American lager has little in the way of hop and malt character. A straw to gold, very clean and crisp, highly carbonated lager.
American Lager
Category: Pilseners and Pale Lagers
Food Pairings
- Pho
- Smear Ripened Cheeses
- Kettle Corn Balls
Commercial Examples
- The Crisp, Sixpoint Brewing
- Two Women, New Glarus Brewing Co.
- Luchesa Lager, Oasis Texas Brewing Co.
Appearance
Color
Straw to Gold
Clarity
Brilliant to Clear
Carbonation (Visual)
Medium to Fast Rising Bubbles
Flavor/Aroma
Alcohol
Mild
Hop
Low
Malt
Grainy
Esters
Low fruity-ester flavors are acceptable
Phenols
N/A
Sensations
Body
Drying
Carbonation
Medium to High
Finish Length
Medium
Ingredients
Hops
Variety of bittering hops may be used
Malt
2-Row and 6-Row Barley
Yeast
Lager
