Color: Straw to gold Clarity: Chill haze should not be present Perceived Malt Aroma & Flavor: Malt sweetness and aroma are very low to low Perceived Hop Aroma & Flavor: Very low to low Perceived Bitterness: Very low to low Fermentation Characteristics: Fruity esters are usually absent but may be present at very low levels. Diacetyl should not be present. Body: Low Additional notes: Corn, rice, or other grain or sugar adjuncts are often used, but all-malt formulations are also made. Contemporary American Lagers typically exhibit increased hop aroma and flavor compared to traditional versions, are clean and crisp, and aggressively carbonated. Original Gravity (°Plato) 1.040-1.048 (10.0-11.9 °Plato) • Apparent Extract/Final Gravity (°Plato) 1.006-1.012 (1.5-3.0 °Plato) • Alcohol by Weight (Volume) 3.2%-4.0% (4.1%-5.1%) • Hop Bitterness (IBU) 5-19 • Color SRM (EBC) 2-4 (4-8 EBC)
