2B International Amber Lager

Question 1

2B International Amber Lager - Overall Impression

Answer 1

A smooth, easily-drinkable, malty amber lager with a flavorful caramel or toast character. Usually fairly well-attenuated, often with an adjunct quality and restrained bitterness.

Question 2

2B International Amber Lager - Aroma

Answer 2

Low to moderate grainy malt aroma often with very low to moderate caramel or toasty malt accents. Occasionally, nutty or biscuity, but never roasty. Low, unobtrusive floral or spicy hop aroma. Clean fermentation profile.

Question 3

2B International Amber Lager - Appearance

Answer 3

Golden-amber to reddish-copper color. Bright clarity. White to off-white foam stand which may not last.

Question 4

2B International Amber Lager - Flavor

Answer 4

Low to moderate malt flavor, often with caramel or toasty-bready flavors. Low to medium-low corny sweetness optional. Low to moderate bitterness, giving the beer a malty to fairly even balance. Low to moderate spicy, herbal, or floral hop flavor. Clean fermentation profile. The finish is moderately dry with a moderately malty aftertaste. The beer may seem a touch sweet if the bitterness level is low.

Question 5

2B International Amber Lager - Mouthfeel

Answer 5

Light to medium body. Medium to high carbonation. Smooth. Some examples can be slightly creamy.

Question 6

2B International Amber Lager - Comments

Answer 6

A wide spectrum of mass-market amber lagers either developed independently in various countries, or describing rather generic amber beers with more historical relevance that eventually changed into indistinguishable products in modern times.

Question 7

2B International Amber Lager - History

Answer 7

Varies by country, but generally represents either an adaptation of the mass-market International Pale Lager, or an evolution of indigenous styles into more generic products.

Question 8

2B International Amber Lager - Characteristic Ingredients

Answer 8

Two-row or six-row base malt. Color malts such as Victory, amber, or roast. May be all malt or use adjuncts. Sugars or coloring agents possible. Caramel malt. European or American hops.

Question 9

2B International Amber Lager - Style Comparison

Answer 9

Less well-developed malt flavor than a Vienna Lager, often with an adjunct taste. Less robust flavor and bitterness than Altbier

Question 10

2B International Amber Lager - IBU

Answer 10

8-25

Question 11

2B International Amber Lager - SRM

Answer 11

6-14

Question 12

2B International Amber Lager - OG

Answer 12

1.042-1.055

Question 13

2B International Amber Lager - FG

Answer 13

1.008-1.014

Question 14

2B International Amber Lager - ABV

Answer 14

4.5-6.0%

Question 15

2B International Amber Lager -Commercial Examples

Answer 15

Abita Amber Lager, Brooklyn Lager, Capital Wisconsin Amber Lager, Dos Equis Amber, Grain Belt NordEast, Yuengling Lager