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Specifics
General Information
Method: | All Grain |
Comments
Initial batch is 6.5 gal, but will rack 6 gal to primary after trub has settled. |
Enter desired final yield (volume): |
5.00 pounds |
Pilsner (2 Row) Ger
|
36.4% of grist |
4.00 pounds |
Munich Malt
|
29.1% of grist |
3.50 pounds |
Vienna Malt
|
25.5% of grist |
1.00 pounds |
Caramunich Malt
|
7.3% of grist |
0.25 pounds |
Cara-Pils/Dextrine
|
1.8% of grist |
13.75 pounds | 100% of grist |
1.18 | Wort Chiller @ 25 minutes | |
1.3 | Whirlfloc Tablet @ 20 minutes | |
13 | Fermcap @ 90 minutes |
0.50 ounces |
Hallertauer 3.80% @ 90 minutes Type: Aroma Use: First Wort |
1.9 AAUs |
0.85 ounces |
Hallertauer 3.80% @ 60 minutes Type: Aroma Use: Boil |
3.2 AAUs |
0.50 ounces | Hallertauer 3.80% @ 30 minutes Type: Aroma Use: Boil |
1.9 AAUs |
0.50 ounces | Hallertauer 3.80% @ 15 minutes Type: Aroma Use: Boil |
1.9 AAUs |
2.35 ounces | Total Hop Weight | 8.9 AAUs |
Yeast
Name: | SafLager Weihenstephan |
Manufacturer: | Fermentis |
Product ID: | W-34/70 |
Type: | Lager |
Flocculation: | Medium |
Attenuation: | 71-76% |
Alcohol Tolerance: | Medium |
Temperature Range: | 48–59°F |
Amount: | 35 gr |
Water Profile
Munich, Germany
Calicum: | 75.0 ppm |
Bicarbonate: | 200.0 ppm |
Sulfate: | 10.0 ppm |
Chloride: | 2.0 ppm |
Sodium: | 10.0 ppm |
Magnesium: | 20.0 ppm |
PH: | 8.0% |
Fermentation
Primary: | 30 days @ 50° F |
Secondary: | 30 days @ 36° F |
Tertiary: | 0 days @ ° F |
Age: | 28 days @ 52° F |
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