Our first real hop harvest! Straight from the bine to the brew. This was a small-batch, BIAB brew à la Mary Izett. The wet hops were harvested during the mash, and this is also our first experiment with a lager brewed at ale temperatures.
Recipe Details
| Batch Size | Boil Time | IBU | SRM | Est. OG | Est. FG | ABV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.5 gal | 60 min | 37.8 IBUs | 5.3 SRM | 1.055 | 1.012 | 5.7 % |
Style Details
| Name | Cat. | OG Range | FG Range | IBU | SRM | Carb | ABV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Czech Premium Pale Lager | 3 B | 1.044 - 1.06 | 1.013 - 1.017 | 30 - 45 | 3.5 - 6 | 2.3 - 2.7 | 4.2 - 5.8 % |
Fermentables
| Name | Amount | % |
|---|---|---|
| Pilsner (2 Row) Ger | 4 lbs | 76.19 |
| Caramel/Crystal Malt - 10L | 12 oz | 14.29 |
| Cara-Pils/Dextrine | 8 oz | 9.52 |
Hops
| Name | Amount | Time | Use | Form | Alpha % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Centennial | 0.5 oz | 60 min | Boil | Pellet | 10 |
Miscs
| Name | Amount | Time | Use | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Irish Moss | 0.13 tsp | 10 min | Boil | Fining |
| Gelatin | 0.25 tsp | 300 min | Secondary | Fining |
Yeast
| Name | Lab | Attenuation | Temperature |
|---|---|---|---|
| Czech Pilsner Lager (2278) | Wyeast Labs | 72% | 50°F - 58°F |
Mash
| Step | Temperature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Saccharification | 147.9°F | 90 min |
| Mash Out | 168°F | 10 min |