International Amber Lager
International LagerBJCP 2B
Smooth, easily-drinkable, mildly flavored amber lager
A smooth, easily-drinkable, mildly-flavored amber lager with a flavorful caramel or toast character. Usually fairly well-attenuated, often with an adjunct quality.
How to Brew a International Amber Lager
Typical Malts
- ● Pilsner malt
Typical Hops
- ● Saaz
- ● Hallertau Mittelfrüh
- ● Tettnanger
Yeast
● Lager yeast (e.g. W-34/70, S-23)
Style Requirements
Typical Flavors
FAQ about International Amber Lager
What is a International Amber Lager?
A smooth, easily-drinkable, mildly-flavored amber lager with a flavorful caramel or toast character. Usually fairly well-attenuated, often with an adjunct quality.
How much alcohol does a International Amber Lager have?
A International Amber Lager typically has 4.5–6% ABV. Original gravity ranges from 1.042–1.055, final gravity from 1.008–1.014.
How bitter is a International Amber Lager?
A International Amber Lager has 8–25 IBU (International Bitterness Units). This is moderate bitterness.
What ingredients do you need for a International Amber Lager?
Typical malts: Pilsner malt. Typical hops: Saaz, Hallertau Mittelfrüh, Tettnanger. Yeast: Lager yeast (e.g. W-34/70, S-23).
Do you need special equipment for a International Amber Lager?
Yes, a International Amber Lager is a lager and requires fermentation at 8–12°C (46–54°F). You'll need a fermentation fridge or cool cellar.
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