ATF Czech Amber Lager

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The ATF Czech Amber Lager is a flavourful beer that blends the rich, toasted malt characteristics of amber ales with the smooth, crisp qualities of lagers. It boasts a deep, amber to copper hue, with a balanced profile featuring caramel and toasty malt flavours complemented by subtle hints of toffee and dark fruit. The finish is clean and refreshing, with a good hop bitterness that adds a touch of balance without overpowering the malt sweetness. This lager is perfect for those who enjoy a satisfying yet easy-drinking beer with a bit more depth and complexity.

Yeast is not included in the kit. If fermenting cold we recommend using Froth Vagabond (Assumed Origin: Budêjovický Budvar) or:

  • Mangrove Jack's Bohemian Lager yeast or
  • Fermentis SafLager W-34/70 or
  • Lallemand Diamond Lager Yeast

If fermenting warm we recommend using Fermentis SafLager W-34/70 or Mangrove Jack’s Californian Lager.

Fermentis SafLager W-34/70

Sensory testing performed by Fermentis on W-34/70 shows that it is a very robust yeast capable of providing a clean neutral flavour profile across a wide range of fermentation temperatures (12℃ - 20℃). Click here to download the Fermentis iPhone app for more information.

Note on Water Profile

The recommended water profile for this beer is very soft with no more than 7ppm of any mineral.

The beer may be brewed using other water sources, but may not have the same soft delicate mouthfeel and bitterness. Rainwater, reverse osmosis water, or bottled spring water is ideal. 

The Details

  • Target Original Gravity

    1.060

  • Target Final Gravity

    1.015

  • Target ABV

    6%

  • Target Colour (SRM)

    14.6

  • Target IBU’s

    30

Grain (milled or unmilled)

  • Pilsner
  • Vienna
  • Medium Crystal
  • Shepherds Delight
  • Aurora
  • Sour Grapes (depending on source water)

Hops

  • Moutere
  • Saaz

Yeast Recommendation

Yeast

Pkts

  • Cold Fermentation (12℃)

  • Froth Vagabond

  • 24L Batch

    4

  • 48L Batch

    8

  • 72L

    12

  • Mangrove Jack’s Bohemian Lager

  • 24L Batch

    4

  • 48L Batch

    8

  • 72L

    12

  • SafLager W34/70

  • 24L Batch

    4

  • 48L Batch

    8

  • 72L

    12

  • Lallemand Diamond Lager

  • 24L Batch

    4

  • 48L Batch

    8

  • 72L

    12

  • Warm Fermentation (20℃)

  • SafLager W34/70

  • 24L Batch

    2

  • 48L Batch

    4

  • 72L Batch

    6

  • Mangrove Jack’s Californian Lager

  • 24L Batch

    2

  • 48L Batch

    4

  • 72L Batch

    6

Unless specified in the description, this all-grain kit includes the following:

  • a detailed recipe and instructions
  • the complete grain bill (milled or unmilled)
  • all hop additions
  • brewing salts are included when a water source is selected or a water analysis is provided
  • kettle finings and yeast nutrient.

Any additional ingredients required are stated in the description

If using Froth yeast please read the Froth FAQ.

ATF All Grain Kits are made to order. Please allow some extra time for orders to be dispatched.

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ATF All Grain Brewery Kits

These recipes have been designed to be brewed on any brewing setup using a water to grist ratio of 3L per kilogram. Each kit contains a detailed recipe and instructions.

The pre-boil kettle volumes are based on a boil off rate of:

  • 3.5L per hour for 24L batches.
  • 4L per hour for 48L batches.

To ensure the target water profile and mash pH is achieved, brewing salts are included in each kit. During the purchase process, you can select your water source from a dropdown menu of known water sources. If your specific water source is not listed, you can provide a water analysis report, or simply select "Not Listed/Not Required."

If you are able to supply a water analysis report showing the amount of Calcium, Magnesium, Sodium, Chloride, and Sulphate in your brewing water, as well as the alkalinity (as CaCO3) or bicarbonate level, and pH, we will adjust the recipe and provide the required brewing salts specifically for you. Just select "I will supply a water analysis info" in the dropdown box.

If any of the minerals in your brewing water is above 50ppm, or if the Sodium level is over 25ppm, please contact us so we can assess whether your brewing water can be adjusted to the target profile of the beer you plan to brew.

The target water profile is provided for brewers using another source water so that the correct mineral/acid additions can be calculated to achieve the target water profile and mash pH. Click here to purchase brewing salts and/or lactic acid. If using chlorinated water we recommend using an activated carbon filter such as our Beer & Water Filtering System with our 0.5 Micron Carbon Water Filter or campden tablets to remove chlorine and/or chloramine from your brewing water.

Please do not hesitate to contact us if you have any questions regarding the addition of brewing salts or acid.

You may also want to join the All Things Fermented Brewers Group where lots of great information is shared. Members of the group are also eligible for special discounts. Check out the Member Benefits page for all the details.

All ATF kits are only put together when ordered to ensure all ingredients are as fresh as possible. Hops are kept vacuum sealed and refrigerated. Yeast is also kept refrigerated.

All grain is packaged in heavy duty (125 micron) plastic bags that are heat sealed to ensure your grain stays as fresh as possible.

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