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	3599
Munich Ale	23 L	5.68%	17.68	1.053	1.010		All Grain	3142
Dark Mexican Lager	5.5 gal	4.8%	20.99	1.047	1.010		All Grain	2974
012 - Dark Lager	3.8 L	5.48%	29.15	1.049	1.008		All Grain	2949
Black Lager #1	5.5 gal	5.77%	16.37	1.058	1.014		All Grain	2249
Negra Modelo	5.5 gal	4.56%	27.45	1.046	1.012		extract	2220
dark vienna	2.5 gal	5.62%	19.64	1.051	1.008		All Grain	2204
"Red Head" (International Dark Lager)	5.5 gal	5.26%	10.87	1.053	1.013		extract	1972
Dark Dogged Larger	25 L	5.24%	14.08	1.049	1.009		All Grain	1858
Zeitgeist copy	25 L	4.93%	29.65	1.049	1.011		BIAB	1590

Newest International Dark Lager Recipes

Title	Size	ABV	IBU	OG	FG	Color	Method	Views
julebryg	30 gal	5.49%	19.23	1.056	1.014		All Grain	77
#MCF119 SCHWARZBIER 820L 20/1/25	900 L	4.88%	27.98	1.043	1.006		All Grain	51
dark ale	200 L	5.18%	18.52	1.049	1.010		All Grain	48
high desert amber lager	5 gal	5.65%	21.64	1.055	1.012		All Grain	47
Dark Lager -Schwartzbier	10.8 gal	5.28%	27.31	1.047	1.007		All Grain	37
German Dark Lager	5.5 gal	5.97%	39.15	1.055	1.010		All Grain	47
Palaver Dark Lager	10 gal	5.01%	26.62	1.053	1.015		All Grain	76
Toasted Lager	5.25 gal	5.67%	25.77	1.056	1.013		extract	50
Awesome Recipe	5.5 gal	6.02%	0	1.061	1.015		All Grain	106
Mexican Lager - Dark Oscura	8 gal	5.12%	32.41	1.047	1.008		All Grain	113

Fermentables Used In International Dark Lager Recipes (View More)

Name	Recipes	Country	Category	Type	Color	PPG	Avg. Usage	Usage Range
Flaked Corn	36		Adjunct	raw	0.5°L	40	13%	5% - 28%
American - Pilsner	26	American	Grain	base malt	1.8°L	37	60%	17% - 100%
US - Pale 2-Row	22	US	Grain	base malt	1.8°L	37	65%	8% - 100%
German - Vienna	22	German	Grain	base malt	4°L	37	50%	11% - 97%
American - Chocolate	21	American	Grain	roasted malt	350°L	29	4%	1% - 30%
German - Carafa II	21	German	Grain	roasted malt	425°L	32	4%	1% - 8%
Munich - Light 10L	20		Grain	specialty malt	10°L	33	33%	9% - 100%
Caramel / Crystal 60L	19		Grain	crystal malt	60°L	34	6%	1% - 15%
American - Vienna	15	American	Grain	base malt	4°L	35	43%	7% - 91%
Munich Dark 20L	15		Grain	specialty malt	20°L	34	35%	9% - 96%

Hops Used In International Dark Lager Recipes (View More)

Name	Recipes	Average AA	Avg. Usage	Usage Range
Saaz	29	3.5	47%	17% - 100%
Hallertau Mittelfruh	27	3.75	46%	17% - 100%
Tettnanger	23	4.5	50%	13% - 100%
Magnum	21	15	36%	8% - 100%
Hallertau Hersbrucker	14	4	49%	19% - 100%
Perle	10	8.2	42%	15% - 77%
Cascade	10	7	50%	11% - 100%
Hallertau Tradition (Germany)	9	5	68%	33% - 100%
Domestic Hallertau	8	3.9	41%	20% - 57%
Willamette	7	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 W-34/70	38	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
White Labs - German Lager Yeast WLP830	6	White Labs	Lagers	Medium	Medium	76.5%	50°F	55°F
Omega Yeast Labs - Lutra Kveik OYL-071	6	Omega Yeast Labs	Norwegian Ales	High	Medium	78%	68°F	95°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	28	Water Agt	Mash	17%	0% - 100%
Whirlfloc	16	Fining	Boil	60%	0% - 100%
Calcium Chloride (dihydrate)	16	Water Agt	Mash	19%	0% - 100%
Irish Moss	12	Fining	Mash	83%	25% - 100%
Epsom Salt	10	Water Agt	Mash	3%	0% - 20%
Yeast Nutrient	10	Other	Mash	35%	0% - 66%
Lactic acid	10	Water Agt	Mash	84%	1% - 100%
Chalk	7	Water Agt	Mash	6%	0% - 32%
Baking Soda	6	Water Agt	Mash	5%	0% - 27%
Calcium Chloride (anhydrous)	5	Water Agt	Mash	21%	0% - 53%

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