Czech Lager - Czech Amber Lager

Malt-driven amber Czech lager with hop character that can vary from low to quite significant. The malt flavors can vary quite a bit, leading to different interpretations ranging from drier, bready, and slightly biscuity to sweeter and somewhat caramelly.

Flavor Profile: Complex malt flavor is dominant (medium to medium-high), though its nature may vary from dry and Maillard product-dominant to caramelly and almost sweet. Some examples have a candy-like to graham-cracker malt character. Low to moderate spicy hop flavor. P

Ingredients: Pilsner and caramel malts, but Vienna and Munich malts may also be used. Low mineral content water, Saazer-type hops, Czech lager yeast.

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Top 10 Czech Amber Lager Recipes

Title	Size	ABV	IBU	OG	FG	Color	Method	Views
Plzensky Prazdro: Pilsner Urquell	5 gal	4.92%	37.87	1.051	1.014		All Grain	4904
Czech Amber Lager	11.7 gal	4.37%	45.19	1.048	1.015		All Grain	3534
Bohemian Lager	5 gal	5.14%	34.58	1.052	1.013		extract	2781
Idi The Glutenfree Bohemian	24 L	5.57%	33.93	1.054	1.011		All Grain	2378
Kaskaden	25 L	5.23%	35.89	1.052	1.012		BIAB	2087
Na zdravi	6.25 gal	5.3%	31.6	1.052	1.012		All Grain	2057
COMMON CZECH AMBER	21.5 L	4.97%	36.73	1.050	1.012		BIAB	1987
European Pilsner	5 gal	4.78%	16.76	1.044	1.008		extract	1950
Polotmava 10°	21 L	4.44%	32.39	1.041	1.007		All Grain	1579
First Crack (Pseudo Lager)	1 gal	5.57%	50.59	1.055	1.013		BIAB	980

Newest Czech Amber Lager Recipes

Title	Size	ABV	IBU	OG	FG	Color	Method	Views
Rye Lager	5 gal	5.33039%	0	1.054	1.014		BIAB	33
Basic Mexican Lager	5 gal	5.56%	30.64	1.051	1.009		BIAB	54
Beer Flavored Bier	5.5 gal	4.11%	12.3	1.038	1.006		Partial Mash	51
dark lager II	50 L	5%	0	1.051	1.013		All Grain	79
Awesome Recipe	5.5 gal	5.58%	32.06	1.058	1.016		BIAB	64
Czech Amber Lager	5.5 gal	3.72%	51.1	1.039	1.011		All Grain	122
Awesome Recipe	11 gal	5.47%	31.72	1.051	1.009		BIAB	81
Mexican Lager Ambar	5 gal	5.64%	33.49	1.052	1.009		BIAB	120
Redanian Lager	3.5 gal	5.93%	16.41	1.056	1.011		All Grain	99
APA - PILS v1 2024	21 L	5.87%	32.47	1.056	1.011		All Grain	116

Fermentables Used In Czech Amber Lager Recipes (View More)

Name	Recipes	Country	Category	Type	Color	PPG	Avg. Usage	Usage Range
German - Pilsner	39	German	Grain	base malt	1.6°L	38	69%	16% - 100%
German - Vienna	36	German	Grain	base malt	4°L	37	37%	8% - 91%
German - Melanoidin	34	German	Grain	roasted malt	25°L	37	5%	0% - 28%
Munich - Light 10L	31		Grain	specialty malt	10°L	33	20%	0% - 68%
German - Bohemian Pilsner	30	German	Grain	base malt	1.9°L	38	64%	30% - 100%
United Kingdom - Maris Otter Pale	26	United Kingdom	Grain	base malt	3.75°L	38	37%	10% - 87%
German - Chocolate Rye	15	German	Grain	roasted malt	240°L	31	4%	1% - 8%
Caramel / Crystal 60L	14		Grain	crystal malt	60°L	34	10%	4% - 19%
Munich Dark 20L	13		Grain	specialty malt	20°L	34	16%	7% - 30%
American - Pilsner	12	American	Grain	base malt	1.8°L	37	54%	9% - 90%

Hops Used In Czech Amber Lager Recipes (View More)

Name	Recipes	Average AA	Avg. Usage	Usage Range
Saaz	118	3.5	37%	0% - 100%
Magnum	20	15	34%	11% - 100%
Hallertau Mittelfruh	11	3.75	29%	7% - 75%
Tettnanger	10	4.5	29%	8% - 100%
Perle	8	8.2	32%	18% - 50%
Cascade	6	7	35%	6% - 83%
Hallertau Hersbrucker	4	4	49%	21% - 73%
Sterling	4	8.7	37%	17% - 67%
Liberty	4	4	33%	11% - 76%
Artisan - Saaz (Czech)	4	3.5	30%	18% - 55%

Steeping Grains Used In Czech Amber Lager Recipes (View More)

Name	Recipes	Country	Category	Type	Color	PPG	Avg. Usage	Usage Range

Yeasts Used In Czech Amber Lager Recipes (View More)

Name	Recipes	Laboratory	Type	Alcohol Tolerance	Flocculation	Attenuation	Min. Temp	Max. Temp
Fermentis - Saflager - German Lager Yeast W-34/70	43	Fermentis / Safale	Lagers	.105	High	83%	48°F	72°F
Wyeast - Czech Pils 2278	14	Wyeast	Lagers	0.09	Med-High	72%	50°F	58°F
Fermentis - Saflager - German Lager Yeast S-23	14	Fermentis / Safale	Lagers	.105	High	82%	48°F	72°F
White Labs - Czech Budejovice Lager Yeast WLP802	12	White Labs	Lagers	Medium	Medium	77.5%	50°F	55°F
Wyeast - Bohemian Lager 2124	10	Wyeast	Lagers	0.09	Medium	75%	48°F	58°F
Mangrove Jack - Bohemian Lager Yeast M84	7	Mangrove Jack	Lagers	n/a	High	78%	50°F	59°F
Imperial Yeast - L28 Urkel	6	Imperial Yeast	Lagers		Medium	73%	52°F	58°F
Fermentis - Saflager - Swiss Lager Yeast S-189	6	Fermentis / Safale	Lagers	.105	High	84%	48°F	72°F
White Labs - Pilsner Lager Yeast WLP800	6	White Labs	Lagers	Medium	Med-High	74.5%	50°F	55°F
White Labs - German Lager Yeast WLP830	6	White Labs	Lagers	Medium	Medium	76.5%	50°F	55°F

Other Ingredients Used In Czech Amber Lager Recipes (View More)

Name	Recipes	Type	Use	Avg. Usage	Usage Range
Gypsum	39	Water Agt	Mash	18%	0% - 69%
Calcium Chloride (dihydrate)	22	Water Agt	Mash	21%	0% - 67%
Whirlfloc	19	Fining	Boil	52%	0% - 100%
Lactic acid	15	Water Agt	Mash	81%	21% - 100%
Epsom Salt	15	Water Agt	Mash	9%	0% - 45%
Irish Moss	11	Fining	Mash	59%	0% - 100%
Yeast Nutrient	10	Other	Mash	36%	0% - 100%
Phosphoric acid	10	Water Agt	Mash	78%	0% - 100%
Calcium Chloride (anhydrous)	10	Water Agt	Mash	19%	0% - 50%
Baking Soda	5	Water Agt	Mash	7%	0% - 26%

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