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Oktoberfest 101

Fall celebration in the old German style.

Brewer: Randy Champagne Email: randyc@accuserve.net
Beer: Oktoberfest 101 Style: Märzen/Oktoberfest
Type: All grain Size: 5.5 gallons
Color:
14 HCU (~9 SRM)
Bitterness: 25 IBU
OG: 1.068 FG: 1.018
Alcohol: 6.4% v/v (5.0% w/w)
Water: Gypsum
Grain: 8 lb. Durst Pilsen1.6L
1 lb. 8 oz. Durst Vienna 3.8L
1 lb. 8 oz. Durst Munich 8.3L
1 lb. Durst Medium Crystal 48L
Mash: 82% efficiency
Single Stage infusion mash:
- 12 lbs Grist & 3 gallons of water @ 180°
- Maintain 156° for 60 minutes
- Sparge with 4.5 gallons of 175° water
Boil: 60 minutes SG 1.057 6.5 gallons
Irish Moss for last 15 minutes
Hops: 1 oz. German Organic Hallertau Leaf Hops 5% (5% AA, 30 min.)
1 oz. German Organic Spalter Select Leaf 6.2% (6.2% AA, 30 min.)
Yeast: WyEast #2206 Bavarian Lager
Log: 2 weeks of slow fermentation @ 39° - 48°F
8 - 12 weeks of lagering @ 32° - 34°F
Carbonation: 2.6 volumes Keg: 24.5 psi @ 60°F

Recipe posted 06/22/01.