International Lager - International Amber Lager

A well-attenuated malty amber lager with an interesting caramel or toast quality and restrained bitterness. Usually fairly well-attenuated, often with an adjunct quality. Smooth, easily-drinkable lager character.

Flavor Profile: Low to moderate malt profile which can vary from dry to grainy-sweet. Low to moderate levels of caramel and toasty-bready notes can be evident. Low to medium-low corny sweetness is optional, but not a fault. Hop bitterness is low to moderate, and hop flav

Ingredients: Two-row or six-row base malt. Color malts such as victory, amber, etc. Caramel malt adjuncts. European or American hops or a combination of both.

BJCP Style Guide

Top 10 International Amber Lager Recipes

Title	Size	ABV	IBU	OG	FG	Color	Method	Views
Creemore Lager	6 gal	5.07%	25.75	1.047	1.008		All Grain	5634
Santa Ruby	25 L	5.8%	23.65	1.055	1.011		All Grain	4888
BIER LEMS STRONG #28 #41	60 L	4.5%	22.9	1.041	1.007		All Grain	4629
Yuengling clone	5.5 gal	5.96%	28.33	1.056	1.011		All Grain	3936
red pilsner	5.5 gal	5.13%	55.76	1.047	1.008		Partial Mash	3557
(2016-04-04) Crystal Ying Yang	6 gal	5.25%	18.1	1.052	1.012		All Grain	3274
Ferrugem	50 L	5.49%	29.4	1.053	1.011		All Grain	3265
German Amber Lager	5.5 gal	5.4%	26.19	1.059	1.018		All Grain	3238
English lager	5.5 gal	3.71%	17.79	1.039	1.011		All Grain	2971
AMBER MEXICAN LAGER	155 gal	5.27%	24.24	1.049	1.009		All Grain	2938

Newest International Amber Lager Recipes

Title	Size	ABV	IBU	OG	FG	Color	Method	Views
Nurnberg Rotbier	5.5 gal	4.55%	17.34	1.042	1.008		All Grain	20
Victoria Mexican Lager	5.5 gal	5.1%	21.39	1.046	1.007		BIAB	38
International Amber Lager (ale version)	8.8 gal	5.22%	21.8	1.051	1.012		All Grain	32
Amber Lager	5.5 gal	5.68%	19.49	1.051	1.007		All Grain	100
Amber Lager	10 gal	5.13%	26.92	1.052	1.013		All Grain	36
Marzen 2026	16 gal	6.02%	27.39	1.055	1.009		All Grain	39
Amber lager (3/26)	5.5 gal	4.9%	22.64	1.050	1.012		All Grain	43
AMBER LAGER	110 L	5.49%	19.7	1.052	1.010		All Grain	55
Sunset Session	5.5 gal	5.17%	15.83	1.048	1.008		All Grain	49
Lager	14 L	5.05%	16.05	1.051	1.013		BIAB	63

Fermentables Used In International Amber Lager Recipes (View More)

Name	Recipes	Country	Category	Type	Color	PPG	Avg. Usage	Usage Range
Flaked Corn	108		Adjunct	raw	0.5°L	40	14%	1% - 53%
Caramel / Crystal 60L	83		Grain	crystal malt	60°L	34	7%	1% - 22%
Munich - Light 10L	82		Grain	specialty malt	10°L	33	22%	1% - 100%
German - Pilsner	78	German	Grain	base malt	1.6°L	38	57%	8% - 100%
German - Vienna	76	German	Grain	base malt	4°L	37	44%	4% - 100%
American - Pilsner	74	American	Grain	base malt	1.8°L	37	56%	7% - 100%
American - Vienna	73	American	Grain	base malt	4°L	35	35%	3% - 95%
US - Pale 2-Row	64	US	Grain	base malt	1.8°L	37	65%	20% - 98%
Munich Dark 20L	40		Grain	specialty malt	20°L	34	21%	4% - 71%
American - Carapils (Dextrine Malt)	38	American	Grain	crystal malt	1.8°L	33	5%	1% - 12%

Hops Used In International Amber Lager Recipes (View More)

