European-Style Dark Lager
European Origin Lager · Brewers Association 2025
15 SRM40 SRM
- OG
- 1.048 – 1.056
- FG
- 1.014 – 1.018
- ABV
- 4.8 – 5.3 %
- IBU
- 20 – 35
- Color
European Origin Lager · Brewers Association 2025
These beers offer a fine balance of sweet maltiness and hop bitterness.
Light brown to black
Appearance should be clear. Chill haze should not be present
Low to medium with chocolate, roast, and malt aromas and flavors present.
Very low to low with attributes typical of noble-type hops.
Medium-low to medium-high
Fruity esters should not be present. In most examples diacetyl should not be present
Low to medium-low
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Style guideline data is the work of its respective publishers, reproduced here for reference: BJCP · Brewers Association · Norbrygg · SHBF · Danske Øldommere.