Strassners Octoberbest

This is a very nice Marzen well balanced with a nice finish.

Brewer:	Joe M.		Email:	morrison734@yahoo.com
Beer:	Strassners Octoberbest		Style:	Märzen/Oktoberfest
Type:	Extract w/grain		Size:	5.5 gallons
Color:	14 HCU (~9 SRM)		Bitterness:	18 IBU
OG:	1.068		FG:	1.014
Alcohol:	6.9% v/v (5.4% w/w)
Grain:	.5 lb. German Vienna 1 lb. American crystal 20L .5 lb. German Crystal
Steep:	Steep specialty grains at 160° F. for 20-30 minutes.
Boil:	60 minutes	SG 1.107	3.5 gallons
	9.5 lb. Light malt extract
	1 lb of malto-dextrine at beginning of boil if extra body is desired. 1 tsp Irish moss last 15 minutes of boil.
Hops:	1 oz. Northern Brewer (8.5% AA, 60 min.) 1 oz. Tettnanger (4.5% AA, 5 min.)
Yeast:	White labs WLP 029 kolsh yeast or equivilant.
Log:	Fermented beer at 70°F for 14 days in primary. Moved beer to glass carboy for 1 week or so to clear. Kegged beer approx 3 weeks after brewing.
Carbonation:	Force carbonated, but not too heavily.

Recipe posted 10/15/07.