Name	Recipes	Average AA	Avg. Usage	Usage Range
Saaz	101	3.5	40%	10% - 100%
Cascade	86	7	33%	2% - 100%
Hallertau Mittelfruh	84	3.75	38%	7% - 100%
Tettnanger	71	4.5	43%	8% - 100%
Magnum	60	15	38%	4% - 100%
Perle	40	8.2	39%	10% - 100%
Hallertau Hersbrucker	33	4	37%	10% - 100%
Cluster	26	6.5	46%	16% - 100%
Northern Brewer	22	7.8	38%	5% - 100%
Willamette	21	4.5	39%	14% - 100%

Steeping Grains Used In International Amber Lager Recipes (View More)

Name	Recipes	Country	Category	Type	Color	PPG	Avg. Usage	Usage Range
Caramel / Crystal 60L	5		Grain	crystal malt	60°L	34	60%	33% - 100%
Munich - Light 10L	4		Grain	specialty malt	10°L	33	25%	17% - 33%
American - Caramel / Crystal 20L	3	American	Grain	crystal malt	20°L	35	56%	33% - 100%
Munich Dark 20L	2		Grain	specialty malt	20°L	34	38%	25% - 50%
German - CaraMunich I	2	German	Grain	crystal malt	39°L	34	70%	40% - 100%
Bestmalz - BEST Munich	2	DE	Grain	specialty malt	6.3°L	37	16%	11% - 20%
Weyermann - Pilsner	2	German	Grain	base malt	1.5°L	36	42%	40% - 44%
Briess - Caramel Malt - 60L	2	American	Grain	crystal malt	60°L	35.4	33%	33% - 33%
Weyermann - CaraRed	2	DE	Grain	roasted malt	19.3°L	35	32%	20% - 44%

Yeasts Used In International Amber Lager Recipes (View More)

Name	Recipes	Laboratory	Type	Alcohol Tolerance	Flocculation	Attenuation	Min. Temp	Max. Temp
Fermentis - Saflager - German Lager Yeast W-34/70	161	Fermentis / Safale	Lagers	.105	High	83%	48°F	72°F
Fermentis - Saflager - German Lager Yeast S-23	41	Fermentis / Safale	Lagers	.105	High	82%	48°F	72°F
White Labs - Mexican Lager Yeast WLP940	32	White Labs	Lagers	Medium	Medium	74%	50°F	55°F
Mangrove Jack - Californian Lager M54	24	Mangrove Jack	Lagers	n/a	Med-High	79.5%	64°F	68°F
Fermentis - Safale - American Ale Yeast US-05	17	Fermentis / Safale	Ales	Low	Medium	81%	54°F	77°F
Fermentis - Saflager - Swiss Lager Yeast S-189	16	Fermentis / Safale	Lagers	.105	High	84%	48°F	72°F
Imperial Yeast - L17 Harvest	14	Imperial Yeast	Lagers		Medium	70%	50°F	60°F
Lallemand - LalBrew Diamond Lager	14	Danstar	Lagers	High	High	80%	50°F	59°F
Wyeast - Bohemian Lager 2124	14	Wyeast	Lagers	0.09	Medium	75%	48°F	58°F
White Labs - German Lager Yeast WLP830	13	White Labs	Lagers	Medium	Medium	76.5%	50°F	55°F

Other Ingredients Used In International Amber Lager Recipes (View More)

Name	Recipes	Type	Use	Avg. Usage	Usage Range
Gypsum	113	Water Agt	Mash	14%	0% - 100%
Lactic acid	66	Water Agt	Mash	74%	1% - 100%
Calcium Chloride (dihydrate)	66	Water Agt	Mash	15%	0% - 100%
Epsom Salt	62	Water Agt	Mash	7%	0% - 50%
Whirlfloc	49	Water Agt	Boil	56%	0% - 100%
Irish Moss	37	Fining	Boil	67%	0% - 100%
Calcium Chloride (anhydrous)	32	Water Agt	Mash	16%	0% - 100%
Baking Soda	27	Water Agt	Mash	7%	0% - 56%
Yeast Nutrient	25	Other	Boil	30%	0% - 67%
Chalk	20	Water Agt	Mash	7%	0% - 54%

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