malt sweetness and aroma may be present. May have adjunct flavors and aromas from corn and/or rice
Low with attributes typical of noble-type hops
Low to medium-low
Clean fermentation profile; low fruity esters may be present; sulfur may be present in very low levels. Diacetyl should not be present
Low to medium-low with dry finish
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