The Lager of Love Experiement
Brew Method: All Grain
Style Name: Munich Helles
Boil Time: 60 min
Batch Size: 11 gallons
Boil Size: 13.5 gallons
Efficiency: 83% (brew house)
STATS:
Original Gravity: 1.049
Final Gravity: 1.007
ABV: 6.8 Kolsch 6.5 34/70
IBU: 20.22
GRIST:
16 lb - Weyermann Pilsner
2.75 lb - Weyermann Munich I
2.75 lb - Weyermann Vienna Malt
8 oz - Carapils (Briess)
HOPS:
2.5 oz - Tettnang Type: Pellet Boil for 60 min
1.25 oz - Tettnang Type: Pellet, Boil for 35 min
2.0 oz - Tettnang Type: Pellet, Boil for 15 min
Mash Guidelines:
Infusion: 144 F for 30 min
Step 2: 158 F for 30 min
Mash out: 168 F for 10 min
Yeast:
Split Batch
5.5 Gallons with LALBREW KÖLN™ – KÖLSCH STYLE ALE YEAST
5.5 Gallons with 34/70 Lager Yeast
notes
This was my first 11 gallon batch that I split with two different yeasts. Since I love lagers and kolsch I decided this recipe would be the one to experiment with. I also tried a Hochkruz Mash step schedule It made super fermentable wort and the yeast chewed right through it! Both beers were excellent!
Kolsch
Appearance: Straw, pale yellow
Aroma: Malt, spicy/floral hop notes.
Flavor: Malt forward beer with a very nice spicy/floral hop notes that brings beer together.
Mouthfeel: Light bodied, crisp and clean.
Helles Bock
Appearance: Straw, pale yellow, fluffy white head.
Aroma: Floral, wildflower, potpourri, spring showers.
Flavor: Malt forward beer with floral hop flavor very in front.
Mouthfeel: Light bodied, crisp and clean.