Czech-Style Dark Lager
European Origin Lager · Brewers Association 2025
15 SRM40 SRM
- OG
- 1.044 – 1.060
- FG
- 1.013 – 1.017
- ABV
- 4.4 – 5.8 %
- IBU
- 18 – 35
- Color
European Origin Lager · Brewers Association 2025
The upper limit of original gravity of versions brewed in Czech Republic is 14.99 °Plato or 1.060 specific gravity. Very low levels of diacetyl, if present, are acceptable and may accent malt character. Low levels of sulfur compounds may be present. DMS and acetaldehyde should not be present. Many versions may exhibit flavor contributions typical of decoction mashing
Reddish-brown to black
Appearance should be clear. Chill haze should not be present
Medium to medium-high with a slightly sweet rich complex malt character and may include aromas and flavors of crystal malt, bread/toast, caramel/caramel malts, chocolate. Light roast malt character may be present at moderate levels but should not dominate
Very low to low with attributes typical of noble-type hops
Low to medium-high
Esters are usually not present, but if present should be extremely low, at the limit of perception. Diacetyl may be allowable at low levels
Medium to medium-full
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