This one was inspired by the description of the Imperial Pilsner in Extreme Brewing. It’s an "Americanized" twist. This one is higher in alcohol and significantly higher in IBUs than your typical American Lager - no adjuncts either. All malt.
| Amount | Malt/Grain | % |
|---|---|---|
| 10.00 pounds | Belgian Plisen Malt | 82.5% |
| 2.00 pounds | American Dextrin (Cara-Pils) Malt | 16.5% |
| 0.13 pounds | Crystal Malt 120L | 1% |
| 12.13 pounds | Total Grain Weight | 100% |
| Amount | Hop | Time | AA | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.00 ounces | Zeus | 60 min | 13.0% | |||
| 0.25 ounces | Amarillo | 20 min | 8.2% | |||
| 0.75 ounces | Amarillo | 0 min | 8.2% | |||
| 1.00 ounces | Amarillo | 0 min | 8.2% | |||
| 3.00 ounces | Total Hop Weight | |||||
| Name | Lab/Manufacturer | Form | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lager Yeast | Superior | Dry | 14g Rehydrated |
| Step | Description | Temp. | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Infusion | 150° F | 75 min. | |
| Sparge | 170° F | 40 min. |
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| Target | Actual | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Strike Water Amount: | 4 | ||
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| Sparge Water Amount: | 4 | ||
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| Pre-Boil Gravity: | |||
| Pre-Boil Amount: | 5.5 | ||
| Post-Boil Amount: | 5 | ||
| Boil Time: | 60 | ||
| OG: | 1.058 / 14.3° P | ||
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