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My Marzen

Brewer: Brew Pirate Email: -
Beer: My Marzen Style: Märzen/Oktoberfest
Type: Extract w/grain Size: 5 gallons
Color:
28 HCU (~15 SRM)
Bitterness: 26 IBU
OG: 1.046 FG: 1.023
Alcohol: 3.0% v/v (2.3% w/w)
Grain: 8.0 oz. American crystal 20L
2.00 oz. American chocolate
Steep: Steep crystal and chocolate malts in water until it reaches 185° F.
Boil: 60 minutes SG 1.066 3.5 gallons
6 lb. William's German Gold ME
Add 1/2 tsp Irish Moss at 30 minutes.
Hops: 0.74 oz. Santiam (6.5% AA, 55 min.)
0.74 oz. Santiam (6.5% AA, 30 min.)
0.56 oz. Santiam (6.5% AA, 1 min.)
Yeast: 2206 Bavarian Lager Yeast (125 mL liquid).
Log: Ferment 14 days at 48°-52°. Transfer to secondary on day 7. Fine with gelatin/1 cup water on day 14, allow 3 more days before kegging. Stored at 35° for 2 weeks before carbonating.
Carbonation: Force carbonate at 30 psi (15 minutes of agitation, then 24 hours of non-agitated carbonation in refrigerator). Released pressure after 24 hours, then set CO2 at 3 psi for dispensing.
Tasting: Excellent flavor and appearance. Very smooth and tasty beer.

Recipe posted 11/15/03.