Light Lager - Light American Lager (BJCP 2008)
Top 10 Light American Lager (BJCP 2008) Recipes
| Title | Size | ABV | IBU | OG | FG | Color | Method | Views |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pabst Blue Ribbon Clone |
5.5 gal | 3.78% | 6.92 | 1.038 | 1.009 | All Grain | 19847 | |
| Dos Equis Clone |
5 gal | 4.43% | 26.72 | 1.045 | 1.011 | All Grain | 7267 | |
| Margarita Sour |
5.5 gal | 4.18% | 6.79 | 1.042 | 1.010 | All Grain | 7141 | |
| Light Happoshu |
5 gal | 4.66% | 10.24 | 1.046 | 1.010 | All Grain | 5161 | |
| Dos Equis especial lager |
25 L | 4.04% | 10.07 | 1.040 | 1.009 | BIAB | 5017 | |
| Cherry Poppins |
5 gal | 4.67% | 10.9 | 1.045 | 1.010 | All Grain | 4669 | |
| Blue Certified Clone |
5.5 gal | 3.59% | 11.55 | 1.037 | 1.010 | extract | 4654 | |
| Stella Artois |
25 L | 5.75% | 20.53 | 1.051 | 1.007 | BIAB | 4091 | |
| Major League Lager |
5 gal | 4.76% | 0 | 1.048 | 1.012 | All Grain | 4060 | |
| Mile Hi Brew |
6 gal | 3.5% | 10.41 | 1.036 | 1.010 | extract | 3986 |
Newest Light American Lager (BJCP 2008) Recipes
| Title | Size | ABV | IBU | OG | FG | Color | Method | Views |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mexican Lager |
5.5 gal | 6% | 27.71 | 1.058 | 1.012 | All Grain | 4 | |
| DTB OG - CHELLE'S LAGER |
65 gal | 5.74% | 9.94 | 1.053 | 1.010 | All Grain | 36 | |
| Lime tree lager |
6 gal | 4.4% | 4.14 | 1.040 | 1.006 | All Grain | 53 | |
| Lawnmower2025 |
5.5 gal | 4.47% | 15.02 | 1.045 | 1.011 | All Grain | 59 | |
| Viva le Chela for the Dads |
5 gal | 4.56% | 12.31 | 1.047 | 1.012 | extract | 51 | |
| AFURI MEX YUZU |
1000 L | 5.22% | 11.63 | 1.048 | 1.008 | All Grain | 92 | |
| Tropical lager |
55 L | 4.24% | 14.69 | 1.040 | 1.007 | All Grain | 67 | |
| Lite Lager |
5.5 gal | 3.82% | 10.49 | 1.037 | 1.008 | BIAB | 68 | |
| Karen's Chai Inspired Light Ale Remastered |
6 gal | 3.87% | 71.06 | 1.039 | 1.010 | All Grain | 75 | |
| Karen's Chai Inspired Light Ale |
5.5 gal | 8.51% | 0 | 1.089 | 1.024 | extract | 94 |
Fermentables Used In Light American Lager (BJCP 2008) Recipes (View More)
| Name | Recipes | Country | Category | Type | Color | PPG | Avg. Usage | Usage Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flaked Corn | 211 | Adjunct | raw |
0.5°L
|
40 | 18% | 1% - 50% | |
| American - Pilsner | 146 | American | Grain | base malt |
1.8°L
|
37 | 65% | 6% - 100% |
| Flaked Rice | 142 | Adjunct | raw |
0.5°L
|
40 | 20% | 2% - 60% | |
| US - Pale 2-Row | 112 | US | Grain | base malt |
1.8°L
|
37 | 57% | 8% - 100% |
| American - Carapils (Dextrine Malt) | 67 | American | Grain | crystal malt |
1.8°L
|
33 | 6% | 1% - 22% |
| German - Pilsner | 58 | German | Grain | base malt |
1.6°L
|
38 | 68% | 11% - 100% |
| American - Pale 6-Row | 48 | American | Grain | base malt |
1.8°L
|
35 | 42% | 4% - 91% |
| German - Acidulated Malt | 45 | German | Grain | acidulated malt |
3.4°L
|
27 | 3% | 1% - 11% |
| Corn Sugar - Dextrose | 44 | Sugar | sugar |
0.5°L
|
42 | 17% | 2% - 100% | |
| American - Vienna | 31 | American | Grain | base malt |
4°L
|
35 | 21% | 2% - 100% |
Hops Used In Light American Lager (BJCP 2008) Recipes (View More)
| Name | Recipes | Average AA | Avg. Usage | Usage Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saaz | 122 | 3.5 | 48% | 13% - 100% |
