American-Style Amber Lager – North American Origin Lager Styles

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.

Credit: 2020 Brewers Association Beer Style Guidelines – Lager Styles – North American Origin Lager Styles – American-Style Amber Lager