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	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%

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