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.

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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	3720
Munich Ale	23 L	5.68%	17.68	1.053	1.010		All Grain	3216
Dark Mexican Lager	5.5 gal	4.8%	20.99	1.047	1.010		All Grain	3135
012 - Dark Lager	3.8 L	5.48%	29.15	1.049	1.008		All Grain	3054
Negra Modelo	5.5 gal	4.56%	27.45	1.046	1.012		extract	2436
Black Lager #1	5.5 gal	5.77%	16.37	1.058	1.014		All Grain	2376
dark vienna	2.5 gal	5.62%	19.64	1.051	1.008		All Grain	2345
"Red Head" (International Dark Lager)	5.5 gal	5.26%	10.87	1.053	1.013		extract	2093
Dark Dogged Larger	25 L	5.24%	14.08	1.049	1.009		All Grain	1979
Zeitgeist copy	25 L	4.93%	29.65	1.049	1.011		BIAB	1645

Newest International Dark Lager Recipes

Title	Size	ABV	IBU	OG	FG	Color	Method	Views
Dark Mexican Lager	15.5 gal	5.49%	20.07	1.056	1.014		All Grain	47
3bbl dark lager	110 gal	5.3%	11.18	1.052	1.012		All Grain	45
Vienna Lager	5.5 gal	4.22%	16.21	1.047	1.015		All Grain	74
Ay, Diablo - MT Collab Mexican Lager	325 gal	5.25%	14.57	1.047	1.007		All Grain	120
Dark Lager	20 L	4.76%	0	1.048	1.012		All Grain	117
julebryg	30 gal	5.49%	19.23	1.056	1.014		All Grain	151
#MCF119 SCHWARZBIER 820L 20/1/25	900 L	4.88%	27.98	1.043	1.006		All Grain	128
dark ale	200 L	5.18%	18.52	1.049	1.010		All Grain	122
high desert amber lager	5 gal	5.65%	21.64	1.055	1.012		All Grain	106
Dark Lager -Schwartzbier	10.8 gal	5.28%	27.31	1.047	1.007		All Grain	166

Fermentables Used In International Dark Lager Recipes (View More)

Name	Recipes	Country	Category	Type	Color	PPG	Avg. Usage	Usage Range
Flaked Corn	38		Adjunct	raw	0.5°L	40	13%	5% - 28%
American - Pilsner	26	American	Grain	base malt	1.8°L	37	62%	17% - 100%
German - Carafa II	24	German	Grain	roasted malt	425°L	32	4%	1% - 8%
American - Chocolate	23	American	Grain	roasted malt	350°L	29	4%	1% - 30%
US - Pale 2-Row	22	US	Grain	base malt	1.8°L	37	65%	8% - 100%
Munich - Light 10L	21		Grain	specialty malt	10°L	33	31%	6% - 100%
German - Vienna	21	German	Grain	base malt	4°L	37	52%	24% - 97%
Caramel / Crystal 60L	20		Grain	crystal malt	60°L	34	7%	1% - 15%
American - Vienna	16	American	Grain	base malt	4°L	35	44%	7% - 91%
American - Midnight Wheat Malt	15	American	Grain	roasted malt	550°L	33	4%	1% - 10%

Hops Used In International Dark Lager Recipes (View More)

Name	Recipes	Average AA	Avg. Usage	Usage Range
Saaz	32	3.5	45%	17% - 100%
Hallertau Mittelfruh	28	3.75	44%	17% - 100%
Tettnanger	23	4.5	50%	13% - 100%
Magnum	22	15	34%	8% - 100%
Hallertau Hersbrucker	14	4	49%	19% - 100%
Perle	11	8.2	40%	15% - 77%
Hallertau Tradition (Germany)	10	5	71%	33% - 100%
Cascade	10	7	50%	11% - 100%
East Kent Goldings	8	5.8	55%	33% - 100%
Domestic Hallertau	8	3.9	41%	20% - 57%

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	40	Fermentis / Safale	Lagers	.105	High	83%	48°F	72°F
Fermentis - Saflager - German Lager Yeast S-23	26	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	7	Omega Yeast Labs	Norwegian Ales	High	Medium	78%	68°F	95°F
White Labs - German Lager Yeast WLP830	6	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
Lallemand - LalBrew NovaLager™	4	Lallemand	Lagers	High	Medium	81%	50°F	68°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

Other Ingredients Used In International Dark Lager Recipes (View More)

Name	Recipes	Type	Use	Avg. Usage	Usage Range
Gypsum	29	Water Agt	Mash	17%	0% - 100%
Calcium Chloride (dihydrate)	17	Water Agt	Mash	21%	0% - 100%
Whirlfloc	15	Fining	Boil	63%	0% - 100%
Irish Moss	12	Fining	Mash	83%	25% - 100%
Lactic acid	11	Water Agt	Mash	78%	1% - 100%
Epsom Salt	9	Water Agt	Mash	4%	0% - 20%
Yeast Nutrient	9	Other	Mash	39%	0% - 66%
Baking Soda	6	Water Agt	Mash	5%	0% - 27%
Chalk	6	Water Agt	Mash	7%	0% - 32%
Calcium Chloride (anhydrous)	6	Water Agt	Mash	17%	0% - 53%

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