Oktoberfest in Illinois
Oktoberfest/Märzen • All Grain • 5 gal
Oktoberfest beer with extra malty goodness.
October 17, 2009 pm 08:27pm
Ingredients (All Grain, 5 gal)
- 6 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
- 2 lbs
Munich Malt
Munich Malt
Sweet, toasted flavor and aroma. For Oktoberfests and malty styles
- 2 lbs
American Vienna
American Vienna
Increases malty flavor, provides balance. Use in Vienna, Märzen and Oktoberfest.
- 1 lbs
American Victory
American Victory
Provides a deep golden to brown color. Use in nut brown ales, IPAs and Scottish ales.
- .5 lbs
Dextrine Malt
Dextrine Malt
In light-colored beers to give additional body. Adds richness without color.
- 1 oz
Hallertau - 4.5 AA% whole; boiled 60 min
Hallertau
Good for all around bittering and finishing stock ales, Belgian ales, and continental style lagers. Aroma is mild, pleasant and flowery.
- 1 oz
Spalt Spalter - 4.8 AA% pellets; boiled 15 min
Spalt Spalter
Mild, slightly spicy. 'Noble'.
- 1 oz
Spalt Spalter - 4.8 AA% pellets; boiled 1 min
Spalt Spalter
Mild, slightly spicy. 'Noble'.
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Wyeast 2206 Bavarian Lager
Wyeast 2206 Bavarian Lager
Used by many German breweries to produce rich, full-bodied, malty beers. Good choice for Bocks and Dopplebocks.
Style (BJCP)
Category: 3 - European Amber Lager
Subcategory: B - Oktoberfest/Märzen
| Range for this Style | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Original Gravity: | 1.057 | 1.050 - 1.057 | |
| Terminal Gravity: | 1.015 | 1.012 - 1.016 | |
| Color: | 11.7 SRM | 7 - 14 | |
| Alcohol: | 5.6% ABV | 4.8% - 5.7% | |
| Bitterness: | 26.1 IBU | 20 - 28 |
Discussion
A great Oktoberfest
2009-11-16 10:06am
Nice smooth full bodied beer. There was a slight hint of toasty/roastedness that made it just right.
