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 | 3385 | |
Munich Ale |
23 L | 5.68% | 17.68 | 1.053 | 1.010 | All Grain | 2937 | |
Dark Mexican Lager |
5.5 gal | 4.8% | 20.99 | 1.047 | 1.010 | All Grain | 2758 | |
012 - Dark Lager |
3.8 L | 5.48% | 29.15 | 1.049 | 1.008 | All Grain | 2744 | |
Tuborg Julebryg clone |
5.5 gal | 5.53% | 17.68 | 1.056 | 1.014 | BIAB | 2428 | |
dark vienna |
2.5 gal | 5.62% | 19.64 | 1.051 | 1.008 | All Grain | 2080 | |
Black Lager #1 |
5.5 gal | 5.77% | 16.37 | 1.058 | 1.014 | All Grain | 2020 | |
Negra Modelo |
5.5 gal | 4.56% | 27.45 | 1.046 | 1.012 | extract | 1855 | |
"Red Head" (International Dark Lager) |
5.5 gal | 5.26% | 10.87 | 1.053 | 1.013 | extract | 1827 | |
Dark Dogged Larger |
25 L | 5.24% | 14.08 | 1.049 | 1.009 | All Grain | 1731 |
Newest International Dark Lager Recipes
Title | Size | ABV | IBU | OG | FG | Color | Method | Views |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Scott’s Dark Lager |
4.75 gal | 5.46% | 18.9 | 1.051 | 1.010 | All Grain | 22 | |
IDL |
3 gal | 4.8% | 19.56 | 1.044 | 1.008 | BIAB | 77 | |
Not Your Uncle's Dunkel |
5.5 gal | 5.43% | 19.04 | 1.050 | 1.009 | All Grain | 84 | |
Le Cultivateur |
5.5 gal | 5.29% | 16.19 | 1.048 | 1.008 | All Grain | 115 | |
Forbidden 50/50 Rice Lager - 2024 P4P Edish |
6 gal | 4.29% | 11.9 | 1.042 | 1.010 | All Grain | 77 | |
International Dark Lager |
5.5 gal | 6.54% | 20.99 | 1.060 | 1.010 | All Grain | 120 | |
Awesome Recipe |
48 L | 7.87% | 64.72 | 1.080 | 1.020 | All Grain | 88 | |
Awesome Recipe |
48 L | 5.61% | 24.67 | 1.052 | 1.009 | All Grain | 151 | |
Dark Lager |
5.5 gal | 5.89% | 48.09 | 1.054 | 1.009 | All Grain | 271 | |
Dark lager |
2850 L | 5.16% | 0 | 1.052 | 1.012 | All Grain | 130 |
Fermentables Used In International Dark Lager Recipes (View More)
Name | Recipes | Country | Category | Type | Color | PPG | Avg. Usage | Usage Range |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Flaked Corn | 30 | 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 | 22 | German | Grain | roasted malt |
425°L
|
32 | 4% | 1% - 8% |
German - Vienna | 22 | German | Grain | base malt |
4°L
|
37 | 53% | 24% - 97% |
Munich - Light 10L | 20 | Grain | specialty malt |
10°L
|
33 | 33% | 9% - 100% | |
American - Chocolate | 19 | American | Grain | roasted malt |
350°L
|
29 | 4% | 1% - 30% |
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 | 15 | German | Grain | base malt |
1.6°L
|
38 | 44% | 20% - 83% |
Hops Used In International Dark Lager Recipes (View More)
Name | Recipes | Average AA | Avg. Usage | Usage Range |
---|---|---|---|---|
Saaz | 29 | 3.5 | 47% | 17% - 100% |
Hallertau Mittelfruh | 23 | 3.75 | 44% | 17% - 100% |
Magnum | 21 | 15 | 36% | 8% - 100% |
Tettnanger | 20 | 4.5 | 49% | 13% - 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% |
Hallertau Tradition (Germany) | 7 | 5 | 69% | 33% - 100% |
Northern Brewer | 7 | 7.8 | 48% | 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% | |
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 | 35 | Fermentis / Safale | Lagers | .105 | High | 83% | 48°F | 72°F |
Fermentis - Saflager - German Lager Yeast S-23 | 25 | 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) | 13 | Water Agt | Mash | 18% | 0% - 100% |
Whirlfloc | 12 | Fining | Boil | 60% | 0% - 100% |
Irish Moss | 11 | Other | Boil | 81% | 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% |