Beer Style: Amber Lager Family
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.
Smoke on the Lager (Rauchbier)
A Märzen-style rauchbier
Vienna Lager: Tips from the Pros
Three US brewers discuss how they brew Vienna lager and share some advice for small batches.
Doughboy Draught
Late WWI American-style Pilsner
Joseph Schlitz Brewing Company: Schlitz Gusto (circa 1960’s) clone
1960’s-style American Pilsner, a clone of “The Beer That Made Milwaukee Famous”
JM’s Peach Ginger Lager
A basic Lager, with honey, peaches, and fresh ginger.
Older But Wiser American Pilsner
American Pilsners have little malt flavor, hop character or body. But, these elements are balanced and there are no faults. To make a good American Pilsner, you need to make a highly fermentable, high-adjunct wort, pitch plenty of yeast and hold the fermentation temperature constant.
