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Kriegster's Black

Kriegster's Black

Schwarzbier (Black Beer) • All Grain • 10 gal

Kriegster

First Black

February 19, 2010 pm 06:49pm

4.0/5.0 1 rating

Ingredients (All Grain10 gal)

  • 19 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

  • 1 lbs American Black Patent

    American Black Patent

    Provides color and sharp flavor in stouts and porters.

  • 0.5 lbs American Chocolate Malt

    American Chocolate Malt

    Use in all types to adjust color and add nutty, toasted flavor. Chocolate flavor.

  • .5 lbs 2-Row Caramel Malt 120L; Briess

    2-Row Caramel Malt 120L; Briess

    Pronounced Caramel, Burnt Sugar, Raisiny, Prunes. Characteristics & Applications: • In contrast to Brewers Malt, glassiness is a distinguishing characteristic of Caramel Malt. The glassy endosperm creates the desirable non-fermentable components giving true Caramel Malt the ability to contribute body (mouthfeel), foam foam retention, and extended beer stability, while contributing color and unique caramel flavor. • 20Row Caramel Malt 120L is a roasted caramel malt that imparts deep red color. • Use 3-15% in Amber and Red beers. • Use 10-15% in Bock beers. • Use 7-15% in Dark beers. • Use 10-15% in Porter and Stout. • Produced from AMBA/BMBRI recommended 2-Row Malting Barley varieties.

  • 2 oz Amarillo® - 7.5 AA% pellets; boiled 60 min

    Amarillo®

    Grown in Washington. A newer multi-use hop with a nice citrus-flower bouquet and medium-high acid content suited for bittering. Used in American Ales and IPAs.

  • 1.00 oz Czech Saaz - 5.5 AA% pellets; boiled 15 min

    Czech Saaz

    Very mild. 'Noble'.

  • 1.00 oz Hallertauer Hersbrucker - 3.5 AA% pellets; boiled 1 min

    Hallertauer Hersbrucker

    Mild to strong. 'Noble'.

  • Wyeast 2278 Czech Pils™

    Wyeast 2278 Czech Pils™

    Classic pilsner strain from the home of pilsners for a dry, but malty finish. The perfect choice for pilsners and bock beers. Sulfur produced during fermentation dissipates with conditioning.

Style (BJCP)

Category: 4 - Dark Lager

Subcategory: C - Schwarzbier (Black Beer)

Range for this Style
Original Gravity: 1.054 1.046 - 1.052
Terminal Gravity: 1.014 1.010 - 1.016
Color: 24.8 SRM 17 - 30
Alcohol: 5.2% ABV 4.4% - 5.4%
Bitterness: 40.8 IBU 22 - 32

Discussion

Kriegster

Good Black, but more of a stout flavor

2010-03-24 8:17pm

Nice smooth beer, but needs more black patent or maybe different brand. Too much like a stout. Maybe a change in the bittering hops as well. Great beer just the same.

Kriegster

Maturing Nicely - BP flavor now more evident

2010-04-24 10:36am

Beer has matured and cleaned up in flavor.

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