This malty lager is worth celebrating year round. Pair it with a platter of fresh creamy cheese and enjoy!
Type: Lager
Style: Vienna / Oktoberfest / Marzen
Batch Size: 5 gallons
Recipe Type: Extract only
Recipe Contributed By: Briess Technical Services Team
Ingredients
| Quantity | Ingredient | Comment | Malt Style |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3.3 lbs | CBW® Munich LME | Extract, LME | |
| 3.3 lbs | CBW® Pilsen Light LME | Extract, LME | |
| 1 lb | CBW® Pilsen Light DME | Extract, DME | |
| 1 tsp | Irish Moss | Boil 15 minutes | |
| 0.75 oz | Perle Hops (7% AA) | Boil 45 minutes | |
| 1 vial | Oktoberfest Lager Yeast |
Procedures
- Bring 4 gallons of water to a boil
- Add extract
- Stir vigorously to dissolve
- Bring to a boil
- Add bittering hops and continue to boil
- Add Irish Moss as indicated
- Remove from heat
- Cool to 55-60ºF
- Transfer to primary fermenter
- Fill to desired level with cold water
- Oxygenate and pitch yeast
Primary Fermentation: 14 days at 55ºF
Secondary Fermentation: 28 days at 35ºF
Fermentation Notes:
Original Gravity: 1.056
Final Gravity: 1.015
Alcohol by Weight:
Alcohol by Volume: 5.5%
IBU: 24
Looking for a fun recipe to incorporate your latest batch of Oktoberfestival Beer in, try a fun twist on a fall favorite by making Oktoberfest Pumpkin Bread.