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	3689
Munich Ale	23 L	5.68%	17.68	1.053	1.010		All Grain	3198
Dark Mexican Lager	5.5 gal	4.8%	20.99	1.047	1.010		All Grain	3094
012 - Dark Lager	3.8 L	5.48%	29.15	1.049	1.008		All Grain	3032
Negra Modelo	5.5 gal	4.56%	27.45	1.046	1.012		extract	2370
Black Lager #1	5.5 gal	5.77%	16.37	1.058	1.014		All Grain	2353
dark vienna	2.5 gal	5.62%	19.64	1.051	1.008		All Grain	2322
"Red Head" (International Dark Lager)	5.5 gal	5.26%	10.87	1.053	1.013		extract	2054
Dark Dogged Larger	25 L	5.24%	14.08	1.049	1.009		All Grain	1949
Zeitgeist copy	25 L	4.93%	29.65	1.049	1.011		BIAB	1636

Newest International Dark Lager Recipes

Title	Size	ABV	IBU	OG	FG	Color	Method	Views
3bbl dark lager	110 gal	5.3%	11.18	1.052	1.012		All Grain	23
Vienna Lager	5.5 gal	4.22%	16.21	1.047	1.015		All Grain	56
MT Collab Mexican Lager	325 gal	5.25%	14.57	1.047	1.007		All Grain	70
Dark Lager	20 L	4.76%	0	1.048	1.012		All Grain	97
julebryg	30 gal	5.49%	19.23	1.056	1.014		All Grain	132
#MCF119 SCHWARZBIER 820L 20/1/25	900 L	4.88%	27.98	1.043	1.006		All Grain	112
dark ale	200 L	5.18%	18.52	1.049	1.010		All Grain	102
high desert amber lager	5 gal	5.65%	21.64	1.055	1.012		All Grain	93
Dark Lager -Schwartzbier	10.8 gal	5.28%	27.31	1.047	1.007		All Grain	130
Palaver Dark Lager	10 gal	5.01%	26.62	1.053	1.015		All Grain	124

Fermentables Used In International Dark Lager Recipes (View More)

Name	Recipes	Country	Category	Type	Color	PPG	Avg. Usage	Usage Range
Flaked Corn	36		Adjunct	raw	0.5°L	40	13%	5% - 28%
American - Pilsner	26	American	Grain	base malt	1.8°L	37	60%	17% - 100%
American - Chocolate	22	American	Grain	roasted malt	350°L	29	4%	1% - 30%
US - Pale 2-Row	22	US	Grain	base malt	1.8°L	37	65%	8% - 100%
German - Carafa II	22	German	Grain	roasted malt	425°L	32	4%	1% - 8%
German - Vienna	21	German	Grain	base malt	4°L	37	52%	24% - 97%
Caramel / Crystal 60L	20		Grain	crystal malt	60°L	34	7%	1% - 15%
Munich - Light 10L	20		Grain	specialty malt	10°L	33	33%	9% - 100%
American - Vienna	15	American	Grain	base malt	4°L	35	43%	7% - 91%
Munich Dark 20L	15		Grain	specialty malt	20°L	34	35%	9% - 96%

Hops Used In International Dark Lager Recipes (View More)

Name	Recipes	Average AA	Avg. Usage	Usage Range
Saaz	31	3.5	45%	17% - 100%
Hallertau Mittelfruh	28	3.75	44%	17% - 100%
Tettnanger	23	4.5	50%	13% - 100%
Magnum	21	15	36%	8% - 100%
Hallertau Hersbrucker	14	4	49%	19% - 100%
Perle	11	8.2	40%	15% - 77%
Hallertau Tradition (Germany)	10	5	71%	33% - 100%
Cascade	10	7	50%	11% - 100%
East Kent Goldings	8	5	55%	33% - 100%
Domestic Hallertau	8	3.9	41%	20% - 57%

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%
Munich Dark 20L	3		Grain	specialty malt	20°L	34	41%	29% - 50%
American - Chocolate	2	American	Grain	roasted malt	350°L	29	11%	6% - 17%
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	39	Fermentis / Safale	Lagers	.105	High	83%	48°F	72°F
Fermentis - Saflager - German Lager Yeast S-23	26	Fermentis / Safale	Lagers	.105	High	82%	48°F	72°F
White Labs - Mexican Lager Yeast WLP940	11	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	6	White Labs	Lagers	Medium	Medium	76.5%	50°F	55°F
Fermentis - Saflager - Swiss Lager Yeast S-189	5	Fermentis / Safale	Lagers	.105	High	84%	48°F	72°F
Fermentis - Safale - American Ale Yeast US-05	5	Fermentis / Safale	Ales	Low	Medium	81%	54°F	77°F
Lallemand - LalBrew NovaLager™	4	Lallemand	Lagers	High	Medium	81%	50°F	68°F
Wyeast - Bohemian Lager 2124	4	Wyeast	Lagers	0.09	Medium	75%	48°F	58°F
White Labs - German Bock Lager Yeast WLP833	3	White Labs	Lagers	Med-High	Medium	73%	48°F	55°F

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

Name	Recipes	Type	Use	Avg. Usage	Usage Range
Gypsum	28	Water Agt	Mash	17%	0% - 100%
Calcium Chloride (dihydrate)	17	Water Agt	Mash	18%	0% - 100%
Whirlfloc	15	Fining	Boil	63%	0% - 100%
Lactic acid	12	Water Agt	Mash	80%	1% - 100%
Irish Moss	12	Fining	Mash	83%	25% - 100%
Epsom Salt	10	Water Agt	Mash	3%	0% - 20%
Yeast Nutrient	9	Other	Mash	39%	0% - 66%
Chalk	7	Water Agt	Mash	6%	0% - 32%
Baking Soda	6	Water Agt	Mash	5%	0% - 27%
Calcium Chloride (anhydrous)	5	Water Agt	Mash	21%	0% - 53%

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