Traditional Bock
BJCP 2008 – 05B

Statistics

Fermentables

Amount Fermentable %
4.00 pounds Belgian Plisen Malt 29.1%
8.25 pounds German Light Munich Malt 60%
0.25 pounds German Melanoidin Malt 1.8%
0.50 pounds German CaraMunich Malt II 3.6%
0.50 pounds Crystal Malt 120L 3.6%
0.25 pounds German CaraAroma 1.8%
13.75 pounds Total Fermentable Weight 100%

Hops

Amount Hop Time Use Form AA
0.50 ouncesMagnum60 minutesBoilPellets13.6%
0.50 ounces Total Hop Weight

Yeasts

Name Lab/Manufacturer Product ID Form
Oktoberfest/MarzenWhite Labs Liquid

Mash Profile Infusion

Mash Steps

# Name Time Temp.
1Infusion 60 minutes155° F
2Sparge 30 minutes168° F

Fermentation and Aging

Primary:
7 days @ 50° F
Secondary:
2 days @ 60° F

General Info

Higher gravity, cross between a bock and Oktoberfest. If entered into a contest, enter into the Traditional Bock category.

Procedure

  • Single infusion mash at 155° for 60 minutes.
  • Sparge with 170° water.
  • 90 minute boil.
  • Cool wort to at least 55°.
  • Ferment at 50° for 5 days.
  • Perform diacetyl rest at 60° for 2 days.
  • Lager for at least 28 days.