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After phenominal efficiency, this beer ended bigger than planned as I maxed out the carboy. Turned out a wonderful American Lager if a little big for summer time swigging. Guess I'll just sip instead.

Brewer: Christo Email: -
Beer: Huh? Style: American Premium Lager
Type: All grain Size: 5.5 gallons
Color:
4 HCU (~4 SRM)
Bitterness: 22 IBU
OG: 1.060 FG: 1.011
Alcohol: 6.3% v/v (4.9% w/w)
Water: Munich-type water diluted with 1/2 RO
Grain: 5 lb. American 2-row
2.5 lb. American 6-row
1 lb. Flaked corn
4 oz. Belgian aromatic
Mash: 88% efficiency
150F for 75 minutes
Boil: 60 minutes SG 1.050 6.5 gallons
1 lb. Rice Syrup Solids
SuperMoss at 15
Hops: 14g Hallertauer (4.1% AA, 60 min.)
7g Magnum (12.5% AA, 60 min.)
7g Hallertauer (4.1% AA, 45 min.)
7g Hallertauer (4.1% AA, 10 min.)
Yeast: 34/70
Log: 9 days @ 52F primary* - down to 1.020. 3 days @ 70F for d-rest - down to 1.012. 18 days @ 46F secondary - down to 1.011. Kegged to clear for an additional 3 weeks of lagering time.

* Needed the yeast for an impromptu brew session, so racked a little early.
Carbonation: medium high carbonation.
Tasting: Has a sweet corny taste to start with surprisingly balancing bitterness. Tastes like a souped up MGD with a nice grainy malt note and low though noticeable noble hop flavor. Carbonation is creamier and is a bit fuller than the mega-swills, but is also an extra % abv. Wickedly drinkable on the back porch looking over the marsh and perfect with tonight's pulled pork.

Recipe posted 05/25/11.