| Hallertau Mittelfruh | 78 | 3.75 | 52% | 17% - 100% |
| Cascade | 76 | 7 | 44% | 4% - 100% |
| Magnum | 54 | 15 | 50% | 3% - 100% |
| Tettnanger | 41 | 4.5 | 44% | 7% - 100% |
| Citra | 33 | 11 | 38% | 3% - 100% |
| Hallertau Hersbrucker | 33 | 4 | 56% | 6% - 100% |
| Domestic Hallertau | 29 | 3.9 | 58% | 11% - 100% |
| Cluster | 19 | 6.5 | 48% | 13% - 100% |
| Columbus | 19 | 15 | 44% | 4% - 100% |
Steeping Grains Used In Light American Lager (BJCP 2008) Recipes (View More)
| Name | Recipes | Country | Category | Type | Color | PPG | Avg. Usage | Usage Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flaked Corn | 6 | Adjunct | raw |
0.5°L
|
40 | 79% | 50% - 100% | |
| US - Pale 2-Row | 6 | US | Grain | base malt |
1.8°L
|
37 | 46% | 17% - 100% |
| American - Caramel / Crystal 10L | 2 | American | Grain | crystal malt |
10°L
|
35 | 80% | 60% - 100% |
| American - Carapils (Dextrine Malt) | 2 | American | Grain | crystal malt |
1.8°L
|
33 | 70% | 40% - 100% |
| Canadian - Pale 2-Row | 2 | Canadian | Grain | base malt |
1.75°L
|
36 | 63% | 25% - 100% |
Yeasts Used In Light American Lager (BJCP 2008) Recipes (View More)
| Name | Recipes | Laboratory | Type | Alcohol Tolerance | Flocculation | Attenuation | Min. Temp | Max. Temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fermentis - Saflager - German Lager Yeast W-34/70 | 151 | Fermentis / Safale | Lagers | .105 | High | 83% | 48°F | 72°F |
| Fermentis - Saflager - German Lager Yeast S-23 | 55 | Fermentis / Safale | Lagers | .105 | High | 82% | 48°F | 72°F |
| Fermentis - Safale - American Ale Yeast US-05 | 38 | Fermentis / Safale | Ales | Low | Medium | 81% | 54°F | 77°F |
| White Labs - Mexican Lager Yeast WLP940 | 34 | White Labs | Lagers | Medium | Medium | 74% | 50°F | 55°F |
| White Labs - American Lager Yeast WLP840 | 27 | White Labs | Lagers | Medium | Medium | 77.5% | 50°F | 55°F |
| Omega Yeast Labs - Lutra Kveik OYL-071 | 22 | Omega Yeast Labs | Norwegian Ales | High | Medium | 78% | 68°F | 95°F |
| Lallemand - LalBrew Diamond Lager | 21 | Danstar | Lagers | High | High | 80% | 50°F | 59°F |
| Fermentis - Saflager - Swiss Lager Yeast S-189 | 18 | Fermentis / Safale | Lagers | .105 | High | 84% | 48°F | 72°F |
| Lallemand - LALBREW® VOSS KVEIK ALE YEAST | 16 | Lallemand | Ales | High | High | 80% | 77°F | 104°F |
| Omega Yeast Labs - Dried Lutra Kveik - OYL-071DRY | 13 | Norwegian Ales | High | Medium | 78.5% | 68°F | 95°F |
Other Ingredients Used In Light American Lager (BJCP 2008) Recipes (View More)
| Name | Recipes | Type | Use | Avg. Usage | Usage Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gypsum | 66 | Water Agt | Mash | 23% | 0% - 100% |
| Whirlfloc | 47 | Water Agt | Mash | 67% | 0% - 100% |
| Calcium Chloride (dihydrate) | 44 | Water Agt | Mash | 15% | 0% - 100% |
| Lactic acid | 41 | Water Agt | Mash | 63% | 0% - 100% |
| Irish Moss | 36 | Fining | Boil | 64% | 1% - 100% |
| Epsom Salt | 33 | Water Agt | Mash | 11% | 0% - 100% |
| Baking Soda | 26 | Water Agt | Mash | 9% | 0% - 76% |
| Yeast Nutrient | 23 | Other | Mash | 40% | 0% - 100% |
| Calcium Chloride (anhydrous) | 19 | Water Agt | Mash | 23% | 0% - 100% |
| Phosphoric acid | 9 | Water Agt | Mash | 72% | 11% - 100% |
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