Rio Negro Black Lager
Rio Negro Black Lager
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Rio Negro Black Lager is a dark, crisp, and refreshing lager-style beer inspired by the smooth drinkability of Mexican lagers. It may pour deep and mysterious, but light malts, flaked corn, and clean W-34/70 yeast keep it surprisingly easy to drink.
- Dark lager character with smooth malt depth and a crisp finish
- Refreshing body from Czech Pilsner extract, Vienna malt, and flaked yellow corn
- Clean lager-style profile from W-34/70 yeast
- Malty but easy-drinking with the look of a darker beer and the drinkability of a Mexican lager
Deep, cool, and refreshing, this black lager is made for brewers who want something dark without giving up crisp, easy-drinking flavor.
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STORY
Overview: Rio Negro Black Lager is a dark, crisp, and refreshing lager-style beer inspired by the smooth drinkability of Mexican lagers. Brewed with Czech Pilsner extract, Robust LME, Vienna malt, flaked yellow corn, and W-34/70 yeast, it delivers malt depth, clean fermentation character, and an easy-drinking finish.
PROFILE
Tasting Notes: Expect a dark lager-style beer with smooth malt character, light grain sweetness, clean lager-like fermentation, and a crisp refreshing finish. It looks deeper and heavier than it drinks, making it a great choice for fans of dark beer with lighter-bodied refreshment.
WHAT YOU GET
- 1 Can Czech Pilsner Brewing Extract (HME)
- 2 Packets BrewMax LME Robust
- 1 Packet Vienna Malt
- 1 Packet Flaked Yellow Corn
- 1 Packet W-34/70 Yeast
- 1 Hop Sack
- 1 Packet No-Rinse Cleanser
FOR FANS OF
Modelo Negra
Mexican dark lagers
Dark lagers with crisp finishes
Malty beers that still drink light
BREW SPECS
BREW TIME
Fermentation: 2–3 weeks
Carbonation and Conditioning: 3–4 weeks
Best Enjoyed: After 5–7 weeks total
Conditioning Note: Additional conditioning can help the malt character, clean fermentation profile, and crisp finish smooth out.
WHY THIS RECIPE
Why Brew It: This recipe is a great choice for brewers who want the flavor and color of a darker beer with the crisp drinkability of a lager-style brew. Robust LME and Vienna malt add depth, flaked yellow corn helps keep the body refreshing, and W-34/70 yeast gives it a clean finish.
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