International Lager - International Dark Lager

A darker and somewhat sweeter version of international pale lager with a little more body and flavor, but equally restrained in bitterness. The low bitterness leaves the malt as the primary flavor element, and the low hop levels provide very little in the

Flavor Profile: Low to medium malty sweetness with medium-low to no caramel and/or roasted malt flavors (and may include hints of coffee, molasses or cocoa). Hop flavor ranges from none to low levels, and is typically floral, spicy, or herbal. Low to medium hop bitternes

Ingredients: Two- or six-row barley, corn, rice, or sugars as adjuncts. Light use of caramel and darker malts. Commercial versions may use coloring agents.

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Top 10 International Dark Lager Recipes

Title	Size	ABV	IBU	OG	FG	Color	Method	Views
Black Lager	7.5 gal	5.02%	21.75	1.053	1.015		All Grain	4037
Dark Mexican Lager	5.5 gal	4.8%	20.99	1.047	1.010		All Grain	3697
Munich Ale	23 L	5.68%	17.68	1.053	1.010		All Grain	3590
Negra Modelo	5.5 gal	4.56%	27.45	1.046	1.012		extract	3555
012 - Dark Lager	3.8 L	5.48%	29.15	1.049	1.008		All Grain	3394
dark vienna	2.5 gal	5.62%	19.64	1.051	1.008		All Grain	2794
Black Lager #1	5.5 gal	5.77%	16.37	1.058	1.014		All Grain	2716
"Red Head" (International Dark Lager)	5.5 gal	5.26%	10.87	1.053	1.013		extract	2448
Dark Dogged Larger	25 L	5.24%	14.08	1.049	1.009		All Grain	2289
Royal Forbidden Lager (Light Black Rice Lager)	155 gal	4.6%	23.78	1.042	1.007		All Grain	2059

Newest International Dark Lager Recipes

Title	Size	ABV	IBU	OG	FG	Color	Method	Views
Thanks Drink'n	5 gal	4.82%	19.14	1.049	1.012		extract	19
Schwarzbier 2026	5.5 gal	4.97%	31.26	1.047	1.009		BIAB	35
34-70 LAGER	46.5 L	5.28%	26.93	1.049	1.009		All Grain	66
Dark Mexi	500 gal	6.09%	0	1.055	1.008		All Grain	95
Red Bastard	5 gal	7.45%	43.49	1.068	1.012		extract	145
Bock L021/26 29-07-2026	150 L	6.31%	9.55	1.058	1.010		All Grain	98
Dark Mexican Lager	5.5 gal	5.67%	13.06	1.052	1.009		BIAB	206
Death and Taxes Clone	5.5 gal	5.06%	37.28	1.044	1.006		All Grain	130
International Dark Lager	2 gal	5.04%	18.04	1.049	1.011		All Grain	220
Dark Mexican Lager	5.5 gal	5.69%	11.73	1.051	1.008		BIAB	329

Fermentables Used In International Dark Lager Recipes (View More)

Name	Recipes	Country	Category	Type	Color	PPG	Avg. Usage	Usage Range
Flaked Corn	47		Adjunct	raw	0.5°L	40	13%	5% - 28%
American - Pilsner	29	American	Grain	base malt	1.8°L	37	60%	15% - 100%
German - Carafa II	27	German	Grain	roasted malt	425°L	32	4%	1% - 8%
American - Chocolate	26	American	Grain	roasted malt	350°L	29	4%	1% - 30%
Caramel / Crystal 60L	25		Grain	crystal malt	60°L	34	7%	1% - 15%
US - Pale 2-Row	22	US	Grain	base malt	1.8°L	37	65%	8% - 100%
German - Vienna	22	German	Grain	base malt	4°L	37	51%	17% - 97%
Munich - Light 10L	21		Grain	specialty malt	10°L	33	32%	9% - 100%
American - Vienna	19	American	Grain	base malt	4°L	35	44%	7% - 91%
Munich Dark 20L	17		Grain	specialty malt	20°L	34	33%	8% - 96%

