Amber lagers are a style brewed and enjoyed around the world, leading to their widespread regional interpretation. This Czech-style amber lager may not be as popular as pilsners, but it is an excellent beer.

Ingredients

3 lbs - Briess CBW® Pilsen Light Dry Malt Extract - 60 min boil
2.5 lbs - Briess Carapils® Copper Malt - Steeping grain
1 oz - Czech Saaz Hops (5.0% AAU) - 60 min boil
1 oz - Czech Saaz Hops (5.0% AAU) - 20 min boil
2 lbs - Briess CBW® Pilsen Light Dry Malt Extract - 0 min boil
2 packs - White Labs WLP800 Pilsner Lager Yeast - Fermenter
1 capsule - Servomyces Yeast Nutrient - 10 min boil

Directions

Bring 2.5 gallons of water to 152°F and steep grains for 30 minutes.
Remove grains and stir in 3lbs of CBW® Pilsen Light DME.
Bring water to a boil and add 1oz of Czech Saaz hops.
After 40 minutes, add 1oz of Czech Saaz hops.
Boil 10 more minutes and add yeast nutrient.
Boil 10 additional minutes and turn heat off.
Stir in 2lbs of CBW® Pilsen Light DME until dissolved.
Cool beer to 55°F. Transfer to fermenter. Fill to 5 gallons with water.
Pitch two packs of White Labs WLP800 Pilsner Lager yeast.