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	3892
Dark Mexican Lager	5.5 gal	4.8%	20.99	1.047	1.010		All Grain	3488
Munich Ale	23 L	5.68%	17.68	1.053	1.010		All Grain	3408
012 - Dark Lager	3.8 L	5.48%	29.15	1.049	1.008		All Grain	3257
Negra Modelo	5.5 gal	4.56%	27.45	1.046	1.012		extract	3092
dark vienna	2.5 gal	5.62%	19.64	1.051	1.008		All Grain	2619
Black Lager #1	5.5 gal	5.77%	16.37	1.058	1.014		All Grain	2593
"Red Head" (International Dark Lager)	5.5 gal	5.26%	10.87	1.053	1.013		extract	2298
Dark Dogged Larger	25 L	5.24%	14.08	1.049	1.009		All Grain	2156
Zeitgeist copy	25 L	4.93%	29.65	1.049	1.011		BIAB	1810

Newest International Dark Lager Recipes

Title	Size	ABV	IBU	OG	FG	Color	Method	Views
International Dark Lager	2 gal	5.04%	18.04	1.049	1.011		All Grain	62
Dark Mexican Lager	5.5 gal	5.69%	11.73	1.051	1.008		BIAB	81
Shiner Bock Clone (Trub Club)	5.5 gal	4.69%	16.37	1.046	1.010		All Grain	115
Dark lager	29 L	4.82%	16.13	1.045	1.008		BIAB	62
Julebryg	10 L	4.9%	16.51	1.049	1.012		All Grain	97
Winter Lager	6 gal	5.43%	23.5	1.049	1.008		All Grain	128
Baarleyman Dark Lager	5.5 gal	5.52%	15.74	1.051	1.009		All Grain	78
St Pauli Girl Dark Clone	5.5 gal	6.33%	39.87	1.055	1.007		BIAB	105
2 of 2 Dark Mexican Lager	1 gal	5.48%	22.15	1.049	1.007		BIAB	241
1 of 2 Dark Lager	1 gal	5.57%	35.22	1.050	1.007		BIAB	150

Fermentables Used In International Dark Lager Recipes (View More)

Name	Recipes	Country	Category	Type	Color	PPG	Avg. Usage	Usage Range
Flaked Corn	43		Adjunct	raw	0.5°L	40	13%	5% - 28%
American - Pilsner	28	American	Grain	base malt	1.8°L	37	62%	17% - 100%
American - Chocolate	26	American	Grain	roasted malt	350°L	29	4%	1% - 30%
German - Carafa II	26	German	Grain	roasted malt	425°L	32	4%	1% - 8%
Caramel / Crystal 60L	25		Grain	crystal malt	60°L	34	7%	1% - 15%
German - Vienna	23	German	Grain	base malt	4°L	37	50%	17% - 97%
Munich - Light 10L	22		Grain	specialty malt	10°L	33	31%	6% - 100%
US - Pale 2-Row	22	US	Grain	base malt	1.8°L	37	65%	8% - 100%
American - Vienna	19	American	Grain	base malt	4°L	35	44%	7% - 91%
Munich Dark 20L	17		Grain	specialty malt	20°L	34	33%	8% - 96%

Hops Used In International Dark Lager Recipes (View More)

Name	Recipes	Average AA	Avg. Usage	Usage Range
Saaz	31	3.5	46%	17% - 100%
Hallertau Mittelfruh	31	3.75	46%	17% - 100%
Tettnanger	26	4.5	51%	13% - 100%
Magnum	22	15	34%	8% - 100%
Hallertau Hersbrucker	13	4	46%	19% - 80%
Perle	11	8.2	40%	15% - 77%
Hallertau Tradition (Germany)	10	5	71%	33% - 100%
Cascade	10	7	50%	11% - 100%
Willamette	9	4.5	48%	22% - 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	46	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	11	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
Wyeast - Bohemian Lager 2124	4	Wyeast	Lagers	0.09	Medium	75%	48°F	58°F
Mangrove Jack - Bavarian Lager M76	4	Mangrove Jack	Lagers	n/a	Medium	77.5%	45°F	57°F
Lallemand - LalBrew Diamond Lager	4	Danstar	Lagers	High	High	80%	50°F	59°F

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

Name	Recipes	Type	Use	Avg. Usage	Usage Range
Gypsum	31	Water Agt	Mash	20%	0% - 100%
Calcium Chloride (dihydrate)	18	Water Agt	Mash	20%	0% - 100%
Whirlfloc	15	Fining	Boil	65%	0% - 100%
Lactic acid	12	Water Agt	Mash	87%	42% - 100%
Irish Moss	12	Fining	Mash	83%	25% - 100%
Epsom Salt	11	Water Agt	Mash	3%	0% - 20%
Yeast Nutrient	9	Other	Boil	39%	0% - 66%
Chalk	9	Water Agt	Mash	16%	0% - 100%
Baking Soda	8	Water Agt	Mash	4%	0% - 27%
Calcium Chloride (anhydrous)	6	Water Agt	Mash	17%	0% - 53%

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