International Dark Lager

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International Dark Lager

International Dark Lager

BJCP 2C

International Lager

Overall Impression:

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 way of balance.

Commercial Examples:
Baltika #4 Original, Devils Backbone Old Virginia Dark, Dixie Blackened Voodoo, Saint Pauli Girl Dark, San Miguel Dark, Session Black Dark Lager, Shiner Bock

*The Style Name, Overall Impression, and Commercial Examples are borrowed with permission from the BJCP.

Yeast strains to use: