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Labor of Love Lager

Labor of Love Lager

Classic American Pilsner • All Grain • 6 gal

CarlosOjeda

Brewed on Labor Day 2008. Used a double decoction for the first time. Pulled 60% of mash for 1st decoction and 40% for 2nd decoction.

September 2, 2008 am 12:35am

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Ingredients (All Grain6 gal)

  • 9 lbs German 2-row Pils

    German 2-row Pils

  • .5 lbs Weyermann CaraFoam®; Weyermann

    Weyermann CaraFoam®; Weyermann

    Pilsner, Lagerbier, alcohol-reduced Beer, Light Beer, Bock Beer

  • 4/16 lbs Belgian Cara-Pils

    Belgian Cara-Pils

    Significantly increases foam/head retention and body of the beer.

  • 2 lbs Corn Flaked (Maize)

    Corn Flaked (Maize)

    Generally a neutral flavor, used to reduce maltiness of beer. Produces beer with a milder, less malty flavor. Uses: Primarily for light Bohemian and Pilsner lagers.

  • 1 lbs Barley Flaked

    Barley Flaked

    Helps head retention, imparts creamy smoothness. For porters and stouts.

  • 3/4 oz Saaz - 5.8 AA% pellets; boiled 60 min

    Saaz

    Used for finishing pilseners, continental lagers, and wheats. The aroma is spicy and pleasant with fragrant overtones.

  • 1 oz Saaz - 5.8 AA% pellets; boiled 30 min

    Saaz

    Used for finishing pilseners, continental lagers, and wheats. The aroma is spicy and pleasant with fragrant overtones.

  • 1 oz Saaz - 5.8 AA% pellets; boiled 10 min

    Saaz

    Used for finishing pilseners, continental lagers, and wheats. The aroma is spicy and pleasant with fragrant overtones.

  • White Labs WLP800 Pilsner Lager

    White Labs WLP800 Pilsner Lager

    Classic pilsner strain from the premier pilsner producer in the Czech Republic. Somewhat dry with a malty finish, this yeast is best suited for European pilsner production.

Style (BJCP)

Category: 2 - Pilsner

Subcategory: C - Classic American Pilsner

Range for this Style
Original Gravity: 1.054 1.044 - 1.060
Terminal Gravity: 1.013 1.010 - 1.015
Color: 3.4 SRM 3 - 6
Alcohol: 5.5% ABV 4.5% - 6%
Bitterness: 37.0 IBU 25 - 40

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