American-Style Lager

Color: Straw to gold

Clarity: Chill haze should not be present

Perceived Malt Aroma & Flavor: Malt sweetness is very low to low

Perceived Hop Aroma & Flavor: Not perceived to very low

Perceived Bitterness: Not perceived to very low

Fermentation Characteristics: Light fruity-estery aroma and flavor is acceptable. Diacetyl should be absent.

Body: Low

Additional Notes:

Corn, rice, or other grain or sugar adjuncts are often used. American Lagers are very clean and crisp, and aggressively carbonated.

• Color SRM (EBC): 2-6 (4-12 EBC)
• ABV: 3.2%-4.0% (4.1%-5.1%) %
• IBU: 5-15
• AE - Apparent Extract: 1.006-1.014 (1.5-3.6 °Plato)
• OG - Original Gravity: 1.040-1.048 (10.0-11.9 °Plato)