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2006 Brewers Association Style Guidelines

Major Style:Lager
Sub-Style Name:American-Style Amber Lager
Origin:North American
Description:

American-style amber lagers are amber, reddish brown, or copper colored. They are medium bodied. There is a noticeable degree of caramel-type malt character in flavor and often in aroma.

This is a broad category in which the hop bitterness, flavor, and aroma may be accentuated or may only be present at relatively low levels, yet noticeable. Fruity esters, diacetyl, and chill haze should be absent.

Alcohol By Weight (by Volume):3.8-4.3% (4.8-5.4%)
Bitterness:18-30
Colour:6-14 (12-28 EBC)
Original Gravity:1.042-1.056 (10.5-14 ºPlato)
Final Gravity:1.010-1.018 (2.5-4.5 ºPlato)

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