Summary: American Style Amber Lager<br><br>(Description c/o Beer Advocate)<br><br>A widely available, sessionable craft beer style that showcases both malt and hops. Amber lagers are a medium-bodied lager with a toasty or caramel-like malt character. Hop bitterness can range from very low to medium-high. <br><br>There are 3 Subcategories in Style:<br><br>A)Subcategory: American-Style Amber Lager<br><br><br>-Color – Gold to copper<br><br>-Clarity: Appearance should be bright; chill haze should not be present<br><br>-Perceived Malt Aroma & Flavor: Low to medium-low caramel or toasted malt aromas and flavors should be present<br><br>-Hop Aroma and Flavor and Bitterness Very low to medium high<br><br>-Body: Medium<br><br>-ABV: 4.8%-5.4%<br><br><br>B)Subcategory: California Common Beer<br><br>California Common beers are brewed with lager yeasts but fermented at warm temperatures like ales<br><br>-Color – Light amber to medium amber<br><br>-Clarity: Appearance should be bright; chill haze should not be present<br><br>-Perceived Malt Aroma & Flavor: Toasted malt and/or caramel malt aroma and flavor may be perceived<br><br>-Hop Aroma and Flavor and Bitterness Low to medium-high<br><br>-Body: Medium<br><br>-ABV: 4.6%-5.7%<br><br><br><br>C)Subcategory: American-Style Maerzen/Oktoberfest<br><br>The American version of this classic German beer is distinguished by a more pronounced hop character<br><br>-Color – Pale to reddish brown<br><br>-Clarity: Chill haze should not be present<br><br>-Perceived Malt Aroma & Flavor: Malt aroma and flavor should express a light toasted character. Bready or biscuity malt aroma and flavor is acceptable. A low level of caramel character is acceptable. Sweet maltiness should be present.<br><br>-Hop Aroma and Flavor and Bitterness Low to medium<br><br>-Body: Medium<br><br>-ABV: 5.1%-6.0%<br><br><br>-Glassware: Pilsener Glass (or Pokal) – (c/o Beer Advocate) Typically a tall, slender and tapered 12-ounce glass, shaped like a trumpet at times, that captures the sparkling effervesces and colors of a Lager while maintaining its head. A Pokal is a European Pilsner glass with a stem. <br><br>Benefits: Showcases color, clarity and carbonation. Promotes head retention. <br><br>Examples (courtesy of Beer Advocate)<br>(<a href="https://www.beeradvocate.com" rel="noopener">https://www.beeradvocate.com</a>)<br><br>Lager | Brooklyn Brewery<br><br>Brewed by: <br>Brooklyn Brewery <br>New York, United States<br>brooklynbrewery.com <br><br><br>Style: American Amber / Red Lager <br><br>Alcohol by volume (ABV): 5.20% <br><br>Notes / Commercial Description: <br>In the late 1800’s Brooklyn was one of the largest brewing centers in the country, home to more than 45 breweries. Lager beer in the “Vienna” style was one of the local favorites. Brooklyn Lager is amber-gold in color and displays a firm malt center supported by a refreshing bitterness and floral hop aroma. Caramel malts show in the finish. The aromatic qualities of the beer are enhanced by “dry-hopping”, the centuries-old practice of steeping the beer with fresh hops as it undergoes a long, cold maturation. The result is a wonderfully flavorful beer, smooth, refreshing and very versatile with food. Dry-hopping is largely a British technique, which we’ve used in a Viennese-style beer to create an American original.<br><br>Toasted Lager | Blue Point Brewing Company<br><br>Brewed by: <br>Blue Point Brewing Company <br>New York, United States<br>bluepointbrewing.com <br><br>Style: American Amber / Red Lager <br><br>Alcohol by volume (ABV): 5.50% <br><br><br>Notes / Commercial Description: <br>Our flagship and most popular brew, Toasted Lager is the best American amber Lager you’ll ever taste.<br><br>To back up that claim, we use six different grains to perfect a balanced flavor of...
