Lite Lager
Standard American Lager • All Grain • 10 gal
Trying to make a less rich lager. Brewed April 5, 2009
April 5, 2009 pm 01:17pm
Ingredients (All Grain, 10 gal)
- 10 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
- 5.5 lbs
American Vienna
American Vienna
Increases malty flavor, provides balance. Use in Vienna, Märzen and Oktoberfest.
- 2 lbs
American Munich
American Munich
Munich Dunkels. Adds color/nutty flavor. Sometimes called Aromatic.
- .5 lbs
Crystal Malt 40°L
Crystal Malt 40°L
Sweet, mild caramel flavor and a golden color. Use in light lagers and light ales.
- 2 oz
Tettnanger - 4.5 AA% whole; boiled 60 min
Tettnanger
Mild, slightly spicy. 'Noble'.
-
Wyeast 2308 Munich Lager™
Wyeast 2308 Munich Lager™
A unique strain, capable of producing fine lagers. Very smooth, well-rounded and full-bodied. Benefits from temperature rise for diacetyl rest.
Style (BJCP)
Category: 1 - Light Lager
Subcategory: B - Standard American Lager
| Range for this Style | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Original Gravity: | 1.043 | 1.040 - 1.050 | |
| Terminal Gravity: | 1.007 | 1.004 - 1.010 | |
| Color: | 8.0 SRM | 2 - 4 | |
| Alcohol: | 4.8% ABV | 4.2% - 5.3% | |
| Bitterness: | 20.5 IBU | 8 - 15 |
