Began mash at 12:30 PM - pitched yeast at 8:15 PM. Eight hour brew session. Triple decoction rules!
Improvised the grain bill due to a shortage of Munich and Pils malt in my stores.
Mash schedule by the numbers:
| Amount | Malt/Grain | % |
|---|---|---|
| 6.50 pounds | German Pilsen Malt (2-Row) | 19.3% |
| 13.00 pounds | German Light Munich Malt | 38.5% |
| 4.00 pounds | German CaraMunich Malt II | 11.9% |
| 0.25 pounds | German Acidulated (Sauer) Malt | 0.7% |
| 0.50 pounds | British Pale Chocolate | 1.5% |
| 4.00 pounds | American Vienna Malt | 11.9% |
| 5.50 pounds | American Pale Malt (2-Row) | 16.3% |
| 33.75 pounds | Total Grain Weight | 100% |
| Amount | Hop | Time | AA | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.00 ounces | Magnum | 60 min | 12.5% | |||
| 0.50 ounces | Willamette | 30 min | 4.4% | |||
| 1.50 ounces | Total Hop Weight | |||||
| Name | Lab/Manufacturer | Product ID | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Octoberfest Lager | Wyeast | 2633 | 3000 ml |
Authentic German methodology.
| # | Name | Time | Temp. | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Acid Rest | 45 min. | 95°F | Add water at 97° F / 36° C |
| 2 | Protein Rest | 60 min. | 122°F | Decoct 25% of mash, rest for at least 10 minutes, and boil |
| 3 | Saccharification | 15 min. | 148°F | Decoct 30% of mash, rest for at least 10 minutes, and boil |
| 4 | Saccharification | 15 min. | 158°F | Decoct 30% of mash, rest for at least 10 minutes, and boil |
| 5 | Mash Out | 10 min. | 168°F | Heat to 168° F / 75° C for at least 10 minutes |
Filtered through standard charcoal system.
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| Target | Actual | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Strike Water Amount: | 11.2 | ||
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| Sparge Water Amount: | 6.9 | ||
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| Pre-Boil Gravity: | |||
| Pre-Boil Amount: | 11 | ||
| Post-Boil Amount: | 10 | ||
| Boil Time: | 90 | ||
| OG: | 1.086 / 20.7° P | ||
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