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	3806
Munich Ale	23 L	5.68%	17.68	1.053	1.010		All Grain	3316
Dark Mexican Lager	5.5 gal	4.8%	20.99	1.047	1.010		All Grain	3294
012 - Dark Lager	3.8 L	5.48%	29.15	1.049	1.008		All Grain	3154
Negra Modelo	5.5 gal	4.56%	27.45	1.046	1.012		extract	2720
Black Lager #1	5.5 gal	5.77%	16.37	1.058	1.014		All Grain	2520
dark vienna	2.5 gal	5.62%	19.64	1.051	1.008		All Grain	2512
"Red Head" (International Dark Lager)	5.5 gal	5.26%	10.87	1.053	1.013		extract	2215
Dark Dogged Larger	25 L	5.24%	14.08	1.049	1.009		All Grain	2072
Zeitgeist copy	25 L	4.93%	29.65	1.049	1.011		BIAB	1736

Newest International Dark Lager Recipes

Title	Size	ABV	IBU	OG	FG	Color	Method	Views
Dark Mexican Lager Goldnugget	108 gal	5.42%	28.12	1.049	1.009		All Grain	9
Baarleyman Dark Lager	5.5 gal	5.52%	15.74	1.051	1.009		All Grain	18
St Pauli Girl Dark Clone	5.5 gal	6.33%	39.87	1.055	1.007		BIAB	19
2 of 2 Dark Mexican Lager	1 gal	5.48%	22.15	1.049	1.007		BIAB	132
1 of 2 Dark Lager	1 gal	5.57%	35.22	1.050	1.007		BIAB	68
Dark MX Lager	5.5 gal	4.64%	0	1.047	1.012		All Grain	52
Dark Mexican Lager	5.5 gal	5.78%	20.76	1.056	1.012		BIAB	80
Dark Mexican Lager	15.5 gal	5.05%	20.11	1.051	1.013		All Grain	168
3bbl dark lager	110 gal	5.3%	11.18	1.052	1.012		All Grain	108
Vienna Lager	5.5 gal	4.22%	16.21	1.047	1.015		All Grain	180

Fermentables Used In International Dark Lager Recipes (View More)

Name	Recipes	Country	Category	Type	Color	PPG	Avg. Usage	Usage Range
Flaked Corn	40		Adjunct	raw	0.5°L	40	13%	5% - 28%
American - Chocolate	26	American	Grain	roasted malt	350°L	29	4%	1% - 30%
American - Pilsner	26	American	Grain	base malt	1.8°L	37	62%	17% - 100%
German - Carafa II	25	German	Grain	roasted malt	425°L	32	4%	1% - 8%
German - Vienna	23	German	Grain	base malt	4°L	37	50%	17% - 97%
US - Pale 2-Row	22	US	Grain	base malt	1.8°L	37	65%	8% - 100%
Caramel / Crystal 60L	21		Grain	crystal malt	60°L	34	6%	1% - 15%
Munich - Light 10L	21		Grain	specialty malt	10°L	33	31%	6% - 100%
American - Vienna	17	American	Grain	base malt	4°L	35	46%	7% - 91%
German - Pilsner	17	German	Grain	base malt	1.6°L	38	43%	20% - 83%

Hops Used In International Dark Lager Recipes (View More)

Name	Recipes	Average AA	Avg. Usage	Usage Range
Saaz	32	3.5	45%	17% - 100%
Hallertau Mittelfruh	30	3.75	46%	17% - 100%
Tettnanger	25	4.5	52%	13% - 100%
Magnum	22	15	34%	8% - 100%
Hallertau Hersbrucker	13	4	46%	19% - 80%
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	42	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
Wyeast - Bohemian Lager 2124	4	Wyeast	Lagers	0.09	Medium	75%	48°F	58°F
Lallemand - LalBrew Diamond Lager	4	Danstar	Lagers	High	High	80%	50°F	59°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	30	Water Agt	Mash	20%	0% - 100%
Calcium Chloride (dihydrate)	18	Water Agt	Mash	20%	0% - 100%
Whirlfloc	15	Fining	Boil	65%	0% - 100%
Irish Moss	12	Fining	Mash	83%	25% - 100%
Lactic acid	11	Water Agt	Mash	86%	42% - 100%
Epsom Salt	10	Water Agt	Mash	3%	0% - 20%
Yeast Nutrient	9	Other	Boil	39%	0% - 66%
Chalk	8	Water Agt	Mash	18%	0% - 100%
Baking Soda	7	Water Agt	Mash	4%	0% - 27%
Calcium Chloride (anhydrous)	6	Water Agt	Mash	17%	0% - 53%

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