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  Black Lager (Schwarzbier)

  
  

  Clear lager character and subtle coffee flavor are the distinguishing characteristics of this dark, yet surprisingly light flavored beer. A refreshing alternative to stouts and porters on a blustery winter day.

  
  

  Type: Lager

  Style: Dark Lager

  Batch Size: 5 gallons

  Recipe Type: All grain

  Recipe Contributed By: Briess Technical Services Team

  
  

  Ingredients

  Quantity	Ingredient	Comment	Malt Style
  8 lbs	Pilsen Malt		Base
  8 oz	Chocolate Malt		Roasted, Chocolate
  8 oz	Black Malt		Roasted, Black
  4 oz	Roasted Barley		Roasted Barley
  1 oz	Hallertau Hops (6% AA)	Boil 60 minutes
  1 oz	Hallertau Hops (6% AA)	Boil 30 minutes
  1 oz	Hallertau Hops (6% AA)	Boil 5 minutes
  1 vial	WLP830 German Lager Yeast

  
  

  Procedures

  1. Mash at 150ºF for 45 minutes
  2. Sparge at 170ºF
  3. Knock out at 65ºF
  4. Oxygenate highly

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  Primary Fermentation: Ferment at 50-55ºF

  Secondary Fermentation:

  Fermentation Notes:

  Original Gravity: 1.048

  Final Gravity: 1.012

  Alcohol by Weight:

  Alcohol by Volume:

  IBU: 42

  Color: 70 SRM

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