Fermentation with the initial yeast pitch seemed to stall at 1.040. Added another thumb's worth from a 1000 ml starter of White Labs Southern German Lager (WLP838) I received from Charlie Gottenkieny. Happily fermenting now (December 26, 2011).
Began diacetyl rest. Will check in another week (January 4, 2012). Checked gravity - target FG achieved. Crash cooling to drop out yeast before transfer to keg (January 9, 2012).
Amount | Malt/Grain | % |
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12.50 pounds | German Pilsen Malt (2-Row) | 48.1% |
12.50 pounds | German Vienna Malt | 48.1% |
1.00 pounds | German CaraHell (Light Crystal) Malt | 3.8% |
26.00 pounds | Total Grain Weight | 100% |
Amount | Hop | Time | AA | |||
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1.00 ounces | Magnum | 90 min | 10.1% | |||
1.00 ounces | Saaz | 30 min | 3.5% | |||
1.00 ounces | Saaz | 15 min | 3.5% | |||
3.00 ounces | Total Hop Weight |
Name | Lab/Manufacturer | Product ID | Amount |
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German Bock Lager | White Labs | WLP833 | 3000 ml |
Draw some of the mash, rest, and boil. Add back to main mash.
# | Name | Time | Temp. | Description |
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1 | Protein Rest | 35 min. | 122°F | Add water at 126° F / 52° C |
2 | Saccharification | 20 min. | 147°F | Decoct 30% of mash, rest for at least 10 minutes, and boil |
3 | Saccharification | 20 min. | 158°F | Decoct 15% of mash, rest for at least 10 minutes, and boil |
4 | Mash Out | 10 min. | 168°F | Heat to 168° F / 75° C for at least 10 minutes |
Carbonate plus high levels of sodium and chloride encourage balanced, smooth dark beers such as porter and mild.
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Target | Actual | Notes | |
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Strike Water Amount: | 8.6 | ||
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Mash Temperature(s): | |||
Mash Time: | |||
Sparge Water Amount: | 7.9 | ||
Sparge Water Temperature: | |||
Pre-Boil Gravity: | |||
Pre-Boil Amount: | 11 | ||
Post-Boil Amount: | 10 | ||
Boil Time: | 90 | ||
OG: | 1.072 / 17.5° P | ||
Mash PH: | |||
Boil PH: | |||
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