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Czech Dark Lager

BJCP 3D specs

The band is the guideline range — the marker is where the modern homebrew average actually lies.

OG
1.051
1.044
1.060
FG
1.012
1.013
1.017
ABV
5.2%
4.4
5.8
IBU
28
18
34
BU:GU
0.54
0.30
0.77
SRM
27
17
35

Grain character

GrainyBiscuitCaramelDark FruitChocolateCoffeeRoastNuttyHoney
Each axis is scaled to how intense that flavour gets in real malt bills.

Hop character

CitrusTropical FruitStone FruitBerryFloralSpiceHerbalGrassyResin / Pine
0-5 scale. 0s mean no aroma values available.

Common grains

Percentages are each grain's average share of the grain bill when used.

  • Pilsner malt59%
  • 55°
    Crystal (medium, ~40-70°L)10%
  • 350°
    Carafa / dehusked dark4%
  • Munich (light)27%
  • 350°
    Chocolate malt5%
  • 100°
    Crystal (dark, ~80-120°L)8%
  • Vienna malt34%
  • 20°
    Munich (dark)20%

Common hops

Ranked by how often brewers reach for them.

Common yeasts

Ranked by how often brewers pitch each strain.

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