Help on Courage Amber Ale (lager?)

[alewife]

My daughter recently was married and my new son-in-law has asked if I could brew this beer for him, since it is no longer available in the US? So, wanting to welcome him into the family, I have been searching out recipes. Not too many available and I sure wish I could get a real taste of what my son-in-law is remembering! The recipes I have found contradict each other in a number of ways. So, I was hoping someone on your board might be able to point me in the right direction in formulating this beer???

First, there is the question of the yeast to use. I have seen Danish Lager, European Ale and British Ale all suggested. I wondered also about using an Anchor style yeast-California Lager or just go ahead and use Wyeast's workhorse Bohemian Lager?

Grists all appear fairly similar-- pale malt, biscuit, and crystal for something around 1.045-1.051. One did add some chocolate malt and use slightly less crystal.

Hops varied more -- from using Northern Brewer for bittering with some Fuggles later (BYO's), to using Columbus for bittering with Styrian Goldings later in the clones I found online. Checking both Dave Line and the Camra books -- these did not include a recipe for the Amber. However, Camra showed Courage using Hallertauer (bittering) and Styrian Goldings for both Director's Bitter and Best Bitter. Dave Line showed Fuggles (bittering) and Goldings (did not specify Styrian or Kent) for the Barnsley Bitter and Goldings (non specified) for bittering with Northern Brewer later for the Best Bitter.

So, what would any of you suggest? I know this is not considered an exciting beer, but I would like to honor my son-inlaw's request in the best way I can. Would certainly appreciate any help you could send my way!

Alewife