What is the base malt for International Amber Lager?

• A. 100% wheat.
• B. 2 or 6 row malted barley base.
• C. Rice adjunct.
• D. Molasses.

Answer: (B)

The main idea here is what serves as the primary fermentable backbone in a beer—the base malt. In International Amber Lager, the base malt is malted barley, not wheat or other adjuncts. The base malt provides most of the fermentable sugars and sets the beer’s structure, while other grains like wheat, rice, or ingredients like molasses are used as adjuncts or flavor contributors, not as the primary fermentable backbone.

That’s why the best answer is malted barley base in either 2-row or 6-row form. Modern lagers mostly use barley malts for their fermentability and clean profile, and 2-row is the common choice for a consistent, mild character, with 6-row sometimes used in certain styles or with adjuncts. The other options describe grains or additives that are not used as the base malt for this style.