Kriegster Ameribrau
Premium American Lager • All Grain • 10 gal
Mash struck at 68C for 1 hr. Actual 20 Min. hop addition: .5 Cascade, .5 Willamette
January 22, 2011 am 11:12am
Ingredients (All Grain, 10 gal)
- 20 lbs
American 2-row
American 2-row
Yields a slightly higher extract than Six Rox brewers Malt. Tends to give a smoother, less grainy flavored beer. Some brewers claim they can detect a significant difference in flavor. Lower protein and will yield a lower color than Six-Row Brewers Malt
- .75 oz
Willamette - 4.5 AA% pellets; boiled 120 min
Willamette
This hop is used for finishing and dry hopping American and British style ales. Aroma is mild and pleasant ans slightly spicy
- .75 oz
Cascade - 5.4 AA% pellets; boiled 120 min
Cascade
Spicy with citrus notes. Slightly grapefruity.
- 1 oz
Cascade - 5.4 AA% pellets; boiled 20 min
Cascade
Spicy with citrus notes. Slightly grapefruity.
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Wyeast 2007 Pilsen Lager™
Wyeast 2007 Pilsen Lager™
A classic American pilsner strain, smooth, malty palate. Ferments dry and crisp.
Style (BJCP)
Category: 1 - Light Lager
Subcategory: C - Premium American Lager
| Range for this Style | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Original Gravity: | 1.051 | 1.046 - 1.056 | |
| Terminal Gravity: | 1.010 | 1.008 - 1.012 | |
| Color: | 3.6 SRM | 2 - 6 | |
| Alcohol: | 5.4% ABV | 4.6% - 6% | |
| Bitterness: | 24.0 IBU | 15 - 25 |
Discussion
Good beer, but not crisp and dry
2011-02-25 4:43pm
Was hoping for a crisp and dry beer. Must have struck too high as it had more body than wanted. Hops were indistict as expected, but recipe needs modification. Will be trying again with mashed potatos to lighten up the body.
