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The Old Man’s Lager

The old man likes what he likes. Give him a beer that’s cold and wet. This simple and sessionable German Leichtbier is his safe safe space in a brewery full of beers that are “a bit too fruity”

Recipe Contributor: Isaac
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Description

OG: 1.028 |  IBU: 18 |  ABV: 2.9%
MASH: 60min @ 66°C, 10min @ 76°C BOIL: 60min
GRIST
– 2.55kg Weyermann Pilsner (3.5 EBC)
– 270g Voyager Dexter (Dextrin Malt) (8 EBC)
– 80g Simpsons Caramalt (54 EBC)
– 80g Voyager Voodoo (75 EBC)
– 80g Gladfield Sour Grapes (4.5 EBC)

BOIL ADDITIONS
25g Hallertau MF (4.8% AA) (60min)

HOPSTAND / WHIRLPOOL (20min @ 90°C)
25g Hallertau MF

FERMENT (Lager Schedule)
– 10 Days @ 11°C
– 2 Days @ 17°C (Diacetyl Rest)
– 2 Days @ 17°C (Diacetyl Rest)
– 14 Days @ 2°C (Cold Crash and Condition / Lager)

DRY (2 packs recommended)
> Mangrove Jack’s M76 Bavarian Lager
Saflager W34/70
LalBrew Novalager

LIQUID
Bluestone Pilsen
Bluestone Freiburg

** fermentation time will vary depending on yeast strain, fermentation temperature and process. Package when specific gravity is stable over two days and no diacetyl is present

OPEN RECIPE IN BREWFATHER (23L) (46L)
OPEN RECIPE IN GRAINFATHER

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Target Water Profile: YELLOW BALANCED

Calcium (Ca2+): 40
Magnesium (Mg2+): 5
Sodium (Na+): 2
Chloride (Cl-:): 50
Sulphate (SO42-): 50
Bicarbonate (HCO3): 0

Adjust your water profile with our range of brewing salts.
Typical mineral additions (RO water): Calcium Sulphate 1.6g, Magnesium Sulphate 1.5g, Calcium Chloride 2.9g
For Brisbane tap water add Calcium Sulphate 1.6g along with 1/4 teaspoon Potassium Metabisulphite split across your mash and sparge water

Note: Allow additional time for conditioning / lagering

View our Water Chemistry range

Additional information

Beer Style

German, Lager, Session Beers

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