American versions can be a bit stronger, drier and more bitter, while European versions tend to be sweeter. Many Mexican amber and dark lagers used to be more authentic, but unfortunately are now more like sweet, adjunct-laden American Dark Lagers. The BJCP does not allow the full textual descriptions to be included in other publishings, go to Vienna Lager on their site for details.
OG: 1.046-1.052 SG
FG: 1.010-1.014 SG
Alcohol: 4.5-5.5 %abv
IBU: 18.0-30.0
Color: 10.0-16.0 SRM
CO2: Unspecified
OG | FG | Alcohol | IBU | Color | CO2 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
1.046-1.052 SG | 1.010-1.014 SG | 4.5-5.5 %abv | 18.0-30.0 | 10.0-16.0 SRM | Unspecified |