2. International Lager Flashcards
International lagers are the premium mass-market lagers produced in most countries in the world. Whether developed from American or European styles, they all tend to have a fairly uniform character and are heavily marketed. Loosely derived from original Pilsner-type lagers, with colored variations having additional malt flavors while retaining a broad appeal to most palates.
A highly-attenuated pale lager without strong flavors, typically well-balanced and highly carbonated.
Served cold, it is refreshing and thirst-quenching.
International Pale Lager
Low to medium-low malt aroma, which can be grainymalty or slightly corny-sweet. Hop aroma may range from very low to a medium, spicy or floral hop presence. While a clean fermentation profile is generally most desirable, low levels of yeast character (such as a light apple fruitiness) are not a fault. A light amount of DMS or corn aroma is not a fault.
International Pale Lager
Pale straw to gold color. White, frothy head may not be long lasting. Very clear.
Internationl Pale Lager
Low to moderate levels of grainy-malt flavor, with a
crisp, dry, well-attenuated finish. The grain character can be somewhat neutral, or show a light bready-crackery quality or up to moderate corny or malty sweetness. Hop flavor ranges from none to medium levels, and often showing a floral, spicy, or herbal character if detected. Hop bitterness at medium-low
to medium level. Balance may vary from slightly malty to slightly bitter, but is relatively close to even. Neutral aftertaste with light malt and sometimes hop flavors. A light amount of DMS is not a fault.
International Pale Lager
Light to medium body. Moderately high to highly
carbonated. Can have a slight carbonic bite on the tongue.
International Pale Lager
Asahi Super Dry, Birra Moretti, Corona Extra, Devils Backbone Gold Leaf Lager, Full Sail Session Premium Lager, Heineken, Red Stripe, Singha
International Pale Lager
A well-attenuated malty amber lager with an interesting caramel or toast quality and restrained bitterness. Usually fairly well-attenuated, often with an adjunct quality. Smooth, easily-drinkable lager character.
International Amber Lager
Low to moderate malt aroma which can be grainy, with a very low to moderate caramel-sweet to toasty-malty
aroma. Hop aroma can range from low to none with a mildly floral or spicy character. Clean lager profile. A slight DMS or corny aroma is acceptable.
International Amber Lager
Golden-amber to reddish-copper color. Bright clarity. White to off-white foam stand which may not last.
International Amber Lager
Low to moderate malt profile which can vary from dry to grainy-sweet. Low to moderate levels of caramel and toastybready notes can be evident. Low to medium-low corny sweetness is optional, but not a fault. Hop bitterness is low to moderate, and hop flavor is low to moderate with a spicy, herbal, or floral character. The balance can be fairly malty to nearly even, with the bitterness becoming more noticeable but not objectionable. The bitterness level can increase if the malt character increases to match. Clean fermentation profile. Finish is moderately dry with a moderately malty aftertaste.
International Amber Lager
Light to medium body. Medium to high
carbonation. Smooth; some examples can be creamy.
International Amber Lager
Brooklyn Lager, Capital Winter Skål, Dos Equis Amber, Schell’s Oktoberfest, Yuengling Lager
International Amber 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 way of balance.
International Dark Lager
Little to no malt aroma; may have a light corn character. Medium-low to no roast and caramel malt aroma. Hop aroma may range from none to light spicy or floral hop presence. While a clean fermentation profile is generally most desirable, low levels of yeast character (such as a light apple fruitiness) are not a fault. A light amount of DMS or corn aroma is not a fault.
International Dark Lager
Deep amber to dark brown with bright clarity and ruby highlights. Foam stand may not be long lasting, and is
beige to light tan in color.
International Dark Lager