Hops Used In International Dark Lager Recipes (View More)

Name	Recipes	Average AA	Avg. Usage	Usage Range
Hallertau Mittelfruh	35	3.75	47%	17% - 100%
Saaz	32	3.5	45%	17% - 100%
Tettnanger	29	4.5	50%	13% - 100%
Magnum	22	15	32%	8% - 100%
Hallertau Hersbrucker	14	4	45%	19% - 80%
Perle	11	8.2	40%	15% - 77%
Willamette	10	4.5	48%	22% - 100%
Hallertau Tradition (Germany)	10	5	71%	33% - 100%
Cascade	10	7	50%	11% - 100%
Northern Brewer	9	7.8	53%	17% - 100%

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

Name	Recipes	Country	Category	Type	Color	PPG	Avg. Usage	Usage Range
Caramel / Crystal 60L	3		Grain	crystal malt	60°L	34	38%	30% - 50%
American - Chocolate	3	American	Grain	roasted malt	350°L	29	8%	2% - 17%
Munich Dark 20L	3		Grain	specialty malt	20°L	34	41%	29% - 50%
American - Caramel / Crystal 40L	2	American	Grain	crystal malt	40°L	34	51%	8% - 94%
Belgian - CaraVienne	2	Belgian	Grain	crystal malt	20°L	34	28%	22% - 33%
United Kingdom - Chocolate	2	United Kingdom	Grain	roasted malt	425°L	34	72%	44% - 100%

Yeasts Used In International Dark Lager Recipes (View More)

Name	Recipes	Laboratory	Type	Alcohol Tolerance	Flocculation	Attenuation	Min. Temp	Max. Temp
Fermentis - Saflager - German Lager Yeast W-34/70	49	Fermentis / Safale	Lagers	.105	High	83%	48°F	72°F
Fermentis - Saflager - German Lager Yeast S-23	27	Fermentis / Safale	Lagers	.105	High	82%	48°F	72°F
White Labs - Mexican Lager Yeast WLP940	12	White Labs	Lagers	Medium	Medium	74%	50°F	55°F
Omega Yeast Labs - Lutra Kveik OYL-071	7	Omega Yeast Labs	Norwegian Ales	High	Medium	78%	68°F	95°F
White Labs - German Lager Yeast WLP830	5	White Labs	Lagers	Medium	Medium	76.5%	50°F	55°F
Fermentis - Safale - American Ale Yeast US-05	5	Fermentis / Safale	Ales	Low	Medium	81%	54°F	77°F
Fermentis - Saflager - Swiss Lager Yeast S-189	5	Fermentis / Safale	Lagers	.105	High	84%	48°F	72°F
CellarScience - German	4	cellar science	Lagers	Medium	High	75%	54°F	62°F
Wyeast - Bohemian Lager 2124	4	Wyeast	Lagers	0.09	Medium	75%	48°F	58°F
Mangrove Jack - Californian Lager M54	4	Mangrove Jack	Lagers	n/a	Med-High	79.5%	64°F	68°F

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

Name	Recipes	Type	Use	Avg. Usage	Usage Range
Gypsum	33	Water Agt	Mash	18%	0% - 100%
Calcium Chloride (dihydrate)	19	Water Agt	Mash	19%	0% - 100%
Whirlfloc	17	Water Agt	Boil	65%	0% - 100%
Lactic acid	14	Water Agt	Mash	89%	42% - 100%
Epsom Salt	14	Water Agt	Mash	3%	0% - 20%
Irish Moss	13	Fining	Mash	81%	25% - 100%
Chalk	12	Water Agt	Mash	12%	0% - 100%
Yeast Nutrient	10	Other	Boil	38%	0% - 66%
Baking Soda	9	Water Agt	Mash	3%	0% - 27%
Calcium Chloride (anhydrous)	7	Water Agt	Mash	15%	0% - 53%

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