German Lager, March 19 2008

German Lager - Brewed March 19th, 2008

Everytime the kegerator runs low, I try to utilize the space for making lagers. Even though I have gone through BJCP and judge beer occasionally, I tend to brew whatever I feel like. I rarely focus on a specific style and brew accordingly. My recipes are mostly simple, utilizing only a few select ingredients. I also try to incorporate my homegrown hops whenever possible. This brew uses equal portions of pilsner, vienna, and munich malts combined with my homegrown magnum hops and saaz.

5 Gallons, All Grain, Step Infusion Mash, 70 Minute Boil

4lbs. Franco-Belges Pilsner
4lbs. Best Malz Vienna
4lbs. Franco-Belges Munich

1.25oz. Homegrown Magnum 60min.
1/4oz. Saaz 3.2% 20min.
1 Whirlfloc Tab 20min.
1/4oz. Saaz 3.2% 10min.

White Labs, German Lager Yeast
Primary Ferment 10 Days
Secondary Ferment 5 Days
Step Cool (2 degrees F per day) to 38 degrees F then lager 1 month