Premium American Lager
BJCP 2008 – 01C
Batch #:
2008-14
Brew Date:
May 11, 2008
Tap Date:
August 25, 2008
Statistics
OG:
1.060 14.7° P
FG:
1.010 2.6° P
Real Extract:
4.8° P
Attenuation:
82.3% Apparent – 67.3% Real
Color:
6.6SRM
IBU:
52.5
BU/GU:
0.87
ABV:
6.0%
ABW:
5.2%
Calories:
196 12 oz
Fermentables
| Amount | Fermentable | % |
|---|---|---|
| 10.00 pounds | Belgian Plisen Malt | 82.4% |
| 2.00 pounds | American Dextrin (Cara-Pils) Malt | 16.5% |
| 0.13 pounds | Crystal Malt 120L | 1.1% |
| 12.13 pounds | Total Fermentable Weight | 100% |
Hops
| Amount | Hop | Time | Use | Form | AA | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.00 ounces | Zeus | 60 minutes | Boil | Pellets | 13.0% | |
| 0.25 ounces | Amarillo | 20 minutes | Boil | Pellets | 8.2% | |
| 0.75 ounces | Amarillo | 0 minutes | Aroma | Pellets | 8.2% | |
| 1.00 ounces | Amarillo | 0 minutes | Dry Hop | Pellets | 8.2% | |
| 3.00 ounces | Total Hop Weight | |||||
Yeasts
| Name | Lab/Manufacturer | Product ID | Form |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lager Yeast | Superior | Dry |
Mash Profile Infusion
Mash Steps
| # | Name | Time | Temp. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Infusion | 75 minutes | 150° F | |
| 2 | Sparge | 40 minutes | 170° F |
Fermentation and Aging
Primary:
7 days @ 50° F
Secondary:
5 days @ 60° F
General Info
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.
Procedure
- Single infusion mash at 150° for 75 minutes.
- Sparge
- 90 minute boil
- Add hops according to schedule
- Rehydrate yeast and pitch into 50-55° wort
- Ferment at 50-55° for at least 7 days
- Raise temperature to 60° for diactyl rest
- Slowly lower temperature over a few days to 40°
- Lager at 40° for at least 5 weeks
