Lager Styles

American-Style Light Lager – North American Origin Lager Styles

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American-Style Light Lager Style Color: Very light to pale Clarity: Chill haze should not be present Perceived Malt Aroma & Flavor: Very low Perceived Hop Aroma & Flavor: Absent to very low Perceived Bitterness: Absent to very low Fermentation Characteristics: Fruity esters are usually absent but may be present at very low levels. Diacetyl should not be present. These beers are …

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Contemporary American-Style Lager – North American Origin Lager Styles

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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 …

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American-Style Lager – North American Origin Lager Styles

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American-Style Lager Style Color: Straw to gold Clarity: Chill haze should not be present Perceived Malt Aroma & Flavor: Malt sweetness is very low to low Perceived Hop Aroma & Flavor: Not present to very low Perceived Bitterness: Not present to very low Fermentation Characteristics: Fruity esters are usually absent, but may be present at very low levels. Diacetyl should not …

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German-Style Eisbock – European Origin Lager Styles

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German-Style Eisbock Style Color: Light brown to black Clarity: Appearance should be clear. Chill haze should not be present Perceived Malt Aroma & Flavor: Sweet malt character is very high. Dark fruit flavors such as prune and raisin may be present Perceived Hop Aroma & Flavor: Hop aroma and flavor is absent Perceived Bitterness: Very low to low Fermentation Characteristics: Alcohol …

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German-Style Doppelbock – European Origin Lager Styles

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German-Style Doppelbock Style Color: Copper to dark brown Clarity: Appearance should be clear. Chill haze should not be present Perceived Malt Aroma & Flavor: Pronounced aromas and flavors of toasted malted barley. Some caramel and toffee character can contribute to complexity in a secondary role. Dark fruit flavors such as prune and raisin may be present. Malty sweetness …

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Traditional German-Style Bock – European Origin Lager Styles

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Traditional German-Style Bock Style Color: Dark brown to very dark Clarity: Appearance should be clear. Chill haze should not be present Perceived Malt Aroma & Flavor: Traditional Bocks are made with all malt and have high malt character with aromas of toasted or nutty malt, but not caramel. Traditional bocks display high malt sweetness. The malt flavor profile …

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German-Style Heller Bock/Maibock – European Origin Lager Styles

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German-Style Heller Bock/Maibock Style Color: Pale to light amber. The German word “helle” means light-colored, thus Heller Bock is a pale beer. Clarity: Appearance should be clear. Chill haze should not be present Perceived Malt Aroma & Flavor: Light toasty and/or bready aroma and flavor is often present. Roast or heavy toast/caramel malt aromas and flavors should not …

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Bamberg-Style Bock Rauchbier – European Origin Lager Styles

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Bamberg-Style Bock Rauchbier Style Color: Dark brown to very dark Clarity: Appearance should be clear. Chill haze should not be present Perceived Malt Aroma & Flavor: Medium to medium-high malt aroma and flavor should be present with very low to medium-high beechwood smoke aromas and flavors. Smoke flavors should be smooth, without harshness. Smoke flavor may create a …

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Bamberg-Style Maerzen Rauchbier – European Origin Lager Styles

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Bamberg-Style Maerzen Rauchbier Style Color: Pale to light brown Clarity: Appearance should be clear. Chill haze should not be present Perceived Malt Aroma & Flavor: Sweet toasted malt aroma should be present. Medium-low to medium toasted malt sweetness should be present. Aroma and flavor of smoked beechwood ranges from very low to medium. Smoke flavors should be smooth, …

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Bamberg-Style Helles Rauchbier – European Origin Lager Styles

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Bamberg-Style Helles Rauchbier Style Color: Light pale to gold Clarity: Appearance should be clear. Chill haze should not be present Perceived Malt Aroma & Flavor: Malt character is prominent with malt aromas suggesting lightly toasted sweet malted barley. Smoke beechwood character ranges from very low to medium. Smoky aroma should be not harshly phenolic. Sulfur may be present …

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