Dark Lager

COEDO Shikkoku by COEDO Brewery is a black lager and is being evaluated as an International Dark Lager (category 2C in the 2015 BJCP Beer Style Guidelines). International Dark Lager is a catch-all category for moderately strong, dark-colored lagers that do not fit well into other styles such as Munich Dunkel or Schwarzbier. International Dark Lagers are typically restrained in roast and caramel malt character, have a low hop level and exhibit a clean lager fermentation. “Shikkoku” is one of…

Like a social chameleon, Germany’s unusual black lager—easy-drinking yet richly flavored—seems to adapt to your needs depending on the weather or the season. Jeff Alworth looks closer at the style and its story.

Beautiful in the mug, rich on the palate, yet—when properly brewed—so easy to drink in quantity, Czech dark lager is a niche even in its home country. Writing from Prague, Evan Rail talks to the pros to understand the elements and methods that go into a great one.

Sapporo U.S.A Announces New Dark Lager SAPPORO U.S.A recently announced the launch of Sapporo Premium Black, its first new product in the U.S. market since 2004. Sapporo Premium Black is a bold and flavorful dark lager that marks a pioneering effort for the Sapporo Brand into the world of dark beer.

Wild Heaven Beer Unveils Czechin' Out Czech-Style Dark Lager Wild Heaven Beer in Avondale Estates, Georgia has announced a new Czech-style dark lager called Czechin' Out. Full details are below.

From his Make Your Best series on dialing in various beer styles, here is Josh Weikert’s recipe for a Czech-style dark lager—a session-strength lager with layers of malt flavor and spicy hop character.

Dennis Mitchell of Chandler, AZ, member of the 2019 NHC Homebrew Club, the Arizona Society of Homebrewers (ASH), won a bronze medal in Category #9: Scottish & Irish Ale with an Irish Red Ale during the 2019 National Homebrew Competition Final Round in Providence, RI. Mitchell’s Irish Red Ale was chosen as a top three entry among 222 entries in the category.

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Jamil Zainasheff provides readers with a classic recipe for German dunkel. Sometimes less is more in recipe development.

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