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 GuideTop 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 | 2759 | |
Munich Ale |
23 L | 5.68% | 17.68 | 1.053 | 1.010 | All Grain | 2455 | |
012 - Dark Lager |
3.8 L | 5.48% | 29.15 | 1.049 | 1.008 | All Grain | 2189 | |
dark vienna |
2.5 gal | 5.62% | 19.64 | 1.051 | 1.008 | All Grain | 1787 | |
Tuborg Julebryg clone |
5.5 gal | 5.53% | 17.68 | 1.056 | 1.014 | BIAB | 1757 | |
Black Lager #1 |
5.5 gal | 5.77% | 16.37 | 1.058 | 1.014 | All Grain | 1735 | |
Dark Mexican Lager |
5.5 gal | 4.8% | 20.99 | 1.047 | 1.010 | All Grain | 1519 | |
Dark Dogged Larger |
25 L | 5.24% | 14.08 | 1.049 | 1.009 | All Grain | 1360 | |
"Red Head" (International Dark Lager) |
5.5 gal | 5.26% | 10.87 | 1.053 | 1.013 | extract | 1354 | |
Zeitgeist copy |
25 L | 4.93% | 29.65 | 1.049 | 1.011 | BIAB | 1272 |
Newest International Dark Lager Recipes
Title | Size | ABV | IBU | OG | FG | Color | Method | Views |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Keegans Swamp Water |
400 L | 5.15% | 15.35 | 1.052 | 1.013 | All Grain | 12 | |
Negra Modelo Clone |
10 gal | 4.99% | 19.39 | 1.051 | 1.013 | All Grain | 97 | |
Dark Cloud Schwarzbier |
5.5 gal | 6.08% | 36.71 | 1.055 | 1.009 | BIAB | 47 | |
Awesome Recipe |
5.5 gal | 4.97% | 0 | 1.050 | 1.013 | All Grain | 113 | |
piloto dos ora si lager |
5 gal | 5.48% | 3.72 | 1.056 | 1.014 | All Grain | 72 | |
PB0095 Noche Cerveza Lomita 07/25/2022 |
105 gal | 5.89% | 19.55 | 1.056 | 1.011 | All Grain | 142 | |
Epic Cold IPA Dark Lager |
25 L | 5.66% | 33.05 | 1.057 | 1.014 | All Grain | 445 | |
Berrito Clone |
6 gal | 5.27% | 11.52 | 1.054 | 1.014 | All Grain | 124 | |
Bond Brothers Wort - Black Lager |
5.5 gal | 5.35% | 11.36 | 1.049 | 1.008 | All Grain | 188 | |
Royal Forbidden Lager (Light Black Rice Lager) |
155 gal | 4.6% | 23.78 | 1.042 | 1.007 | All Grain | 281 |
Fermentables Used In International Dark Lager Recipes (View More)
Name | Recipes | Country | Category | Type | Color | PPG | Avg. Usage | Usage Range |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Flaked Corn | 24 | Adjunct | raw |
0.5°L
|
40 | 13% | 5% - 28% | |
US - Pale 2-Row | 21 | US | Grain | base malt |
1.8°L
|
37 | 64% | 8% - 100% |
American - Pilsner | 20 | American | Grain | base malt |
1.8°L
|
37 | 62% | 18% - 100% |
German - Vienna | 20 | German | Grain | base malt |
4°L
|
37 | 53% | 24% - 97% |
German - Carafa II | 18 | German | Grain | roasted malt |
425°L
|
32 | 4% | 1% - 8% |
Munich - Light 10L | 17 | Grain | specialty malt |
10°L
|
33 | 34% | 9% - 100% | |
American - Chocolate | 16 | American | Grain | roasted malt |
350°L
|
29 | 5% | 2% - 30% |
Munich Dark 20L | 16 | Grain | specialty malt |
20°L
|
34 | 33% | 7% - 96% | |
Caramel / Crystal 60L | 14 | Grain | crystal malt |
60°L
|
34 | 7% | 2% - 15% | |
German - Pilsner | 13 | German | Grain | base malt |
1.6°L
|
38 | 45% | 25% - 83% |
Hops Used In International Dark Lager Recipes (View More)
Name | Recipes | Average AA | Avg. Usage | Usage Range |
---|---|---|---|---|
Saaz | 24 | 3.5 | 46% | 17% - 100% |
Magnum | 20 | 15 | 37% | 8% - 100% |
Hallertau Mittelfruh | 17 | 3.75 | 46% | 17% - 100% |
Tettnanger | 15 | 4.5 | 43% | 13% - 100% |
Perle | 11 | 8.2 | 43% | 15% - 77% |
Hallertau Hersbrucker | 11 | 4 | 46% | 19% - 75% |
Cascade | 9 | 7 | 50% | 11% - 100% |
Northern Brewer | 7 | 7.8 | 48% | 17% - 100% |
Domestic Hallertau | 6 | 3.9 | 37% | 20% - 50% |
Willamette | 6 | 4.5 | 51% | 22% - 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 S-23 | 24 | Fermentis / Safale | Lagers | .105 | High | 82% | 48°F | 72°F |
Fermentis - Saflager - German Lager Yeast W-34/70 | 24 | Fermentis / Safale | Lagers | .105 | High | 83% | 48°F | 72°F |
White Labs - Mexican Lager Yeast WLP940 | 7 | 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 - Bavarian Lager M76 | 3 | Mangrove Jack | Lagers | n/a | Medium | 77.5% | 45°F | 57°F |
Other Ingredients Used In International Dark Lager Recipes (View More)
Name | Recipes | Type | Use | Avg. Usage | Usage Range |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Gypsum | 20 | Water Agt | Mash | 19% | 0% - 100% |
Calcium Chloride (dihydrate) | 9 | Water Agt | Mash | 25% | 0% - 100% |
Whirlfloc | 9 | Fining | Boil | 68% | 0% - 100% |
Irish Moss | 8 | Fining | Mash | 84% | 25% - 100% |
Epsom Salt | 7 | Water Agt | Mash | 2% | 0% - 13% |
Phosphoric acid | 6 | Water Agt | Mash | 64% | 0% - 100% |
Yeast Nutrient | 5 | Other | Boil | 37% | 0% - 66% |
Calcium Chloride (anhydrous) | 5 | Water Agt | Mash | 21% | 0% - 53% |
Chalk | 5 | Water Agt | Mash | 8% | 0% - 32% |
Calcium Chloride (dihydrate) | 4 | Water Agt | Mash | 23% | 0% - 50% |