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	3527
Munich Ale	23 L	5.68%	17.68	1.053	1.010		All Grain	3078
Dark Mexican Lager	5.5 gal	4.8%	20.99	1.047	1.010		All Grain	2890
012 - Dark Lager	3.8 L	5.48%	29.15	1.049	1.008		All Grain	2864
Black Lager #1	5.5 gal	5.77%	16.37	1.058	1.014		All Grain	2150
dark vienna	2.5 gal	5.62%	19.64	1.051	1.008		All Grain	2147
Negra Modelo	5.5 gal	4.56%	27.45	1.046	1.012		extract	2091
"Red Head" (International Dark Lager)	5.5 gal	5.26%	10.87	1.053	1.013		extract	1915
Dark Dogged Larger	25 L	5.24%	14.08	1.049	1.009		All Grain	1776
Zeitgeist copy	25 L	4.93%	29.65	1.049	1.011		BIAB	1552

Newest International Dark Lager Recipes

Title	Size	ABV	IBU	OG	FG	Color	Method	Views
Awesome Recipe	5.5 gal	6.02%	0	1.061	1.015		All Grain	67
Mexican Dark Lager	5 gal	5.23%	19.1	1.055	1.015		BIAB	67
Pepe Silva	5.5 gal	5.05%	17.81	1.050	1.012		All Grain	53
Black Man's Cape	23 L	5.2%	14	1.048	1.008		All Grain	81
Joe Mud	4 gal	5.06%	6.33	1.049	1.011		BIAB	61
Raudonasis kreminis lageris	21 L	5.33%	17.3	1.054	1.014		Partial Mash	86
Shiner Bock Clone	5.5 gal	5.24%	13.94	1.054	1.014		All Grain	117
Int'l Dark Lager 2 - 10 gal	8.5 gal	5.39%	11.38	1.049	1.008		All Grain	83
1554 Clone	35 gal	6.32%	34.14	1.063	1.015		All Grain	64
Dark Mexican Pseudo Lager	5 gal	5.41%	14.21	1.052	1.011		All Grain	174

Fermentables Used In International Dark Lager Recipes (View More)

Name	Recipes	Country	Category	Type	Color	PPG	Avg. Usage	Usage Range
Flaked Corn	34		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%	13% - 97%
German - Carafa II	21	German	Grain	roasted malt	425°L	32	4%	1% - 8%
American - Chocolate	20	American	Grain	roasted malt	350°L	29	4%	1% - 30%
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%
Munich Dark 20L	15		Grain	specialty malt	20°L	34	35%	9% - 96%
German - Pilsner	15	German	Grain	base malt	1.6°L	38	44%	20% - 83%

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	26	3.75	45%	17% - 100%
Tettnanger	22	4.5	50%	13% - 100%
Magnum	21	15	36%	8% - 100%
Hallertau Hersbrucker	13	4	47%	19% - 100%
Cascade	10	7	50%	11% - 100%
Perle	10	8.2	42%	15% - 77%
Domestic Hallertau	8	3.9	41%	20% - 57%
Hallertau Tradition (Germany)	7	5	69%	33% - 100%
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	35	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
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
Lallemand - LalBrew NovaLager™	3	Lallemand	Lagers	High	Medium	81%	50°F	68°F

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

Name	Recipes	Type	Use	Avg. Usage	Usage Range
Gypsum	27	Water Agt	Mash	17%	0% - 100%
Whirlfloc	16	Fining	Boil	60%	0% - 100%
Calcium Chloride (dihydrate)	15	Water Agt	Mash	20%	0% - 100%
Irish Moss	11	Other	Boil	81%	25% - 100%
Epsom Salt	10	Water Agt	Mash	3%	0% - 20%
Yeast Nutrient	9	Other	Boil	34%	0% - 66%
Lactic acid	8	Water Agt	Mash	87%	1% - 100%
Chalk	6	Water Agt	Mash	7%	0% - 32%
Calcium Chloride (anhydrous)	5	Water Agt	Mash	21%	0% - 53%
Phosphoric acid	5	Water Agt	Mash	69%	24% - 100%

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