American-Style Amber Lager Style
- Color: Gold to copper
- Clarity: Appearance should be clear. Chill haze should not be present
- Perceived Malt Aroma & Flavor: Low to medium-low caramel or toasted malt aromas and flavors should be present
- Perceived Hop Aroma & Flavor: Very low to medium-high
- Perceived Bitterness: Very low to medium-high
- Fermentation Characteristics: Fruity esters and diacetyl should not be present
- Body: Medium
American-Style Amber Lager Vital Statistics
- Original Gravity (°Plato) 1.042-1.056 (10.5-13.8 °Plato)
- Apparent Extract/Final Gravity (°Plato) 1.010-1.018 (2.6-4.6 °Plato)
- Alcohol by Weight (Volume) 3.8%-4.3% (4.8%-5.4%)
- Bitterness (IBU) 18-30
- Color SRM (EBC) 6-14(12-28 EBC)
2020 Brewers Association Beer Style Guidelines used with permission of Brewers Association.