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.

BJCP Style Guide

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	3278
Munich Ale	23 L	5.68%	17.68	1.053	1.010		All Grain	2822
012 - Dark Lager	3.8 L	5.48%	29.15	1.049	1.008		All Grain	2641
Dark Mexican Lager	5.5 gal	4.8%	20.99	1.047	1.010		All Grain	2567
Tuborg Julebryg clone	5.5 gal	5.53%	17.68	1.056	1.014		BIAB	2329
dark vienna	2.5 gal	5.62%	19.64	1.051	1.008		All Grain	2024
Black Lager #1	5.5 gal	5.77%	16.37	1.058	1.014		All Grain	1971
"Red Head" (International Dark Lager)	5.5 gal	5.26%	10.87	1.053	1.013		extract	1743
Dark Dogged Larger	25 L	5.24%	14.08	1.049	1.009		All Grain	1690
Negra Modelo	5.5 gal	4.56%	27.45	1.046	1.012		extract	1682

Newest International Dark Lager Recipes

Title	Size	ABV	IBU	OG	FG	Color	Method	Views
Le Cultivateur	5.5 gal	5.29%	16.19	1.048	1.008		All Grain	27
Forbidden 50/50 Rice Lager - 2024 P4P Edish	6 gal	4.29%	11.9	1.042	1.010		All Grain	21
International Dark Lager	5.5 gal	6.54%	20.99	1.060	1.010		All Grain	43
Awesome Recipe	48 L	7.87%	64.72	1.080	1.020		All Grain	29
Awesome Recipe	48 L	5.61%	24.67	1.052	1.009		All Grain	46
Dark Lager	65 L	5.75%	17.05	1.058	1.014		All Grain	79
Dark Lager	5.5 gal	5.89%	48.09	1.054	1.009		All Grain	137
Dark lager	2850 L	5.16%	0	1.052	1.012		All Grain	66
Schwarzbier	5.5 gal	5.73%	32.18	1.053	1.009		All Grain	119
#1	22 L	5.48%	36.76	1.053	1.012		All Grain	91

Fermentables Used In International Dark Lager Recipes (View More)

Name	Recipes	Country	Category	Type	Color	PPG	Avg. Usage	Usage Range
Flaked Corn	29		Adjunct	raw	0.5°L	40	13%	5% - 28%
American - Pilsner	25	American	Grain	base malt	1.8°L	37	60%	17% - 100%
US - Pale 2-Row	23	US	Grain	base malt	1.8°L	37	65%	8% - 100%
German - Carafa II	21	German	Grain	roasted malt	425°L	32	4%	1% - 8%
German - Vienna	21	German	Grain	base malt	4°L	37	53%	24% - 97%
American - Chocolate	19	American	Grain	roasted malt	350°L	29	4%	1% - 30%
Munich - Light 10L	19		Grain	specialty malt	10°L	33	34%	9% - 100%
Caramel / Crystal 60L	17		Grain	crystal malt	60°L	34	7%	1% - 15%
Munich Dark 20L	16		Grain	specialty malt	20°L	34	33%	7% - 96%
German - Pilsner	14	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	28	3.5	46%	17% - 100%
Hallertau Mittelfruh	23	3.75	44%	17% - 100%
Tettnanger	20	4.5	49%	13% - 100%
Magnum	20	15	37%	8% - 100%
Hallertau Hersbrucker	12	4	45%	19% - 75%
Perle	11	8.2	43%	15% - 77%
Cascade	10	7	50%	11% - 100%
Domestic Hallertau	8	3.9	41%	20% - 57%
Northern Brewer	7	7.8	48%	17% - 100%
Hallertau Tradition (Germany)	6	5	64%	33% - 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%
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	33	Fermentis / Safale	Lagers	.105	High	83%	48°F	72°F
Fermentis - Saflager - German Lager Yeast S-23	24	Fermentis / Safale	Lagers	.105	High	82%	48°F	72°F
White Labs - Mexican Lager Yeast WLP940	10	White Labs	Lagers	Medium	Medium	74%	50°F	55°F
Omega Yeast Labs - Lutra Kveik OYL-071	6	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 - 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
White Labs - German Bock Lager Yeast WLP833	3	White Labs	Lagers	Med-High	Medium	73%	48°F	55°F
Mangrove Jack - Californian Lager M54	3	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	24	Water Agt	Mash	18%	0% - 100%
Calcium Chloride (dihydrate)	12	Water Agt	Mash	21%	0% - 100%
Whirlfloc	11	Fining	Boil	61%	0% - 100%
Irish Moss	10	Fining	Mash	79%	25% - 100%
Epsom Salt	8	Water Agt	Mash	4%	0% - 20%
Yeast Nutrient	7	Other	Boil	40%	0% - 66%
Lactic acid	6	Water Agt	Mash	100%	99% - 100%
Phosphoric acid	6	Water Agt	Mash	64%	0% - 100%
Chalk	5	Water Agt	Mash	8%	0% - 32%
Calcium Chloride (anhydrous)	5	Water Agt	Mash	21%	0% - 53%

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