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RM115C3 - RICKELOB ULTRA

4.50 GALLON - APPROX. 44 - 12 OZ. BOTTLES - ACTUAL ABV: 4.1%

Brewer: Rick's Wheelhouse Brewing Email: rickchmpn@yahoo.com
Beer: RM115C3 - RICKELOB ULTRA Style: American Lager - Act ABV: 4.1%
Type: Extract Size: 4.50 gallons
Color:
3 HCU (~3 SRM)
Bitterness: 8 IBU
OG: 1.041 FG: 1.009
Alcohol: 4.1% v/v (3.2% w/w)
Water: ALL 100% (Store Bought) Crystal Brand Purified Spring Water.
Boil: 30 minutes SG 1.037 5.00 gallons
10.00 oz. German Munich LME (Which is 50% 2 Row - 50% Munich)
52.80 oz. Breiss Pilsen Light Liquid Malt Extract (LME)(One - 3.3 lb. Container)
18.00 oz. Rice Solids Extract
4.00 oz. Lactose (For mild sweetness)(Non-Fermentable)
Bring all ingredients to a boil and follow 30 minute hop addition schedule.
(Whirlfloc/Irish Moss not used.)
Hops: 2.0g Columbus (American Grown) (14.0% AA, 30 min.)
5.0g Hellertaur (4.5% AA, 30 min.)
5.0g Hellertaur (4.5% AA, 15 min.)
4.0g Hellertaur (aroma)
Yeast: 1 Pkg. Saflager 34/70 Dry Yeast @ 48°-59° F. (FULL COLD LAGER FERM. ONLY!)
Log: BREWED: JUNE 1, 2013
DIACETYL REST: JUNE 11, 2013
BOTTLED: JULY 3, 2013
Note: Isinglass not needed.
Carbonation: 2.6 volumes Corn Sugar: 60.5g for 2.25 gallons @ 70°F
Use 1 tsp. CORN Sugar per 12 ounce bottle.
Tasting: An excellent tasting CLONE of Michelob Ultra. After adjusting two previous batches, this 3rd
batch is outstanding.
I KNOW, IT'S PISS IN A GLASS ACCORDING TO MANY HOMEBREWERS BUT,
STILL A VERY GOOD REPLICA OF THE COMMERCIAL PRODUCT IF YOU LIKE IT.
I BREW IT ALL BECAUSE IT DOESN'T LIMIT ME...IT'S MORE FUN THAT WAY!!

Recipe posted 09/07/13.