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3 Czech Lager

4 styles in this category.

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3A

Czech Pale Lager

A lighter-bodied, rich, refreshing, hoppy, bitter pale Czech lager having the familiar flavors of the stronger Czech Premium Pale Lager (Pilsner-type) beer but in a lower alcohol, lighter-bodied, and slightly less inten…

ABV
3–4.1%
IBU
20–35
SRM
3–6
Gold to deep gold
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3B

Czech Premium Pale Lager

A refreshing pale Czech lager with considerable malt and hop character and a long finish. The malt flavors are complex for a Pilsner-type beer. The bitterness is strong and clean but lacks harshness, which gives a well-…

ABV
4.2–5.8%
IBU
30–45
SRM
3.5–6
Gold to deep gold
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3C

Czech Amber Lager

A malty amber Czech lager with a hop character that can vary from low to quite significant. The malt flavors also can vary, leading to different interpretations and balances ranging from drier, bready, and slightly bisc…

ABV
4.4–5.8%
IBU
20–35
SRM
10–16
Deep amber to brown
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3D

Czech Dark Lager

A rich, dark, malty Czech lager with a roast character that can vary from almost absent to quite prominent. Malty balance and an interesting and complex flavor profile, with variable levels of hopping that provides a ra…

ABV
4.4–5.8%
IBU
18–34
SRM
17–35
Brown to dark brown
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Style guide data is based on the BJCP Style Guidelines. Guides from bjcp.org.

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