American-Style Dark Lager – North American Origin Lager Styles

American-Style Dark Lager Style

  • Color: Light brown to very dark
  • Clarity: Appearance should be clear. Chill haze should not be present
  • Perceived Malt Aroma & Flavor: Low malt aroma and flavor may include low levels of caramel
  • Perceived Hop Aroma & Flavor: Very low to low
  • Perceived Bitterness: Very low to low and dissipates quickly.
  • Fermentation Characteristics: Carbonation is high. Fruity esters, DMS and diacetyl should not be present.
  • Body: low

American-Style Dark Lager Vital Statistics

  • Original Gravity (°Plato) 1.040-1.050 (10-12.4 °Plato)
  • Apparent Extract/Final Gravity (°Plato) 1.008-1.012 (2.1-3.1 °Plato)
  • Alcohol by Weight (Volume) 3.2%-4.4% (4.1%-5.6%)
  • Bitterness (IBU) 14-24
  • Color SRM (EBC) 14-25(28-50 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 Dark Lager