Beer Style: Amber Lager Family
Randy Scorby’s Classic Rauchbier
Best of Show, AHA NHC (840 entries)
Classic American Pilsner
Learn how to brew a little slice of American history in a glass — Classic American Pilsner.
Hop Til You Drop California Common Beer
Though not super hoppy, California Common is a style that shows off the aromatic power of homegrown hops very nicely.
Brewing Oktoberfest: Tips from the Pros
Credit Germany for planning ahead. Traditional Märzen is brewed in the late winter and early spring months to be enjoyed in beer gardens in the fall. Three brewers discuss what it takes
King Wenceslas Dunkel
Before Czechoslovakia became home of the light Pilsners, it was in the dark. Learn how to brew a Bohemian Dunkel — the beer that was king before Czechs "saw the light."
Abita Amber clone
According to Abita’s website, “Amber is a Munich style lager brewed with pale and caramel malts and German Perle hops. Abita Amber was the first beer offered by the brewery and continues to be our leading seller. Amber is Abita’s most versatile beer for pairing with food.”
Princess Theresa’s Oktoberfestbier
For a paler version of this beer, you can substitute the 1 lb. (0.45 kg) of Munich malt with 0.5 lb. (0.23 kg) each of Munich and Vienna malt. Another way of “playing” with the brew’s color is to use Munich malts of different color ratings. Munich malts are available in colors between roughly 5 and 20 degrees Lovibond.
California Common
A basic California Common (American Lager) recipe utilizing Cluster hops to provide a classic American hop character.
Comrade John & Tim’s American Light
This American-style Light Lager won Best of Show at the 21st Annual Dixie Cup
Comrades John Donaldson and Tim White • Houston, Texas
Sprecher Brewing Company: Special Amber clone
A clone recipe for this classic German lager from Milwaukee. A delicate balance of toasted malt and fresh hops give this medium-bodied German-style lager an intriguing, complex malt flavor.
California Common Shoreline Steamer
A California Common/American Lager recipe. Recipe submitted by The Cellar Homebrew, Seattle, Washington
www.cellar-homebrew.com
Gary Foster’s Spotted Dog (California Common)
A fun twist on the classic California Common recipe.
