Contemporary American-Style Lager Style
- Color: Straw to gold
- Clarity: Chill haze should not be present
- Perceived Malt Aroma & Flavor: Malt sweetness and aroma are very low to low
- Perceived Hop Aroma & Flavor: Very low to low
- Perceived Bitterness: Very low to low
- Fermentation Characteristics: Fruity esters are usually absent but may be present at very low levels. Diacetyl should not be present.
- Body: Low
- Additional notes: Corn, rice, or other grain or sugar adjuncts are often used, but all-malt formulations are also made. Contemporary American Lagers typically exhibit increased hop aroma and flavor compared to traditional versions, are clean and crisp, and aggressively carbonated.
Contemporary American-Style Lager Vital Statistics
- Original Gravity (°Plato) 1.040-1.048 (10.0-11.9 °Plato)
- Apparent Extract/Final Gravity (°Plato) 1.006-1.012 (1.5-3.0 °Plato)
- Alcohol by Weight (Volume) 3.2%-4.0% (4.1%-5.1%)
- Bitterness (IBU) 5-16
- Color SRM (EBC) 2-4(4-8 EBC)
2020 Brewers Association Beer Style Guidelines used with permission of Brewers Association.