Festbier
This stronger version of a Helles Lager showcases the European-like character of Briess Synergy Select Pilsen Malt.
Type: Lager
Style: Light Lagers / Pilsners
Batch Size: 5 gallons
Recipe Type: All grain
Recipe Contributed By: Briess Technical Services Team
Ingredients
| Quantity | Ingredient | Comment | Malt Style |
| 10 lbs | Synergy Select Pilsen Malt | Single varietal base malt | Steep Grain |
| 0.25 oz | Magnum (13.2% AAU) | 60 minute boil | |
| 0.25 oz each | Tettnang, Herbucker, Hallertau Mittlefruh Hops (2.5, 3.0, 4.0 % AAU) | 15 minute boil | |
| 0.25 oz each | Tettnang, Herbucker, Hallertau Mittlefruh Hops (2.5, 3.0, 4.0 % AAU) | 5 minute boil | |
| 2 packs | Munich Helles Lager Yeast WLP860 | Fermenter |
Procedures
- Mash grains in 3.0 gallons of water at 144°F for 30 minutes
- Add 0.75 gallons of boiling water to increase temperature to 157°F for 30 minutes
- Sparge grain with 170°F water to obtain desired pre-boil kettle volume
- Bring to boil
- Add 0.25 oz Magnum hops
- Boil for 45 minutes
- Add 15 min hops, boil 10 minutes
- Add 5 min hops, boil 5 minutes
- Turn heat off and cool wort to 48°F
- Transfer to fermenter
- Pitch two packs of WLP860 Munich Helles Lager Yeast
Primary Fermentation: Ferment for 3-4 weeks at 48-52°F. Secondary for two months at 35°F
Secondary Fermentation:
Fermentation Notes: Force carbonate, or bottle condition with dissolved priming sugar and 0.25 packs of WLP860 for 2-3 weeks
Original Gravity: 1.054
Final Gravity: 1.012
Alcohol by Weight:
Alcohol by Volume: 5.5%
IBU: 17
Color: 4 SRM
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