Founding Fathers Lager
Lite American Lager • Extract • 5 gal
This is a light beer that imitates American beers. It resembles Miller Lite but with a higher alcohol content due to the use of rice syrup. It is a relatively easy recipe, and it yields a beer that satisfies most palates.
February 29, 2008 am 12:20am
Ingredients (Extract, 5 gal)
- 0.29 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
- 0.09 lbs
Golden Naked Oats
Golden Naked Oats
Huskless oat crystal malt. Exotic ingredient for subtle nutty difference. This malt lends a sweet berry-nut flavor. Use at a rate of 4-15% of the total grist to deliver a deep golden hue with light caramel flavors as well as a creamy, satin finish.
- 3.43 lbs
Dry Extra Light Extract
Dry Extra Light Extract
For making very pale ales and lagers.
- 0.22 lbs
Corn Sugar
Corn Sugar
Use in priming beer or in extract recipes where flaked maize would be used in a mash.
- 0.10 lbs
Honey
Honey
Imparts sweet and dry taste. For honey and brown ales. Also: specialty ales.
- 0.4 oz
Vanguard - 5.8 AA% pellets; boiled 60 min
Vanguard
Still being tested and looked at by micro & craft breweries.
- 0.50 oz
First Gold - 7.5 AA% pellets; boiled 1 min
First Gold
First commercial dwarf hop designed for aroma consideration in England, a very promising hop.
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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: A - Lite American Lager
| Range for this Style | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Original Gravity: | 1.034 | 1.028 - 1.040 | |
| Terminal Gravity: | 1.003 | 0.998 - 1.008 | |
| Color: | 2.0 SRM | 2 - 3 | |
| Alcohol: | 4.1% ABV | 2.8% - 4.2% | |
| Bitterness: | 12.6 IBU | 8 - 12 |
