Standard

Tasting Notes

Standard lagers are the most common style of beer produced in Canada and the United States. They are pale to deep gold in color, run the gamut from sweet to dry, and are lightly hopped, light-bodied, and highly carbonated. This style has low malt aroma and flavor. Hop bitterness is barely noticeable, with very low flavor and aroma, though Canadian light lagers have a bit more hop character. Esters or diacetyl are not desirable in standard lagers.

Ingredients

Ingredients used in brewing standard lagers include American six-row malt and adjuncts such as rice, corn, sugar syrups, and wheat. Adjuncts can make up as much as 65% of the total grain bill. Clusters hops are generally used for bittering, and Cascade and Willamette hops for aroma. Soft water is generally used for this style to avoid harsh mineral tastes. Low mashing temperatures are desirable to keep the body thin.

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