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International Dark Lager

BJCP 2C specs

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

OG

1.052

1.044

1.056

FG

1.012

1.008

1.012

ABV

5.3%

4.2

6.0

IBU

23

8

20

BU:GU

0.45

0.14

0.45

SRM

22

14

30

Grain character

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

Hop character

0-5 scale. 0s mean no aroma values available.

Common grains

Average share of the grain bill when used.

2°
Pilsner malt58%
55°
Crystal (medium, ~40-70°L)8%
2°
Pale / 2-row (generic)61%
350°
Chocolate malt6%
9°
Munich (light)31%
350°
Carafa / dehusked dark4%
100°
Crystal (dark, ~80-120°L)8%
4°
Vienna malt47%

Common hops

By how often brewers reach for them.

Alpha2.5–6.0%Beta4.0–8.0%

Alpha11.0–16.0%Beta5.0–8.0%

Hallertau Mittelfrüh🇩🇪

Cascade🇺🇸

Alpha4.0–9.0%Beta4.5–9.0%

Hersbrucker🇩🇪

Alpha1.5–4.0%Beta2.5–6.0%

Tettnanger🇩🇪

Alpha2.5–6.0%Beta3.0–5.0%

Alpha3.0–11.0%Beta2.3–6.0%

Centennial🇺🇸

Alpha7.8–12.0%Beta3.3–5.5%

Common yeasts

By how often brewers pitch each strain.

SafLager W-34/70

Atten80–84%Temp9–22°C

Atten80–84%Temp9–22°C

2124 Bohemian Lager

Atten73–77%Temp7–20°C

WLP830 German Lager Yeast

Atten74–79%Temp10–13°C

M84 Bohemian Lager Yeast

Mangrove Jack's

Atten72–76%Temp10–15°C

Atten78–82%Temp12–25°C

WLP840 American Lager Yeast

Atten75–80%Temp10–13°C

WLP940 Mexican Lager Yeast

Atten70–78%Temp10–13°C

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