After brewing Pious Monk Dunkel, I was looking for an easier lager recipe. Something that was going to be a little more forgiving. I had Northern Brewer hops on hand. I had also picked up a packet of San Francisco Lager (WLP810) yeast at Lancaster Homebrew a few weeks prior. And I had the recipe from the December 2014 issue of BYO magazine. Ordered the rest of the ingredients from MoreBeer and it was time to brew.
I used California Select 2-row from Great Western Malting. It seemed very appropriate for this beer. The hops came from Hops Direct. The rest of the ingredients I had on hand.
Over all this turned out to be a very faithful clone. I’m definitely going to brew this again. Though probably when it’s a little cooler outside.
Recipe Details
| Batch Size | Boil Time | IBU | SRM | Est. OG | Est. FG | ABV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 gal | 60 min | 37.4 IBUs | 9.7 SRM | 1.053 | 1.014 | 5.2 % |
| Actuals | 1.052 | 1.01 | 5.5 % | |||
Fermentables
| Name | Amount | % |
|---|---|---|
| Pale Malt (2 Row) US | 10.95 lbs | 86.22 |
| Caramel/Crystal Malt - 40L | 1.75 lbs | 13.78 |
Hops
| Name | Amount | Time | Use | Form | Alpha % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northern Brewer | 1 oz | 60 min | Boil | Pellet | 9 |
| Northern Brewer | 0.5 oz | 20 min | Boil | Pellet | 9 |
| Northern Brewer | 0.6 oz | 0 min | Boil | Pellet | 9 |
Miscs
| Name | Amount | Time | Use | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baking Soda | 2.00 tsp | 60 min | Mash | Water Agent |
| Gypsum (Calcium Sulfate) | 1.50 tsp | 60 min | Mash | Water Agent |
| Whirlfloc Tablet | 1.00 Items | 15 min | Boil | Fining |
| Yeast Nutrient | 6.00 tsp | 15 min | Boil | Other |
Yeast
| Name | Lab | Attenuation | Temperature |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Francisco Lager (WLP810) | White Labs | 68% | 58°F - 65°F |
Mash
| Step | Temperature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Mash In | 149°F | 60 min |
Fermentation
| Step | Time | Temperature |
|---|---|---|
| Primary | 4 days | 67°F |
| Secondary | 10 days | 67°F |
| Aging | 30 days | 65°F |
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