American Lager
BJCP 2015 – 01B
Batch Size:
13.00 gallons
Brew Date:
April 19, 2026
Statistics
Fermentables
Hops
| Amount |
Hop |
Time |
Use |
Form |
AA |
| 0.75 ounces | Aramis | 90 minutes | First Wort | Pellet | 7.4% |
| 0.75 ounces | Cascade | 60 minutes | Boil | Pellet | 7.5% |
| 1.00 ounces | Aramis | 30 minutes | Boil | Pellet | 7.4% |
| 0.75 ounces | Cascade | 10 minutes | Boil | Pellet | 7.5% |
| 0.50 ounces | Aramis | 20 minutes | Whirlpool @ 180°F | Pellet | 7.4% |
| 0.50 ounces | Cascade | 20 minutes | Whirlpool @ 180°F | Pellet | 7.5% |
| 4.25 ounces |
Total Hop Weight |
Non-Fermentables
| Amount |
Non-Fermentable |
Type |
Use |
Time |
| 5.00 g | Amylase Enzyme | Other | Mash | 0 minutes |
| 2.30 g | Calcium Chloride (CaCl2) | Water Agent | Mash | 0 minutes |
| 1.80 g | Epsom Salt (MgSO4) | Water Agent | Mash | 0 minutes |
| 2.30 g | Gypsum (CaSO4) | Water Agent | Mash | 0 minutes |
| 2.50 ml | Lactic Acid | Water Agent | Mash | 0 minutes |
| 1.90 g | Calcium Chloride (CaCl2) | Water Agent | Sparge | 0 minutes |
| 1.50 g | Epsom Salt (MgSO4) | Water Agent | Sparge | 0 minutes |
| 1.90 g | Gypsum (CaSO4) | Water Agent | Sparge | 0 minutes |
| 4.50 ml | Lactic Acid | Water Agent | Sparge | 0 minutes |
Yeasts
| Name |
Lab/Manufacturer |
Product ID |
Form |
| Saflager Lager | Fermentis | W-34/70 | Dry |
Equipment Profile Geoff's Electric Equipment
Batch Size:
13.00 gallons
Boil Volume:
14.71 gallons
Evaporation Rate:
4.08% per hour
Trub Chiller Loss:
0.26 gallons
Mash Profile Single Infusion - High Fermentability with Mash Out
Mash Steps
| # |
Name |
Type |
Time |
Temp. |
| 1 | Temperature | Temperature | 60 minutes | 150° F |
| 2 | Mash Out | Temperature | 10 minutes | 167° F |
Fermentation and Aging
Primary:
11 days @ 50° F
Secondary:
3 days @ 62° F
Tertiary:
2 days @ 34° F
General Info
Inspired by New Belgium’s Mountain Time Lager. Both Harvest and 34/70 yeasts worked well previously. Water salt and acid calculations from Bru'n Water.