2C International Dark Lager

Question 1

2C International Dark Lager - Overall Impression

Answer 1

A darker, richer, 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.

Question 2

2C International Dark Lager - Aroma

Answer 2

Faint malt aroma. Medium-low roast and caramel malt aroma optional. Light spicy, herbal, or floral hop aroma optional. Clean fermentation profile.

Question 3

2C International Dark Lager - Appearance

Answer 3

Deep amber to very dark brown with bright clarity and ruby highlights. Foam stand may not be long lasting, and is beige to light tan in color.

Question 4

2C International Dark Lager - Flavor

Answer 4

Low to medium sweet maltiness. Medium-low caramel or roasted malt flavors optional, possibly with hints of coffee, molasses, brown sugar, or cocoa. Low floral, spicy, or herbal hop flavor optional. Low to medium bitterness. May have a very light fruitiness. Moderately crisp finish. The balance is typically somewhat malty. Burnt or moderately strong roasted malt flavors are inappropriate.

Question 5

2C International Dark Lager - Mouthfeel

Answer 5

Light to medium-light body. Smooth with a light creaminess. Medium to high carbonation.

Question 6

2C International Dark Lager - Comments

Answer 6

A broad range of international lagers that are darker than pale, and not assertively bitter or roasted.

Question 7

2C International Dark Lager - History

Answer 7

Darker versions of International Pale Lagers often created by the same large, industrial breweries and meant to appeal to a broad audience. Often either a colored or sweetened adaptation of the standard pale industrial lager, or a more broadly accessible (and inexpensive) version of more traditional dark lagers.

Question 8

2C International Dark Lager - Characteristic Ingredients

Answer 8

Two- or six-row barley with corn, rice, or sugars adjuncts. Light use of caramel and darker roasted malts. Commercial versions may use coloring agents.

Question 9

2C International Dark Lager - Style Comparison

Answer 9

Less flavor and richness than Munich Dunkel, Schwarzbier, or other dark lagers. Frequently uses adjuncts, as is typical of other International Lagers.

Question 10

2C International Dark Lager - IBU

Answer 10

8-20

Question 11

2C International Dark Lager - SRM

Answer 11

14-30

Question 12

2C International Dark Lager - OG

Answer 12

1.044-1.056

Question 13

2C International Dark Lager - FG

Answer 13

1.008-1.012

Question 14

2C International Dark Lager - ABV

Answer 14

4.2-6.0%

Question 15

2C International Dark Lager -Commercial Examples

Answer 15

Baltika #4 Original, Dixie Blackened Voodoo, Heineken Dark Lager, Saint Pauli Girl Special Dark, San Miguel Dark, Shiner Bock